Government Commissioners review ‘workforce’ ARPA applications Three out of 11 submissions were deemed eligible. By Tim Stuhldreher - December 6, 2023
Government County releases draft of space allocations proposed for new correctional facility Preliminary square footage estimates total 482,392 square feet. County officials are planning a public listening session on the draft in mid-January. By Tim Stuhldreher - December 5, 2023
Government Dec. 15 deadline approaching for full-year health coverage from Pennie “If you wait until you need medical care, it will be too late to enroll,” said Pennie Executive Director Devon Trolley. By One United Lancaster - December 5, 2023
Government Home Rule Study Commission to meet at Ross Street UMC The commission will convene its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday. By One United Lancaster - December 4, 2023
Government Commissioners begin reviewing Round 2 ARPA applications Technology applications were up first; other categories will be examined through Dec. 19. By Tim Stuhldreher - December 1, 2023
Government CRIZ authority allocates $9.5 million of Lancaster’s $13 million ‘increment’ The remainder must be distributed by December or it will be returned to the state. By Max Weidman - December 1, 2023
Government Mounted Unit horses donated to N.J. State Police The decision will allow the steeds to remain in active service. By Tim Stuhldreher - December 1, 2023
Government Proposed 2024 county budget keeps property taxes unchanged The plan would use about $3.4 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to bring revenues in line with expenses. By Tim Stuhldreher - November 30, 2023
Government City Council hears about shelter expansion delays, proposed next steps In light of the urgent need for more winter capacity, officials are taking a hard look at the recently opened North Prince Street location. By Tim Stuhldreher - November 29, 2023
Government City Council to hear tonight from county officials on delayed plan to open homeless shelter The county redevelopment authority says it needs to find another $1.4 million to open a 40-bed facility at Otterbein United Methodist Church by Feb. 1. By Tim Stuhldreher - November 28, 2023
Government Zoning Board approves using South Prince site for homelessness services The 2-0 vote followed in short order after about an hour of testimony. By Tim Stuhldreher - November 28, 2023
Government Low-barrier shelter adjusts to new North Prince Street site The shelter was relocated in a few hours last week after the boiler failed at its previous location. By Tim Stuhldreher - November 21, 2023