Ronks-native actor Jonathan Groff will return to the Big Apple in early 2027 to star in a Broadway production about the Nickel Mines tragedy.

Crews are responding to a fire after a two-vehicle crash in East Lampeter Township on Saturday afternoon. The crash was reported around 2:45 p.m. at the intersection of Lincoln Highway East and South Cherry Lane, according to emergency dispatch. The area is closed to traffic, according to PennDOT. East Lampeter Township police and the Ronks Fire Company are responding to the crash, dispatch said. It's unclear if there are any injuries. CBS 21 is working to learn more.

Stop by The Li'l Country Store in Ronks, PA, to shop for items today. We also have a miniature horse farm with a petting zoo for children to enjoy.

However you like your whoopie pies, you could get them Saturday at the annual Whoopie Pie Festival at Hershey Farm Resort in Ronks. The festival boasted more than 400 flavors

College news Graduations Sophia Chen, of Lancaster, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in business administration and Master of Professional Accounting from Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Ark., in June 2026. Shelby Deutsch, of Oxford, graduated with a Master of Arts in cybersecurity from Roger Williams University, Bristol, R.I., in May 2026. Lauren Markley, of Ronks, graduated summa cum laude from Ursinus College with a Bachelor of Science in biology with honors, and minors in statistics and art history. Markley is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, Beta Beta Beta biology honors society and Phi Theta Kappa honor society. She was a member of the Cub and Key Society and Whitian Society, an Ursinus organization recognizing outstanding scholars who are also engaged in campus activities and service to the college and community. Markley was also an Abel Scholar during her time at Ursinus. Gabriella Root, of Landisville, graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in veterinary technology from Pennsylvania Western University – California. While competing on PennWest’s swim team, Root earned dean’s list honors for the fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters with a 4.0 GPA. Area students were among those who graduated from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala., in May 2026. They are listed with their hometowns and degrees. Ephrata — Lily Montgomery, Bachelor of Arts in communication & information sciences. Lititz — Brady Cossette, Bachelor of Science. New Holland — Brayan Martin, Bachelor of Science. Strasburg — Jacob Reichert, Bachelor of Arts in communication & information sciences. Area students were among those who graduated recently from the University of Hartford, West Hartford, Conn. They are Julia Kreider, of Ephrata, earning a Bachelor of Science in computer science; Taidou N’dikwe, of Elizabethtown, earning a Bachelor of Science in health sciences; and Skyler Wright, of Lancaster, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in music theatre. Dean’s list Area students were among Lebanon Valley College student-athletes named to the MAC Academic Honor Roll for the winter/spring 2026 semester, as announced by the Middle Atlantic Conference. They are listed with their hometowns. Columbia — Natalie Bourne. East Earl — Chloe Grady. Elizabethtown — Sierra Kapcsos. Ephrata — Montgomery Sensenig. Lancaster — Kamille Bagapuro, Rowan Myers. Lititz — Allison Keeney, Hayden Milchanowski. Manheim — Abigail Reed, Julia Rohrer. Marietta — McCauley Cranmer, Dylan Lenhart, Landon Sexton. Millersville — Ish Bolorin. Mount Joy — Jacob Erb, Madelynn Mackison, Samuel Rothstein, Ella Stauffer. Newmanstown — Luke Macchione. New Providence — Holly Grube. Oxford — Sean Poole. Quarryville — Christine Wagner. Robesonia — Kellen Markley. Area students were among those who earned dean’s list honors for the spring 2026 semester at Delaware Valley University. They are listed with their hometowns. Atglen — Ava Laird. Columbia — Eilis DiIorio, Cody Wise. Elizabethtown — Charley Lengel, Natalie Ott. Ephrata — Gracie Paparo, Lauren Rissler. Lancaster — Connor Esbenshade, Abigail Murphy, Sara Tobler. Lititz — Luke Reichard. Millersville — Molly Gehr. Mohnton — Payton Witman. Mount Joy — Kayla Ellinger. Newmanstown — Kody Boyer. Nottingham — Lena Cooney. Area students were among those named to the honors lists for the spring 2026 semester at the University of Mississippi, University, Miss. Earning chancellor’s list honors with a GPA of 3.75-4.00 is Annika Beelen, of Lancaster. Earning dean’s list honors with a GPA of 3.50-3.74 is Sutton Schopf, of Lancaster. Arden Dunkle, of Oxford, earned dean’s list honors for the spring 2026 semester at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tenn. David Taylor, of Elizabethtown, earned dean’s list honors for the spring 2026 semester at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Nonprofit local news isn't