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Dallastown area man charged with shooting trooper in Lancaster as officers searched units
A Dallastown area man has been charged with shooting a Pennsylvania State Police corporal in Lancaster, according to court records and a news release. Alfredo Maldonado-Gonzalez, 40, has been charged with attempted criminal homicide of a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault, assault on law enforcement, discharge of a firearm into an occupied structure, possession of a firearm, recklessly endangering another person and receiving stolen property, the release states.
Three months rent free on the table for businesses impacted by recent warehouse fires
A marketplace in York City is opening its doors to businesses impacted by recent warehouse fires. The New York Wire Works, the former wire factory that reopened in 2022, announced that it would offer three months rent-free to businesses displaced by several recent warehouse fires in York County. “We’re here...
In a reversal, Frisco's announces plans to reopen Lancaster city restaurant
The abrupt closure two weeks ago of Frisco’s four Lancaster County locations left many dedicated fans upset over the loss of the restaurant that featured Peruvian-style chicken that is marinated and then roasted in a charcoal-fired rotisserie. Encouraged by the flood of supportive messages they received, the owners of...
With 2024 L-L League football season on tap, here are the top returning players to watch in Section 2
The 2024 Lancaster-Lebanon League gridiron season is right around the corner, with Media Day on tap for Aug. 2, heat acclimatization practices set for Aug. 5, scrimmages on tap for Aug. 17, and the Week 1 games scheduled for Aug. 23-24. To get you prepped and ready for all the...
Sandra D. Hoover
Sandra D. Hoover, 85, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024, at UPMC West Shore Hospital in Mechanicsburg, after a brief illness. She was pre-deceased by her high school sweetheart, Jacob T. Hoover in 2019. They were married for over 58 years. Born in York, Pennsylvania, Sandy was the daughter...
Two unique Lancaster County car shows return to Mount Joy, Columbia this weekend
Nearly 500 cars are expected to be on display between Lancaster County's two car shows this weekend. Returning this weekend are the Taste of Mount Joy Cruisin' Cuisine car show in downtown Mount Joy and the Cruisin' for Cats Car & Bike Show at the Columbia Animal Shelter. Both car...
William Godfrey Woodson
William Godfrey “Ho” Woodson, age 69, passed away at Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. He was born on June 3, 1955, in Gettysburg. William was the son of Robert Lee and Jane Marie (Sanders) Woodson. William worked at International Paper for over 30 years,...
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.”
Donegal: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
MARIETTA, Pa. (AP) — MARIETTA, Pa. (AP) — Donegal Group Inc. (DGICA) on Thursday reported profit of $4.2 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Marietta, Pennsylvania-based company said it had net income of 13 cents. Earnings, adjusted for investment gains, came to 11 cents per share.
Casey Kaufhold opens Olympic competition finishing 4th in ranking round
Lancaster archer Casey Kaufhold began her Olympic quest for a gold medal by finishing fourth in the women's ranking round this morning in Paris. Her 672 trailed only Korea's Sihyeon Lim (world-record 694) and Suhyeon Nam (688) and China's Xiaolei Yang (673). Kaufhold, 20, notched a 10's total of 34,...
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...
African American studies classes are important in schools like mine | GUEST COMMENTARY
I am a white student at Hereford High School — statistically the whitest public high school in Baltimore County — and when I signed up for an Advanced Placement African American Studies class, I was scared. First, because the class was new and I didn’t know what to expect, but second, because I knew that in that class, I would have to grapple with my contribution to the racially disproportionate 85% white population of my school.
Train accident in northeastern York County blocks road: 911
A train accident was reported this evening in East Manchester Township, blocking a road, according to Ted Czech, public information officer for the York County Office of Emergency Management/York County 911. A couple of cars came off the track in the 1400 block of Wago Road, he said. They have...
Former veterinary tech offers at-home service with Carlisle Pet Sitters, specializing in cat care
Cumberland County has no shortage of residents with unique talents and independent spirits. From artists to mechanics, office workers to outdoor professionals, these entrepreneurs showcase the best of what businesses in the county have to offer. Every week, The Sentinel’s Small Business Spotlight will feature these people and share their...
Stephen Earl Wilcoxson
Stephen Earl Wilcoxson, 74, died June 27 at York Hospital after a long series of illnesses. Born June 17, 1950, in Fredericksburg, Va., Steve was the son of the late Earl and Harriet Wilcoxson. He graduated from Great Mills High School, where he played football and was bitten by the theater bug. He enlisted in the Navy and served in Vietnam.
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'Substantial gift' to benefit historic Gettysburg station
A gift of $676,069 will benefit the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station, the Gettysburg Foundation announced. The gift came from the estate of William E. Aldrich, Ph.D., an emeritus member of the foundation’s board, according to a release.
Will the York State Fair move back to September? Officials are planning for the future
This year marks the fourth time that the York State Fair has been held in July, and some patrons wish it would move back to September. "Everything's on the table," York State Fair interim CEO Patrick Ball said Tuesday, as the event visions its future with an initiative called the York State Fair 2030.
Gettysburg Choral Society seeking new singers
The Gettysburg Choral Society Inc. is seeking new singers for its 2024 fall season. Auditions, by invitation only, are planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 3 at Trinity United Church of Christ, 60 E. High St., Gettysburg.
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