Now that all of Lancaster County’s busy July 4th festivities have finished, the 2015 U.S. Women’s Open takes center stage in Lancaster. This international golfing event begins Thursday at Lancaster Country Club here in Lancaster. Practice rounds are under way today through Wednesday. This will be … [Read more...]
Amish Buggy Doing Donuts in the Snow
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Here is a short video of an Amish buggy doing donuts in a snow-covered parking lot. I've seen cars do this before, but never an Amish buggy. He almost gets up on two wheels at one point. Our Most Popular Amish-Related Pages: The Amish and the Plain People Amish Attractions in … [Read more...]
Lancaster Ranked in Top Ten for Women-Owned Businesses
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Lancaster, PA Ranks Well for Women-Owned Businesses Lancaster has once again ranked high in a national survey of metropolitan areas, this time for women-owned businesses. Out of 289 metro areas analyzed, Lancaster ranked #10. The United States has just over 9 million women-owned businesses that … [Read more...]
The Target is Set for the Lancaster Archery Classic
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Set Your Sights on Their 12th Annual Tournament The annual Lancaster Archery Classic archery tournament will be back for its 2015 edition January 16-18. There will be over $75,000 in prizes, including $10,000 for first place in the Men's Open Pro. There are 12 men's, women's, and youth … [Read more...]
Lancaster PA Selected One of the “10 Best Small Towns for the Holidays”
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Lancaster County has made another Top Ten list. This time Lancaster was selected as one of the “10 Best Small Towns for the Holidays”, as determined by SmarterTravel.com. The website has selected ten American towns and villages that offer small town celebrations and holiday experiences … [Read more...]
Conestoga Wood Specialties Supreme Court Case
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Conestoga Wood Specialties vs Sebelius Religious Freedom on Trial Before the U.S. Supreme Court On Tuesday March 25, 2014 an important religious liberty case will be argued before the United States Supreme Court. In administering the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) … [Read more...]
Book Review: “One Light Still Shines: My Life Beyond the Shadow of the Amish Schoolhouse Shooting” by Marie Monville
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The Shooter's Wife Recalls the Amish School Shooting Marie had just come from leading a Moms in Touch prayer meeting at church, praying for children at the local elementary school in Nickel Mines, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. I had just poured myself a cup of coffee when the phone rang. I … [Read more...]
The Flower and Home Marketplace Opens
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Flower & Home Marketplace Replaces Flower & Craft Warehouse The building that used to house the popular Flower & Craft Warehouse in Blue Ball has been vacant since Flower and Craft closed last Spring. However, it is now re-opening with new owners and a new name - the Flower and Home … [Read more...]
Vogt Farm Bed & Breakfast is Retiring
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Good-bye to Vogt Farm Bed & Breakfast Sad to say, but all good things must come to an end. After years on entertaining guests and helping visitors appreciate all that Lancaster County has to offer, Kathy Vogt has decided to hang up her room keys and retire from serving their many bed and … [Read more...]
Hot Air Balloon Festival in Gap, PA
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Hot Air Balloon Fest Lifts Off in Lancaster County Tonight the Community FallFest & Hot Air Balloon Festival in Gap got off the ground, so to speak. Around 6:00 pm tonight 12 hot air balloons took off from Houston Run in Gap. It was a beautiful night. Clear blue skies, temperature in … [Read more...]
