Eighth Ward Beneficial Association, 842 St. Joseph St., was cited Oct. 9 for violating the Pennsylvania Local Options Small Games of Chance Act. The act allows veterans and fraternal clubs to operate small lotteries and bingo games to fund charitable work. Qualified clubs may operate such ......

The state's Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement Tuesday cited Amvets Post 19, 715 Fairview Ave., for violating the Pennsylvania Local Options Small Games of Chance Act. According to State Police District Commander Sgt. Troy Lokhaiser, enforcement officers investigated the post as "a follow-up ......

The American Legion post in Christiana was issued its fourth citation for violating the law governing small games of chance Aug. 7. The Benner-Shoff Post No. 865 American Legion Home Association of Christiana was fined $500 in 2004 for exceeding payout limits and failure to maintain complete an......

Another Lancaster County club has been cited for illegal gambling. The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Red Rose Post 2435, 401 Manor St., Columbia, was cited July 24 for operating a football pool on Super Bowl Sunday. The club was busted because the State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcem......

Three times, the American Legion Post in Christiana has been cited for violating a law governing small games of chance in social and fraternal clubs. It's not the only one. Statewide, many such clubs are being hit for violating the law, even as they rally support for a bill to expand it....

Leaders of an association of charities are wondering if state Sen. Gibson E. Armstrong is deliberately holding up a bill they believe would help nonprofits raise money, but the senator says that's not the case.The bill, House Bill 169, would boost by thousands of dollars the maximum pa......

Local fraternal groups and charities are rallying for legislation that could help them raise more funds through small games of chance.At a press conference scheduled for Tuesday, representatives of such organizations will ask the public and state Sen. Gibson E. Armstrong to support legisla......

With its eclectic mix of antiques, art, collectibles, gifts, vintage wares and even food, the 300 block of North Queen Street has established itself as a standout destination point in downtown Lancaster. "We're just a bunch of quirky little merchants," says Pat Randolph, co-owner ......

Republican voters Tuesday will cast ballots in 15 contested races for township positions across Lancaster County.There are no contested races for any township positions on the Democratic ballot.In East Cocalico Township, two candidates are vying for one seat on the board of supervis......