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U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker   https://lancasteronline.com/staff/brettsholtis/ One event Smucker didn't mention, though, was his meeting with Adam Kidan, a former business partner of disgraced Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff who has served time in federal prison for fraud and conspiracy and has now emerged as a major political donor and supporter of Lancaster County's congressman. Smucker's meeting with Kidan, at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club, wasn't their first. Since 2021, Smucker has spent time with Kidan and his partner, Cristiani de Fatima Pereira, on at least five occasions, several far from his southcentral Pennsylvania district, including at Napa Valley wineries in California and at events in Texas and Florida. Kidan also said he plays a central role in the congressman's fundraising efforts, as a member of Smucker's "steering committee." Smucker declined requests to talk for this story. But his campaign manager, Jenna Geesey,...

[Submitted photo] A pet pig has been reported missing today (9/23/23) and is believed to be in the area of Quarry Drive and Weis Markets. West Hempfield Police have been notified.  Report any sightings of the animal to Angel Rodriguez via Facebook Messenger.  

 

The Military Oral History Club of Lancaster County will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the VFW Post 2435, 401 Manor St., Columbia. Open to all World War II veterans and family, and anyone with an interest in WWII history. Guest speaker is Robert “Bob” L. Thompson, U.S. Army P.O.W. For more information, call 717-319-3430. [Source: LNP/LancasterOnline]

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Local News What do restaurant inspectors look for and can they close a restaurant? [Lancaster Watchdog] Churros & Guacamole Master One, 15 S. Third St., Columbia, Sept. 16. Pass. No violations. Eisenhaur's Sweets & Eats, 15 S. Third St., Columbia, Sept. 16. Pass. No violations. South Lime, 15 S. Third St., Columbia, Sept. 16. Pass. Static dust on the fume hood; scheduled for cleaning. A working container of detergent stored on a shelf next to food equipment (lids and containers). [Source: LNP/LancasterOnline]

  The budget sheets are  HERE.