News Roundup

News Roundup

Employers advised to consider vaccine mandates

Lancaster Chamber President Tom Baldrige, top left, introduces the webinar “Covid-19 & Vaccine Updates for Business” with attorney David Freedman of Barley Snyder, right; and Dr. …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - August 18, 2021

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County approves new mail-in ballot vendor

(Source: NPCweb.com) The Lancaster County Commissioners on Wednesday unanimously approved a contract with a new vendor for absentee ballots, replacing one that had made multiple costly …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - August 18, 2021

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News: Wednesday, Aug. 18

(Source: PennDOT) Headlines: • Most county schools won’t require masks: Despite Lancaster General Health’s recommendation that school adopt universal masking policies, School District of Lancaster, La …

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By One United Lancaster - August 18, 2021

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LGH doctor to the unvaccinated: ‘The time is NOW.’

Dr. Jennifer DeLutis (Source: LG Health) A Lancaster General Hospital physician has posted an impassioned plea on Facebook urging unvaccinated people to reconsider. “For the first …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - August 17, 2021

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Federal pandemic unemployment programs end Sept. 4

Pa. Labor & Industry Secretary Jennifer Berrier speaks about unemployment fraud at Pa. State Police headquarters in Harrisburg on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (Source: Pa.gov) The …

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By One United Lancaster - August 17, 2021

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News: Tuesday, Aug. 17

Maki Kaji (Source: Mainichi Shimbun) Headlines: • LG Health recommends universal masking in schools: The health system shared its recommendations with districts last week, but they …

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By One United Lancaster - August 17, 2021

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Lancaster County Covid-19 rates continue to rise

Covid-19 is continuing its upward trend in Lancaster County, according to state data. There were 465 new coronavirus cases here last week, an 18% increase, according …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - August 16, 2021

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Pa. announces free Covid-19 testing for K-12 schools

A child swabs his nose for a Covid test in this image from a Concentric promotional video. (Source: Ginkgo Bioworks) Pennsylvania is making free surveillance testing …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - August 16, 2021

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Rep. Mike Sturla’s Back-to-School Event gets kids ready for learning (video)

The 10th Annual Rep. Mike Sturla Back to School Event took place over the weekend. The event provides students in the School District of Lancaster with …

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By Kyle Gamble - August 16, 2021

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News: Monday, Aug. 16

Edward McAlanis is seen outside the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (Source: FBI) Headlines: • Schools grapple with pandemic costs: Grants offset some of the …

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By One United Lancaster - August 16, 2021

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Lancaster comes together for ‘A Day of Healing’ to remember those lost to Covid-19 [photos, video]

Jackie Concepcion, Vice President of Community Impact, Union Community Care, thanks the crowd at the conclusion of “A Day of Healing” at Longs Park on Thursday, …

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By Kyle Gamble - August 13, 2021