Lancaster supervisors hear budget requests from clinics, shelters, elder services and the library Health clinics, behavioral-health services, Bay Aging/Transit, the Haven Shelter, Boys & Girls Club and the Lancaster Community Library presented budget requests and program updates; several requests were discussed and some were held for later decision as the board reviewed competing priorities and endowment use.

Lancaster County's budget planning session revealed critical updates from health clinics, shelters, and community services, highlighting an urgent need for funding amidst rising demands.

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Broadband nearing countywide coverage; Soil & Water cites large Bay-runoff reductions The Lancaster Broadband Authority said the build will cover roughly 892 homes and proposed a reduced county funding request as the project moves to cleanup; the Northern Neck Soil and Water Conservation District reported living-shoreline projects, large household hazardous-waste collections and regional agricultural cost-share funding.

Lancaster County is on the brink of broadband expansion, reaching nearly 900 homes while simultaneously achieving remarkable conservation milestones!

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Supervisors debate fire, rescue and EMS funding as equipment and personnel costs rise Lancaster supervisors and local fire/EMS leaders described rising apparatus and gear costs, debated long-standing grant distribution arrangements, and discussed a proposal to equalize county support to roughly $175,000 per department.

Lancaster County's fire and emergency services are facing skyrocketing costs, prompting a critical discussion on funding adjustments to ensure safety and support for all communities.

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Commissioner votes no but board reappoints Jacqueline Miller to Lincoln‑Lancaster County Board of Health The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners reappointed Jacqueline Miller, DDS, to the county Board of Health for a four‑year term; one commissioner voted no, citing disagreement with the Board of Health's COVID‑19 response.

Despite a dissenting vote, Jacqueline Miller has been reappointed to the Lincoln-Lancaster County Board of Health—what does this mean for the future of health policies in the region?

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BONUS: Colonial Parkway Killer Linked to Laurie Ann Powell Murder (Part 1) Join "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley in a new episode as the Virginia State Police break the news that Colonial Parkway Killer Alan Wade Wilmer, Sr. is linked via DNA to the 1988 rape and murder of Gloucester, Virginia resident Laurie Ann Powell.  This Part 1 of our series on Wilmer, a confirmed serial killer responsible for at least six deaths.  The episode originall;y ran on November 15, 2025. NBC: FBI Norfolk field office links deceased suspect to additional Colonial Parkway MurdersIn January 2026, the FBI announced Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. is responsible for the 1986 Virginia murders of Cathleen Thomas and Rebecca Dowski. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/colonial-parkway-murders-cathleen-thomas-rebecca-dowski-resolved-rcna255097 WY Daily https://wydaily.com/latest/2025/11/14/deceased-colonial-parkway-murders-suspect-linked-to-1988-death-of-gloucester-county-teen/ American Detective TV series: Colonial Parkway Murders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp3rNRZnL0E Washingtonian: A Murder on the Rappahannock River: https://www.washingtonian.com/2019/06/27/murder-on-the-rappahannock-river-emerson-stevens-mary-harding-innocence-project/ Won't you help the Mind Over Murder podcast increase our visibility and shine the spotlight on the "Colonial Parkway Murders" and other unsolved cases? Contribute any amount you can here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mind-over-murder-podcast-expenses?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer 13News Now investigates: A serial killer's DNA will not be entered into CODIS database: https://www.13newsnow.com/video/news/local/13news-now-investigates/291-e82a9e0b-38e3-4f95-982a-40e960a71e49 Colonial Parkway Murders Facebook page with more than 21,000 followers: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCase You can also participate in an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders here: https://earonsgsk.proboards.com/board/50/colonial-parkway-murders Mind Over Murder is proud to be a Spreaker Prime Podcaster: https://www.spreaker.com Join the discussion on our Mind Over Murder Colonial Parkway Murders website: https://colonialparkwaymurders.com Mind Over Murder Podcast website: https://mindovermurderpodcast.com Please subscribe and rate us at your favorite podcast sites. Ratings and reviews are very important. Please share and tell your friends! We launch a new episode of "Mind Over Murder" every Monday morning, and a bonus episode every Thursday morning. Sponsors: Othram and DNAsolves.com Contribute Your DNA to help solve cases: https://dnasolves.com/user/register Follow "Mind Over Murder" on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderOver Follow Bill Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillThomas56 Follow "Colonial Parkway Murders" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCase/ Follow us on InstaGram:: https://www.instagram.com/colonialparkwaymurders/ Check out the entire Crawlspace Media network at http://crawlspace-media.com/ All rights reserved. Mind Over Murder, Copyright Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley, Another Dog Productions/Absolute Zero Productions

