Memorial Day Events Across Lancaster County Honor Fallen Veterans Communities throughout Lancaster County will commemorate Memorial Day on Sunday, May 25, with a series of ceremonies, parades, and remembrance events. The holiday, which honors those who died while serving in the U.S. military, will feature a variety of activities, including historical reenactments, musical performances, and patriotic displays. The following is a detailed overview of the events scheduled across the county. The Columbia Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade will take place on Sunday, May 24, beginning with a patriotic concert by the Bainbridge Band in Locust Street Park at noon. The parade will follow at 2:30 p.m., with participants marching through the town to honor fallen veterans. A separate historical service will be held at 2 p.m. at Conestoga United Methodist Church, where attendees will learn about the Civil War-era history of the Conestoga area. The event will include period music, soldier stories, and the tolling of church bells to mark the recognition of servicemen. The service will conclude with a musical performance featuring a bagpipe player, soloists, and a trumpet, culminating in the playing of taps. In Salunga, the Hempfield Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, at the Hempfield Fire Company pavilion. The event’s theme, “Memorial Day: Freedom is Not Free,” will feature a keynote speech by Lt. Col. Shane A. Bladen, a U.S. Marine and instructor at the Army War College in Carlisle. The program will also include the reading of student essay contest winners, the Red Rose Veteran Honor Guard, the Vet21 Salute Honor Guard, the March Masters Band, and a choir from Dayspring Christian School. The General George H. Thomas, Camp No.#lancaster_county #columbia_memorial_day_ceremony #hempfield_memorial_day_ceremony #general_george_h_thomas #marietta_legion
South-central PA Wind Advisory: Gusts Up to 50 mph Possible A wind advisory has been issued for south-central Pennsylvania, warning of potential gusts reaching 50 mph as severe thunderstorms develop across the region. The National Weather Service has designated the area as an enhanced risk for severe weather, with a rating of three on a scale of 1 to 5. This level of risk is relatively rare, occurring only five to six times per season. Storm activity is expected to peak between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. in western counties, moving eastward toward Dauphin, Harrisburg, York, and surrounding areas by 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Additional storms could linger in Lebanon and Lancaster counties into the evening. The primary threat from these storms includes damaging winds, with the possibility of straight-line gusts exceeding 70 mph. Such winds are comparable in strength to weak tornadoes, though no tornadoes have been confirmed yet. The advisory also highlights the risk of a few tornadoes forming later in the afternoon. Large hail and brief, heavy rainfall are possible, with localized flooding and road ponding expected in low-lying areas. However, widespread flooding is not anticipated. The wind advisory, effective from noon to 11 p.m. Monday, covers Dauphin, Lebanon, Lancaster, and York counties. Wind gusts could reach 50 mph in these areas, in addition to thunderstorm-related winds. The National Weather Service warns that severe thunderstorm warnings may be issued if gusts exceed 58 mph. The storm system is expected to arrive ahead of an approaching cold front, causing temperatures in the upper 60s to drop rapidly once the front passes through. Residents are urged to secure outdoor items, such as trash cans, patio furniture, and decorations, to prevent damage.#national_weather_service #dauphin_county #lebanon_county #lancaster_county #york_county
