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Lancaster Stormers earn victory over York Revolution
Niko Hulsizer went 3-for-4 with a homer and double, and Joe Stewart was 2-for-3 with a homer and a triple to lead the Lancaster Stormers to a 4-3 win over the York Revolution in an Atlantic League game Wednesday at Clipper Magazine Stadium. The win ended Lancaster’s eight-game losing streak...
Woman dies Wednesday night in Rapho Township house fire: coroner
A 66-year-old woman died Wednesday night after emergency crews pulled her from her burning home in Rapho Township, according to the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office. Beth Yanni, of 2652 Lebanon Road, was pronounced dead at Lancaster General Hospital after firefighters rescued her from her single-family home on Route 72 across from the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire grounds around 8:30 p.m.
Cedar Crest beats Elizabethtown to advance to LNP 14U Tournament championship game
Cedar Crest fell flat with a chance to advance to the LNP 14U Tournament title game last season. That didn’t happen this year. Facing No. 4 seed Elizabethtown in an elimination game Wednesday night at Kunkle Field in Mount Joy, No. 3 seed Cedar Crest earned a 3-0 win behind dominance from starting pitcher Chase Norris.
Ex-employee wins $218,425 discrimination judgment against J&K Salvage for racial slurs
In March 2020, Ronald Ford got a job as a truck driver with J&K Salvage, west of York on Kings Mill Road. According to court documents, it did not go well. “Throughout Mr. Ford’s tenure,” his attorneys wrote in a complaint filed against the salvage company in federal court in Harrisburg, “he regularly witnessed and was personally subjected to racial discrimination at the hands of the owner, Joe Darrah.”
St. Marys Little Leaguers fall to North Lebanon in extras, 3-0
NEWVILLE — It was a tough opening game for the St. Marys Little League All-Star baseball team in its opening contest at the Pennsylvania State Tournament on Wednesday at the Newville Little League Complex as Section 4 champions North Lebanon had a walk-off three-run homer for a 3-0 win in seven innings.
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.
Splash Pad dedicated to Davy Craft Celebrated at Womelsdorf Swimming Pool
On Thursday, July 11, 2024, the Womelsdorf Swimming Pool was filled with joy and celebration as community members gathered for the dedication of a new Splash Pad in honor of Davy Craft, a courageous 12-year-old boy born with the rare Baraitser-Winter syndrome. The all-abilities splash pad project was made possible...
Dave Grohl shares surprising Pa. connections in his family history at Hershey concert
The Foo Fighters concert on July 23 in Hershey included a surprise revelation from singer Dave Grohl. Before starting the song “My Hero,” Grohl explained his Pennsylvania roots. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation....
Tractor-trailer crash backing up I-81 traffic in Dauphin County
A Wednesday afternoon crash involving several tractor-trailers has created a backlog of traffic on Interstate 81 near Harrisburg, PennDOT said. The left southbound lane of I-81 is closed as of 2 p.m. at exit 66 to downtown Harrisburg/Front Street, according to PennDOT spokeswoman Fritzi Schreffler. Southbound traffic is slow-moving, she said, but getting by on the right lane.
Police looking for leads after Lebanon man, 21, assaulted over the weekend
The Lebanon City Police Department is asking the public for help after a 21-year-old male was assaulted in the 500 block of Chestnut Street on Sunday. At 4:41 a.m. July 21, 2024, police were dispatched to the area of 5th and Cumberland streets for an assault victim. Upon their arrival, officers found...
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Zerbe Township’s limited police protection, just six hours per week, underscores significant safety concerns for residents. The recent takeover of the Heritage building highlights issues with preserving local history amid administrative struggles. Coupled with poor management of township resources, these problems reflect broader challenges in ensuring effective governance and community support. Addressing these concerns requires enhanced law enforcement, strategic resource management and a renewed focus on preserving local heritage while improving overall township operations.
Northwest Regional Police will host National Night Out
For many people, interactions with police, EMS or other first responders happen in stressful or dangerous situations. To help build positive connections between community helpers and members of the community, Northwest Regional Police Department will host National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The event will be held at the Mount Joy Township complex, 8855 Elizabethtown Road, Elizabethtown, from 6 to 9 p.m.
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...
Amtrak’s $122 million Harrisburg Line Project enters phase four
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Amtrak’s $122 million project to improve tracks between Lancaster and Harrisburg is advancing to the project’s fourth phase after reaching 50% completion. Crews are continuing work in a new location today for the Harrisburg Line Track Renewal Project’s latest phase, but that will...
Harrisburg cancels Kipona fireworks over July 4th melee
Harrisburg’s Kipona Festival will take place without fireworks this year thanks to “bad apples” that have disrupted two of the last three Fourth of July celebrations in the city, the mayor announced Wednesday. The festival, held each year over Labor Day weekend, will also be without drone...
See all homes sold in Mechanicsburg, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Mechanicsburg reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 15 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,937-square-foot home on East Winding Hill Road in Upper Allen Township that sold for $360,000.
Amber Roadcap steps into new role at LGBT Center of Central PA
Amber Roadcap is the new Executive Director of the LGBT Center of Central Pennsylvania. Roadcap has earned a degree from Penn State Health, and has a background in mental health. She started her career in crisis intervention at Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital. She’s also worked at Malvern Health where she helped to develop a LGBTQ+ based behavioral health program.
Five people taken to hospital after a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Route 15, said official
CAMP HILL, Pa. — A multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer and multiple passengers occurred on Monday evening on Route 15 northbound near exit Lower Allen Drive and, said a PennDOT official. Video above: PennDOT camera footage of the incident. PennDOT officials tell us the tractor-trailer overturned and had a...
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