Residents Jump From Homes To Escape Rowhome Fire In Lancaster Residents Jump From Homes To Escape Rowhome Fire In Lancaster
Residents Jump From Homes To Escape Rowhome Fire In Lancaster Residents jumped from a second-story window to escape a fire in Lancaster on Tuesday, Aug. 27, authorities said. Two homes were involved in the fire on Woodward Street and were quickly extinguished by fire crews, Lancaster firefighters said on Facebook.
Driver Killed In Head-On Crash In Northampton County: PSP Driver Killed In Head-On Crash In Northampton County: PSP
Driver Killed In Head-On Crash In Northampton County: PSP A 67-year-old woman was killed in a head-on crash in Lower Nazareth Township, authorities said. Susan Henderson, of Norristown, died as a result of injuries in the crash by a wrong-way speeding driver, Pennsylvania State Police said.  The crash occurred at about 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27 on Hecktown Road. A Colonial Regional Police Officer, who was operating a marked patrol vehicle on State Route 191 observed a 2018 Mercedes Benz, traveling on State Route 191, commit a traffic violation. The officer observed the Mercedes Benz turn onto Hecktown Road and began trave…
Police Respond To 'Critical Incident' In Berks County Police Respond To 'Critical Incident' In Berks County
Police Respond To 'Critical Incident' In Berks County Members of the Robeson Township police were involved in a "critical incident" on Sunday, Aug. 18, authorities said. They did not specifically explain what the incident was but said it did not pose a threat to the public. At approximately 12:14 PM, Robeson Township Police were involved in the incident on Main Street (State Route 724) between Cedar Hill Road and Jackson Street. The following agencies assisted Robeson Township Police: Caernarvon Township Police Brecknock Township Police Birdsboro Borough Police Cumru Township Police Amity Township Police Exeter Township Police Pennsylvania …
Unconscious Man Rescued From Roof In Lancaster County: Officials (PHOTOS) Unconscious Man Rescued From Roof In Lancaster County: Officials (PHOTOS)
Unconscious Man Rescued From Roof In Lancaster County: Officials (Photos) Multiple fire companies worked together to rescue an unconscious man from the roof of a home on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 14, the Witmer Fire Protective Association announced later that day.  The elderly man was found "not alert, stuck on top of a roof of a mobile home, and unable to get down," as stated in the release.  Members of Lafayette, Witmer, and Ronks fire companies, as well as Lancaster EMS, worked together to get the man down safely. It's unclear why the man was on the roof. 
Coroner IDs 10-Year-Old Boy Drowned While Kayaking In Yellow Breeches Creek Coroner IDs 10-Year-Old Boy Drowned While Kayaking In Yellow Breeches Creek
Coroner IDs 10-Year-Old Boy Drowned While Kayaking In Yellow Breeches Creek On Wednesday, Aug. 14 a coroner was called to the area of search for a 10-year-old boy who went missing while kayaking in Yellow Breeches Creek – which became a recovery mission to retrieve his body on Monday, Aug. 12, the Fairview Township Fire Department announced. Matthew Coffroth Jr.'s body was found shortly after 7:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, according to the York County Coroner's office.  "He had been kayaking with family and friends on the creek when he fell out of his kayak and went under the water, never resurfacing," as stated in the coroner's release. His body w…
Details Released About York 16-Year-Old Only Child Struck Dead By Norfolk Southern Train Details Released About York 16-Year-Old Only Child Struck Dead By Norfolk Southern Train
Details Released About York 16-Year-Old Only Child Struck Dead By Norfolk Southern Train A 16-year-old boy, who was an only child, was struck dead by a Norfolk Southern train on Sunday night, Aug. 11, authorities said.  Walter Muzyk of the 700 block of York Street in East Manchester Township, Mount Wolf, "intentionally placed himself in the path of the Norfolk Southern train around 11:30 p.m. Sunday, 8/11/2024, at which time the train struck him accidentally, causing his death," as stated in the coroner's release.  At 11:25 pm on Sunday night, the "York County 911 Center received a call from a Norfolk Southern train conductor who said a male had been struck …
WATER RESCUE: 14 Adults, 5 Children Saved In Dover Twp. (PHOTOS) WATER RESCUE: 14 Adults, 5 Children Saved In Dover Twp. (PHOTOS)
