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Lititz Borough Police Department launches new community-engagement initiative
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Lititz Borough Police Department has a new text-based initiative. Detective Sergeant Stephen Detz says the program aims to enhance the connection between officers and residents. “There’s a couple of things we’d like to accomplish with this, we’d like to see if there are areas where...
Lancaster to receive $1 million to address climate change
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — The City of Lancaster is receiving $1 million from the U.S. Department of Forestry to address climate change. As a result of the $1 million in funding from the Department of Forestry, Culliton Park on South Water Street will be getting 30 more trees planted. Additionally, more trees are expected to […]
Be ready for fire danger in Pennsylvania until Friday evening
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Friday at 3:02 a.m. for fire danger until 7 p.m. for Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton and Bucks counties. "There is an increased risk of fire spread through this afternoon. Relative humidity values are expected to fall to around 20% to 25% across much of the area. This will be combined with north to northeast winds near 10 to 15 mph, with sporadic gusts of 18 to 20 mph possible at times, temperatures in the mid 60s to near 70 degrees, and abundant sunshine. These conditions will support the spread of any fires that ignite, which could quickly become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Be sure to properly extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including smoking materials such as cigarette butts. Refer to your state's forest fire management agency for more information on burn restrictions in your local area. Relative humidity values will remain low into the weekend, however winds will be much lighter. Burn restrictions may still be in place given the very dry conditions and lack of any recent rainfall," according to the weather service.
Man charged after allegedly leading Lebanon Co., state police on chase through cornfield
A 41-year-old Lebanon man is facing several charges after allegedly leading multiple county and state police departments on a chase through a cornfield. At 2:08 p.m. Sept. 26, a Lebanon City Police officer pulled over Travis Sutherly on Jonestown Road for not using his turn signal on two occasions. Upon looking up the...
Reading man arrested on drug trafficking charges after search warrant yields large heroin/fentanyl seizure
A Reading man has been arrested following an investigation by Berks County detectives, which led to the seizure of thousands of doses of heroin/fentanyl and a firearm. Jaime Serrano-Rosario, 55, of the 1500 block of Cotton Street, was taken into custody on October 17 after authorities executed a search warrant at his residence and a vehicle associated with him.
One hospitalized in Route 283 East crash in Dauphin County
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — One person was hospitalized due to a crash that occurred on Route 283 East in Dauphin County this afternoon. According to Londonderry Fire Company on Facebook, firefighters responded to a crash on Route 283 East at mile marker 5.5. The post says one patient was transported to the hospital. No […]
One Week After School Bus Shooting Police Still Searching for Fugitive Gunman
COATESVILLE, Pa. — Authorities are investigating an attempted homicide after shots were fired at a school bus on Thursday afternoon in Coatesville. The incident occurred around 2:29 p.m. near the…
District 3 girls volleyball playoffs: Brackets, dates, times, matchups
PIAA District 3 revealed seeding and matchups for all classifications for the 2024 girls volleyball tournament on Friday. • Sign up for PennLive’s daily high school sports newsletter and weekly, curated High School Sports Highlights newsletter. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
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