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Aerosol Leak At East Hempfield Business Sickens 3, Triggers EMS Response Aerosol Leak At East Hempfield Business Sickens 3, Triggers EMS Response
Aerosol Leak At East Hempfield Business Sickens 3, Triggers EMS Response Crews rushed to Herley Industries on Industrial Drive in East Hempfield Township after employees reported a strange smell on Monday, Dec. 16, emergency dispatchers said. The odor was caused by a "CRC degreaser" aerosol leak at the business in the 3000 block of Industry Drive near Centerville Road, according to dispatch. EMS crews evaluated three people at the scene, though the extent of their injuries was not immediately known. Emergency responders were first called to the scene at around 11:37 a.m., authorities said. This is a developing story. Check back for possible updates.

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
Amazon Dismissed Warnings On High Rates Of Worker Injuries, Report Says Amazon Dismissed Warnings On High Rates Of Worker Injuries, Report Says
Amazon Dismissed Warnings On High Rates Of Worker Injuries, Report Says ityAmazon is under fire following a US Senate report accusing the company of prioritizing speed over worker safety.  Released by the majority staff of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee late Sunday night, Dec. 15, the report claims Amazon’s intense focus on productivity has led to unsafe working conditions. The Senate report outlines how Amazon’s warehouse workers face high rates of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and other injuries caused by repetitive tasks and demanding quotas.  It accuses Amazon of knowingly exposing employees to these risks, …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
CEO Murder Case: Luigi Mangione's New Lawyer Signals Defensive Strategy CEO Murder Case: Luigi Mangione's New Lawyer Signals Defensive Strategy
CEO Murder Case: Luigi Mangione's New Lawyer Signals Defensive Strategy Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has retained high-profile attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo, who could mount a defense centered on Mangione's mental state. Friedman Agnifilo, a former Manhattan Chief Assistant District Attorney turned criminal defense lawyer, suggested a possible strategy even before formally joining Mangione’s legal team.  “It looks to me like there might be a not guilty by reason of insanity defense that they’re going to be thinking about because the evidence is going to be so overwhelming that he did wh…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Who’s Really In Charge In The OR? PA Physician Calls Out Dangerous Trends Who’s Really In Charge In The OR? PA Physician Calls Out Dangerous Trends
Who’s Really In Charge In The OR? PA Physician Calls Out Dangerous Trends Physicians are no longer the captains of the ship in patient care. Instead, hospital systems now steer the helm, often prioritizing cost-cutting measures over medical expertise. As a practicing physician, I’ve witnessed how these decisions undermine both patient safety and the autonomy of healthcare providers. One glaring example is the growing trend of asking or requiring physicians to work outside their scope of practice. In anesthesiology—my own specialty—a national shortage of anesthesiologists has driven up demand and salaries, creating hiring challenges for many institutions. To addres…

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by Joseph Answine
News
Teen Killed In High-Speed I-81 Crash ID'd: Details Released By PA State Police, Family Teen Killed In High-Speed I-81 Crash ID'd: Details Released By PA State Police, Family
Teen Killed In High-Speed I-81 Crash ID'd: Details Released By PA State Police, Family A high-speed crash on Interstate 81 southbound in East Pennsboro Township claimed the life of a 19-year-old Harrisburg man, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Sunday, Dec. 15. The fatal crash occurred at mile marker 62.6 at approximately 9:43 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, according to PSP Trooper Joshua Hoerner. Muhammad Shezal Ali, 19, of Harrisburg, died at the scene after being ejected from his 2009 Honda Civic, police said. Investigators determined the crash was caused by racing at high speeds between Ali’s Civic and a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. Asslamualikum wrwb, إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّ…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Dec. 14 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $45M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Saturday, Dec. 14 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $45M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Dec. 14 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $45M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Saturday, Dec. 14 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $45 million with a $21 million cash option after there was no winner in the past week. If no Lottery player claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16. The winning numbers for Saturday's drawing were 12-17-23-52-67 with a Powerball of 01 and the Power Play was 2X. Powerball39 Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus t…