Water Rescue: 14 Adults, 5 Children Saved In Dover Twp. (Photos) A group of 19, which included children, was rescued from flash flooding in South Central Pennsylvania on Friday, Aug. 9, officials announced.  A local flagged over emergency crews who were clearing a vehicle in the water at 12:04 p.m., Dover Township Fire Department detailed in the release. They told the crews that multiple victims needed to be rescued due to flood waters from Conewago Creek.  Crews at Conestago Creek for a water rescue.  Dover Township Fire Department Crews at the water rescue in York County. Dover Township Fire Department Boats b…
WATCH: Jeep Plow Through Cars, Slamming In Lebanon Co. Dairy Queen (VIDEOS) WATCH: Jeep Plow Through Cars, Slamming In Lebanon Co. Dairy Queen (VIDEOS)
Watch: Jeep Plow Through Cars, Slamming In Lebanon Co. Dairy Queen (Videos) A Jeep plowed through a car lot and slammed into a Dairy Queen in Lebanon County on Thursday morning, Aug. 8, authorities say.  The vehicle left the eastbound lanes of Cumberland Street/Route 422 when it left the roadway for an unknown reason and entered the Major Key Motors car lot — damaging several vehicles — before crashing into the side of a Dairy Queen in the 2600 block of Cumberland Street/Route 422 in North Cornwall Township around 6:21 a.m., according to Lebanon Department of Emergency Services.  No one was injured in the crash. Click the players below to …
Gas Leak Closes Part Of William Penn Highway: Palmer Twp. PD (DEVELOPING) Gas Leak Closes Part Of William Penn Highway: Palmer Twp. PD (DEVELOPING)
Gas Leak Closes Part Of William Penn Highway: Palmer Twp. PD (Developing) A major gas leak prompted evacuations in Palmer Township, authorities said. The incident occurred shortly before noon on Thursday, Aug. 8. Both lanes of travel on William Penn Highway were closed as a result of the leak between Stones Crossing Road and Sheridan Drive, police said. The evacuation covered an area of more than 100 yards, they said. Emergency services and utility company crews were at the scene.
Lightning Strike Causes House Fire In York County (PHOTOS) Lightning Strike Causes House Fire In York County (PHOTOS)
Lightning Strike Causes House Fire In York County (Photos) A lighting strike started a house fire in York County on Tuesday night, Aug. 6, multiple fire companies announced the following morning.  The strike hit the roof/attic of a home in the 800 block of Elham Drive at 6:04 a.m., according to the York County Department of Emergency Services.  Crews battling the blaze.  Yorkana Fire Company Crews battling the blaze Yorkana Fire Company Crews arrived to find the split-level home with an active fire on the first floor and in the attic, officials explained issuing the following statement in a release: "Crews made …
MD Restaurant Cook ID'd In Fatal PA Crash: York County Coroner MD Restaurant Cook ID'd In Fatal PA Crash: York County Coroner
MD Restaurant Cook ID'd In Fatal PA Crash: York County Coroner A 61-year-old woman who died in a two-crash has been identified by the York County Coroner's office on Monday evening, Aug. 6. Susan Lam, of the 2400 Block of Smith Mill Road, Shrewsbury Township died at the scene of the crash at the intersection of Mt. Airy Rd. and Buchanan Avenue in Shrewsbury Township at 6:15 p.m., as detailed in the release.  Lam struck a vehicle with two people inside who suffered injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital.  "Deputy Coroner Onalee Gilbert responded to the scene to investigate and certify the death," as stated in the release. There will be no autops…
Historic One-Room Amish School House Catches Fire: Lancaster Co. Disptach (DEVELOPING) Historic One-Room Amish School House Catches Fire: Lancaster Co. Disptach (DEVELOPING)
Historic One-Room Amish School House Catches Fire: Lancaster Co. Disptach (Developing) A historical one-school house caught fire on Friday night, Aug. 2, according to Lancaster County Wide Communications.  The call to 911 about the fire at the Bunker Hill School/Strasburg Township Municipal Building came into LCWC at 7:35 p.m., dispatchers told Daily Voice.  Emergency crews were called to the blaze at the intersection of Shaub, Deiter, and Bunker Hill roads in Strasburg Township. The fire broke out in the one-room schoolhouse but additional information was not immediately available.  No injuries had been reported as of 9 p.m. Lancaster History wrot…