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Sheriff defends use of county-issued credit cards

Sheriff Chris Leppler characterized a news report on the issue as “false and scurrilous.”

By Tim Stuhldreher - May 9, 2024

Government

Mayor Sorace details budget, infrastructure challenges at Hourglass forum (video)

“Today I’m going to attempt to bring you into the fray,” Mayor Danene Sorace told her audience.

By Tim Stuhldreher - May 8, 2024

Government

President Judge: Court won’t bring outside groups into procedural discussions

It’s encouraging that local organizations are discussing how to reduce incarceration and recidivism, but judicial independence is paramount, Judge David Ashworth said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - May 8, 2024

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Advocates call for creating a county-community ‘working group’ to study ways to lower prison population

Advocates say a new analysis calls into question the case for 1,000 to 1,200 beds in Lancaster County’s planned correctional facility.

By Tim Stuhldreher - May 7, 2024

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Office of Aging launches 2024 farmers’ market voucher program

Beginning this year, the program is mail-only.

By One United Lancaster - May 7, 2024

Government

Lancaster receives grants for Water Street bicycle boulevard project, critical home repairs

There is $5 million coming to the Red Rose city.

By One United Lancaster - April 26, 2024

Government

Home Rule Study Commission considers charter options for removing City Council members

The commission’s next meeting is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2.

By Tim Stuhldreher - April 26, 2024

Government

City Council completes consolidation of Human Relations Commission, HRC Council; hears public safety update

City police are hoping to achieve accreditation by January.

By Tim Stuhldreher - April 25, 2024

Government

Primary Election 2024: Polls are open, turnout reportedly light

The public will be able to track results tonight on Lancaster County’s new election website.

By One United Lancaster - April 23, 2024

Government

Advocate calls on County Prison to discontinue handcuffing participants in MAT drug program

Prison officials say the practice keeps drugs from being smuggled into the facility’s general population.

By Tim Stuhldreher - April 18, 2024

Government

Court system to study ways to reduce length of stay at County Prison

In 2022, average length of stay in County Prison was 58 days, versus a national average of 35 days.

By Tim Stuhldreher - April 18, 2024

Government

Commissioners appoint three newcomers to Library System board

“I’m looking for a fresh perspective on the Library System,” Commissioner Ray D’Agostino said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - April 17, 2024