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Silo collapse in Lebanon County leaves one person dead
SOUTH ANNVILLE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — On Saturday, April 27 a silo collapsed in South Annville Township, which resulted in the death of one individual. The Annville Cleona Fire Department says they responded to a building collapse on the 900 block of Mount Pleasant Road at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. The department says that the […]
Body found in the Susquehanna River
SWATARA TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A body was recovered from the Susquehanna River Saturday morning. Swatara Township police say the call came in around 7:30 a.m. According to police, the body was found by some fishermen near a boat launch off Ross Avenue. An investigation is underway by Swatara Township...
Frog’s Hollow tavern says business has taken a hit so far, as has their pavement
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Lebanon County driver was on drugs during crash that killed his pregnant fianceé: court docs
A Pennsylvania man was on methamphetamine and fentanyl when he caused a 2023 crash that killed his pregnant fianceé and injured another pregnant driver in Lebanon County, court documents said. Christian M. Hennessey, 45, of Pine Grove, was charged with vehicular homicide while DUI and 14 related offenses on...
Where's Wally? Emotional support alligator stolen from Pennsylvania enclosure, owner says
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Wally Gator was officially reported missing out of state Sunday after last being seen by his owner on April 21. What began as a trip to visit friends in Brunswick, Georgia became a nightmare for owner Joie Henney of Dauphin County. “I come out and I...
Traffic switch planned this week at Dauphin County intersection improvement project
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that a traffic switch is planned for this week on Milroy Road at the Route 322/Chambers Hill Road Intersection Improvement project in Swatara Township, Dauphin County. Weather permitting, on Tuesday, April 30, northbound traffic on Milroy Road will be shifted from the...
Homes at or under $250,000 in Lebanon
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Lebanon, here’s what sold for or under $250,000 between April 15 and April 21. Below, we provide an overview of the top three properties in each area, carefully chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
Lebanon County man accused of infant abuse dies by suicide as trial nears end
The trial of Brian Hungler, a North Lebanon Township resident accused of severely abusing his infant child, ended abruptly when the defendant died by apparent suicide early Wednesday morning, April 24. Hungler had been on trial over four felony charges related to injuries inflicted on his infant child, two counts...
Bachetti Opens With Victory At Lebanon Valley Speedway
WEST LEBANON, NY – The Lebanon Valley Speedway swung open its gates for the first time in 2024 last night and it was Andy Bachetti taking the victory in the 30-lap DIRTcar Modified feature event. Polesitter Keith Flach finished in second with Brian Berger, Marc Johnson and Kyle Armstrong...
Lebanon bus driver wins $1M in PA Lottery Mega Millions drawing: 'I didn't believe it!'
April Zipp and her husband, Chester, originally drove off to BG's Value market in Jonestown as a distraction. The 58-year-old Lebanon resident said they only play the lottery once in awhile, when they have some extra money. "I was having a bad day, and he decided that he was going to help...
'Inappropriate Video' Shown To Elementary Student: Susquehanna Twp. PD
A local dad working as a "temporary school employee" has been charged for allegedly showing an elementary school student a sexual video, Susquehanna Township police announced on Friday, April 26. Patrice Winnis Thompson, 40 of Harrisburg, "may have shown an inappropriate video to at least 1 st…
Lebanon junior named to Pennsylvania all-state first team
Lebanon junior Kailah Correa was selected to the Pennsylvania Sports Writers All-State Girls Basketball Team, receiving first-team honors in Class 6A. Correa, a 5-foot-4 junior, averaged 19.0 points per game this season, in which the Cedars won Lancaster-Lebanon League Section One, appeared in the L-L championship game, placed third in District 3 and lost in the first round of the state tournament.
One killed in Richland Twp. crash
RICHLAND TWP., Pa. - Police in Richland Twp. are investigating a Friday morning crash that left one person dead. The one-vehicle accident happened around 6 a.m. near a railroad bridge along E. Pumping Station Road between Heller and California Roads. Richland Township Police confirmed once person was killed but no...
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