Commissioners fire Manheim Township police chief with pay following April incident with motorcyclist [update]

June 24, 2025

The Manheim Township Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to fire Police Chief Duane Fisher—with pay, using a 'no cause' termination—following an off-duty incident in April where he pulled a gun on a motorcyclist.

Want your loved ones' autopsy report? That'll be $500, Lancaster Watchdog

May 25, 2025

The article details how the Lancaster County Coroner's Office is charging families a controversial $500 fee for a copy of a loved one's autopsy report.

Who's the Boss?

Dec 22, 2024

Don’t try to find a law or court ruling that requires elected officials and their employees to answer questions from the public. According to legal experts, there isn’t one.

Prison Committee Secrecy

Aug 22, 2024

LNP | LancasterOnline obtained copies of the non-disclosure agreements through a public records request.

Surprise driver's license suspensions in Lancaster County are disrupting lives, but it's not the first time

March 6, 2023

The article details how clerical errors in the Lancaster County Clerk of Courts office led to years-long delays in processing suspension notices, resulting in drivers having their licenses suddenly suspended for old traffic violations.

Prison Heat Relief

July 9, 2024

But prisoners who contacted LNP | LancasterOnline said they spend the vast majority of their time, 20 hours or more, in their cells. The prisoners said the lack of cold water or ice in their cells makes conditions unbearable, and they typically receive a cup of ice twice a day with meals in their cells.