With temperatures continuing to climb, how does heat impact crops?
Martin said these produces include peaches, nectarines, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, zucchinis, onions, cucumbers, eggplants, peppers and flowers.
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Second heat wave of the year for Lancaster County
Lancaster County is in the midst of its second heat wave of the year.
A primer on celebrating with fireworks legally and safely for the Fourth of July
Here’s what you need to know to do so legally and safely.
Saturday's high temperature breaks 103-year-old record in Lancaster County
Lancaster County’s record high temperature for a June 22 fell Saturday afternoon after holding its place for over 100 years.
Lancaster Pride expands to the streets for 16th annual festival
Lancaster Pride's festival on Saturday was its largest yet, according to Brian Nguyen, the organization’s director of communications, with over 300 vendors and an anticipated 8,000 to 9,000 attendees at the Lancaster County Convention Center.
Teen who shot 3 people at Park City Center in 2021 sentenced to at least 16 years in prison
On Oct. 17, 2021, Sanchez was confronted by Elijah Deliz, then 18, and Sergio Vargas, then 30, near Reed’s Jewelers in the mall, according to police.
US Women's Open Pre-Championship in full swing ahead of tournament
Amid the shoppers checking out the merchandise Saturday were Glen and Lizanne Nankerville, of Mount Joy, who heard that the tournament’s store would be open this weekend.
As pools reopen, here are some tips for keeping children safe in and around the water [Lancaster Watchdog]
As families begin opening their pools for the summer, The Watchdog encourages pool owners to take a moment to reflect on recreational water safety, especially as it relates to children.
380 trucks participated in the 35th Mother's Day Truck Convoy in Manheim this weekend
As 1:30 p.m. inched closer, Jennifer Davis, president and CEO of the Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware and Susquehanna Valley chapter, was one of a handful of speakers that took the stage under a gigantic American flag to address the growing crowd.
Day 1 of Route 30 closure in Manheim Township on schedule and going well: officials
One of the attendees of Landis Valley Museum’s annual Herb and Garden Faire on Saturday said he sat in traffic on Oregon Pike (Route 272)in Manheim Township for about half an hour.
Raven Ridge Wildlife Center requests trout donations for recovering eagle
On March 16, the Pennsylvania Game Commission brought the eagle to the center after finding it in a field in Gap, said Tracie Young, director of the center.
Manheim Twp. man sentenced to at least 8 years in prison for homicide by vehicle while DUI
After William Vaughan-Geib pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing a woman and severely injuring another while driving under the influence of marijuana in 2022, he promised to never do anything like it again.
Dottie’s Snack Bar in Quarryville reopens after closing in 2021
Among those waiting for their order was a former employee of Dottie’s in the early 2000s.
Opening day of trout season kicks off across Lancaster County
At dawn Saturday, Lancaster County fishers made their way to their favorite stocked streams to cast their first lines on the opening day of trout season, some for their very first time.
3 charged in fatal South Prince Street shooting headed to Lancaster County Court
At the preliminary hearing for three defendants in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old in Lancaster city in January, Assistant District Attorney Christopher Miller laid out the sequence of events that preceded what prosecutors contend was an arranged killing.
Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster Pride process cancellation of Drag Queen Story Hour
Shortly before a Drag Queen Story Hour at the library on Saturday afternoon, Lancaster city police conducted a security sweep, where a police K-9 reacted to a package that had been delivered the day before.
How far would you travel for a Lancaster County mud sale?
In the midst of mud sale season, thousands of people visit Lancaster County fire stations for their Saturday fundraiser auctions.
Wind advisory issued for Lancaster County; here's what's in the forecast
High temperatures should reach the low to mid-60s Wednesday, which is 15 to 20 degrees above average for this time of year, according to Kyle Elliott, director of Millersville University’s Weather Information Center.
Fire in Lancaster city row home caused by battery malfunction
A fire early Sunday at a home in Lancaster city was caused by a malfunctioning lithium battery, according to the Lancaster City Bureau of Fire Chief Todd Hutchinson.
'They're awesome': Lancaster Snow Angels help residents dig out following snowstorm
A 72-year-old Ephrata Township resident was one of at least 25 people in Lancaster County visited by angels after Tuesday’s snowfall.
Lancaster County sees first measurable snowfall of 2024
Mae, a year-old bluetick coonhound, jumped joyfully through Beau’s Dream Dog Park in Lancaster city’s Buchanan Park on Saturday, lapping up her first snow day.
Pennsylvania SPCA promotes ‘Taylor Swift Challenge’ to encourage animal shelter donations
Music superstar Taylor Swift was born 34 years ago today, Dec. 13, 1989, and to celebrate, Pennsylvania SPCA is encouraging her legion of fans, often called “Swifties,” and animal-lovers alike to be fearless and donate $13 to a local animal shelter.
Columbia United Methodist Church Secret Santa event is filled with family tradition
For Jim Walk, playing Santa Claus at Columbia United Methodist Church’s annual Secret Santa shopping event is a matter of family tradition.
Missing Gordonville horse located on farm 3 miles away
The stallion who went missing last week in Gordonville was found Tuesday on a farm 3 miles away.
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