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Commissioners review ‘workforce’ ARPA applications

Three out of 11 submissions were deemed eligible.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 6, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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