Headlines:
• Weis Markets to begin in-store Covid-19 vaccinations: Fifty-five locations across the state will start offering vaccinations through its in-store pharmacies. Five of those are in Lancaster County, in East Lampeter Township, West Hempfield Township, Ephrata, Gap and Willow Street. (Source: CBS 21)
• Lancaster elected officials, community leaders reflect on inauguration unity message: Republican Rep. Lloyd Smucker, who voted against counting Pennsylvania's electoral votes for President Biden, said on social media that he is willing to work with the Biden administration and Democratic congressional majorities “when we can agree on policies that will help my constituents and the American people.” Democratic Lancaster City Council President Ismail Smith-Wade-El said he was glad to hear Biden call out white supremacy and emphasize the urgency of the coronavirus pandemic response. (Source: LNP)
• East Cocalico police acquire body camera; Lancaster city police add 2nd social worker: All 16 of the officers in the East Cocalico Township Police Department received a body camera thanks to a donation from the family of late Officer Brennan Leed. (Source: ABC 27) In Lancaster city, the Lancaster Bureau of Police has hired its second social worker, Grace Menzter. (Source: ABC 27)
• Covid-19 violations close three Lancaster County restaurants: Brickerville House, Bright's Drive-In and Hometown Kitchen join 12 other restaurants across Pennsylvania that were ordered to close last week because of failure to follow state Covid-19 regulations. (Source: LNP)
• National/world roundup: Biden tackles Covid-19 with masking, testing, vaccination. (Source: AP) Another 900,000 new U.S. unemployment claims filed last week. (Source: UPI) Amazon offers to help with Covid-19 vaccine distribution. (Source: USA Today) Trump faces uncertain legal future as a private citizen. (Source: Reuters)
