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MIFFLINTOWN — A wallet was found on Stoney Creek Drive, Fermanagh Township. According to police, the wallet was turned in at about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 2. MIFFLINTOWN — Three Juniata County residents were charged with trespassing at Abundant Blessings in Fermanagh Township on June 28. The report...
Multi-state medalists headline TCW/CE Track & Field All-Stars
DUBOIS — It proved to be another stellar performance for the Tri-County Area at the PIAA Track & Field Championships in 2024, as the local contingent combined to bring home double-digit medals from Shippensburg University for the third straight year. All told, area athletes collected 12 PIAA medals, which...
Carlisle zoning ordinance bars tattoo shop from opening downtown
Raymond Philbrick couldn’t have dreamed of a better location for his tattoo shop. When the storefront at 126 N. Hanover St. in Carlisle, which previously housed Glitz Soap Co., became available, the Twisted Mad Hatter Tattoo owner jumped on the opportunity to make his mark on the borough. “I...
Price tag rises on pipeline project
Gettysburg Borough Council advanced the Inner Loop project despite bids from contractors being higher than expected. The four bids were at least $200,000 higher than officials anticipated, with one line item on traffic control presenting “the smoking gun,” Engineer Chad Clabaugh told council at Monday’s meeting.
First Rutter’s in Virginia coming to Winchester area
WINCHESTER — A York, Pa.-based convenience store and gas station will make its Virginia debut next year in Frederick County. Rutter’s — a fuel stop and shop with locations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia and New Jersey — is expanding its footprint to Virginia with its first store in the commonwealth projected to open early next summer at the corner of Millwood Pike (U.S. 50) and Coverstone Drive just east of Winchester, Jenna Heist, the company’s marketing coordinator, confirmed Friday.
Fire rages through commercial building in York City; officials ask public to avoid area
York City Fire officials are asking the public to stay out of the area as a fire rages in a commercial building on South Albemarle Street. The fire was reported just after 6:30 p.m. Friday in the 400 block of South Albemarle Street, near Commerce and Elm streets, according to the York County 911 media log.
Seven firefighters injured when tankers collide on way to massive York City blaze
At least seven firefighters were injured Friday night when two fire trucks collided on their way to a massive blaze in York that destroyed a warehouse covering 2½ city blocks. Five firefighters from York New Salem Fire Co. and two from Laurel Fire Co. in Windsor were transported to...
'Threads and Treads' event aims to help Elizabethtown students
More than 40% of Elizabethtown Area School District students meet federal guidelines for free and reduced lunch programs — with household incomes meeting 130% or less of federal poverty standards, says the district’s social worker Jenn Fields. This number has gone up 15% in the past 10 years,...
2 fire trucks heading to PA warehouse blaze crash, injuring 7 firefighters
YORK — Authorities say seven firefighters were injured when two tanker trucks crashed while responding to a large blaze in York, Pennsylvania. Officials said the crash occurred shortly before 11 p.m. Friday in Spring Garden Township, about a third of a mile from the large warehouse fire in the city.
West Donegal supervisors approve 10-year comprehensive plan that includes township
When: West Donegal Township supervisors meeting, July 8. What happened: The board approved the updated Northwest Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan with a 4-1 vote. Supervisor Richard Gibble was the dissenter. The plan: The areas involved in the plan include Elizabethtown Borough and Conoy, Mount Joy and West Donegal townships. It...
Paul Mark Reese
CARLISLE - Paul Mark Reese, 60, of Carlisle passed away on July 7, 2024 after an 8-month battle with brain cancer. He was born March 11, 1964, in Lewisburg, PA. Paul's vocation as a skilled and diligent artisan in residential and commercial construction earned him wide respect in the building industry. However, it was his advocation for the cause of American liberty and Biblical Christianity which contributed most to his lasting legacy as a true Patriot and soldier of Christ. Paul was a member of Great Hope Baptist Church. In addition to his participation in various patriotic organizations, Paul was a selfless servant to family and friends, an avid reader, and a gardener par excellence.
Blood drive set for next week
Donated blood saved a rising Bermudian Springs High School senior’s life after a car crash in May, and now the family and local fire company are holding a blood drive next week to give back. On May 24, Caden Nye was spooked by an animal when driving along Germany...
Two fire trucks crash with multiple injuries in Spring Garden Township
Multiple people were reported injured after a collision involving fire apparatus near the scene of a massive multiple alarm fire in York City. According to dispatch records, a crash with possible ejection was reported near the intersection of Hill Street and Mt. Rose Avenue around 10:55 p.m. in Spring Garden Avenue.
Harley-Davidson wins $89M federal grant to boost electric motorcycle production
Harley-Davidson Motor Co. was selected for an $89 million federal grant that will support a $178 million investment necessary to upgrade current electric model quality and to increase production of two LiveWire models at the company’s plant in York, Pennsylvania. That’s the word from U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pennsylvania),...
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