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Intoxicated woman gets into fight while tubing with toddler in York County, police say
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Harrisburg woman has been charged with child endangerment following an incident at Yellow Breeches Creek. Shauna Chambers, 33, was arrested after police responded to the 500 block of Trimmer Drive on July 6 for reports of an intoxicated woman with a toddler, according to Fairview Township Police.
Berks Book Bonanza to Hold Mini Sale This September
Berks Book Bonanza will once again open its doors to the public for the annual gently used book sale scheduled to run Friday, Sept. 20, through Sunday, Sept. 22, at the County of Berks South Campus location, 400 E. Wyomissing Ave., Mohnton. This will be the organization’s first sale since 2021 when it left its temporary residence at the Berkshire Mall.
Community helps vendors affected by antiques warehouse fire in Lancaster County
COLUMBIA, Pa. — A Lancaster County borough is still feeling the loss of a business that went up in flames. Tollbooth Antiques Warehouse in Columbia was destroyed in the fire on Thursday. Now, community members are coming together to help the owners and vendors. "Just surreal, really," said Fiffer...
Harrisburg man is heading to the Paralympics to compete in para-cycling: ‘This is just the beginning’
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A Dauphin County man has qualified and, in a few weeks, will be on his way to Paris to compete in the 2024 Paralympics. “I’ll be competing in para-cycling,” said Cody Wills of Harrisburg. “I’m in the men’s H2 class. It has been a long process getting here with the […]
Coroner: one dead after crash on U.S. Route 30 in western York County
One person has died after a vehicle crash outside of Abbottstown on Route 30 Monday evening, according to the York County Coroner's office. Firefighters were called to the scene in the 7000 block of Lincoln Highway, U.S. Route 30, in Paradise Township around 8:16 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024, according to York...
Berks County DA's Office warns residents about scam callers trying to solicit cryptocurrency
READING, Pa. (CBS) -- The Berks County District Attorney's Office is asking residents to stay vigilant after a phone call scam targeting residents is on the rise. The DA's Office said the scam begins with a phone call from either a random number or in many cases, a phone number spoofing a member of the Berks County Sheriff's Department, to a potential victim.The scammers, whose telephone numbers often use the names and numbers of active sheriff deputies and judges in the Berks County Court of Common Pleas, tell victims they missed jury duty or failed to comply with a court subpoena,...
Researchers test water pipes for lead in Wrightsville, York County
WRIGHTSVILLE, Pa. — Researchers from Drexel University tested water pipes in Wrightsville, York County. This is part of a research project to find faster, less intrusive ways of determining whether a pipe is made of lead rather than digging it up. News 8 was with the crew as they...
Coroner: Father, two children dead after Pennsylvania Turnpike crash
PENN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Three people are dead after their car was involved in a crash with a tractor-trailer on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, state police said. The occupants of the car were confirmed to be a father and his two children, according to the Lancaster County Coroner's Office. The...
Flood advisory for Dauphin County Monday afternoon
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory at 1:43 p.m. on Monday in effect until 3:15 p.m. for Dauphin County. The weather service says, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," says the weather service. "Turn around, don't drown when encountering...
Lancaster County man stopped while trying to carry loaded handgun onto plane at Harrisburg International Airport
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Lancaster County man was found carrying a loaded 9mm handgun by Transportation Security Administration officers at Harrisburg International Airport Monday morning, the TSA said in a press release. The handgun was loaded with 13 bullets, including one in the chamber, the TSA said. It was...
Police Phones Down In Caernarvon Township
For non-emergency service, residents can call 610-655-4911 and ask to speak with an officer on duty, Caernarvon police said. To reach the township, email mbishop@caernarvon.org. Officials hope to fix the phones by Monday afternoon, they added. to follow Daily Voice Berks and receive free news updates.
Wires reported down across the roadway in Highspire Borough
HIGHSPIRE, Pa. — Wires were reported down across the roadway in Dauphin County Friday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. They are in the 200 block of Lumber Street between Rosedale Avenue and the PA Turnpike overpass in Highspire Borough. Crews responded to the scene just...
DUI driver arrested after crashing into horse-and-buggy in Lancaster County: police
A man was under the influence of drugs and alcohol when he crashed into a horse-and-buggy carrying eight people Sunday in Lancaster County, police said. James L. Walkergoutal, 27, of West Chester, rear-ended the buggy with his Toyota Prius around 4:16 p.m. on Lincoln Highway East, near the Slaymaker Hill Road intersection in Paradise Township, police said.
Warm and humid Tuesday, few t'storms Wednesday in south-central Pennsylvania
We're seeing partly to mostly cloudy skies this morning, and muggy temperatures in the low 70s. Today will be dry, with a mix of clouds and sunshine in the afternoon, and seasonable highs in the upper 80s. As low pressure moves across the Mid-Atlantic tonight, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms...
Hot and humid days ahead, weekend promises dry and sunny skies
We can expect a hot and humid day with highs in the upper 80s. A few clouds will be around tonight with a muggy overnight low in the 70s. Both Wednesday and Thursday will offer up more scattered storm chances before we dry out on Friday and for the upcoming weekend.
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