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Fire breaks out at apartment complex in Cumberland County
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Fire crews responded to an apartment fire in Enola Sunday morning. Emergency dispatch confirmed the fire broke out in an apartment complex in the 1st block of East Penn Drive around 10:11am. There has been no update on injuries or displacements at this time.
Colonial Park Mall auction listing withdrawn
The much-anticipated auction of the Colonial Park Mall will not take place today as previously scheduled. The mall, located at 4600 Jonestown Road in Lower Paxton Township, was scheduled to be up for auction on the commercial real estate website, Ten-X. However, an employee with Ten-X has confirmed to PennLive that the auction listing has been withdrawn.
Linda Sue (Hampton) Smith
Linda Sue (Hampton) Smith, 80, of Lititz, formerly of Drumore, entered into rest on Monday, July 15th, 2024. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Janet (Miller) Hampton. Linda Sue drove van for almost 50 years, taking children to private schools and people with disabilities...
Front page didn’t convey tragedy [letter]
I am disappointed that the July 14 Sunday LNP | LancasterOnline front page was dominated by articles related to the Americans with Disabilities Act the day after an assassination attempt was made on former President Donald Trump. Worse still, the headline was misleading. It read: “Trump shot at; shooter is...
Dover Township man charged with beating family dog to death with a bat: police
Northern York County Regional Police allege a Dover Township man beat the family dog, Bali, to death with a baseball bat, according to court records and a news release. Aston Aguilera, 38, of the 2600 block of Oakland Road, has been charged with aggravated cruelty to animals — causing serious bodily injury or death. He was released on $75,000 bail, according to an affidavit of probable cause and the news release.
Regional event highlights include Paranormal Cirque, western sports competition and Berks Pride Fest [Events roundup]
Paranormal Cirque, a show that brings enough horror to the scene that you might want to make a run for it, will be on display Thursday to Sunday with starting times from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at 18 Lightcap Road in Limerick. Under this Clown Castle, the black and red big top tent, Acrobats of the Air, illusionists, freaks, mysterious creatures and all the elements that make one think of a normal circus but that of normal has very little. This will be a new show with breathtaking implications poised between fun and the most uninhibited fear that will transport you to a dark world inhabited by creatures with incredible circus art abilities. A crazy yet fun fusion between circus, theatre, and cabaret in perfect harmony with the evolution of a show that brings you back to when we dream and when we had nightmares and fantasies. This paranormal experience will be like nothing that you have seen before. This event is not suitable for anyone under the age of 13. Those between the ages of 13 and 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Ticket prices range from $20 to $60. For more information, see paranormalcirque.com.
Columbia Borough Council appoints interim borough manager following resignation
When: Columbia Borough Council meeting, July 9. What happened: Council members unanimously voted to appoint Jake Graham, public works manager, as interim borough manager after Mark Stivers resigned July 3. Quotable: “The old adage is you surround yourself with great people, and you get great results,” Graham said after the...
Clyde L. Heller, Jr.
Clyde L. Heller, Jr. age 87, formerly of Paradise, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024 at Newport Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of the late Sarah L. Fisher Heller for 35 years before her passing on August 30, 2021. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Clyde L. and Kathryn Landis Herr.
Warwick grad Martin drafted by Blue Jays, Millersville University's Tukis signs with Phillies
Colby Martin, a 2019 Warwick grad and right-handed pitcher, was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 16th round of Major League Baseball’s amateur draft on Tuesday. Martin was taken with the 487th overall selection out of Southeastern University, an NAIA school in Lakeland, Florida. He went 1-0...
Section of Orange and Water streets closed near Lancaster Central Market for low-hanging wires
Police announced road closures two blocks from the Lancaster Central Market as they fix a traffic hazard Tuesday afternoon. Lancaster city police said at 1:45 p.m. the 200 block of West Orange and the 100 block of North Water streets are closed to all vehicles as low hanging wires made the roads inaccessible. Photos posted from the department show a tractor trailer stuck in wires coming out of North Water Street.
Delaware County cuts ribbon to reopen Manchester Avenue Bridge
MIDDLETOWN — Delaware County held a ribbon cutting Monday to mark the reopening of the Manchester Avenue Bridge. The reconstruction of the bridge, which provides connections among several municipalities began in August 2023. Led by a team from Loftus Construction Inc., and ongoing support from PennDOT and Middletown, Nether...
Familiar faces shine at local junior, amateur golf tournaments
As the York County Junior Golf Association's summer season approaches its conclusion, point standings in several divisions are set to come down to the wire. The YCJGA on Monday staged the Bob Blecher Tournament at Briarwood Presented by REAM Printing, the seventh of its eight tournaments this season. A slew of familiar faces placed atop their divisions at Briarwood Golf Club, but only one season points title has officially been secured.
Ernest M. Hess
Ernest M. Hess, 81, of Lancaster, PA died at home surrounded by loved ones on July 15, 2024. Ernest (Ernie) was born on December 29, 1942, at Willow Street, PA, to the late James H. and Anna S. (Hershey) Hess. He and his wife Lois (Myer) Hess celebrated fifty-nine years of marriage in June, 2024.
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