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Mother’s Day Truck Convoy in central Pa. raises money for Make-A-Wish
From LNP, Lancaster, Pa.(TNS) Get ready to rev your engines — or head out to watch them rev up: This year’s Mother’s Day Truck Convoy is just around the corner. Lancaster County’s annual truck convoy, which draws thousands of people from across central Pennsylvania on Mother’s Day to raise funds for Make-A-Wish is kicking off its 35th consecutive year.
3-year-old central Pa. boy died of freshwater drowning, coroner says
The Lancaster County Coroner’s Office released the autopsy results for the 3-year-old boy who wandered from his home this past weekend and died after drowning in a neighbor’s pool. The child’s cause of death was listed as freshwater drowning and was labeled accidental. The coroner’s office responded...
Missing teen last seen near York County Chick-fil-A, police say
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager on Friday in York County. Southern Regional Police posted on Facebook, Jerusalem Mesos, 18, was last seen walking away from the Chick-fil-A in Shrewsbury at about 8 p.m. She was reportedly wearing black pants and a gray jacket. Police […]
20 degrees cooler today, showers return in south-central Pennsylvania
It's cooler and more refreshing this morning. Temperatures are near 60 degrees, with dew points in the 40s. Clouds will increase and thicken over the next few hours, and showers will develop around or shortly after lunchtime along a warm front. Scattered showers continue this afternoon, with highs around 66. That's nearly a 20 degree drop from yesterday!
York County employee injured during training exercise at prison: official statement
A York County employee was injured during a training exercise at the jail earlier this week, according to Greg Monskie, chief operations officer/chief clerk. "A York County employee was injured Monday, May 6, during a planned staff training exercise at York County Prison. The employee was taken to the hospital for treatment of their injuries. The incident is currently under investigation. We will have no further comment while the investigation continues," it states.
The life and legacy of Dr. Hazel Jackson
On June 1st, a moving portrayal will grace the stage—a heartfelt depiction of Hazel Jackson’s life, a woman whose resilience and dedication left an unforgettable impact on her community. This play, honoring Jackson’s memory, marks the foundation stone of the newly formed Hazel Jackson Foundation, with proceeds supporting its mission of empowerment and assistance. Recalling the beginnings of this endeavor, Cheryl Holland-Jones, Dr. Jackson’s daughter and the driving force behind the foundation, reminisces about a journey that commenced with a shared desire for change. Amidst social unrest and a global health crisis, the community found itself reevaluating its values and institutions. The renaming of a local school in Jackson’s honor sparked discussions about representation and inclusivity, setting the stage for broader societal reflections.
Cambria County Firemen’s Club receives grant for building repairs
EBENSBURG, Pa (WTAJ) — The Brownstown Volunteer Firemen’s Club has received a state grant for much-needed foundation and roof repairs. State Rep. Frank Burns (D-Cambria) announced Friday that $50,000 is heading to the club that needed to repair its building. “They contacted our office for help to repair their building,” Burns said, “And we got […]
3-year-old found dead in backyard pool in Lancaster County, police say
LANCASTER, Pa. — A 3-year-old boy died in a backyard pool in Lancaster County Sunday afternoon, police said Monday. According to East Hempfield Township Police, emergency personnel were dispatched to a home on Wheatland Avenue at about 12:08 p.m. for the report of a child in cardiac arrest. Arriving...
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