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Created Mar 16, 2026 / Updated Mar 20, 2026
America: A History of Strength It was forged in powder smoke, frozen marches, and blood-soaked fields. The patriots who built this country weren’t built for comfort; they were built for war. They were farmers, blacksmiths, sailors, and soldiers who carried muskets, swung axes,...
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Mar 18, 2026
The Manheim Township Police Department will join the Pennsylvania State Police and approximately 300 municipal agencies to conduct a targeted aggressive-driving enforcement wave from March 18 through April 26, 2026. The goal of targeted enforcement is to reduce the n...
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Created Feb 23, 2026 / Updated Mar 9, 2026
On Saturday afternoon / evening, the Manheim Township Police Department hosted our public 1000lbs Club Challenge at Universal Athletic Club and it exceeded every expectation. First and foremost, thank you to Universal Athletic Club for opening your doors and supporting this ev...
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Created Feb 19, 2026 / Updated Mar 5, 2026
2026 Polar Plunge season is quickly approaching. Each year, Special Olympics Pennsylvania hosts the Capital Area Region Polar Plunge , one of the region’s most anticipated winter events, bringing together over 1,000 participants and spectators for a day of fun and purpose.&nbs...
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Created Jan 28, 2026 / Updated Feb 7, 2026
The Manheim Township Police Department will have additional officers on patrol throughout Super Bowl weekend focusing on impaired driving enforcement. Alcohol, drugs, and prescription medications can impair your ability to drive. Plan ahead and arrange a safe ride home. Please...
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Jan 23, 2026
Everyone loves being nostalgic about growing up in the 1990s, VHS tapes, Pizza Hut, Blockbuster, and the sound of AOL connecting to the internet. Good times. Depending on which forecast you believe, this weekend may feel suspiciously like the blizzard of 1996. Dust off the old...
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Jan 20, 2026
Have you somehow dodged: • the flu • the stomach bug • the lingering “I’ve-been-coughing-since-Christmas” cough Congratulations. You are medically suspicious and exactly who Lancaster General Hospital needs right now. LGH Blood Drive January 27, 2026, 2:00–7:00 PM Manheim Town...
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Created Jan 8, 2026 / Updated Feb 23, 2026
The Manheim Township Police Department is partnering with Universal Athletic Club to host the 1000lbs Club Challenge , with recognition and T-shirts awarded for 500lbs and 750lbs totals as well . This event measures maximal strength. Participants will attempt their one-rep max...
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Jan 7, 2026
The Manheim Township Police Foundation is in its infancy, but has had a very successful inaugural year. The Police Department received the attached letter of thanks and we wanted to share it with our community since you are the ones who support us the most! MEDIA POST CONTACT:...
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Dec 16, 2025
On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, officers from the Manheim Township Police Department presented a check for $731 to the Healing Journey Foundation .  The donation was made possible by the sale of Pink Patch Project patches, which raise money for breast cancer awareness and ...
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