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News: Tuesday, August 25

Manheim Township students head into their first day of school on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. (Source: Manheim Township School District)

Manheim Township students head into their first day of school on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. (Source: Manheim Township School District)
Manheim Township students head into their first day of school on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. (Source: Manheim Township School District)

Headlines for Tuesday, August 25, 2020:

Students head back to school: Classes begin today in Lancaster County's Cocalico, Donegal, Hempfield, Manheim Township and Pequea Valley districts. (Source: LNP)

Unemployed Pennsylvanians get an extra weekly $300: The money comes from a Federal Emergency Management Agency grant. (Source: WGAL)

State senators propose procedural changes for elections: They've introduced legislation that would address issues raised by local election officials and in a Pa. State Department report. (Source: ABC 27)

Conestoga Valley School Board sticks with in-person classes: Teachers and many parents had pushed for a hybrid model instead. School begins Aug. 31. (Source: WGAL)

National roundup: Republicans officially nominate Trump for 2nd term. (Source: CBS) Protests of Blake shooting in Wisconsin turn violent. (Source: Reuters) Postmaster General DeJoy grilled by House Democrats. (Source: ABC) Liberty U. board to decide future of Jerry Falwell Jr. following reports of affair. (Source: Reuters)