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Wednesday, Oct. 16

Hempfield School District teachers and supporters rally before a school board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. (Source: Hempfield Education Association)

• Hempfield teachers’ strike authorization vote would not cause immediate walkout: If a strike is approved by vote today, the union must provide the district written notice at least 48 hours in advance. (Source: LNP)

• Settlement agreement would offer refunds to trash haulers’ clients: Customers of Eagle Disposal and A.J. Blosenski can apply here to submit claims in a class action settlement filed over missed and delayed pickups and improper fuel charges. (Source: WGAL)

• Sen. Casey, challenger McCormick hold final debate: Dave McCormick tied Casey to the Biden administration’s economic and energy policies, while Casey said McCormick’s home in Connecticut and background as a hedge fund manager disqualify him to represent Pennsylvanians. (Source: Capital-Star)

• Attorney general candidates face off in debate: Republican Dave Sunday and Eugene DePasquale discussed gun violence, drug interdiction and abortion rights. (Source: ABC 27)  

• Lancaster church holds ‘contemplative citizenship’ services: The Tuesday evening sessions at St. James Episcopal Church are aimed to bridge divisions and strengthen civic bonds. (Source: WGAL)

• Nation/world: Harris says she supports studying reparations in Charlamagne tha God interview. (Source: USA Today) Texas man faces execution Thursday in shaken baby case. (Source: CBS News) Musk, two other billionaires donate $220 million to elect Trump. (Source: CNN) Georgia judge blocks rule requiring hand counting ballots. (Source: UPI) Israeli strikes kill 21 in Lebanon. (Source: AP) Walgreens announces closure of 1,200 stores. (Source: USA Today)