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County Prison discontinues routine handcuffing in medication-assisted substance abuse treatment program

Handcuffing will be limited to individuals with a documented track record of diversion attempts, Warden Steberger said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 18, 2024

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County court system plans to pilot changes in early 2025 to speed up lower-level cases

A task force headed by Judge Merril Spahn began examining the issue this spring.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 18, 2024

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City housing authority seeks state funding for exterior renovations

Lancaster is applying for $2 million for the authority from the Local Share Account program and $1 million for its affiliate, Partners With Purpose.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 17, 2024

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Voting rolls swell, mail-in ballots pour in as Lancaster County prepares for Nov. 5 election

As of Wednesday, there were 361,859 registered voters in Lancaster County, an all-time record.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 16, 2024

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County Elections Office extends its expanded hours in run-up to Election Day

The office is on the first floor of the County Government Center, 150 N. Queen St., Lancaster.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 16, 2024

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East Lampeter Township seeks a different approach on homeless encampments

Supervisors are beginning work on a staff policy to implement best practices if sites are to be cleared.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 10, 2024

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2025 budget introduced to City Council, with and without home rule

The city will know which scenario it’s working with after Nov. 5.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 2, 2024

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Commissioners again split on advocates’ request for working group on prison, criminal justice issues

To help make its case, the Reimagine Justice coalition released a white paper on Lancaster County justice policy prepared by the Vera Institute.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 1, 2024

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Mayor, study commission members host first education session on home rule

Four more are scheduled in the runup to Election Day.

By Tim Stuhldreher - September 27, 2024

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Board of Elections approves four polling place changes for Nov. 5

Lancaster County’s voter registration rolls have reached all-time highs, Chief Elections Clerk Christa Miller said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - September 25, 2024

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Voting rights groups renew challenge to mail-in ballot date requirement at Pa. Supreme Court

The lawsuit is likely the last chance before the November election to settle the issue.

By Votebeat - September 25, 2024

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Commissioners want to see options before signing off on correctional facility’s schematic design

The size of the facility remains a topic of debate.

By Tim Stuhldreher - September 19, 2024