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Pennsylvania election official on the greatest threat for the 2024 election
In 2020, the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania faced significant turmoil with election protests, court challenges and threats against election officials, including Republican Al Schmidt. Schmidt, who previously oversaw Philadelphia's elections as a commissioner and supervised the city's election, now holds the position of secretary of the commonwealth, the state's top election official.He said the greatest threat to the 2024 presidential election is the high turnover rate among those officials who are responsible for running elections."Some people left because of the ugly environment with threats. Some people left because it was time for them to retire," said Schmidt.More than 80 senior...
New Spring Grove school superintendent charged with DUI days before starting job
Joseph A. Bradley, the new superintendent for the Spring Grove Area School District, was charged with driving under the influence days before he started his new position. According to a news release from state police, Bradley, 51, was arrested on June 28 after police encountered him at 2:38 a.m. driving in the 100 block of South Forney Avenue in Hanover.
‘Tiny creatures with a big sting’ invading Jersey Shore | Today in Pa.
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Abuse and Neglect Investigations of Aging Pennsylvanians Are Woefully Slow. The Results Can Be Devastating
This story will be highlighted in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. Christiana Blake’s fever had been raging for days. On that day in early April last year, a doctor who examined her at an outpatient center became concerned that a family member was refusing to take her to the emergency room, even though the 76-year-old Dauphin County woman could barely keep her eyes open. In the haze of dementia brought on by a stroke, Blake couldn’t communicate or advocate for...
Veteran's headstone stolen from Lancaster County cemetery, police asking public for help
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Ephrata Police Department has reported that a veteran's headstone was stolen from Swamp Church Cemetery on June 28 in Lancaster County. Police posted to Facebook requesting the public's help in identifying the individuals pictured. Police say the individuals drove a white GMC pickup onto the cemetery property.
‘Anything Floats’ races return with large crowd to Cumberland County lake
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Multiple arrests made at Koons Park ahead of evening fireworks show
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Several "bad actors" were arrested at a Dauphin County park ahead of a planned fireworks show. According to the Lower Paxton Township Police Department, officers at Koon's Park dispersed several fights among teens ahead of the event. Multiple arrests were also made after "bad actors continued[d] to disturb the crowd," officers wrote on Facebook.
Police: Cumberland County man exposed himself multiple times to bar patrons
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — A Cumberland County man has been charged after allegedly trying to fight people and exposing himself at a Camp Hill bar. According to the Lower Allen Township Police Department, on June 26 around midnight, officers were dispatched to Brewhouse Grille for an active fight. One man, identified as Cody Edman, 28, was allegedly actively trying to pick fights and exposing himself.
I won $5m from a scratch-off lottery ticket after final cancer treatment – but they made me give up $1.3m
A LUCKY lottery player recently beat the odds to land a multi-million-dollar prize pot. They discovered the big win just in time for their birthday and after their final radiation treatment for breast cancer. Donna Osborne, a resident of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, told lottery officials last month that the combination...
Firefighters tackle wheat field fire in Lancaster Co.
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Firefighters put out a blaze at a cut wheat field in Colerain Township on Wednesday, according to fire officials. Crews responded to the fire in the 2100 block of Noble Road just before noon. It took just 20 minutes to get the fire under...
74-year-old man reported missing in Lancaster County has been found
A 74-year-old man reported missing after leaving home early Thursday morning has since been found, Lancaster police said. Jose A. Marquez was found safe and has returned home, police said just before 9 a.m. Thursday. While announcing he was missing earlier Thursday morning, police said Marquez had last been seen...
Emergency crews respond to small plane fire in Lebanon County
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. — First responders battled a small plane fire in Lebanon County this morning. Emergency crews responded to the blaze on Deck Airport's property in Jackson Township just after 4 a.m. on July 4, according to Lebanon County 911 Dispatch. Pennsylvania State Police say the engine of...
Harrisburg police end fireworks show early, arrest 2 people with guns
Harrisburg’s Fourth of July fireworks display was cut short on Thursday night after police in the area arrested a juvenile and an adult who they said had guns, according to Harrisburg spokesperson Matt Maisel. Throughout the fireworks show, officers were concerned about multiple individuals they suspected of having weapons,...
Harrisburg city invites hundreds to watch Fourth of July fireworks display: photos
Hundreds of people lined both the Walnut Street bridge and Riverfront park Wednesday night to watch what is said to be ‘the largest fireworks display in central Pa.’. The annual fireworks show at City Island ended the holiday by presenting it’s explosive and colorful variety display as it illuminated through the skies of downtown Harrisburg around 9 p.m.
Safety concerns involving firearms, firecrackers end fireworks show early
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The fireworks show in Harrisburg came to an early end due to safety concerns involving firearms and firecrackers in the crowd. The show, described as one of the largest displays in the Midstate, had begun at 9:15 p.m. “Due to safety concerns, we are ending...
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