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by Zak Failla
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Fatal Multi-Vehicle Rollover Crash On I-81 Near Enola: PennDOT Fatal Multi-Vehicle Rollover Crash On I-81 Near Enola: PennDOT
Fatal Multi-Vehicle Rollover Crash On I-81 Near Enola: PennDOT A fiery multi-vehicle crash left one person dead and shut down a stretch of Interstate 81 on Thursday, Dec. 14, authorities said. Body: The crash happened near mile marker 62.5 on I-81 southbound, between Exit 65: US 11/15 North and South - Marysville/Enola and Exit 61: PA 944 - Wertzville Road, officials said. The collision, which occurred at approximately 9:35 p.m., involved multiple vehicles, one of which caught fire. Emergency crews confirmed one fatality at the scene. Firefighters worked to extinguish the flames and clear the wreckage, authorities said. All southbound lanes of I-81 we…

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by Jillian Pikora
Schools
Penn State Harrisburg Student Dies After Shooting Himself On Campus: Coroner Penn State Harrisburg Student Dies After Shooting Himself On Campus: Coroner
Penn State Harrisburg Student Dies After Shooting Himself On Campus: Coroner A Penn State Harrisburg student has died after suffering a self-inflicted gunshot wound on campus, Dauphin County authorities confirmed to Daily Voice on Friday, Dec. 13. The 20-year-old man was found lying on a bench along Olmsted Drive at 8:52 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, after a concerned student called campus police, according to Dauphin County dispatch and campus police logs. Emergency responders said the man had a gunshot wound to the head that appeared to be self-inflicted. He was conscious but not alert when medics arrived. The student was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed t…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
Kids-For-Cash PA Judge Michael Conahan’s Sentence Commuted By President Bide- Kids-For-Cash PA Judge Michael Conahan’s Sentence Commuted By President Bide-
Kids-For-Cash PA Judge Michael Conahan’s Sentence Commuted By President Bide- Michael Conahan, the disgraced former Luzerne County judge convicted in the "Kids for Cash" scandal, had his sentence commuted by President Joe Biden, the White House announced on Thursday, Dec. 12. Conahan, 71, was sentenced to 17 and a half years in prison in 2011 after pleading guilty to his role in a scheme where he and fellow Judge Mark Ciavarella accepted $2.6 million in kickbacks for sending juveniles to privately run detention centers. The case, widely known as the "Kids for Cash" scandal, involved hundreds of children, many of whom were sentenced for minor offenses without legal …

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by Jillian Pikora
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PA Turnpike RV Explosion Victim ID’d: Coroner PA Turnpike RV Explosion Victim ID’d: Coroner
PA Turnpike RV Explosion Victim ID’d: Coroner The woman injured after a propane explosion destroyed a recreational vehicle and damaged property at the Blue Mountain Service Plaza on the Pennsylvania Turnpike has died and been, authorities announced on Saturday, Dec. 14. Melinda VanNewkirk, 68, of Milton, Delaware, was pronounced dead at 1:36 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, according to the Cumberland County Coroner's Office. Her cause of death was listed as complications from burns covering 35% to 37% of her body. The manner of death was ruled accidental. The explosion occurred at 4:55 a.m. on T…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Drone Disruption Shuts Down Runways At NY Airport Drone Disruption Shuts Down Runways At NY Airport
Drone Disruption Shuts Down Runways At NY Airport Runways at a Hudson Valley airport were brought to a halt after drone activity disrupted operations for approximately an hour, prompting New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to escalate calls for immediate federal intervention. Click here for a new, updated story: New Drone Detection System Coming To NY After Incident Forces Airport To Shut Down Hochul said the incident happened in Orange County on Friday, Dec. 13, at Stewart International Airport in New Windsor. “This has gone too far,” Hochul stated, addressing growing concerns over unauthorized drones in sensitive airspace. The incident ma…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
CEO Murder: Luigi Mangione Hires Powerhouse Lawyer To Take On High-Stakes Defense CEO Murder: Luigi Mangione Hires Powerhouse Lawyer To Take On High-Stakes Defense
CEO Murder: Luigi Mangione Hires Powerhouse Lawyer To Take On High-Stakes Defense The man accused of gunning down a health insurance titan on a bustling New York City street is now at the center of another storm— this one inside a courtroom.  Facing a murder charge that could lead to life in prison, Luigi Mangione has turned to one of the most seasoned legal minds in the country to fight for his freedom. Enter Karen Friedman Agnifilo, the former Manhattan prosecutor who’s now tasked with defending the 26-year-old Mangione against allegations of ambushing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside the New York Hilton Midtown on Wednesday morning, Dec. 4.  With…

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by Joe Lombardi