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News Roundup

News: Tuesday, Oct. 6

Mennonite pastor Chester Wenger (Source: Eastern Mennonite University) Headlines: • Dozens of charges for arrested protesters dropped: In preliminary hearings Monday, Magisterial District Judge Bruce Roth …

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By Olivia Smucker - October 6, 2020

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Gov. Wolf restarts Covid-19 aid programs for renters, homeowners

Gov. Tom Wolf speaks to the media in Lancaster Township on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. (Photo: Tim Stuhldreher) Gov. Tom Wolf has given property owners and …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - October 5, 2020

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News: Monday, Oct. 5

Lancaster city Police Chief Jarrad Berkihiser speaks with protesters outside the police station earlier this summer. (Source: Lancaster City Bureau of Police) Headlines: • Sen. Pat …

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By Olivia Smucker - October 5, 2020

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News: Friday, Oct. 2

President Donald Trump announced this morning that he and the first lady, Melania Trump, have tested positive for Covid-19. (Source: Wikimedia) Headlines: • Lancaster resettlement agencies …

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By Olivia Smucker - October 2, 2020

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News: Thursday, Oct. 1

Franklin & Marshall (pictured above) has four active Covid-19 cases out of the 22 reported from Lancaster County colleges. (Source: Wikimedia) Headlines: • Covid-19 cases remain …

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By Olivia Smucker - October 1, 2020

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News: Wednesday, Sept. 30

The Blue Mountian Battalion marched to Carlisle to deliver over $3,000 of PPE to Community CARES this morning. (Source: Community CARES) Headlines: • Pence rallies crowd …

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By Olivia Smucker - September 30, 2020

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News: Tuesday, Sept. 29

The Central PA Food Bank is extending their virtual food drive until Wednesday. (Source: Central PA Food Bank) Headlines: • Lancaster Patriot editor revealed to be white …

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By Olivia Smucker - September 29, 2020

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United Way survey shows pandemic’s impact on PA

(Source: Covid-19 Impact Survey, United Way of PA) The risk of getting Covid-19 is the No. 1 concern among respondents to a recent United Way of …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - September 28, 2020

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News: Monday, Sept. 28

State College began free Covid-19 testing at Nittany Mall on Friday. (Source: Borough of State College) Headlines: • Two positive Covid-19 cases at Penn Manor, high …

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By Olivia Smucker - September 28, 2020

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Sept. 30 is deadline for nonprofits to register for Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends

(Source: Boscov’s) The Boscov’s department store chain is getting ready to help shoppers donate to their favorite nonprofits through its annual Friends Helping Friends sales promotion. …

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By Olivia Smucker - September 25, 2020