On this week's edition of The Spark Weekly;

Logan Gehman and Dan Nephin of LNP/Lancaster Online will discuss last Sunday’s crash of a small plane shortly after takeoff from Lancaster Airport which injured 5.

also, on the program.

The weather has been warming up and spring is getting closer. Planting a tree improperly, especially burying the root flare too dee or planting in a hole that’s too small, can lead to the tree’s death or stunted growth. Erica Jo Shaffer shared a breakdown of the common pitfalls to avoid when planting a tree.

On this week's edition of The Spark Weekly;
Logan Gehman and Dan Nephin of LNP/Lancaster Online will discuss last Sunday&rsquo;s crash of a small plane shortly after takeoff from Lancaster Airport which injured 5.
also, on the program.
The weather has been warming up and spring is getting closer. Planting a tree improperly, especially burying the root flare too dee or planting in a hole that&rsquo;s too small, can lead to the tree&rsquo;s death or stunted growth. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ericasgarden/">Erica Jo Shaffer</a> shared a breakdown of the common pitfalls to avoid when planting a tree.

When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from WITF, hosts Scott LaMar and Aniya Faulcon start the conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at https://witf.org/programs/the-spark.

When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from <a href="https://www.witf.org">WITF</a>, hosts Scott LaMar and Aniya Faulcon start the conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at <a href="https://witf.org/programs/the-spark">https://witf.org/programs/the-spark</a>.

The Spark

When people come together and talk about really interesting topics, great questions spark better understanding and opportunities for new ideas to form. On The Spark from WITF, hosts Scott LaMar and Aniya Faulcon start the conversations about what’s happening in the world and at home. Share your ideas at <a href="https://witf.org/programs/the-spark">https://witf.org/programs/the-spark</a>.

The Spark Weekly 3.16.2025: Small Plane Crash in Lancaster and How To Not Kill A Tree

This week’s journalist roundtable dove into the growing staffing shortages impacting all corners of the justice system—from sheriff’s deputies to public defenders.

Joining the conversation were Dan Nephin, reporter for LNP/LancasterOnline, and Kara Jeffers, multimedia journalist at Lilly Broadcasting. Both shared insights from their reporting and on-the-ground observations, highlighting how vacancies in law enforcement and legal defense are straining local justice systems across Pennsylvania.

This week&rsquo;s journalist roundtable dove into the growing staffing shortages impacting all corners of the justice system&mdash;from sheriff&rsquo;s deputies to public defenders.
Joining the conversation were <a href="https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/lancaster-judge-cancels-a-dozen-hearings-amid-security-shortage/article_8e2362b8-45f3-4ce8-9542-7181cf6df9f7.html">Dan Nephin</a>, reporter for LNP/LancasterOnline, and <a href="https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/52696265/short-staffed-ceaseless-cases-local-public-defender-offices-struggle">Kara Jeffers</a>, multimedia journalist at Lilly Broadcasting. Both shared insights from their reporting and on-the-ground observations, highlighting how vacancies in law enforcement and legal defense are straining local justice systems across Pennsylvania.

Journalist Roundtable: Shortages in the Justice System

Listen to the podcast for the full conversation. 

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, author Dan E. Hendrickson joins The Spark to share a story rooted in love, legacy, and liberation. His latest novel, Brandy, Dame of the Caribbean, continues the saga of a woman pirate turned abolitionist, capturing both swashbuckling adventure and heartfelt family moments.

Listen to the podcast for the full conversation.&nbsp;
With Mother&rsquo;s Day just around the corner, author <a href="https://danehendrickson.com/">Dan E. Hendrickso</a>n joins The Spark to share a story rooted in love, legacy, and liberation. His latest novel, <a href="https://danehendrickson.com/shop/">Brandy, Dame of the Caribbean,</a> continues the saga of a woman pirate turned abolitionist, capturing both swashbuckling adventure and heartfelt family moments.

Fierce and Fearless: Author Dan E. Hendrickson Celebrates Heroic Women in Brandy, Dame of the Caribbean

This spring, as we look forward to harvesting homegrown produce and gifting fresh flowers for Mother’s Day, horticulturalist Erica Jo Schaffer joined The Spark to share her expert advice on everything from planning your first vegetable patch to reviving cut blooms.

This spring, as we look forward to harvesting homegrown produce and gifting fresh flowers for Mother&rsquo;s Day, horticulturalist Erica Jo Schaffer joined The Spark to share her expert advice on everything from planning your first vegetable patch to reviving cut blooms.

The Spark Weekly 3.16.2025: Small Plane Crash in Lancaster and How To Not Kill A Tree

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