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🌱 How did Leola Elementary score in the latest food safety checks?

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Good day Leola! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Leola Elementary score in the latest food safety checks?

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  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 83, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Not as warm with some sun, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lancaster County food safety inspections for the week of Sept. 21-27 (spotlightpa.org) — Leola residents can now see how Leola Elementary School fared in the latest round of Lancaster County food safety inspections, conducted September 21–27. The report lists specific high, moderate, and low priority violations at dozens of schools, restaurants, and fair vendors across the county, explaining how each issue ties to foodborne illness risks and safety standards.
   

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