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3-month-old puppy abandoned, tied to pole near central Pa. animal shelter
A 3-month-old bully-mix puppy was left tied to a pole in the parking lot of the York County SPCA this week, and the person who abandoned the dog was caught on camera, according to a Facebook post from the animal shelter. The video from the SPCA building shows a person...
Crash with injuries reported on East Princess Street in York
YORK, Pa. — A crash was reported on East Princess Street in York. It was reported at the intersection of East Princess Street and South Queen Street. York City police are responding to the scene. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by WGAL at this time.
Four Baltimore County women recognized at 42nd Annual Women of the Year Awards ceremony
TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski and the Baltimore County Commission for Women on Thursday recognized four outstanding women during its 42nd Annual Women of the Year Awards ceremony.
What’s Going Around: Strep throat, allergies, asthma attacks
This week, the providers at UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics in York and Spring Grove are still seeing lots of strep throat, plus adenovirus and allergies. WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate report a stomach bug, seasonal allergies and asthma attacks. Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Physicians Roseville Pediatrics reports they are still seeing high […]
Bowleys Quarters VFD to host storm preparedness community information meeting
BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—A storm planning community information meeting will be held in Bowleys Quarters next week. Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Recue & Marine will host the session at its banquet hall on Thursday, May 23, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Along with BQVFD personnel, representatives from Baltimore County...
Covenant House York will host a Sleep Out event to raise awareness for youth homelessness
This Friday, May 17 at 6 p.m., Covenant House, a nonprofit shelter in York for at-risk youth, is hosting an outdoor Sleep Out event for the first time in six years. The Sleep Out, which was an annual event in the past, has not been in place since before the pandemic and in the midst of staffing shortages in the social work field. ...
Local politician introduces catalytic converter legislation
A new law addressing catalytic converter thefts, an alarming issue in Maryland in recent years, was signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore last week. The bill, HB 871, was introduced by Del. Carl Jackson (D-8), whose jurisdiction covers Overlea, Parkville, Rosedale and surrounding areas. Essentially, the law requires certain licensed businesses to include certain information about a vehicle from which “a detached catalytic converter, or part of a detached...
York County nonprofit expands access to free therapy service as state mental health funding battle continues
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Kim McDevitt is highlighting the sentiment of many mental health advocates across the state of Pennsylvania. "It just feels extremely disturbing to me that we have not gotten an increase for mental health funding in Lancaster County in over 10 years," said McDevitt, the executive director of Mental Health America of Lancaster County.
3 Somerset-area workers killed along Interstate 83 memorialized at construction site
A memorial was placed along Interstate 83 in York County where three men from Somerset and Cambria counties died April 17 while working on the highway. The three men were employed with CriLon Corp. of Somerset and working on a PennDOT project. Construction accident:Road workers killed on York roadway were...
Winning $50K Powerball Ticket Sold At Manchester Liquor Store
A lucky Lottery player won a five-figure prize after hitting big on a Powerball ticket that was sold at a popular liquor store in Carroll County. The winning numbers for the drawing on Monday, May 13 were 05-14-29-38-66 with a "Powerball" of 01. It was sold at Piper's Wine and...
Need a gig? Make Music Day is seeking performers for its June festival
In the post-COVID world, gigs for musicians have been hard to come by. But thanks to the Cultural Alliance of York, and the National Endowment for the Arts, York County musicians have an opportunity for a gig in their hometown, playing at a day-long, city-wide festival called Making Music Day.
Crash with multiple injuries reported on Elm Terrace in York
YORK, Pa. — Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. UPDATE: The roadway is now opened as of 8:15 p.m. A four-vehicle crash with multiple people injured has been reported near the intersection of Elm Terrace and Madison Avenue in York. Severity of injuries has not been confirmed....
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