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Lancaster County man charged with raping former foster children for more than a decade
A 71-year-old Lancaster County man is accused of raping foster children who were under his care over a 12-year span, from 2004 to 2016. He is charged with raping two children when they were between 4 and 11 years old.
Coroner IDs man killed in Caernarvon Township crash
CAERNARVON TWP., Pa. -- Authorities have identified the man killed in a two-vehicle crash in Berks County on Thursday. Scott Wagner, 64, of Spring Township, was pronounced dead around 9:15 a.m. at the scene of the wreck in Caernarvon Township, said the Berks County Coroner's Office on Friday. Wagner was...
Circuit breaker trips at Third & Willow substation in city, causing outage Friday
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Pennsylvania father, son catch record-breaking fish
(WHTM)– A father and son managed to catch a huge fish last month that ended up breaking a Pennsylvania record that has stood for more than 10 years. Angler Christopher Barrett, 19, and his father Craig, both from Berks County, caught a record-breaking White Perch in the Delaware River, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission […]
Police investigating catalytic converter thefts in western Lebanon County
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. — Three cars had their catalytic converters stolen around the Annville Township area between Monday night and Wednesday noon, Western Lebanon County Regional Police Department report. According to police, the specific locations of the cars were parked along the 100 block of South White Oak Street,...
New Annville Twp.-Palmyra regional police force rolls out. What residents should know.
After two years of work with Palmyra and Annville Township officials, residents of the two municipalities can see the colors of a new regional police force patrolling their streets. On May 27, The Annville Township and Palmyra Borough Police Departments officially consolidated into the Western Lebanon County Regional Police Department....
Local crossing guards, police officers honored for protecting, saving others
(WHTM)– Friday’s hometown heroes are protecting and saving lives. In Dauphin County, Swatara Township honored two officers with life-saving awards. Corporal Eric Moyer and Officer Chris Jones were called to a hotel last fall and revived an unconscious woman until she could breathe on her own, and be taken to a hospital.
Ephrata Area School District postpones high school graduation
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A third Susquehanna Valley School District has postponed high school graduation due to inclement weather. Ephrata Area School District's ceremony will now be on Thursday, June 6, at 7 p.m. Stay weather aware with WGAL's online tools. RADAR: Track severe weather with WGAL's interactive radar.
Lebanon County's MOD Pizza location closes
Several signs have been posted on the doors of the MOD Pizza location at 1501 Quentin Road announcing its permanent closure. Rick Van Warner, a spokesperson for MOD Pizza, said in an email that the decision to close the North Cornwall Township location was strictly a business one, adding that all employees were paid severance.
Suspect On Loose After Wild Chase Starting In Dauphin County: PA State Police
One suspect is still on the loose after a wild pursuit across two counties in Central Pennsylvania, according to a State Police release on Wednesday. Two men were spotted trying to break into a vehicle at the Ciocca Honda dealership located at 8001 Allentown Boulevard, West Hanover Township, a…
Lebanon County property transfers: See area home sale prices
Jesse and Kim Hill to Delglerno Investments, 760 Cumberland St., $355,000. Michelle and Kyle Firestone to Samuel Melendez-Cruz and Kimberly Malave, 243 Weidman St., $159,000. Jose Roman Sr. to Howard Wood, 412 N. Jones St., $60,500. Peaceful Homes LLC to Onyx Investments VIII, property along Brandywine Street, $140,000. Elroy and...
Police looking to identify illegal dirt bike rider
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Police in Lancaster County are looking to identify an illegal dirt bike rider. The motorist has been driving a dirt bike illegally through the city, Lancaster City Bureau of Police says. The suspect was last spotted on May 31, around 8:25 and at 8:40 p.m.,...
Oily residue on containers: Lebanon County restaurant inspections, June 3, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Angelo’s, 1032 S. 5th Ave. Lebanon, May 24. Pass. Non-food contact surface (floor) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of grease and old food particles in the kitchen. City...
Manheim man joins cast of upcoming 'The Bachelorette' season
Manheim, Pa. — Brett Harris, a 28-year-old from Manheim, Pennsylvania, has been confirmed as a contestant on the upcoming 21st season of the reality dating show "The Bachelorette." Harris, a former football player at Millersville University in nearby Fairfield, Adams County, will be vying for the affection of Jenn Tran, the first Asian-American bachelorette in the show's history. According to the program's Facebook page, Harris currently works as a health and safety manager. Season 21 of "The Bachelorette" is set to debut on ABC at 8 p.m. on July 8, offering viewers a chance to see if the Manheim native can find lasting love on the popular reality television series.
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