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Parents Face New Charges in the Death of 12-Year-Old Malinda Hoagland
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County District Attorney’s Office announced additional charges this week in the tragic case of 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland’s death. Her father, Rendell Hoagland, 52, and his partner, Cindy Warren, 45, of West Caln Township, now face charges of First Degree Murder, Second Degree Murder, Third Degree Murder, Involuntary Servitude, and other related offenses. Both defendants remain in custody without bail at Chester County Prison. Prosecutors have stated their intention to seek the death penalty.
Lancaster church hosts 41st annual Hispanic Festival
LANCASTER, Pa. — A Lancaster church is holding a festival to raise money and celebrate the Hispanic community. "It really is a very uniting event, and it keeps our common heritage alive. People want to listen to something in the language they understand," Father Luis Rodriguez said. San Juan...
Two suspects charged in deadly Reading shooting
READING, Pa. — Two teenaged suspects have been charged in connection to a deadly shooting in Reading on July 10, city officials said Friday in a press release. Luis Rios, 18, and Jasir Escoto, 16, are accused of shooting and killing 19-year-old Rafael Tinco-Villagomez in City Park. Tinco-Villagomez's body...
Cats Break Away from Fightin Phils with Big Eighth Inning
MANCHESTER, NH — The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (6-17, 36-55) took down the Reading Fightin Phils (10-14, 41-52) at Delta Dental Stadium Friday, 7-3. The Cats scored in bunches: three runs in the third and four in the eighth. For the second straight night, the Fisher Cats offense came...
Rookie filly Beach Rules debuts in 1:50.4 at Philly
Chester, PA — On the heels of Papi Grad’s three 1:51.1 miles to open her career, fellow 2-year-old pacing filly Beach Rules stunned with a 1:50.4 debut effort — joining Chantilly as the fastest 2-year-olds of the season thus far — on Friday afternoon (July 26) at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Community Health & Dental Care Welcomes Nyeemah Kennedy, MD
Community Health & Dental Care (CHDC) welcomes Nyeemah Kennedy, MD as a Family Medical Physician to its Pottstown health center location. Community Health & Dental Care (CHDC) welcomes Nyeemah Kennedy, MD as a Family Medical Physician to its Pottstown health center location at 351 W. Schuylkill Road. Kennedy is board-certified...
Blue Hens at Summer Games, Brandywine therapist investigation, OC Air Show returns
Hello there, Delaware. Hope your weekend is giving you all the right kind of summer vibes. The weather should be conducive to lots of outdoor fun today. We can expect a high of 88 degrees in the Wilmington area, with mostly sunny skies. ...
Public arts plan coming to Lower Merion’s Bala Avenue
LOWER MERION – In cooperation with City Ave District and Bala Avenue of the Arts, Lower Merion Township is developing an arts plan for Bala Avenue. Officials say the plan will chart a future for a more creative corridor by exploring ideas for creating new public artworks and artistic and cultural programs on Bala Avenue.
Designs of Distinction to bring its unique style to WPE Lancaster
MANHEIM, Pa. — Designs of Distinction by Brown Wood will showcase some of its newest products at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 24-25, at Spooky Nook Sports. New MDF Plus Tambour Panels, fresh off their debut showing at IWF 2024, are CNC machined from MDF “Plus” material. These panels offer an increased internal bond, making them ideal for intricate machining. MDF Plus is made from 100% recycled wood, holds FSC and CPA certifications, and adheres to ECC standards. They are available in three styles in the popular size of 24” x 46” x 0.25”, expanding DOD’s USA-made tambour panel line.
Haverford Township School District says PA teacher's charges weren't reported to their district
In a letter to the community, the Haverford Township School District says it only learned about a fifth-grade teacher's alleged criminal actions after the second time he was arrested.
FUNERAL HOME ACCUSED OF CREMATING WRONG MAN
Bell Funeral Home, located in Wilmington since the 1930s, is accused in a lawsuit of accidentally cremating 93-year-old Roland Johnson Sr. and presenting another man’s body for burial. Johnson, a retired DuPont executive chef, passed away in January. His family, expecting a traditional burial, were horrified to discover the body presented was not their father’s. Daughter Darla Chase identified the error, noticing the man’s distinct physical differences.
Another fine golf biography by John Riley
John Riley of Wilmington won awards for his recent biography of Ed “Porky” Oliver, a great Delaware golfer. The positive reaction to the book led folks to contact him about another potential worthy subject – William Hyndman III, a talented amateur from the Philadelphia area. Riley had...
2024 Paris Olympics golf schedule: When are the men’s and women’s tournaments?
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE - AUGUST 21: Xander Schauffele of the United States plays his shot from the seventh tee during the final round of the BMW Championship at Wilmington Country Club on August 21, 2022 in Wilmington, Delaware. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) At the 2024 Paris Olympics in France, there...
Free CPR, Narcan training classes available for Delco employees and residents
About a dozen Delaware County employees received CPR and other lifesaving training on Thursday through a new program funded by recent opioid settlements. Residents can register to receive the same training for free.
Meeting planned next week to discuss potential changes to permit parking in Lancaster
Lancaster officials will unveil preliminary recommendations for changes to the city’s Residential Permit Parking program and invite public feedback at a meeting next week. The session is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, in Polite Council Chambers at City Hall, 120 N. Duke St. The permit program, RPP...
West Deer man arrested in connection to Frazer shooting
An argument at a Frazer auto salvage yard led to a shot fired and a West Deer man arrested, according to Allegheny County Police. Jonathan Nealer, 40, is charged with felony aggravated assault in connection with the shooting of a man in his leg last week at Hloznik Auto Salvage Yard.
New Hampshire scores 7 unanswered runs to hand the Fightins a 2nd straight loss
MANCHESTER, NH - Reading dropped its second straight to New Hampshire on Friday night 7-3. A 4-run eighth inning gave the Fisher Cats the win over the Fightins. The Fightin Phils would jump out to an early lead in the second inning. Josh Breaux and Trevor Schwecke would launch back-to-back home runs for the 2-0 lead.
MontCo man killed in Colebrookdale Twp. motorcycle crash
COLEBROOKDALE TWP., Pa. - Authorities say a 24-year-old man was killed Friday morning in a motorcycle crash in Colebrookdale Twp. Police say Joseph Turi of Upper Perkiomen Township, Montgomery County was pronounced dead at Reading Hospital following an accident involving a motorcycle and tractor trailer on Rt. 73 (W. Philadelphia Ave.) at South Funk Road.
One person hospitalized after motorcycle crash in East Lampeter Township
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — One person has been sent to the hospital following a motorcycle accident on Lincoln Hwy East and Strasburg Pike, dispatchers say. Crews responded to the scene of the East Lampeter crash around 9:13 p.m. Dispatchers say that one motorcycle was involved in the crash...
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