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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Democrats face off in Lancaster City mayoral election
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Lancaster City Mayor Danene Sorace is not seeking a third term, opening the door for Democrats Jaime Arroyo and Janet Diaz during Tuesday's primary election. Both candidates currently serve on the Lancaster City Council and graduated from JP McCaskey High School. Primary elections typically see fewer voters compared to a general election, which could potentially make a big difference in Lancaster. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Around 25,000 mail-in ballots were sent out by the county, and more than 16,000 of them have been returned as of Tuesday morning. Lancaster County Board of Elections Chairman, Ray D'Agostino, said, 'We always say that every vote counts. And that's true in any election, but probably more so in a lower turnout election, because there's fewer votes that go around. And so, you know, one or two votes can really make a difference in those local races.' Polling locations typically see higher turnouts during lunch times and after the work day ends. The polls are open until 8 p.m. This is a developing story. Stay with abc27 News as more information becomes available Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Miami Herald
22-04-2025
- Miami Herald
Woman found dead in river as family is unable to reach her, PA coroner says
A body recovered from a Pennsylvania river has been identified as a woman who was reported missing a day later, officials said. The Lancaster County Coroner's Office said the body was found floating in the Susquehanna River in West Hempfield Township on April 18. Authorities, however, were unable to identity the victim. The next day, 33-year-old April Wefler, of Lancaster, was reported missing by her family, the coroner said. 'They were unable to make contact with her, and she failed to report for work,' according to the coroner's report. 'The last known contact with Wefler was on April 15.' Her sister, Eileen Druzynski, said in a Facebook post that when Wefler's apartment was checked, 'it appeared she left unexpectedly, as drawers and cabinets were open.' The coroner has now identified Wefler as the body found in the river. An April 21 autopsy revealed she died of 'fresh water drowning,' the coroner said, adding that an investigation into her death remains ongoing. It's unclear how she ended up in the water. Wefler was described by one co-worker as 'a super nice young lady,' who would not not 'just disappear on her own.' The Lancaster County Board of Elections said Wefler 'administered poll worker training for the county,' according to Harrisburg 100.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Potential changes coming to Lancaster County polling locations for Special Election
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Polling Locations in Lancaster County could change for the upcoming Special Election in March. The Lancaster County Board of Elections will conduct a hearing on Wednesday, Feb. 26, to decide on polling location changes for the Special Election for Pennsylvania's 36th State Senate District on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The Board of Elections said polling locations may change before any election due to availability. The polling place changes being proposed include: Landisville District: From the Church of God of Landisville to the Hempfield Church of the Bretheren. Rotherstown District: From the Church of the Apostles to the Community Fellowship Church 1st District: From the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church to the Faith United Methodist Church 3rd District: From the St. Peter's Lutheran Church to the Lancaster Association of Realtors 7th District:From the Residence Inn by Mariott Lancaster to the Blossom Hill Mennonite Church 16th District: From the St. Peter's Lutheran Church to the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home 18th District: From the Manheim Township Municipal Office to the 22nd District: From the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church to the Neffsville Fire Station Hershey Road District: From the Mount Calvary Ministry Center to the Alliance Church Southwest District: From the Hosanna! A Fellowship of Christians to the St. James Catholic Church Voters in corresponding districts will receive a notice via mail if the change in location is made, according to the Board of Elections. The hearing will take place on Feb. 26 at 11 a.m. Voters can learn more on the Lancaster County Elections website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
