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Lancaster Mourns Firefighter's Death; City Braces for Retail, Hospitality Shifts

A tragic loss of a local hero. Plus, big changes coming to Lancaster's hospitality and retail scenes.

It looks like a hotel, in the middle there is a table. It is the glass door in this image.
It looks like a hotel, in the middle there is a table. It is the glass door in this image.

Lancaster Mourns Firefighter's Death; City Braces for Retail, Hospitality Shifts

A Lancaster city firefighter's life was tragically cut short when Gleny Asencio De Valdez, driving without a license, caused a fatal crash. De Valdez was sentenced to 3 to 23 months in prison. Meanwhile, the city prepares for changes in its hospitality and retail sectors.

In a devastating turn of events, Lancaster city firefighter Chris McCann lost his life in a collision caused by Gleny Asencio De Valdez, who was driving without a license. De Valdez was recently sentenced to 3 to 23 months in prison for the tragic incident.

In other local news, the Cartoon Network Hotel will undergo a transformation in 2024. It will be rebranded as the Dutch Wonderland Inn, incorporating themes and characters from the popular amusement park.

The Shops at Prospect shopping center has found a new owner. A partnership led by local investor Joseph Deerin purchased the property for $10.76 million.

The city mourns the loss of firefighter Chris McCann, with justice served in the form of Gleny Asencio De Valdez's prison sentence. Meanwhile, the local hospitality and retail scenes prepare for exciting changes with the rebranding of the Cartoon Network Hotel and the sale of the Shops at Prospect.

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