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News: Thursday, Dec. 24

Barriers are seen around the Lancaster Bureau of Police station in this Sept. 16, 2020, file photo. (Photo: Tim Stuhldreher)

Barriers are seen around the Lancaster Bureau of Police station in this Sept. 16, 2020, file photo. (Photo: Tim Stuhldreher)
Barriers are seen around the Lancaster Bureau of Police station in this Sept. 16, 2020, file photo. (Photo: Tim Stuhldreher)

Headlines:

Child immunizations down 36% in Lancaster County: Local officials believe the pandemic is leading more families to avoid routine medical care, but warn that preventable diseases that are currently in check could rebound. (Source: LNP)

Gov. Wolf calls for $145 million in business assistance: The governor is transferring the money from a workers' compensation fund to help firms through the Covid-19 pandemic. He is proposing a grant program, which would require legislative approval. (Source: WGAL)

PPL prepares for Christmas Eve storm: Rain and heavy winds are expected, which could bring down power lines. (Source: ABC 27)

Lancaster city budgets $27.2 million for police: That's up 1.7% over 2020, the smallest increase in memory. The department plans to hire a second social worker. (Source: LNP)

National roundup: Trump issues flurry of pardons, including Stone, Manafort, Charles Kushner (Source: NBC News) Covid-19 vaccinations going more slowly than hoped. (Source: USA Today) Democrats seek quick vote on $2,000 relief checks (Source: Reuters) A bleak Christmas for America's jobless. (Source AP)