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County commissioners consider allocating opioid settlement funds for Drug Task Force treatment court prosecutor, evidence custodian

Advocate Gail Groves Scott called for the money to be spent instead on front-line harm-reduction and treatment.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 29, 2023

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Pa. releases 5-year plan for broadband expansion

Southern and eastern Lancaster County are among the Pennsylvania regions with large gaps in broadband access.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 25, 2023

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Pa. will track voting machine malfunctions under lawsuit settlement

The program, which could be the first of its kind, begins with this November’s municipal election. Counties are still awaiting the details.

By Votebeat - August 24, 2023

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Officials visit Lancaster in push to raise awareness of Medicaid renewals

Medicaid beneficiaries should make sure the state’s contact information for them is up to date. If they are found to be no longer eligible, the state will try to help them find other health coverage.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 23, 2023

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City Housing Authority briefly opened its voucher waiting list

As of mid-morning, the authority had received nearly 3,800 applications.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 23, 2023

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Ephrata receives ‘Main Street’ designation

The program seeks to spur the revitalization of traditional downtowns.

By One United Lancaster - August 22, 2023

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Commissioners designate LG Health as official leader of opioid fatality review team; approve ARPA funding for Tec Centro (update)

The commissioners also heard an update on ARPA-funded clean water initiatives.

By Justin Stoltzfus - August 22, 2023

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Deadline to apply for county ARPA grants is Aug. 31

To date, the county has received 21 applications from 19 organizations.

By One United Lancaster - August 22, 2023

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Lancaster seeks nominations for Hispanic Community Achievement Awards

Award recipients will be recognized at the city’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, planned for Saturday, Sept. 30.

By One United Lancaster - August 21, 2023

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Planning Commission formally recommends new comprehensive plan

The commission’s vote keeps the plan on track to be introduced at City Council’s Oct. 2 committee meeting and voted on at council’s regular meeting on Oct. 24.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 18, 2023

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Today is the last day to apply for pandemic utility assistance

the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program provides crisis grants of up to $2,500 to help eligible households pay for water and sewer service.

By One United Lancaster - August 18, 2023

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Prison Board discusses heat mitigation efforts at aging facility

Most of the County Prison isn’t air conditioned.

By Justin Stoltzfus - August 17, 2023