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Monday, Aug. 19

Motorcyclists line up for the inaugural Dakota Dixon Ride on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2024. (Source: Bikers for Christ Tri-State Chapter)

• Trump to speak in York today: The Republican candidate is scheduled to speak at 3 p.m. at Precision Custom Components, 500 Lincoln St. (Source: CBS 21)

• Ephrata Area School District to follow 2020 Title IX rules for now: The district is included in a nationwide preliminary injunction stemming from a lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s 2024 Title IX update. (Source: LNP)

• Benner Barn vandalized at Gettysburg: The barn, which was used as a temporary Confederate hospital after the first day of battle in 1863, was vandalized in February, authorities said. (Source: WGAL)

• Rally planned before Penn Manor vote on Independence Law Center: The district is scheduled to vote Monday on whether to contract with the conservative pro bono law firm, which has been advising clients on policies regarding LGBTQ+ students, including transgender students. (Source: LNP)

• Inaugural ‘Dakota Dixon Ride’ held: The event raises money to battle childhood cancer. (Source: ABC 27)

• Nation/world: Democratic National Convention begins in Chicago. (Source: CBS News) House Republicans release Biden impeachment report. (Source: ABC News) Blinken pleads for progress on Gaza ceasefire. (Source: AP) George Santos expected to plead guilty in fraud case. (Source: CNN) Talk show host Phil Donahue dies at 88. (Source: NBC News)