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Family of Dundalk boy to plant seeds at Jarrettsville sunflower event
JARRETTSVILLE, Maryland (WMAR) -- JARRETTSVILLE, Md. — The family of a 6-year-old boy with autism who drowned in Dundalk this summer will help plant seeds Friday at the famous Jarrettsville Sunflower Field. It's part of a new event called Seeds of Inclusion, by the Aberdeen-based nonprofit Laila's Gift, that...
World of Outlaws Set for Three Pennsylvania Races, 2024’s Lone New York Stop
YORK HAVEN, PA (July 23, 2024) – The summer stretch continues with another busy week of action for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. First, Sprint Car racing’s fiercest rivalry resumes with three races over four nights in Pennsylvania where the Posse awaits. Then, it’s north to New York for the season’s one visit to the “Empire State.”
Who dropped the ball(s)? Why wasn’t the Emergency Operations Center trailer used for the Tollbooth fire; and TextMy…what?
Columbia’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) trailer. “Why wasn’t our incident command center used?” That was the question raised by Council Vice President Eric Kauffman at Tuesday night’s Columbia Borough Council meeting in regard to last week’s tragic fire at Tollbooth Antiques. Kauffman was referring to the borough’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) trailer for managing responses to emergencies in Columbia. Kauffman said the fire went to six alarms. Council President Heather Zink also wondered why the unit wasn’t used and said that a lot of money was spent on the equipment. After a brief discussion, the question went unanswered by other officials present.
Crash with injuries reported in York City
YORK, Pa. — Crews respond to reports of a crash with injuries in York County around 8:45 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. The report was made for between the intersection of North Queen and East Philadelphia Streets in York City. It is unclear what the...
@BerwynClub boys’ recruit: WC Rustin 2025 FO Gaffney commits to Elizabethtown
West Chester Rustin 2025 faceoff midfielder Drew Gaffney has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Elizabethtown College. High school: West Chester Rustin, West Chester, PA. Position: Faceoff. Grad year: 2025. College committed to: Elizabethtown College. Club team: Brotherly Love Phoenix. Academic honors: National Honors Society, Honor Roll. Expected major:...
Pennsylvania State Police corporal shot in Lancaster County
LANCASTER, Pa. (CBS) -- A Pennsylvania State Police corporal was shot while serving a warrant in the city of Lancaster early Wednesday morning.According to PSP, officers with the department's Lancaster Criminal Investigation Unit were delivering the warrant on the 600 block of East Fulton Street in connection with an "ongoing investigation" shortly after 6:15 a.m. when a person fired at the officers.A corporal assisting with the case through PSP's Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) was shot in the arm.The department said the injury was "non-life-threatening," and the corporal was taken to nearby Lancaster General Hospital where he's in stable condition and expected to recover.State police did not provide any additional details about the case or the suspected shooter, but said they were taken into custody "without injury."According to PSP, no officers involved at the scene fired their weapons during the incident.
‘Health To Go’ vending machine brings free health resources to Harrisburg
HERSHEY, Pa. — Penn State College of Medicine is partnering with UPMC, the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation and Dauphin County to launch a new smart "Health To Go" vending machine that can provide free health, wellness and personal care items and connect users to community services. The vending machine is...
Kipona Festival’s 2024 Drone and Fireworks Show cancelled
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Drone and Fireworks show at this year’s Kipona Festival on Labor Day weekend has been canceled, according to a statement by Mayor Wanda Williams. The Mayor’s decision is a response to the serious incidents that occurred during the latest three July 4 fireworks...
@BerwynClub boys’ recruit: Malvern Prep 2025 SSMF Mathias commits to Gettysburg
Malvern Prep 2025 short-stick midfielder Landen Mathias has committed to play Division III lacrosse at Gettysburg College. Why did you choose Gettysburg? “It was just the right fit for me, in short.”. Who do you wish to thank? “Thanks to my coaches, family and friends.”. Other schools considered:...
Toms River softball team loses state championship to the rules
Toms River and Hanover were playing for a state championship. The game was called when a lightning sensor went off. The Toms River Little League 12U softball team thought they still had a chance at the state championship Wednesday night and advance into tournament play but a ruling by Little League baseball ended that dream.
Take a trip to the historic Gretna Theatre for show-stopping talent
Nestled in the charming arts and resort community of Mt. Gretna, Pennsylvania, lies a cultural gem that has been delighting audiences for nearly a century. Gretna Theatre is one of the oldest summer theatres in America, with a history that stretches back to 1927 and is rooted in the vibrant cultural fabric of its surroundings.
Pennsylvania State Police trooper shot while serving warrant in Lancaster
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was shot Wednesday while serving a warrant in Lancaster. Around 6:19 a.m., troopers were serving the warrant as part of an ongoing investigation in the 600 block of East Fulton Street, according to a news release. A Pennsylvania State...
Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Major Traffic Delays On I-81: PennDOT (Photos)
A crash involving a tractor-trailer caused delays on Interstate 81 in Central Pennsylvania on Wednesday afternoon, July 24, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler told Daily Voice. The crash happened in the left lane of Interstate 81 South at mile marker 66 near Exit 66: Downtown Harrisburg/Front Street around...
See all homes sold in Cumberland County, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Cumberland County reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 49 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,180-square-foot home on Chatham Drive in Lower Allen Township that sold for $272,000.
Lancaster County man killed in weekend motorcycle crash
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — The victim of a deadly crash in Lancaster County has been identified. Matthew Ferruzza, 28, from Elizabethtown, was killed in a crash along Mount Gretna Road in Mount Joy Township on July 20, according to the Lancaster County Coroner's Office. Ferruzza was riding his motorcycle...
Sheetz shooter gets 11-month minimum sentence and immediate parole
A Carlisle man was paroled Tuesday after appearing for sentencing on charges related to a jarring, open-air shooting adjacent to a Cumberland County Sheetz store last summer. Angelo C. Rice, 22, had previously pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and reckless endangerment charges for shooting another man who pursued him from Carlisle to the Sheetz property at 1098 Harrisburg Pike, in Middlesex Township, last July 26.
Pa. Senate approves promotion of local airman to Brigadier General
An airman from Upper Oxford is one step closer to becoming a Brigadier General in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard following the State Senate’s approval of his nomination. Recently, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously approved the confirmation of Colonel Jaime E. Ramirez, who currently serves as the 193rd Special Operation...
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