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Boston Police Nab Suspect Ahmad Lewis in Roxbury Shooting, Charges Include Assault and Firearm Offenses
Gunshots in Roxbury have resulted in an arrest, with the Boston Police Department confirming the apprehension of a suspect linked to a recent shooting incident. Ahmad Lewis, a 28-year-old Boston resident, was detained by the Youth Violence Strike Force near 100 Washington Street in Quincy. The arrest occurred after authorities issued warrants for a series of charges against Lewis, including unlawful firearm and ammunition possession, firearm discharge within 500 feet of a dwelling, and assault and battery with a firearm.
Penn State Offers Buyouts As Budget Remedy
Penn State is confronting its multimillion-dollar budget deficit with a significant measure—offering buyout packages to employees at its 20 Commonwealth Campuses. Eligible participants include tenured faculty, tenure-line faculty, academic administrators, and staff who are full-time and were hired before April 1, 2023. These employees have until May 31 to accept the offer, with a departure date of June 28. In return, they will receive a year’s salary.
Here are the top boys finishers from the 2024 Mid-Penn track and field championships
CHAMBERSBURG – The first leg of the high school track and field postseason is in the books with the conclusion of the 2024 Mid-Penn Conference championships. There were plenty of top returners once again walking away with some conference hardware, as well as a bevy of newcomers who stole the show. The top eight finishers per event secured medals at Chambersburg’s Trojan Stadium.
Northern’s Anna Lehman repeats as Mid-Penn 800 champion
CHAMBERSBURG – Anna Lehman was operating from a different approach this year at the Mid-Penn Conference track and field championships. Winning the 800-meter title last year was a welcome surprise. But now came the pressure of expectation that often comes with defending one’s title. Well, Lehman handled the moment by adjusting her mindset to match that extra year of veterancy.
Greencastle-Antrim's Claire Paci earns latest Mid-Penn crown with 1600 gold
CHAMBERSBURG – Mid-Penn Conference titles are all beginning to blur for Claire Paci. Being named PennLive’s 2024 girls Cross Country Runner of the Year upon her conference crown this past fall was the lasting rendition of her prowess before Saturday. Now, she’s only added to her hefty medal count.
Danny Dietrich Making Dirt Late Model Debut At Hagerstown In July
Count Danny Dietrich as the latest open-wheel standout to try his hand in Dirt Late Model racing. The Pennsylvania Posse Sprint Car standout announced intentions on Friday to make his debut in the fendered discipline on July 28 at Hagerstown (Md.) Speedway as part of the half-mile's Frank Sagi Tribute live on FloRacing.
Group begins donation drive in Adams County
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – The Mason Dixon chapter of the Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education (A.B.A.T.E.) is donating to multiple charities across Adams County. It’s part of their Christmas for Kids campaign. Shining Stars Horse Therapy in Gettysburg was the first recipient. “Its incredibly humbling and...
Mustangs extend win streak, top Waynesboro in baseball
After trailing for a majority of the game against the third-place AAAA Boiling Springs Bubblers, the West Perry Mustang bats came alive exploding for 13 runs in the last three innings to win 14-8 on April 29 at home. In the bottom of the fourth Bryce Smith walked and stole...
Martinsburg residents face Tuesday deadline to weigh in on regional traffic safety challenges
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (DC News Now) — With both West Virginia’s eastern panhandle and the neighboring Hagerstown region growing so rapidly, highway planners are concerned about compromising safety, with so much new development along major transportation corridors. The Hagerstown Eastern Panhandle Metropolitan Regional Planning Organization is studying ways to make transportation corridors less dangerous and is […]
Mercersburg, Pa.-area man charged with recent stabbing at Hagerstown gas station
The public defender for a Franklin County, Pa., man charged with stabbing his ex-girlfriend's boyfriend outside a Hagerstown AC&T told a judge Thursday that it was self-defense. Cory Frederick Buterbaugh, 37, who lives in the Cove Gap area northwest of Mercersburg, Pa., faces charges including attempted first-degree murder for the Wednesday afternoon stabbing...
Hagerstown teen indicted in cyber 'swatting' conspiracy for incidents around the country
BALTIMORE – A Hagerstown teen is among three defendants charged with "swatting" in an indictment that was unsealed Thursday, according to the United States Attorney's Office for Maryland. "Swatting" is a form of cyber harassment designed to send an armed emergency response team to a victim's location. ...
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