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8-Year-Old Pedestrian Seriously Hurt In Chester County Crash: Troopers
Troopers said the victim was struck near 251 Conner Road around 7 a.m. and seriously injured. Investigators believe the unnamed 20-year-old driver was under the influence of drugs, according to the police report. He was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Matthew Seavey and taken to the Chester County Prison, authorities said.
Motorcyclist dies after crash at Lancaster County intersection
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A crash yesterday afternoon has left one person dead, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The crash occurred at the intersection of Noble Road and Kirkwood Pike (Route 472) just before 4:10 p.m. on April 29. The Colerain Township crash involved a Ford Edge and a Kawasaki motorcycle, Pennsylvania State Police said.
5-year-old boy drowns in neighbor's pond in Chester County
A 5-year-old boy drowned in a pond Monday after wandering from his home in Kennett Township, police said. Authorities were called to the 600 block of Chandler Mill Road to search for the missing boy, who had autism, around 2:45 p.m. when his family said they couldn't find him. After...
Gunfire In Chester County Home Leads To Police Standoff, Arrest: DA
Daniel Montalto, 52, is charged with aggravated assault and related offenses, prosecutors said in a release. Spring City police said they were called to Montalto's home for a reported domestic incident and found a "victim with obvious physical injuries." They tried to go inside but were stopped by a family...
Oxford School Shooter Transferred to Oaks Correctional to Begin Life Sentence
The convict behind the Oxford High School massacre has been relocated to a state prison in Michigan to serve his life sentence. Ethan Crumbley, now 18, was sentenced last December to life without parole following a 2021 school shooting that left four students dead and several others wounded, as ClickOnDetroit reported.
Motorcyclist Fatally Flies Off Bike On Kirkwood Pike: PA State State
The call to the two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle at the intersection of Noble Road and Kirkwood Pike/SR 472, Colerain Township, Kirkwood came into PSP Troop J Lancaster Station at 4:09 p.m. on April 29, 2024, Trooper James Grothey detailed in the release. The troopers' preliminary investigation determined that a...
8 months after prison break, Chester County officials appoint Howard Holland as new warden
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors on Monday unanimously appointed Howard Holland as Chester County Prison warden. “Together with the prison leadership, and with...
$10K In 10 Minutes: Thieves Steal Thousands In Merchandise From Chesco CVS
Two women walked into the 857 W. Baltimore Pike CVS in West Grove around 6 p.m., investigators said. They took about $10,000 in "high-end cosmetics and skincare products," according to troopers. A third woman may have been an accomplice but "did not appear to steal anything on surveillance," authorities said.
Philadelphia-area schools rank among top 10 in Pennsylvania, says U.S. News
A new list of the "Best High Schools in Pennsylvania" has been released, and seven of the top ten are in the Philadelphia region. U.S. News and World Report ranks Julia R. Masterman Secondary School in Philadelphia as No. 1. while Downingtown STEM Academy ranked No. 2. Additionally, Masterman climbed...
Report: Pa. chicken plant pollutes waterways with millions of pounds of nitrogen, phosphorus
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A Tyson Foods plant in New Holland, Lancaster County, released more than 38 million pounds of pollutants into local waterways between 2018 and 2022, according to a report by the Union of Concerned Scientists.
Great Danes rescued from breeding operation looking for foster families in Pennsylvania
Several Great Danes have been rescued from a breeding operation and are now safe with the Brandywine Valley SPCA. The BVSPCA said 120 dogs and puppies—primarily Great Danes—were seized from a property in Union County, Florida last month. Officials said the animals were living in "extremely unsanitary conditions,"...
Possible multi-vehicle crash reported on North State Street in Ephrata Borough
EPHRATA, Pa. — A multi-vehicle crash was reported around 7 p.m. on North State Street and Marshall Street in Ephrata Borough. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. There are no reports of road closures or injuries at this time. Crews are on the scene. This story was...
Lancaster Craft Beerfest returning to city after four-year hiatus
LANCASTER, Pa. — The Lancaster Craft Beerfest is returning to the city on Saturday, Aug. 24 after a hiatus that began in 2020. “We’re excited to bring one of the area’s favorite beer festivals back,” said partner Chris Trendler. “We are dedicated to once again bringing a variety of local and regional breweries to create an incredible experience for beer enthusiasts.”
Wildlife center seeks trout donations to aid eagle recovering from lead poisoning
Lancaster County, Pa. — The Raven Ridge Wildlife Center in Washington Boro is asking for donations of trout to support the recovery of an eagle suffering from lead poisoning. "Our beloved eagle, who is recovering from lead poisoning, has finally regained his appetite and prefers trout. We are in critical need of fish, especially trout, to ensure his continued recovery. If you have any trout or plan on fishing today, please consider donating it to us," read a Facebook post from the center. ...
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