Today's News

The Dirt Diamonds 12U girls traveling softball team cleaned up in the Come Bat For Measles softball tournament sponsored by the American Red Cross in Lexington last weekend.

The Dirt Diamonds posted a 9-1 record, which included a 7-1 bracket mark after going 2-0 in pool play.

Under a bright blue sky Wednesday morning, tears streamed down the faces of Cpl. D. Kevin Cusack’s family as his name was added to the Lancaster County Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.
Huddled in the front row at the memorial’s rededication ceremony, in the shadows of the historic and new county courthouses, Cusack’s family listened as a reverberating bell chimed for each name on the monument. There were eight chimes in all.

Growing up, 19-year-old Christanna “Christy” Newton always wanted to be a legend and make a difference.
That’s why she wants to be a surgeon.
“They help make things better,” she said. “A good doctor...your patients don’t forget you.”
Those who know Newton say she has already made a difference in at least one life – the life of her daughter, Cavanna.
It’s going to be a long time before anyone at Buford High School forgets Newton and what she has accomplished.

Though no cost-of-living or merit raises are included in the draft for next year’s budget, a number of city of Lancaster employees may see an increase in their salary.
City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday night in favor of first reading of the $19.98 million budget for 2011-12. Councilwoman Linda Blackmon-Brace dissented.
Several city employees could receive a pay increase as adjustments are being made to either their job duties or title, or both.