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Ephrata, Pennsylvania is located in Lancaster County. Zip codes in Ephrata, PA include 17522. The median home price in Ephrata is $179,500 which is roughly $108/per square foot. More Ephrata information.

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2 hrs ago | The Ephrata Review

Cutest food drive ever

Kiddie Korner Learning Centers recently held a food and pet supply drive. The items collected were donated to Ephrata Area Social Services and to Cocalico Cat & Gingham Dog Animal Hospital.

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6 hrs ago | The Ephrata Review

Council focuses on Winters, all vets

Meeting just days after the dedication of the Richard D. Winters Memorial Trail, Ephrata Mayor Ralph Mowen and council President Dale Hertzog expressed their gratitude for the man's contribution during the regular meeting of the Ephrata Borough Council.

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Tue Jun 18, 2013

ABC 27

Police: Woman encouraged playground fight

Lebanon police said they have charged a 13-year-old city girl in a playground assault as well as a woman who instigated the attack.

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ABC 27

Hospital says ex-employee viewed patient records

Ephrata Community Hospital said Tuesday that an employee accessed personal medical records outside of their job duties and may have accessed the clinical information of some patients.

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ABC 27

Masked man robbed Lebanon thrift store

The robber demanded money Monday afternoon from the Dollar General Store at 306 Cumberland Street and fled after he received an undisclosed amount of cash, city police said.

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Mon Jun 17, 2013

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Daily docket

Daily thought "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from the words of my groaning?" Psalm 22:1 Sometimes, this is a very good question.

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Fri Jun 14, 2013

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

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Daily thought "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands."

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Thu Jun 13, 2013

Altoona Mirror

Sarah Jane Pike

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Silas Nathan and Catherine Cecilia Ringler.

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Wed Jun 12, 2013

The Ephrata Review

Menno Diener, 93, WW II vet, served with MCC

Menno Diener, 93, charter member of the Akron Mennonite Church, died Friday morning, June 7, 2013 at Fairmount Homes, Ephrata.

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The Ephrata Review

Paul H. Hursh, 79, Lititz, church deacon, farmer

He was born in New Holland to the late Curvin and Anna Hursh and was the husband of Barbara Hursh with whom he shared 59 years of marriage.

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The Ephrata Review

Mary F. Grant, 89, retired Cocalico teacher, author

Mary's husband of 47 years, Leo R. Grant, survives. Born in Earl Township, she was the daughter of the late Daniel M. and Ella Fox.

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Mon Jun 10, 2013

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

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Daily thought "And the words of the Lord are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like gold refined seven times."

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Sat Jun 08, 2013

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Burning decision: Fire pit or chiminea?

Whether you're looking for a cozy hangout with lawn chairs surrounding a crackling fire, or you just want a fun place to toast marshmallows or roast hot dogs, you might consider buying a fire pit or chiminea.

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Fri Jun 07, 2013

Packer

Earth Source imports new apple from New Zealand

Ephrata, Pa.-based Earth Source is the exclusive U.S. supplier of Premier Star apples, according to a company news release.

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ABC 27

Ephrata trail dedicated to hometown D-Day hero

The clouds were ominous over the Ephrata woods, although not nearly as dark as they were 69 years ago above Omaha Beach.

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Thu Jun 06, 2013

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

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Daily thought "I will praise you God with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders."

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The Ephrata Review

Long, last looks EHS will say good-bye to 302 seniors Thursday night; Miller named valedictorian

With an eye on the sky, the Ephrata Area School District is finalizing plans to send 302 seniors on to the next phase of life with its 118th Commencement exercises 7 p.m. Thursday night -it hopes - at War Memorial Field.

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The Ephrata Review

Gov. Corbett comes to town

Photo by Preston WhitcraftLititz Elementary students cross at East Main and Cedar streets during the first day of classes Wednesday morning.Photo by Preston WhitcraftLititz Elementary students cross at East Main and Cedar streets during the first day of classes Wednesday morning.

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Wed Jun 05, 2013

The Ephrata Review

'Major' step forward for Winters statue

Efforts at further memorializing local war hero Major Dick Winters moved a step closer to reality at Monday night's Ephrata Borough Council meeting.

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The Ephrata Review

EASD details challenges of its future budgets

Firm in its position that it wants to avoid years of tax increases, Ephrata Area School District officials took time recently before committee meetings to further discuss its ongoing budget challenges.

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