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Active police incident in York City
YORK, Pa. — There is an active police incident on the 400 block of Linden Avenue in York that came in around 8 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Stay with WGAL for updates as we learn more. This story was curated by Hearst's WGAL Alert...
Food residue on soda dispensing nozzles, handwash sink: York County restaurant inspections, May 7, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Pho Ngoc, 2813 Concord Rd. York, April 26. Pass. Several raw animal foods (beef/pork) were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler and bain marie. Provided Training. Three 2lb containers of beef stew food observed thawing at room temperature on the drain board of the three basin sink, which is not an approved thawing method. Corrected – Provided Training. Refrigerated ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food (cut leafy greens, protein broths, meats, etc.) prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours, located in the walk in cooler, is not being date marked. Corrected. Provided training.
21 bands in 13 hours: Music festival ready to rock Hanover
Twenty-one bands are set to rock out at the Pleasant Hill Fairgrounds this Saturday during the third annual Rock On The Hill Music Festival. The one-day event is organized by the Hanover Area Jaycees, with supporting sponsorships from the Hanover Eagles #1406 and several local clubs and businesses. The festival runs...
York County tractor trailer driver charged with causing deadly crash in Lancaster County in October 2022
WILLOW STREET, Pa. — A York County man has been charged with homicide by vehicle and other offenses after police say he caused a deadly crash in Lancaster County in 2022. Ryan G. Schilling, 42, of Red Lion, was driving a tractor trailer truck that struck a passenger vehicle at the intersection of Route 272 South (Willow Street Pike) and Long Lane (Route 741) in West Lampeter Township on Oct. 11, 2022, police said.
Woman pleads guilty to causing suicide as criminal homicide while camping at Pinchot Park
A Philadelphia-area woman who was accused of killing her girlfriend while camping at Gifford Pinchot State Park in Warrington Township in 2020 pleaded guilty to one count of causing suicide as criminal homicide. Jolie Harris, 44, of Broomall, entered a guilty plea last week to one count of Causing Suicide...
2024 Distinguished Young Women of York County: Here's who will be participating
Twenty-three high school students will participate in the 59th Annual Distinguished Young Women of York County program this month. The nationwide scholarship program, which started in 1958, recognizes and rewards outstanding students with scholarships, a news release states. The students will compete in five areas: academic achievement, interview, talent, fitness...
Heavy thunderstorms, power outages hit central Pa. Wednesday morning
Loud thunderstorms with heavy rain and lightning crossed central Pennsylvania early this morning, and power outages have been reported. The National Weather Service in State College said the storms are starting to wind down as of 5:30 a.m. Affected areas include Perry, Lancaster, York, Adams, Cumberland, Lebanon and Dauphin counties.
Driver accused of intentionally running over and killing 7 Canada geese in Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A driver intentionally ran over and killed seven Canada geese in York County, Pennsylvania, over the weekend, a wildlife center said. In a post on Facebook, the Raven Ridge Wildlife Center in Lancaster County said on Sunday that the family of Canada geese were "intentionally run over" by the driver of a vehicle on Market Street in York. The post said both parents and five siblings were killed while crossing the road. Two adults and two baby geese, also known as goslings, survived and made it across the road. Both goslings suffered broken legs but are expected to recover,...
Local mother sues school for calling child by male name, pronouns without telling her
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A mother is suing the Dover Area School District for allegedly withholding information regarding her child’s gender identity. Michelle Landerer says for more than a year, the District agreed to call her 14-year-old child by a male name without contacting or informing her about the decision.
Several scrap metal yards broken into, around $30,000 in cash stolen
YORK CO, Pa. (WHP) — Several local scrap metal recycling yards are trying to piece together who stole a combined amount of over $20,000 from their businesses. Suspects were caught on camera at Eastco Enterprise in York County. “They knew what they were coming for. They were coming for...
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York College students get ready for graduation
YORK, Pa. — York College's commencement is on Saturday. Nearly 450 students will receive undergraduate degrees. For many, it is their first walk across the stage. Four years ago, COVID-19 spoiled many high school graduations. "I was so excited for my high school graduation, and I didn't get it,"...
After three pedestrian deaths, Swatara Twp. road to be made safer by PennDOT
SWATARA, Pa. — One of Dauphin County's most dangerous roads for pedestrians will be receiving safety improvements from PennDOT next year. PennDOT announced pedestrian safety upgrades for Eisenhower Avenue between Highland Street and Lindle Road. Those improvements include sidewalks on both sides of the street, crosswalks at the intersections, the addition of bike lanes, and additional lighting.
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