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Two men charged in connection to theft from Adams County car dealership
Two men from Maryland have been charged by police in connection to the thefts of two cars from a dealership in Gettysburg in April. Jefferson Ventura, 18, and London Flores, 19, both of Silver Spring, Maryland, face felony charges of theft, burglary and criminal mischief related to the April 26, 2024 theft of...
From York to the Olympics: The athletes, coaches and more with ties to the county
York County's history with the Olympic Games stretches back to 1932 in Los Angeles and as recent as 2022 in Beijing. While no York Countian is headed to the 2024 Paris Olympics, there will be a large Penn State contingent and Lancaster archer Casey Kaufhold, the No. 1 ranked female archer in the world,...
Former Franklin County nurse charged in connection with Chambersburg patient's death
A nurse faces charges in connection with the death of a patient at a Franklin County hospital, months after a syringe was found hidden in the deceased person's hospital bed. Sara Rae Miller, 32, is charged with three misdemeanor counts of providing false or fraudulent material information for allegedly failing to document that she administered a "substance" to the patient, who died soon afterward, according to court documents filed by the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General.
Mother of trans youth said he was outed by Pa. Girl Scouts officials
The mother of the 17-year-old transgender boy at the center of an upheaval at a Girl Scouts summer camp in Dauphin County said her son was cruelly outed by the actions of camp directors. In an emotional interview with PennLive, Devin Sloan said her transgender son, a junior counselor who...
York County businesses offer helping hand to vendors affected by recent warehouse fires
In response to the recent devastating fire at Tollbooth Antiques in Columbia, which left more than 50 vendors with damaged and lost products and displaced inventory, several local businesses are offering a helping hand to the vendors. Storage Sense in Columbia is offering three months of free storage to vendors with damaged or displaced inventory. ...
Retired G-A reading specialist's book about her family has lessons for everyone
Note: An earlier version of this story contained the wrong email for author Judith "Judy" Reed. Her email address is reedjudy1945@gmail.com. The COVID-19 pandemic compelled retired educator Judith “Judy” (Elliott) Reed to become the author of “Footsteps of the Past Lead to the Future.”. “When COVID hit,...
Ceiling tiles in need of replacing throughout facility: York County restaurant inspections, July 23, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Aldi #089, 391 Eisenhower Dr. Hanover, July 9. Pass. No violations. Dickey’s Barbeque Pit, 690 York Rd. York Haven, July 9. Pass. Facility does not have written procedures for employees to follow...
Dauphin County detective, 42, dies while off duty
A detective with the Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police died while off duty, the department announced on Wednesday. Steven Wertz, 42, was a member of the Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police for 18 years and was assigned to the criminal investigations section in October 2021, the release said.
Local American Legion’s checks stolen & washed, York County man charged
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A man was accused Monday of stealing checks from an American Legion to alter them and deposit them into bank accounts, police said. York County Regional Police said in a criminal complaint that Gianni Olivo, 21, of York, allegedly stole two checks that belonged to the Dallastown American Legion and […]
Sporting goods and outdoor recreation store coming to Dauphin County
Central Pennsylvania’s love of the outdoors and sports is attracting another brand to the region. Academy Sports & Outdoors plans to open a store at the Paxton Towne Centre in Lower Paxton Township. Township spokesman Jack Sherzer said Academy Sports submitted a building permit application and blueprints for the...
York County man, 40, shot PSP trooper from inside storage unit: police
A 40-year-old York County man was arrested and charged with attempted criminal homicide of a law enforcement officer and related offenses after police said he shot a corporal with the Pennsylvania State Police Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) in the arm while investigators served a warrant in Lancaster Wednesday morning.
One arraigned, one still on the run after 2023 knife attack in Chambersburg sends one person to the hospital
24 July 2024- One person has been arraigned in Franklin County about eight months after a knife attack almost killed a man in Chambersburg last year. Jose Raul Caratini-Casiano was denied bail by MDJ Jody Eyer after being arraigned on charges of felony attempted homicide, felony aggravated assault with extreme indifference, felony riot with a weapon, misdemeanor reckless endangerment, and misdemeanor assault. Judge Eyer listed his reason for denying bail as “no amount of money or conditions can keep public safe”.
State Police: Franklin County couple injured toddler, refused to seek medical care in timely manner
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A Franklin County couple has been charged with physically abusing a toddler, then failing to seek proper medical attention to treat his injuries, State Police claim in charging documents. Christopher Bevans, 24, of Chambersburg, is accused of assaulting the two-year-old victim. Julia Hannold, 23, also of...
Tractor-trailer crash causes backlog on I-81
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — A crash involving multiple tractor-trailers is causing a traffic backlog on Interstate 81 southbound in Dauphin County. According to PennDOT, a crash involving multiple tractor-trailers occurred in the left lane of I-81 SB around 1:45 p.m. on July 24. It's unclear how many vehicles were...
Toms River softball team loses state championship to the rules
Toms River and Hanover were playing for a state championship. The game was called when a lightning sensor went off. The Toms River Little League 12U softball team thought they still had a chance at the state championship Wednesday night and advance into tournament play but a ruling by Little League baseball ended that dream.
Suspects identified in July 3 stabbing that injured one person in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Police have arrested two suspects in a stabbing that left one person injured earlier this month in Harrisburg. Placido Rodriguez-Santiago, 42, and Omar Rodriguez-Santiago, 43, are both charged with simple assault and terroristic threats in connection to an alleged stabbing that occurred on July 3 on the 1600 block of Revere St. in the city.
Harrisburg health vending machine offers free naloxone, personal care items, anonymously
A new device at UPMC Harrisburg brings healthcare to the community in a unique grab-and-go format. UPMC and Penn State College of Medicine officially launched a “Health to Go” vending machine, one of the first of its kind in the state, outside its emergency department. The vending machine,...
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