Government Commissioners decline to provide ARPA funds for public safety agencies’ operational, renovation costs They are reluctant to fund operational costs such as equipment purchases and facility renovations with a one-time revenue source. By Tim Stuhldreher - October 5, 2022
Community Bright Side Opportunity Center’s FallFest is Saturday Bright Side’s block will be closed to traffic for the event, which runs from noon to 5 p.m. By One United Lancaster - October 5, 2022
Government County moves closer to a spending plan for opioid settlement The county is expecting about $16 million over the next 18 years, and has received the first installment, $644,846. By Tim Stuhldreher - October 5, 2022
General Wednesday, Oct. 5 Avian flu, mental health funding, Ukrainian conflict’s impact on ag markets, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. By One United Lancaster - October 5, 2022
Headlines Tuesday, Oct. 4 Breast cancer awareness, election campaigns, rain, loan forgiveness scams, county salaries, Phoenix Academy. By One United Lancaster - October 4, 2022
Nonprofits Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center opens to patients “We are thrilled to welcome the community to this brand new, state-of-the-art facility,” said Claire Mooney, senior vice president and Lancaster Medical Center’s chief operating officer. By One United Lancaster - October 3, 2022
Government Security grants available for nonprofits at risk of hate crimes There is $5 million available statewide to be distributed in grants of $5,000 to $150,000. By One United Lancaster - October 3, 2022
Community LG Health announces October blood drives Blood supplies remain low and LG Health encourages everyone who can to donate blood and platelets. By One United Lancaster - October 3, 2022
Opinion Trust in local news sources remains justifiably strong (opinion) A statewide survey of Pennsylvania voters found that 85% trust local newspapers in print and online. By Brad Simpson - October 3, 2022
Community Habitat for Humanity holds site blessing in Lancaster (video) “This is housing preservation,” the organization’s President and CEO Andrew Szalay said. By Kyle Gamble - October 3, 2022
Headlines Monday, Oct. 3 Poverty, health insurance, Baer memorial, water privatization, scam. By One United Lancaster - October 3, 2022
Community Local organizations launch Hurricane Ian relief efforts Early response teams from Mennonite Disaster Service will hit the ground in Florida by Saturday, Oct. 10, the organization said. By One United Lancaster - September 30, 2022