• Libraries weren’t notified of discontinued funding: West Lampeter Township cut $20,000 in funding to the Strasburg-Heisler Library and Lancaster Public Library in its 2023 budget. (Source: LNP)
• Food dye spilled into creek: Investigators said the green dye in Little Conestoga Creek originated from an AmeriCold factory, where it is used to trace leaks. (Source: ABC 27)
• PA RenFaire hosts its first Yuletide: More than 5,000 people attended last weekend, the first of three. (Source: CBS 21)
• Cold snap expected Tuesday: Flurries are possible, with lows in the low 20s. (Source: WGAL)
• Shank’s Mare Outfitters to close: While the retail store in Wrightsville will close, the Lower Susquehanna River Keepers will take over the building and events. (Source: LNP)
• Nation/world: Details emerge of Gaza hostages’ captivity revealed. (Source: AP) Suspect arrested in shooting of 3 Palestinian students in Vermont. (Source: CBS News) Pope treated for lung illness. (Source: UPI) Congress returns from recess. (Source: NBC News) Memorials begin for Rosalynn Carter. (Source: USA Today) Google to delete inactive accounts. (Source: NPR)