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Chad Snyder appointed to state board of funeral directors
As a third-generation funeral director, Chad Snyder has a unique perspective of the profession. In 1947, Chad's grandfather, Charles F. Snyder, opened a funeral home in downtown Lancaster, and the business grew to offer locations in Millersville, Willow Street, Lititz and other parts of the county. Chad watched his father, Chip Snyder, run the business after Charles retired, and Chad became the director in 2018. Chad was appointed to the Pennsylvania State Board of Directors earlier this year, and he said he plans to use his experience to bridge the gap between funeral directors and state legislators to benefit Lancaster and communities throughout the state.
Suspect Arrested For Shooting Pennsylvania State Police Corporal: Troopers
A Pennsylvania State Police Corporal was shot while conducting a warranted in Lancaster on Wednesday, July 24, PSP Troop J PIO James Grothey announced.The shooting happened when Troop J's Criminal Investigation Unit was conducting a search "pertaining to an ongoing armed robbery investigation …
Harrisburg cancels Kipona fireworks show
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The City of Harrisburg is cancelling the fireworks and drone show at the upcoming Kipona Festival. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8. Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams released a statement saying the cancellation was due to "serious incidents during the fireworks displays at two of the last three July 4th shows."
Cumberland County boyfriend stabs man he found in bed with his girlfriend: police
A Carlisle man tried to stab another man to death after finding him in bed with his girlfriend over the weekend, police said in court documents. Henry A. Gumby admitted to stabbing the man multiple times in the neck and face before officers arrived around 9:16 a.m. Saturday at Gumby’s apartment on the 400 block of North Hanover Street, according to an affidavit of probable cause.
Calder Cup hero Strome re-signs with Bears
The Hershey Bears have re-signed forward Matt Strome to a two-year American Hockey League contract. Strome set AHL career highs in 2023-24 with seven goals, 13 assists, 20 points and a plus-13 rating over 50 regular-season games with the Bears. He followed that up with two goals and three assists in 15 postseason games, scoring the Calder Cup-clinching goal in overtime of Game 6 of the Finals against Coachella Valley.
See all homes sold in Lancaster County, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Lancaster County reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 135 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,056-square-foot home on Valley Road in Eden Twp that sold for $322,000.
Intoxicated woman gets into fight while tubing with toddler in York County, police say
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Harrisburg woman has been charged with child endangerment following an incident at Yellow Breeches Creek. Shauna Chambers, 33, was arrested after police responded to the 500 block of Trimmer Drive on July 6 for reports of an intoxicated woman with a toddler, according to Fairview Township Police.
Car-free commuting in Lancaster (video)
(Editor’s Note: In cooperation with the City of Lancaster, One United Lancaster is co-publishing Bloomberg Fellow Bryant Heng’s ongoing series on local transportation, “Lancaster on the Move.” Entries will be cross posted here and on the city’s Vision Zero website.) As part of the Lancaster...
A&M Supply to rep multiple brands at WPE Lancaster
MANHEIM, Pa. — A&M Supply Corp., a supplier to the cabinet, woodworking and flooring industries will showcase hardware and other woodworking supplies at Wood Pro Expo Lancaster, Oct. 24-25, at Spooky Nook Sports. The company operates nine distribution centers covering the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States from Southwest Florida...
York State Fair 2024: Day 6
It is day 6 at the 2024 York State Fair and the activities are still going strong. Good Day PA was once again live at the fairgrounds!. This is Old Main. The name is appropriate because stepping in there means celebrating the old — but this isn’t mean to be a museum!
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.
4 from KCHS attend Boys State
WESTMINSTER — David Daniels, Harrison Gibby, Gavin Larrimore and Henry Martinez, who are rising seniors at Kent County High School, spent a week in June at American Legion Boys State on the campus of McDaniel College. They were among the 141 Maryland high school students — representing 22 counties...
York County man, 40, shot PSP trooper from inside storage unit: police
A 40-year-old York County man was arrested and charged with attempted criminal homicide of a law enforcement officer and related offenses after police said he shot a corporal with the Pennsylvania State Police Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) in the arm while investigators served a warrant in Lancaster Wednesday morning.
See all homes sold in Lancaster, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Lancaster reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 56 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 914-square-foot home on Rutledge Avenue in Manheim Township that sold for $305,000. East...
47 people charged with felony public assistance fraud in June 2024 by Pennsylvania Inspector General
HARRISBURG, Pa. — In June of 2024, 47 people were charged with felony public assistance fraud, according to the Office of the State Inspector General (OSIG). The restitution owed to the Commonwealth in these cases reportedly totals $228,772. Additional cost savings will be realized because the defendants will be temporarily disqualified from receiving public benefits in the programs they allegedly defrauded, according to OSIG.
SU’s Janelle Kingsboro named ITA Scholar Athlete, Women’s Tennis named All-Academic Team
Shippensburg University Women’s Tennis freshman Janelle Kingsboro, from Lancaster, Pa., was named a 2024 Division II Women’s Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Scholar Athlete. The university’s Women’s Tennis team also earned the 2024 Division II Women’s ITA All-Academic Team award. To qualify as an ITA Scholar-Athlete,...
Charles E. “Chuck” Comer 1931-2024
Charles E. “Chuck” Comer, 93 formerly of Fairfield, PA passed away at his home in Frisco, Texas on July 16, 2024. Born May 05, 1931 in Ladiesburg, Maryland, he was the son of the late Edward F. & Marie Pauline (Starner) Comer. Chuck is survived by his wife,...
Hershey Bears get it right with Ryan Strome
The Hershey Bears announced the re-signing of Matthew Strome, the younger brother of Dylan Strome exactly one month after they captured their 13th Calder Cup. It is a two year AHL contract that runs through the 2025-26 season. The announcment was made by Bryan Helmer the vice president of hockey operations.
Anna “Ann” Louise Deckert 1943-2024
Anna “Ann” Louise Deckert (Davis), 80 of Gettysburg passed away on July 20, 2024 at the Gettysburg Hospital after a long illness. Born on October 26, 1943 in Gettysburg, she was the second child of Betty Kroushour Leonard and Lester Davis. She was the wife of James H....
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