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Police: Men cashed fake paychecks in Adams County
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Police in Adams County are looking for two men they say cashed fake paychecks. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Gettysburg Police released images of the suspects. They say the two cashed more than $1,600 in fraudulent "Hillandale Farms" paychecks. Police said they think...
Community Awareness Briefing: Preventing Targeted Violence in Adams County
Join the Department of Homeland Security for a community awareness briefing focused on the critical efforts to prevent targeted violence in Adams County. Targeted violence, characterized by premeditation and directed at specific individuals, groups, or locations, poses significant threats to our communities. Understanding its nature and motives is key to preventing it.
State police mum days after trooper’s crash that injured 3 near Gettysburg
UPDATE: Van pulled out in front of trooper before injury crash in central Pa.: PSP. A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was involved in a Saturday crash that injured multiple people in Adams County, PennLive has confirmed. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Gettysburg council discusses complicated and contentious issues
Navigating Gettysburg’s sidewalks can be tricky. Fixing the problem is equally challenging. During their workshop on Monday, the borough council focused on two of the many issues surrounding sidewalks – stormwater management and tree damage. They also discussed two other heavily debated topics — the town’s sign ordinance and reserved parking spaces.
Route 15 To Be Shut Down In Frederick County
Emmitsburg, Md. (From Town of Emmitsburg Facebook Page) – “The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is advising motorists about potential traffic impacts and delays during the closure of US 15 (Catoctin Mountain Highway) in Pennsylvania. Starting at 9 p.m. on Friday, April 26, the Pennsylvania Department...
Crash closes all lanes of Adams County highway
Note: As of 5:15 p.m., the crash has been cleared. A multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 30 in Adams County is closing all lanes in both directions on Tuesday afternoon, according to PennDOT. Information on the crash, which is between Centennial Road and Kilpatrick Road, was last updated on 511PA.com around...
YWCA Hanover addresses concerning video of former staff member 'mishandling child'
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A York County YWCA is now discussing an incident that happened at the facility back in February, involving a former staff member and child who attended the non-profit organization. According to a statement released on Thursday, YWCA Hanover officials addressed a video that was...
Adams County Sports Update – April 27 2024
Mechanicsburg jumped out to a 5-1 and held Gettysburg to just four hits in winning at home Friday afternoon. Sophomore Austin Keller had two of Gettysburg’s hits and an RBI. Gettysburg Boys Varsity Baseball current season results: Won: 11 Lost: 2 Tied: 0. Boys Lacrosse. April 25. Delone 5...
Fallen North Haven firefighter to be honored at national memorial
NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A North Haven firefighter who died following a 30-hour shift will be remembered at the national level next month. Anthony DeSimone, 50, collapsed last summer and later died at a hospital. An autopsy was not conducted to determine his cause of death. However, an announcement Friday from the National Fallen […]
Adams County Broadband receives $16.9 million boost
The Adams County Board of Commissioners announced this week that the county has received the state’s 3rd-largest grant award to provide more families with high-speed broadband service. The funds are part of the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) PA Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP). Internet service provider Comcast will receive $9.4...
Portion of Route 15 in Adams County to close over the weekend
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – If you’re traveling between Gettysburg and Emmitsburg this weekend via U.S. Route 15 this weekend, you will encounter a detour. Beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, PennDOT says the highway will be closed in both directions just south of Steinwehr Avenue in Freedom Township, the last exit in Pennsylvania. The closure […]
Things to do this weekend: Plants, festivals, Independent Bookstore Day
(WHTM) — It’s the last weekend in April and there are plenty of scheduled events in the Midstate. Here is abc27’s list of things to do from Friday, April 26 to Sunday, April 28. Harrisburg area. Wetlands Festival — The 24th annual Wetlands Festival is happening this...
Raising Awareness: Targeted Violence in Adams County
Twenty-five years ago, an event shook us to our core: the Columbine High School shooting opened our eyes to the tragedy of targeted violence. As we all know, it was not the last time. What will it take for communities to join together and put a stop to hate-fueled-violence. Adams...
Adams County Planners Seek Public Input on Future of Cross-Keys Corridor
The Adams County Transportation Planning Organization (ACTPO) in partnership with. PennDOT and local municipalities, has launched an online survey to gather public comment as. it advances its work on a study of the PA 94 corridor. The study area includes State Route 94. between Dicks Dam Road and Hanover Street....
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