free! It takes reporters, editors, and resources to do this work right. Your donation keeps that work alive. MAKE YOUR DONATION TODAY Area students were among those who earned dean’s list honors for the spring 2026 semester at Clark University, Worcester, Mass. Earning first honors with a 3.8 GPA or above are Summit A. Smoker, of Lititz, and Teddy E. Bowman, of Lancaster. Jackson Root, of Landisville, earned dean’s list honors for the spring 2026 semester at Villanova University. He is a computer engineering major with a minor in business. Savannah Miller, of Mount Joy, earned dean’s list honors for the spring 2026 semester at Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y. Noah Golomb, of Landisville, earned dean’s list honors for the spring 2026 semester at Penn State University Smeal College of Business, University Park. Katerina M. Boomsma, of Lancaster, earned dean’s list honors for the fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters at Penn State University, University Park. Boomsma is studying accounting. She is a 2025 graduate of Manheim Township High School. Area students were among those named to the honors lists for the spring semester at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va. Students earning president’s list honors are listed with their hometowns. Lancaster — Rylie Grimm, Chloe Nolt, Frances Thiry. Leola — Noa Noll. Lititz — Anna Burkholder. Manheim — Alessia Barbarossa. Morgantown — Benjamin Bonnell, Madison Long. Reinholds — Olivia Mason. Students earning dean’s list honors are listed with their hometowns. Lancaster — Erin Figart, Abigail Herbert. Lititz — Julia Fosnocht, Piper Hepler. Millersville — Jessica Hemmerly. Mohnton — Kate Hazlett. Area students were among those who earned dean’s list honors for the spring 2026 semester at Muhlenberg College. They are listed with their hometowns. Elizabethtown — Alexander Jones. Lancaster — Macy Sauder. Leola — Claire Shenk. Lititz — Carly Evans. Marietta — Eleanor Brixius. Morgantown — Piper Jameson, David Seel. Oxford — Connor Michael. Madelyn Stoltzfus, of Strasburg, earned dean’s list honors for the spring 2026 semester at Dean College, Franklin, Mass. Honors Alexander Korson, of Peach Bottom, has completed the Leadership Development Program through the University of Maryland Global Campus chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success during the 2025-26 academic year. The leadership program prepares NSLS members to be effective leaders in their lives and careers. Grace Dickinson, of Mount Joy, earned the Joan M. Thuebel ‘52 Earthwatch Prize during Wilson College’s annual Academic Awards Ceremony held April 24, 2026. This award is given to faculty and students who participate in an Earthwatch Institute project of their choosing. Natalie Holland, of Lancaster, is one of six Kutztown University student-athletes named to the 2025-26 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Women’s Track and Field/Cross Country team. Andrew Olejnik, of Oxford, was recently elected to membership into the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi at University of Delaware. Area student-athletes at Lebanon Valley College were among those named Academic All-District by College Sports Communicators in spring 2026. Chloe Grady, of East Earl, a track and field jumper, finished in the top 50 in four events during the track and& field seasons. Grady was 11th in the indoor triple jump, 16th in the indoor long jump, 16th in the outdoor long jump, and 17th in the outdoor triple jump. Samuel Rothstein, of Mount Joy, a distance runner, finished 266th at the National Championship. Rothstein finished in the top 50 of seven events during the track and field seasons. This is his third consecutive year earning Academic All-District honors. Email college news items to collegenews@lnpnews.com.

When: Leacock Township Board of Supervisors meeting, Aug. 17.

When: Leacock Township Board of Supervisors meeting, Aug. 17. What happened: The board voted unanimously to allow Blissful Treats to operate from a family-owned food trailer three days per week for a period not to exceed two years. Background: A land development plan exists for Blissful Treats Cafe at 235 N. Ronks Road, Bird-in-Hand, but the business has been operating from a food trailer on the site. Township rules: The township ordinance limits food trucks to operating two consecutive days, no more than twice per month. The township manager was directed to draft a document outlining the specifics of the agreement. What happens next: The board is also requiring that the electric and gas connections to the trailer must be completed to standards.

Une étrange anomalie vient d'être débusquée sur Google Maps. Localisé au-dessus de Ronks, en Pennsylvanie, cet objet volant non identifié a été immortalisé par les caméras de Street View en mai 2025. Une preuve de plus qui alimente le débat sur la présence d'OVNIs dans nos cieux.