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Improvements to Isabel Drive & Route 72 intersection to begin July 15
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Lancaster County pottery business reflects on creating pieces for U.S. Women’s Open
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) – A Lancaster County pottery business was selected by the United States Golf Association to create limited edition pieces commemorating the 79th U.S. Women’s Open. Bujno Pottery, Adamstown, was approached by the USGA and asked to make 200 pieces, including mugs and three different-sized crocks, featuring the event logo. “I really didn’t […]
Northern Lebanon grad Liz Voight embracing pageant life in pursuit of Miss Pennsylvania crown
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Jamie Hoke passes after lifelong battle with epidermolysis bullosa
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Harrisburg man sentenced after painting swastikas on central Pa. college campus
Ethan Rosencrans’ hands were shaking as Lancaster County Court Judge Merrill Spahn looked down at him to determine his sentence. “The nature of this graffiti is ‘inexcusable’ the right word?” Spahn asked him. “Yes, your honor,” Rosencrans, 21, replied. Rosencrans, according to defense attorney Jessica...
Berks Thieves Used Stolen Truck To Rip ATM From Ground, Troopers Say
The three suspects drove a stolen truck to First Citizens Community Bank in Tulpehocken Township around 3 a.m. on May 6, troopers said in a release. They pried open the top panel and bottom door of a drive-up ATM, fastened a tow hook and chain inside the door, then accelerated the truck forward to remove the ATM from its concrete base, police said.
Man wanted on kidnapping charges in western PA arrested in Berks County
DOUGLASSVILLE, Pa. - A man wanted on kidnapping and related charges in western Pennsylvania was apprehended in Berks County. Authorities say 36-year-old Justin Uber was taken into custody Tuesday in the 1300 block of E. Main Street, Douglassville. Uber was wanted on a felony warrant for kidnapping, strangulation and related...
Cedar Crest senior named Student of the Year by national broadcast organization
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A Lancaster housing initiative is looking for landlords to help those facing barriers
Nationwide, there is an affordable housing crisis. However, the need for housing is exacerbated for those with a criminal history or poor credit score. To combat that need, Hawkstone Real Estate and Property Management in Lancaster has started up a new initiative to bring together a coalition of community-minded landlords willing to look past criminal history, poor credit, and even some prior evictions. It’s called the Fresh Start Initiative.
Mother and daughter duo fulfills dreams with new Lebanon City bakery
Inspired during her childhood by her grandmother and uncle, owning her own bakery had been Marie Vera's longtime dream. She grew up in Puerto Rico baking with her grandmother, who owned her own shop, and attended Instituto de Banca y Comercio, now a part of National University College, earning her degree in culinary...
Independent bookstore & micro-winery announces Lancaster closure
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — A micro-winery and independent bookstore recently announced that it is closing its doors. A Concrete Rose, which is located at owned and operated by Evita Colon and Solise White, recently announced that it will be closing its doors at 910 South Duke Street permanently after about two years of operation.
2 Berks County school boards dealing with issues around hateful symbolism
Two school boards in Berks County are grappling with separate controversies surrounding a recently appointed board member in the Oley Valley school district and a former nominee to the Daniel Boone school district. In Oley Valley, new board member Christina Moyer has faced a backlash after community members noticed a...
Owner of collectible store 'Just Press Play' announces plans to open megastore in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pa. — The owner of a locally-owned video game and collectibles store announced plans to open a mega store in Lancaster. Zac Gieg, the owner of Just Press Play, appeared on the new season of Netflix's "King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch" where he exhibited two extremely rare and coveted Nintendo games.
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