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Two more Columbia Borough employees resign
The resignation of Finance Manager Tammy Bennett (above) was announced at Tuesday’s Columbia Borough Council meeting. Highway maintenance worker Robert Warfel also resigned. During last night’s Columbia Borough Council meeting, two more employee resignations were announced. Finance Manager Tammy Bennett, who also served as the borough’s deputy tax...
Crews battle Lancaster County house fire
Firefighters are battling a house fire in Lancaster County Thursday morning. Lititz Fire Company made a Facebook post around 6:30 a.m. telling drivers to avoid the house fire located at the first block of West Orange Street, Lititz. The roads are closed between Broad and Spruce Streets due to a first alarm fire, firefighters said.
Workers provide maintenance for Shawnee Run
Workers from LandStudies, Inc. began maintenance on a stretch of Shawnee Run today. Two areas have experienced bank erosion due to deposited sediment from upstream areas exerting pressure on the newly stabilized banks. These areas of erosion needed to be addressed to maintain the pollution reduction credits associated with the project.
Pa. Turnpike is eliminating toll plazas soon. What you need to know
In the not too distant future, drivers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike will be able to pay their tolls without having to slow down or battle traffic at toll plazas. A series of gantries over the highway will take care of that. Beginning Jan. 5, the turnpike’s open road tolling system will go into effect in the eastern part of the state, including the section that passes through the Lehigh Valley. ...
Lancaster County landmark destroyed by 2023 fire is about to reopen
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A Lancaster County landmark is about to reopen a year and a half after a massive fire destroyed it. The Hershey Farm Resort, near Strasburg, burned to the ground in January 2023. "The day of the fire was surreal," owner Deryl Stoltzfus said. He still...
Former York County garbage company Vice President allegedly embezzled $60K on concerts, alcohol, other items
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A former Vice President for a York County garbage collection company is being accused of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the business for years, according to police. York County Regional Police said Jeremy Knaub’s duties at Tiger Trash included keeping track of bank and credit information and he […]
Benefit auction for Lancaster county antique warehouse happening in August
COLUMBIA, Pa. (WHP) — After the Tollbooth Antique Warehouse in Columbia was destroyed in a fire, the community is coming together for a benefit auction. Boltz Auction Company told CBS 21 that the auction will take place Saturday, Aug. 31, with the company looking for donations to auction. Fifty-two...
Ceiling tiles in need of replacing throughout facility: York County restaurant inspections, July 23, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Aldi #089, 391 Eisenhower Dr. Hanover, July 9. Pass. No violations. Dickey’s Barbeque Pit, 690 York Rd. York Haven, July 9. Pass. Facility does not have written procedures for employees to follow...
Higher prices greet York State Fair-goers
YORK, Pa. — Longtime visitors to the York State Fair have noticed a subtle difference over the past several fairs: The price of their food and accessories. Inflation over the previous three years has caused vendors to raise prices in some cases, or to bear more of the cost burden themselves.
Train derailment reported in York County
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — A road is blocked off following a reported Norfolk Southern train derailment in York County. According to York County Emergency Dispatch, the incident happened along Wago Road and Locust Street in York Haven Borough. A spokesperson with Norfolk Southern confirmed to FOX43 that two cars...
York County businesses offer helping hand to vendors affected by recent warehouse fires
In response to the recent devastating fire at Tollbooth Antiques in Columbia, which left more than 50 vendors with damaged and lost products and displaced inventory, several local businesses are offering a helping hand to the vendors. Storage Sense in Columbia is offering three months of free storage to vendors with damaged or displaced inventory. ...
DCNR unveiling final plans for Susquehanna Riverlands State Park
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced that a public meeting will be held to unveil the final conceptual plans for the Susquehanna Riverlands State Park. According to the DNCR, an upcoming public informational meeting will be held to showcase the final conceptual ecological restoration and site improvement considerations for […]
Walmart opens two specialty pharmacies in Lancaster County
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM)– Walmart is opening 10 autoimmune-focused specialty pharmacies across the commonwealth, two of which are coming to the Lancaster area. Walmart says these specialty pharmacies will provide accessible care and resources for individuals with the three most common types of autoimmune diseases: joints, gastrointestinal, and dermatological. According...
The fun continues at the York State Fair with a $2 Tuesday
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — The York State Fair - full of rides and different vendors - has been around for 259 years. It originally started as a two-day agricultural market on the town commons but it's now a 10-day fair. It's an event that holds a lot of tradition,...
York County restaurant asks community for help after taking financial hit due to ongoing power outages
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — It’s been a tough year for the Glen Rock Mill Inn. “We’re probably approaching $80,000 I would say, give or take," said Brandon Hufnagle, the owner of the Glen Rock Mill Inn. That's the amount of money the business has lost since last...
Lancaster Mayor Danene Sorace will not seek third term
LANCASTER, Pa. — Lancaster Mayor Danene Sorace announced Thursday she will not seek a third term next year. The Democrat said she believes communities benefit from new leadership. She first took office in 2018. "Eight years is a good long time. I'm seven and a half years into my...
The attendance for the first few days of the 2024 York State Fair is up
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — People were out and about last week for the York State Fair, enjoying the many attractions, animals, food and even concerts that the fair has to offer. When the fair was moved from September to July, that meant having the fair would be in the summer heat, but for the […]
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