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Police identify man hit, killed walking across highway near Hersheypark Stadium
A 54-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday morning in Hershey, according to police. Randy Ticknor, of Binghamton, New York, was pronounced dead at the scene after he was hit by a Dodge Caravan on Hersheypark Drive, according to Derry Township police. Isaac Young, 29, of Lebanon...
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.
‘You’ll come close to death — but you won’t die’: Firefighters take on the toughest 2 minutes in sports in Chesco
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. For just three days, Chester County is home to the Arena of the Brave, a part of the 2024 regional TFT Firefighter Challenge Championship Series. On Thursday morning,...
CCCBI Announces Jose Garces as Keynote Speaker for Annual Awards Dinner
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry announces that renowned chef and restaurateur Jose Garces will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Annual Awards Dinner. The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at the picturesque Gardens at Applecross in Downingtown.
Hankin Group Breaks Ground on Haywood Business Park Expansion in Exton
Hankin Group has begun construction on Haywood Business Park’s next phase along Haywood Drive in Chester County. Hankin Group, a vertically integrated real estate company, has begun construction on Haywood Business Park’s next phase along Haywood Drive in Chester County. The site will stagger delivery of two, 35,000...
Chester County Equestrian Rider Ready for His Fourth Olympics
Boyd Martin, an equestrian rider and owner of Windurra USA, a farm and training facility in Chester County, is ready for his fourth Olympics. Boyd Martin, a seasoned equestrian rider and owner of Windurra USA, a farm and training facility in southern Chester County, is ready for his fourth Olympics, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Chester County Earns National Recognition for GIS Project and Digital Excellence
The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently recognized the Chester County Department of Computing and Information Services (DCIS) as a 2024 Achievement Award recipient for its Chester County GIS Productivity Tools and Applications project. DCIS developed a series of GIS – Geographic Information Systems – tools for use by staff...
Prosecutor to pursue death penalty against former Pocono couple for child's death
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office intends to pursue the death penalty for a former Pocono couple charged with a 12-year-old's murder. Rendell A. Hoagland, 52, and his girlfriend Cindy M. Warren, 46, both of West Caln Township and formerly of Monroe County, were initially charged in May with attempted criminal homicide and other charges in the death of Hoagland’s daughter, Malinda Hoagland.
Lower Susquehanna Heritage Area gets state funds
ANNAPOLIS — Lower Susquehanna Heritage Area has received a portion of a $5.19 million award by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority to support four programs. The 87 matching grant awards will go to various projects across Maryland to support economic development and tourism. LSHG was awarded $253,450. One of seven heritage areas in the state, the Darlington-based non profit will assign $100,000 for Fiscal Year 2025 management grants. Another $25,000 will be assigned to award FY25 block grants to eligible non profits along the Susquehanna River in Cecil and Harford counties. Hamer’s Town Art Center in Havre de Grace received $100,000 though the heritage area, and $28,450 will be spent on roof repairs for the Susquehanna Lock House Museum.
Former York County garbage company Vice President allegedly embezzled $60K on concerts, alcohol, other items
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A former Vice President for a York County garbage collection company is being accused of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the business for years, according to police. York County Regional Police said Jeremy Knaub’s duties at Tiger Trash included keeping track of bank and credit information and he […]
Pa. winery closing down, with part of the property for sale for $2M
Maple Springs Vineyard, one of the top producers of quality wine in the state, will for all intents and purposes close at the end of July. Owner Marianne Lieberman confirmed on Wednesday that parts of her property at 91 Nuss Road in Bechtelsville, Berks County, were recently put on the market for $1.995 million.
Two more Columbia Borough employees resign
The resignation of Finance Manager Tammy Bennett (above) was announced at Tuesday’s Columbia Borough Council meeting. Highway maintenance worker Robert Warfel also resigned. During last night’s Columbia Borough Council meeting, two more employee resignations were announced. Finance Manager Tammy Bennett, who also served as the borough’s deputy tax...
York County restaurant asks community for help after taking financial hit due to ongoing power outages
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — It’s been a tough year for the Glen Rock Mill Inn. “We’re probably approaching $80,000 I would say, give or take," said Brandon Hufnagle, the owner of the Glen Rock Mill Inn. That's the amount of money the business has lost since last...
York County driver, 53, died after crashing into tractor trailer: coroner
The coroner’s office identified a 53-year-old man who died after his pickup truck veered into oncoming Route 30 traffic in York County Monday night. Michael Kenemore, of York County, died of multiple blunt force injuries, according to the county coroner’s office. His death was ruled accidental. Kenemore was...
The Frank Walker Law/PSN Daily Notebook – July 26
UPDATE, 9 AM: Pitt women’s soccer player Deborah Abiodun started for Nigeria in the Olympics yesterday, playing for Pitt head coach Randy Waldrum’s squad. Check out the recap below!. UPDATE, 8 AM: Former WPIAL sharpshooter Peja Strobl is heading to Germany on a two-year contract to play professionally....
Caricature artist at the York State Fair whose been overseas loves meeting people and the new locations she goes
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — The York State Fair offers something for everyone, you can find tons of different food options, rides, animals, and, of course, what is a fair without some fun caricatures. While at the fair Thursday, abc27’s Dennis Owens had a fun time getting his own picture drawn, wondering if he will look […]
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