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Lancaster, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Lancaster! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Police seek man accused of exploiting elderly Lancaster County womanās trust.
- Lancaster County residents safely surrendered more than 20 unwanted guns.
- State police seek suspect in $82,000 Lancaster County tool thefts.
Also on today's calendar: Board of Commissioners' Meeting and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 62 and low of 57 degrees.
- Monday: Cloudy, temps: high: 64, low: 57.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Man wanted in Lancaster County for allegedly stealing from elderly woman (local21news.com) ā Police say a man hired to drive an elderly Lancaster County woman to medical appointments instead used her trust to steal thousands of dollars through credit card charges, pawned jewelry, and alleged fake rent payments. West Lampeter Township Police have issued charges and are asking anyone who may know his whereabouts to contact them or submit an online tip. 
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2. More than 20 unwanted firearms were safely dismantled at Lancaster 'Guns to Gardens' event (fox43.com) ā More than 20 unwanted firearms were turned in and dismantled at a Guns to Gardens event hosted by St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Lancaster County. Residents brought in inherited weapons and guns no longer wanted around children, despite heavy rain from a norāeaster. Organizers plan to hold two or three similar safe-disposal events annually starting in 2027. Ā Ā Ā
3. Pennsylvania State Police seek man in Lancaster tool thefts (wgal.com) ā Pennsylvania State Police are looking for a man they say stole more than $82,000 in power tools from contractors across Lancaster County and into Maryland, often targeting Amish victims at construction sites. Investigators have obtained an arrest warrant for Jose Sola Navarro on multiple theft and burglary charges. Anyone with information is urged to contact the PSP Lancaster barracks at 717-299-7650. Ā Ā Ā
4. Things to do in Lancaster: make fall memories at Oregon Dairy Farmstead (lancasteronline.com) ā Oregon Dairy Farmstead in Lancaster County is offering a full slate of fall fun, from a patriotic-themed corn maze to wagon rides out to the pumpkin patch. Families can also enjoy pumpkin chucking, barnyard train rides, yard games, and plenty of seasonal treats. Itās an easy day trip for Lancaster residents looking to make new autumn memories close to home. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Lancaster
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Upcoming Events in
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Clothing Giveaway ā
Grace Baptist Church of Lancaster, 1899 Marietta Ave, Lancaster
9:00 am
Monday September 28
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Other local events
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Board of Commissioners' Meeting ā
Municipal Office, Lancaster
6:00 pm -
Activity Night ā
Neffsville Mennonite Church, 2371 Lititz Pike, Lancaster
6:45 pm -
PPA Fall Energy Conference & Annual Meeting ā
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County Commissioners' Work Session ā
Conference Room 701, 150 North Queen Street, Lancaster
10:00 am -
Mission Church Food Boxes ā
Mission Church, 651 Lampeter Road, Lancaster
10:00 am -
The History and Preservation of Camp Security, York County's Revolutionary War Prison Encampment ā
Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster
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Employers, you won't want to miss this opportunity to find great candidates! ā
LNP Media Group Job Fair Fall 2026, 25 S. Queen St, Lancaster -
Storyteller's Breakfast: Direct Employee Ownership ā In Their Own Words ā
Lancaster Chamber, 115 East King Street, Lancaster
7:30 am -
Commissioners' Board Meeting ā
Conference Room 701, 150 North Queen Street, Lancaster
9:15 am -
Culliton Park Connection - Lancaster ā
200-238 S Water St, Lancaster
10:00 am -
LNP Media Group Job Fair Fall 2026 ā
Lancaster County Convention Center at Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, 25 S. Queen St, Lancaster
11:00 am
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
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I have been going there for years and took my wife there on our first date. The food is great and the price is reasonable. You have a nice dinner inā¦ (Nextdoor Eagle View)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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