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Obituaries
Volunteer Firefighter, Chief In PA, MD Dies Suddenly, Fund Says Volunteer Firefighter, Chief In PA, MD Dies Suddenly, Fund Says
Volunteer Firefighter, Chief In PA, MD Dies Suddenly, Fund Says A volunteer firefighter serving in Maryland and Pennsylvania for over 40 years has died "unexpectedly", a GoFundMe launched to help launch his family announced on Saturday, Sept. 7.  Chief Tracy L. Tomlinson, 57, of Kirkwood, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Thursday, Sept. 5, according to his obituary posted on Shivery Funeral Home, Inc.'s website. He was born in West Grove and was a graduate of Solanco High School. The Robert Fulton Fire Company explained his career as follows: "He became a member of Robert Fulton Fire Company in September of 1983, joining…

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by Jillian Pikora
Weather
Tornado, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued In Central PA: NWS Tornado, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued In Central PA: NWS
Tornado, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued In Central PA: NWS UPDATE: The warnings expired at 11:30 a.m., according to NWS. ORIGINAL:  A Tornado Warning has been issued in Lancaster County. A storm system capable of tornados and straight-line wind damage was over Quarryville at 10:49 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. The warning was still in place at 11:15 a.m. "Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Little Britain, Christiana, White Horse, Kirkwood and Georgetown," NWS said. Quarter size hail is also possible in the area.  The NWS offers the following advice: Move to a basement or an interi…

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Lifestyle
PA Amish Gather To Support Families Of Injured, Rebuild After Tornado Destroys Farms PA Amish Gather To Support Families Of Injured, Rebuild After Tornado Destroys Farms
PA Amish Gather To Support Families Of Injured, Rebuild After Tornado Destroys Farms The Pennsylvania Amish community has been gathering to help two families after multiple people were hurt at two farms that were seriously damaged by one of three tornadoes that touched down in central Pennsylvania on Friday, May 27, authorities say. Less than one week after the tornadoes tore through central Pennsylvania, one of the destroyed barns has already been reconstructed thanks to the help of members of their community.  Michael S.Ruoss Sr., a local resident and Daily Voice reader, drove to the area and saw the quick work the community was making on the repairs of the farms in Bart…

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by Jillian Pikora