Government

Government

Shelter planned at Otterbein church won’t open on time

The team working to set up the low-barrier operation has not yet found a provider to manage it.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 15, 2023

Government

County ARPA Round 2: Community grant applications far exceed proposed amount available

Seventy-five projects have been submitted for consideration.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 14, 2023

Government

County commissioners approve tax credit for volunteer firefighters, emergency responders (update)

The county estimates that 1,300 to 1,500 individuals will be eligible to apply.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 14, 2023

Community

Lancaster County commemorates Veterans Day

“We can read history books or watch the History Channel, but we know so little about those stories of what our veterans actually went through.”

By Justin Stoltzfus - November 10, 2023

Community

Advocate says Binns Park area needs overnight toilet facilities

Homeless individuals have nowhere to relieve themselves, Dave Costarella says. City officials say they have a permanent solution, but probably not until March.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 9, 2023

Government

Local Share Account part 2: City, eight nonprofits seek $6 million+ from state grant program (update)

Pending City Council approval, they will join the eight nonprofits that declared their intent to apply last month.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 7, 2023

Government

Lancaster Rec advances its plans to make Price Elementary a community center

The nonprofit intends to firm up renovation designs for Price in anticipation of its swap for 525 Fairview Ave. next summer.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 7, 2023

Government

Officials report smooth Election Day logistics (update)

Early results should be available starting around 10 p.m., and all unofficial results by midnight.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 7, 2023

Government

Community bids farewell to police Mounted Unit

The police say the unit’s disbandment is necessitated by the department’s overall staffing shortages.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 6, 2023

Government

Home Rule Study Commission eyes mid-January for vote on whether to draft a charter

The clock for the commission’s work began ticking upon its election in May.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 3, 2023

Government

Lancaster receives $13 million from CRIZ

Under state law, CRIZ funds must be allocated by the end of the year.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 2, 2023

Government

Application periods start Nov. 1 for Pennie open enrollment, LIHEAP

State officials urge anyone who needs either program to sign up.

By One United Lancaster - November 1, 2023