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Gettysburg police investigating suspected fraud ring, two men wanted
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. — The Gettysburg Police Department is investigating an instance of fraud on April 11. The two pictured suspects are accused of cashing over $1,600 in fraudulent "Hillandale Farms" paychecks. The suspects are believed to be part of an organized group who have recently defrauded other local...
Police: Video surveillance, DNA used to link man to 2019 Hanover home invasion, shooting
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A Maryland man faces attempted murder and other charges from a 2019 home invasion robbery and shooting in York County. Eric Morton, 36, also faces charges that include felony counts of robbery, aggravated assault, and trespassing along with misdemeanor counts of theft, unlawful restrain, theft, and recklessly endangering another person, court documents show.
Vehicle crash reported in Eisenhower Road on Springettsbury Township
HANOVER, Pa. — A vehicle crash with injuries was reported at the intersection of Eisenhower Road and Wilson Avenue in Springettsbury around 3 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. As of 3:53 p.m., no road closure was reported. Commuters may expect some delays. For live traffic...
Suspected of Gun Threat, Former Hanover High Teacher Faces Charges Amid School Safety Concerns
A former Hanover High School teacher is in legal hot water after allegedly uttering a threat related to gun violence. Kenneth Decie, 54, is facing charges after a colleague claims to have overheard him say he wanted to bring a rifle to school amidst a disciplinary dispute. The incident, which...
State police mum days after trooper’s crash that injured 3 near Gettysburg
UPDATE: Van pulled out in front of trooper before injury crash in central Pa.: PSP. A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was involved in a Saturday crash that injured multiple people in Adams County, PennLive has confirmed. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Local task force focuses on targeted violence
Join a special community awareness briefing led by the Department of Homeland Security to hear about the efforts being put forth to prevent targeted violence right here in Adams County and learn why it’s so important. Targeted violence refers to violence that is premeditated and directed at specific individuals,...
New Maryland law to prevent book banning signed by Gov. Wes Moore
New Maryland laws aimed at limiting book bans, expanding affordable housing opportunities and preventing burdensome local rules on where cannabis dispensaries can open became official Thursday with Gov. Wes Moore’s signature. Going into effect immediately was the Freedom to Read Act — a response to a rise in challenges to books in schools and public libraries, including dozens in Carroll ...
Board games can now be checked out of Carroll County’s public libraries
Carroll County’s public library system has added 19 board and card games to its collection, available for checkout now. “In addition to the benefits of social interactions and strengthening our family and social relationships, multiple studies indicate the strong correlation between gaming and improving cognitive functions and mental health,” Carroll County Public Library’s Director of ...
Gettysburg council discusses complicated and contentious issues
Navigating Gettysburg’s sidewalks can be tricky. Fixing the problem is equally challenging. During their workshop on Monday, the borough council focused on two of the many issues surrounding sidewalks – stormwater management and tree damage. They also discussed two other heavily debated topics — the town’s sign ordinance and reserved parking spaces.
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