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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026 • VOLUME LX, NO. 51 • READ THE DIGITAL EDITION ON THE WEB: SNEWS.COM
In This Week’s Issue: Section A
Celebrating The True Meaning Of Easter “Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross.” (Hebrews 12:2b)
Do You Know...? Page 2A
Easter Dining & Gifts Pages 8A & 9A
Easter
Dining & Gifts
Student Spotlight Ephrata High School Vincynt Fellenger Catalyst Christian School Isabel Zook Biblical Message ............. 14A Births.................................... 15A Crossword Puzzle......... 12A “Happy Birthday”.......... 15A Obituaries ............................3A Professor Beam’s “Deitsch Eck”......................4A Things To Do ................... 11A
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese Easter Sunday is upon us and we are reminded that Easter symbolizes hope, renewal and new life with the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Congregations across not only Lancaster County, but across the world, prepare to celebrate this special time, be it in church, or through remote live Easter services. Shown in the photo is a cross with a draped purple sash, which is located in the Moravian square in Lititz. In the background is the beautiful Mary Dixon Chapel built in the late 1800s.
Warwick High School Holds Mini-THON For Four Diamonds
Section B
Who’s Hiring in Healthcare
Spring
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Warwick High School’s four diamonds MiniTHON was held recently at the Warwick middle school. The community event was open to everyone, including friends and family all ready for fun. Guests enjoyed amazing dance performances
from Encore Dance Center, lunch was available from a variety of local food trucks, and kids bounced the day away on a giant inflatable obstacle course. A wild and wonderful animal show by Captivating Creatures was a big hit, as well as creative
balloon animals from Adventure in Fun. Face painting and a live magician also kept the crowd guessing. It all benefitted the Four Diamonds, an organization dedicated to supporting families who are battling pediatric cancer.
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese Shown, starting at the top left, going clockwise, are: the Nittany Lion poses with children; senior Adriana Kolawa does face painting on a visitor; balloon artist
Shonna pauses with Sylvia, Adaline, Jack and mother Kate; and finally a crowd gathered to watch a dance routine from Encore Dance Studio.