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News: Thursday, Nov. 19

The sitting judges of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. (Source: The State of Pennsylvania) Headlines: • Pa. GOP lawmakers push election audit resolution forward: The Republican House …

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By Olivia Smucker - November 19, 2020

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News: Wednesday, Nov. 18

Lancaster General Hospital Headlines: • Area hospitals contend with Covid-19 surge: Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is beginning to reschedule some elective procedures, according to an …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - November 18, 2020

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School District of Lancaster to switch back to fully remote teaching

In this image from online video, Dr. Thomas Coyne speaks to the School Board of Lancaster during its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. Behind him …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - November 17, 2020

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WellSpan limits visitors due to Covid-19

WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital (Source: WellSpan Health) WellSpan Health is suspending almost all visitation at its facilities, including WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital, due to coronavirus, effective …

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By One United Lancaster - November 17, 2020

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Health Secretary Levine announces new Covid-19 mask, travel rules

Pa. Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine speaks to reporters during an online media call on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. (Source: PA.gov) Pennsylvania will impose a stricter …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - November 17, 2020

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Superintendents weigh next Covid-19 moves with physicians’ input

Mike Bromirski, inset, is superintendent of Hempfield School District. (Source: Provided) As coronavirus cases surge, school officials are facing what could be life-or-death decisions: Whether to …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - November 17, 2020

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News: Tuesday, Nov. 17

The Lancaster Public Library (Source: Wikipedia) Headlines: • Lancaster Library creates study hall for students to study, use wi-fi: The library’s second floor is open three …

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By Olivia Smucker - November 17, 2020

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Philadelphia to impose Covid-19 lockdown

(Source: Phila.gov) Philadelphia officials announced sweeping new restrictions Monday in an effort to combat the rapid spread of coronavirus. The order requires all high schools and …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - November 16, 2020

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Locations providing free Thanksgiving meals in Lancaster County

(Source: 211 East) (Editor’s Note: This list is for 2020 and is no longer current.) The listing of free Thanksgiving 2020 meals has been compiled by Pennsylvania …

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By One United Lancaster - November 16, 2020