🌱 How next week’s Conestoga River bridge inspections could slow your commute
Conestoga, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Conestoga! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How next week’s Conestoga River bridge inspections could slow your commute
- Conestoga resident among several cited in state liquor enforcement sweep
Also on today's calendar: Conestoga Clean Communities Water Week 2026 and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Sunny, hot and less humid, temps: high: 91, low: 65.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lane closures on two Conestoga River bridges next week (lancasteronline.com) — Expect lane and shoulder restrictions on the Slackwater Road bridge in Conestoga Township this Tuesday, June 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as PennDOT inspects two Conestoga River bridges. Drivers should be prepared for crane crews in the roadway, shifting work zones, and slower traffic in both directions while inspections are completed, weather permitting. 
• Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Control Report: Underage drinking, refilling liquor bottles (delcotimes.com) — State police liquor enforcement officers say a 20-year-old woman from Conestoga was charged with buying a canned vodka drink at a Chester campus pub on April 30, part of a broader May crackdown on underage drinking and license violations. Several Delaware County bars also face citations for issues like poor records, unapproved managers, refilling liquor bottles, and operating without proper permits.
📸 Around Conestoga
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★ Featured events ★
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Water Week: Trivia Night →
Sickman's Mill - Tubing, Restaurant and Bar. Home of the famous Jimmy Juice, Pequea
6:00 pm
Friday June 12
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Other local events
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Conestoga Clean Communities Water Week 2026 →
Lancaster County Central Park, 1050 Rockford Rd, Lancaster
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Weaving Indigenous Perspectives into Local Conservation and Restoration →
Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse, 112 N Water St, Lancaster
2:00 pm -
SAP Meeting held in the Library →
Penn Manor SD Library
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Knowing your History informs your Present with... →
Safe Harbor Park, 5365 River Rd, Conestoga
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PMHS Faculty Meeting →
Penn Manor SD Penn Manor Senior High School, 100 E Cottage Ave, Millersville, PA, United States
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NO YWCA Wrap
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Music On The Lawn Ft. High Times Band →
Conestoga House & Gardens, 1608 Marietta Ave, Lancaster
5:00 pm
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Wednesday June 17
Friday June 19
Friday June 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Day Out With Thomas (TM), Thomas & Friends →
Strasburg Rail Road, 301 Gap Rd, Ronks
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Second Saturday Monthly Food Distribution →
Solanco Neighborhood Ministries, 14 S Church St, Quarryville
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Monster Truck Meltdown →
Buck Motorsports Park & Entertainment Complex, 900 Lancaster Pike, Quarryville
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Board of Supervisors Meeting →
East Lampeter Twp Police Department East Lampeter Township Municipal Offices Public Meeting Room, 2250 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, PA, 17602, United States
7:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Millerville University posted a job opening for Temporary, Part Time Art or Art History Instructor - (Unsolicited) in Millersville. Apply here.
- Ross Stores posted a job opening for Early Morning Stock Associate in Lancaster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Conestoga here.
🗞 Nearby News
Millersville
- Unable to provide full public access, Millersville continues hearing that could bring 350 homes (lancasteronline.com)
- Checkmate & Chill Adult Chess Camp (uschess.org)
- Big Business, Big Projects: Grad lands jobs at Wendy's, Nike, Abercrombie & More (millersville.edu)
Lampeter
- Crop seed company buys Upper Leacock warehouse for $10M (lancasteronline.com)
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