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It was nice being off the grid for a week with Nacho and his cousin Eddie… but I’m so glad to be home! Time to roll the sleeves up and get to work!
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Next up for our guest judges is someone who always dresses to impress. 🌈

Please give it up for Mak Sherrid (@Mak.Sherrid)! Mak was a guest judge last year and a pro in the cosplay scene. Give some love for Mak!

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Zenkaikon is coming up quickly! So who is ready to find out our hosts and judges?! We are! 🌈

Let us introduce our hostest with the mostest, Amethyst Diamond (@Amethyst_Diamond1)! Please give some love to Amethyst as she graces the stage for another year of Zenkaikon!

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Lancaster supervisors back Kilmarnock SmartScale recommendations and place a roundabout on the Route 200 placeholder list The board approved forwarding the town of Kilmarnock’s preferred SmartScale alternatives for Route 3 intersections to VDOT and, after discussion of warrants and funding, placed a roundabout option for Old St. John’s/White Pine Drive onto the county’s placeholder list for future funding.

Kilmarnock's town board is pushing forward with a bold new intersection plan, favoring a roundabout to tackle safety and congestion concerns—will it make a difference?

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Broadband authority reports BEAD/BEED awards and mapping challenges; All Points to serve 880 homes Lancaster’s broadband authority said All Points Broadband won awards covering 880 homes and is in pre-contracting with an anticipated build completion by December 2027; the authority also described challenges getting a handful of addresses onto the FCC map (CostQuest denials) and ongoing affordability gaps after the loss of the Affordable Connectivity Program.

Lancaster County’s Broadband Authority is tackling major challenges as All Points Broadband prepares to connect 880 homes by 2027, but mapping issues and affordability gaps threaten progress.

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Residents press Lancaster supervisors over large brush-burning; Ranson permit tabled after heated public hearing Neighbors described persistent smoke, ash and an out-of-control fire from a nearby wood‑processing site and urged the board to ban industrial‑scale open burning in residential areas. The board heard dozens of objections to the Ranson Nursery special-exception application and voted to table the request for further review.

Residents are demanding action as toxic smoke from a nearby wood-burning operation invades their homes, threatening health and property values.

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I am so honored to have the endorsement of @nikkiriveraforpa! I look forward to flipping the 97th and turning Lancaster blue by her side! So we can continue to work for the people of Pennsylvania!

I was also proud to endorse her without hesitation!

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Commission recommends annexation and rezoning for Red Veil Heights PUD phase 1, clearing path for mixed‑use development The commission recommended annexation of roughly 34 acres and a change of zone to create Red Veil Heights PUD phase 1; staff said full build‑out would be about 155 acres with roughly 679 dwelling units and 60,000 sq. ft. of commercial space; neighbors raised traffic and school‑safety concerns.

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Commission has greenlit the first phase of the ambitious Red Veil Heights development, promising hundreds of new homes and commercial space—but will it ease traffic woes or worsen them?

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What a great day to petition! The people of the 97th are getting excited!

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Lancaster County commissioners approve Family Service contract for Square 1, sheriff buys FARO scanner, several infrastructure contracts At their Feb. 17 meeting the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners approved multiple routine claims and contracts, including a Family Service Lincoln agreement for the Square 1 Community Resource Center (not to exceed $750,000), a $70,208.13 FARO scanner purchase for the sheriff funded by FAC, and culvert and pavement contracts totaling several hundred thousand dollars.

Lancaster County is making strides in community support with a new $750,000 contract for the Square 1 Community Resource Center and vital infrastructure upgrades!

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Lancaster County board changes position to neutral on one election bill, backs another and authorizes testimony on a third At its Feb. 10 meeting the board amended its position to neutral on an election-related bill after county election staff and other counties resolved concerns with a white-copy amendment; the board also voted to support LB 1075 and authorized county testimony on LB 1092.

The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners has made significant moves to support voter ID legislation and developmental disability programs—find out how their decisions could impact elections!

