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York College Students Create Podcast to Research and Discuss the Golden Venture
Students in the “Podcasting the Past" class created an eight-part series that delves into the harrowing journey of the cargo ship that smuggled 286 Chinese immigrants into the United States in 1993. Hours before the sun rose on June 6, 1993, a cargo ship ran aground in Queens, New...
Warehouse, Office Building Proposed for Wooded Lot in Middletown Township
Pereira Properties LP is set to present a proposal for the development of a warehouse and office building on a wooded lot in Middletown. Pereira Properties LP is set to present a proposal for the development of a warehouse and office building on a wooded lot with wetlands in Middletown Township, writes Tom Sofield for Levittown Now.
Hershey, Walgreens sued by family of 14-year-old who died after doing 'One Chip Challenge'
A Massachusetts family is suing Hershey and Walgreens months after their 14-year-old son died due to his participation in the viral "One Chip Challenge." Lois Wolobah, the mother of Harris Wolobah, claims the companies contributed to the wrongful death of her son on the morning of Sept. 1, 2023, when he ate a Paqui “One Chip Challenge” product.
Separate but equal? Only two Black soldiers buried in Gettysburg National Cemetery
The Battle of Gettysburg and the Siege of Vicksburg both ended on July 4, 1863. Both were enormous victories and the turning point of the war that ended in May 1865. Gettysburg and Vicksburg became famous homes to National Cemeteries, the final resting place of thousands of troops having fought and died on the Civil War battlefields.
Sentinel police log for July 12
Silver Spring Township Police (717-697-0607) Police are seeking witnesses of a two-vehicle crash that occurred at the intersection of the Carlisle Pike and Rich Valley Road Wednesday around 4:45 p.m. Information is from police reports and may be incomplete depending on the status of an investigation. Phone numbers are nonemergency.
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...
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.
Dover school officials set to vote on two anti-LGBTQ+ policies
Two anti-LGBTQ+ policies will be up for a vote on Tuesday at the Dover Area School Board’s meeting. The proposals were first introduced on May 14 and are nearly identical to ones drafted by Harrisburg-based Independence Law Center, a right-wing, Christian law firm, and adopted by the Hanover-area South Western School Board last week and the Red Lion Area School Board last year.
New Juniata field brings new opportunities
MIFFLINTOWN – Growing up in Mifflintown, many youngsters can’t wait to play under the Friday night lights at Dietrick Field. Juniata High School baseball coach Ty Treaster admits, “I was one of those kids.”. Friday nights on the gridiron are filled with big plays, hard tackles and...
Teen's Death from 'One Chip Challenge' Sparks Lawsuit Against Hershey, Walgreens, and Others
A lawsuit was filed against Hershey, Walgreens, and others in the case of Harris Wolobah, a Massachusetts teen who died after participating in the "One Chip Challenge" on social media. Harris, a 10th grader from Worcester, died last September after eating a Paqui chip containing a high concentration of capsaicin. The autopsy indicated that Harris suffered cardiopulmonary arrest due to ingesting the spicy chip, compounded by a congenital heart defect. The family's attorney claims the defendants created a "perfect storm" leading to Harris's death by producing and selling the dangerous chip and promoting the challenge online.
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.
Police reports
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...
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