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Firefighters blast hot spots after six-alarm warehouse fire
YORK, Pa. — York firefighters battled more hot spots after a six-alarm fire destroyed a commercial warehouse on Friday. The cause of the fire near the intersection of Elm Street and Albemarle Street in York is still under investigation. Seven firefighters from neighboring communities were hospitalized after two tanker...
Lancaster City to host Indie Retail Week
LANCASTER CITY, Pa. (WHTM) — The City of Lancaster is set to host Indie Retail Week this week. From July 12 through July 20, Indie Retail Week celebrates Lancaster City’s independent retail community and encourages residents and visitors to support local merchants. This year’s Indie Retail Week has a specific message: “Rediscover the heart of indie.” The week’s emphasis is not only […]
Restaurant in south-central Pa. known for locally brewed beer closes
A restaurant in Lancaster County known for locally sourced food and Pennsylvania beer, wine and spirits has closed. Tied House at 27-31 E. Main St. in Lititz abruptly locked its doors on July 13, according to a Facebook post. “Today was to be our final service at Tied House in...
While putting out hotspots, trying to find hope as historic York warehouse smolders
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — One simple truth about big fires is, they take a long time to investigate, and York firefighters — still putting out hotspots nearly three days after a six-alarm fire began at an Elm Street warehouse — were not ready to rule in or out any potential causes. William Sleeger, the city’s […]
Spray Applied Hempcrete Achieves One Hour Fire Rating
On Tuesday, July 9, Pennsylvania-based hemp construction company Americhanvre successfully conducted the first full-scale ASTM E119 fire resistance test on a hempcrete wall sample. The test took place at Intertek in York, Pennsylvania, and marked a significant achievement in the advancement of hemp-based construction materials. The tested wall section was...
Lithium-ion batteries are still a danger, even in the trash [Lancaster Watchdog]
More likely than not, somewhere near you is a battery that has the power to set a relentless fire that can’t be extinguished with water alone. That’s the reality of lithium-ion batteries, which today are more prevalent than ever. Cellphones, earbuds, smartwatches — they all could initiate chemical reactions that ignite serious fires that require special chemicals to extinguish.
Women’s Volleyball 2024 Slate Set
Lancaster Bible College Athletics and the Women’s Volleyball program has released its 2024 schedule in anticipation of the upcoming season. After a visit to the United East Volt Division Championship, the Chargers will look to make another postseason run. The Chargers open the regular season on the road at Moravian on Friday, August 30 at 5:00 p.m. Season in Review: The Chargers finished with 18 wins, the second time in a row for the program, going 18-11 overall and 5-1 in the United East. This included win streaks of both six and four games in-a-row finishing the year 4-1 with…
U.S. Senator John Fetterman, Government Officials Make Appearance at Vigil for Pauly Likens
Signs of Pauly Likens along Stambaugh Avenue gently blew in the breeze on Saturday night in Sharon, Pa. The Sharon community, friends and family, allies and government officials gave speeches, calls to action and words of encouragement. U.S. Senator John Fetterman also gave remarks during the event. "I would just...
Cause of massive York warehouse fire could take time because of destruction: fire chief
York City fire officials and detectives are working to determine what caused the massive warehouse fire on Friday evening. "It's under investigation," York City Fire Chief William Sleeger said. ...
2 Hospitalized After Separate Back Stabbings On Central PA Streets: Police
Marvin Henson has been charged with aggravated assault and Emelidihbette Murphy has been charged with harassment following the second stabbing police explained, although court documents were unavailable as of Monday at 1 p.m. The two men were fighting each other in the 100 block of N. Queen St. around 11:55...
PA man accused of starting fight at gentlemen’s club, injuring trooper
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania man is behind bars after starting a fight at a gentlemen’s club and assaulting an officer, according to police. Richard Garland-Moore Jones, 27, of Columbia Crossroads, is facing charges from an incident at The End Zone Sports Club in Huston Township on Saturday evening. Jones and his friend, […]
National Night Out Events in Carlisle - Shippensburg - Boiling Springs
National Night Out is an annual event, started in 1984, to promote neighborhood camaraderie and police-community partnerships. Since then, millions of people in 16,000 communities have taken part in National Night Out events such as block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts, and various other community events. This year, National Night Out...
In reversal, Harford County Public Schools ok's AP African American Studies
Following hours of testimony and a meeting late into the night, the Harford County School Board changed its June decision and approved the AP African American Studies course for the new school year.
Employee in Lancaster County charged for using company card to buy personal items; police
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — An employee for a company in Lancaster County that helps those with disabilities is facing charges after police say they racked up thousands of dollars worth of personal purchases on the company credit card. According to Northern Lancaster County Regional Police, Kim Vandersluys, 30, of Red Lion, is accused of […]
1,000 gallons of milk spill onto roadway after crash, causing closure in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A tanker truck carrying milk crashed in Lancaster County Monday, causing a closure on the roadway. Emergency crews were called to the scene of the crash located in the 1100 block of May Post Office Road in Eden Township, Quarryville Fire Company posted onto Facebook. There were 1,000 gallons of […]
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