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Lancaster County postpones decision on proposed 20-acre battery storage project after safety and property concerns After a two-hour public hearing on a proposed 20-acre battery energy storage system north of West Holdridge, commissioners postponed a vote to Feb. 24, 2026, citing substantial public safety, drainage and property-value concerns raised by neighbors and questions from staff about emergency plans and permitting.

Lancaster County's decision on a $240 million battery energy storage project hangs in the balance after residents voiced serious concerns over safety and property values.

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Lancaster County schools propose pay bumps, longevity bonuses as insurance costs loom School leaders presented two salary-increase options, a new longevity-bonus plan for licensed staff and energy savings projections from geothermal and solar at the new high school; officials said a projected 20% health-insurance spike and longevity bonuses will materially affect local funding and require more detailed claims data.

Lancaster County schools are proposing significant salary increases and longevity bonuses for staff, all while facing a potential 20% rise in health insurance costs!

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Lancaster County fire commission hears push to approve 24-truck purchase, $18 million figure cited Commission discussion flagged a proposal described in the meeting as a push by a person identified as 'Steve' to move a 24-truck purchase, with a figure stated in the transcript as $18,000,000; no formal procurement vote was recorded at the meeting.

Lancaster County's Fire Commission is under pressure to approve a staggering $18 million deal for 24 new trucks, but will they finalize the purchase?

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An Afternoon with Marie Benedict: Daughter of Egypt New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict takes the stage in Lancaster to discuss her new novel, Daughter of Egypt.

#NYT bestselling author #MarieBenedict takes the stage in The Friends of Public Libraries of #LancasterCounty and honored to welcome Marie Benedict to #Lancaster for a conversation on her new novel, #DaughterofEgypt.
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The ICE OUT rally on Jan 30 was part of the call for a nationwide day of action. Attendees marched from Reservoir Park to Penn Square to join the vigil for victims of ICE. Several hundred Lancastrians from across the county showed up.
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Lancaster County board approves supplemental NDOT agreement, adds roundabout on South 68th Lancaster County authorized a supplemental Highway Safety Improvement Program agreement with NDOT that caps HSIP funds for the project at $5.2 million and adds a roundabout at Princeton Road and South 68th Street, part of what the county engineer described as more than a $30 million corridor investment.

Lancaster County is set to make a $30 million investment in local infrastructure, including a new roundabout at South 68th Street, thanks to a key agreement with the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

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Residents urge commission to tighten development rules and infrastructure reviews amid rapid growth Multiple residents during public comment told the Lancaster County Planning Commission that recent and proposed developments in Indian Land and along Highway 521 are proceeding without adequate infrastructure, traffic study or UDO compliance; speakers asked for moratorium extensions, master transportation and stormwater plans, and stronger operational impact review.

Residents are sounding the alarm over unchecked development in Lancaster County, demanding stronger infrastructure reviews to prevent a crisis.

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Planning commission approves Riverside Manor preliminary plat 4–2 after court remand; commissioners record safety and school‑capacity concerns By 4–2 vote the commission approved the Riverside Manor preliminary plat (SD20241350) for 133 single‑family lots on about 251.5 acres after court remand. Staff said the plan met UDO requirements; residents and commissioners raised concerns about SCDOT access, turn lanes, and school capacity but staff said the county lacks concurrency standards in the UDO.

In a controversial 4-2 vote, Lancaster County's Planning Commission greenlit the Riverside Manor development, sparking fierce debates over safety and school capacity concerns.

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County staff outline new coroner facility plan, request $791,000 additional funds during budget process Staff updated council on a design‑build coroner facility at 1514 Pageland Highway, citing construction bids, a septic/sewer approach, capacity expansion from about 9 to 35 decedents, and an estimated $791,000 additional fund‑balance request to be brought during the normal budget process (ARPA funds cited).

Lancaster County is set to expand its coroner facility, increasing capacity from 9 to 35 decedents, but needs an additional $791,000 to complete the project!

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Lancaster County EDA approves $10,000 match for CNC training, denies yoga signage request and tables garage funding The Lancaster County Economic Development Authority voted to award a $10,000 local match to TurnDynamics and RCC for a Go Virginia Region 6 CNC training grant, denied a $5,000 signage request from Risha Yoga & Wellness, and tabled a $10,000 equipment request for Shevell's (Chevels) Garage.

The Lancaster County EDA is backing a $10,000 local match to empower a CNC training program that could transform local job prospects and boost the economy!

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