2LANCASTER, PA – First responders from across Lancaster County are gearing up for the return of the Battle of the Badges hockey game, a friendly showdown between police and firefighters that benefits local charities.

The event, hosted by the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office , will be held Saturday, October 11 , at the Lancaster Ice Rink on Carrera Drive, with puck-drop set for 2:15 p.m. Thirty-eight players representing 21 police and fire agencies will take the ice in what has become a spirited annual tradition.

This year’s game will support The Yard Foundation , which aids community programs and youth initiatives. Last year’s matchup raised nearly $7,800 for the Lancaster County Children’s Alliance Center . The day will include an Honor Guard presentation,

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