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Lancaster, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 5 min read

Morning Lancaster! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Lancaster just renewed its tribute to General Reynolds
  • Which Lancaster-area hikes and shoots are happening this week?
  • How a porch argument in Manheim Township turned into gunfire

Also on today's calendar: Open House Sept 24 | Investment Opportunity - Home On Quiet Wooded Cul-De-Sac in Lancaster County and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Monday: Cloudy with a stray shower, temps: high: 70, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 63 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. John F. Reynolds gravesite rededicated in Lancaster Cemetery following restoration [photos] (lancasteronline.com) — Lancaster residents and Civil War enthusiasts gathered at Lancaster Cemetery to rededicate the restored memorial and family plot of hometown Civil War General John F. Reynolds. Local officials, historians and descendants celebrated his deep Lancaster roots and national significance, after grassroots fundraising paid for extensive repairs. The refreshed site is expected to remain the cemetery’s most visited stop for history-minded locals and tourists alike.
   

2. Outdoors calendar for week starting Sept. 20, 2026 (lancasteronline.com) — If you love the outdoors around Lancaster, this week’s calendar is packed with trap shoots, archery nights, birding trips and guided hikes leaving from Buchanan Park. Clubs across Southern Lancaster County, Columbia, Manheim, Elizabethtown and Paradise are opening their ranges and trails to the public, many for just a few dollars. It’s an easy way to meet neighbors while exploring local woods and fields.
   

3. Two Lancaster men arrested for altercation escalating into shooting; one injured: police (local21news.com) — Two Lancaster men face assault charges after an argument at a Manheim Township home allegedly turned into a shooting, leaving one man with a gunshot wound treated at Lancaster General Hospital. Police say surveillance video shows an initial physical attack with a thrown can, followed by gunfire that struck a nearby car before both men were arrested on serious charges.
   

4. Lancaster County: One killed, five injured in Route 30 crash (wgal.com) — A serious crash on Route 30 in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County, left one person dead and five injured Friday afternoon near the Red Lobster by the Route 462 split. A private school bus flipped onto its side and a red SUV was heavily damaged, shutting down eastbound Route 30 and Lincoln Highway while investigators worked to determine what happened.
   

5. Rescuers Save Bat Frozen To Side Of House For 2 Days — Then Realize She's Special (thedodo.com) — A juvenile bat found hanging on a downtown Lancaster porch for two days was rescued by Raven Ridge Wildlife Center and discovered to be a critically endangered northern long-eared bat. After stabilizing the severely dehydrated animal, staff transferred her to a specialized bat rehabilitation center for long-term care. Locals are encouraged to support both organizations’ work with donations to help protect vulnerable wildlife in Lancaster County.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have a very random request - my elderly parents are losing their home and will be living with friends as they wait for their next apartment.
    They have a small poodle mix and need a temporary place for her to be until they are in their apartment. Does anyone know of families that foster… (Nextdoor West Lancaster Jewels)
  • Lost a feral muted calico kitten today in Cherry Hill neighborhood near Darby and Continental and Imperial.
    I put it in our open shed in a dog crate. When I came back to check on her, the dog crate was open and she was nowhere to be found. She's about 3… (Nextdoor East & West Hempfield)
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Meat Wrapper / Sanitation in Lancaster. Apply here.
  • Babki posted a job opening for Part-Time Game Tester in Lancaster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lancaster here.

Ok Lancaster! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lancaster

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.