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Cybersecurity Issue Hits Giant Company, Food Lion, Other Supermarkets, Parent Company Says
A cybersecurity “issue” has led the parent company of a supermarket chain to disconnect some systems to protect them. Ahold Delhaize USA said it recently detected a cybersecurity issue within its US network. "Immediately upon detecting the issue, our security teams began an investigation with the assistance of external cybersecurity experts," the company said. "We also notified law enforcement." The move affects: Stop & Shop, which has around 400 locations in New England, New York, and New Jersey; Hannaford, with stores in eastern upstate New York and New England; Giant Company, with…
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Fireball Lights Up Sky, Captivating Hundreds Across Pennsylvania
A bright fireball streaked across the East Coast on Monday, Nov. 11, catching the attention of hundreds of people from Connecticut to Virginia (did you see it? Send footage to clevine@dailyvoice.com). The American Meteor Society reported that 236 people witnessed the fireball around 7:48 p.m., with sightings spanning 13 states, the District of Columbia, and Ontario, Canada (click here for the sightings map). Witnesses described the fireball as a striking light blue or green that illuminated the sky for four to seven seconds, moving diagonally from the upper right to the lower left. The eve…
Weather
'Helene Unravels:' Rainy Days Ahead For Some Eastern States After Hurricane
With rescue efforts from Hurricane Helene underway in southern states, showers are expected in northeastern states early this week, forecasters are saying. The storm made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane last Thursday and left hundreds stranded by flooding and at least 95 people dead in Virginia, Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, multiple news outlets report. According to AccuWeather, Helene is expected to "unravel" over some mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states, bringing localized downpours, showers, and clouds through the end of the month. "Moist air…
Obituaries
Daughter Of Caitlin Smiles Founder, 22-Year-Old Abby Hornung Dies Suddenly
The youngest daughter of the nonprofit Caitlin Smiles founder, Abby Hornung, has died suddenly, her family announced in an obituary posted on the Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home website. Abigail "Abby" Caitlin Hornung, 22, of Dauphin "passed away unexpectedly" on Thursday, Sept. 3, as stated in her obituary. Her older sister, and her middle namesake, notably died of a cancerous brain tumor at the age of seven in 2000— two years before Abby was born. In 2004, her mom Cheryl launched Caitlin Smiles to make sure her eldest daughter's "smiling spirit is kept alive through the work of Caitlin’s Sm…
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Maryland Man Withheld Drugs From 'Dopesick' Women Forced To Become Sex Workers: Feds
A 36-year-old Maryland man who used women's' drug dependency to compel them to participate in commercial sex work for him up and down the East Coast is facing prison time, federal authorities announced. William O’Neil Murray III pleaded guilty on Monday, Aug. 12 to sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion over the course of several months in several states. At least three women were involved. According to court documents, between December 2021 and July 2022, Murray was involved in the multi-state sex trafficking operation, using women he would coerce by using their drug dependency…
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FL Man Admits To Kidnapping PA Girl For Sex In WV:
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A Florida man who traveled to Pennsylvania to abduct a child for sex is heading to prison the US Department of Justice announced on Wednesday, July 24. Thomas Edward Grossman, 49, previously of Tampa, FL, pleaded guilty to charges of transportation with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity and sexual exploitation of a minor before United States District Judge Susan Paradise Baxter, as detailed in the release. Grossman had taken the girl on Aug. 10, 2022 "from Pennsylvania to West Virginia with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. Grossman also persuaded a mi…
Business
Vegetables, Bagged Salads Sold In 18 States Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns
A recall for a brand of vegetables and bagged salads has been expanded to 18 states due to possible Listeria contamination. Ohio-based Wiers Farm began its investigation in response to the Michigan Department of Agriculture's original findings, which led to the expansion. Products in the expanded recall were packed between Friday, July through Friday, July 12. Vegetables that are part of the recall include cucumbers, green bell and jalapeno peppers, green beans, and cilantro. They were sold in a variety of different stores, including Walmart. For a full list of products, click…
Police & Fire
VA Man With Criminal Charges In WV, MD Arrested For Harrisburg Murder: PD
A Virginia man with a criminal record in both West Virginia and Maryland has been charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting in May, police announced on June 12, 2024. Kameron Lamont (or Lamond) Hymes, 27 of Culpeper, Virginia, has been charged with Criminal Homicide Murder, Felony Possession of a Firearm Prohibited, and Felony Carrying a Firearm Without a License, as well as four misdemeanor counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person, the Harrisburg City Bureau of Police detailed in a release on Wednesday. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in …
Business
Cucumbers Shipped To 14 States Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
A Florida-based company is recalling whole cucumbers that were shipped to 14 states, but may be contaminated with Salmonella, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. According to the FDA, the cucumbers subject to recall are dark green, between 1.5 inches and two inches thick and between five to nine inches long. Officials made note that mini cucumbers and English cucumbers are not included in the recall. FDA The recalled cucumbers were shipped in bulk cartons between Friday, May 17 and Tuesday, May 21 to retail distribution centers, wholesalers, and food service distributor…
Police & Fire
Video Shows Moment SWAT Team Arrests NJ Gun Trafficker Denied Permit Just Last Year: Police
Police have released the video that shows a SWAT team arresting a New Jersey man accused of trafficking guns across multiple state lines, despite being denied a permit to purchase firearms, they said. Following a five-month investigation, Wayne Bagley, 68, of South Brunswick, was arrested during a motor vehicle stop on Thursday, Feb. 29, South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka said. Video shows officers approaching Bagley in a dark blue work van before pulling up and surrounding him. "Hands up," officers can be heard yelling with their guns drawn. "Put your hands up." Once…
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Listeria Prompts Recall Of These Spinach, Salad Kits
A voluntary recall has been issued across seven states for BrightFarms spinach and four salad kits, the FDA announced on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The recall includes spinach grown by BrightFarms's supplier, Element Farms, located in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Brightfarms has temporarily suspended the distribution of any spinach grown at the farm due to the recall. The FDA explained there was "potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes" from the products distributed from its Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania facility. Listeria monocytogenes can cause potentially fatal infe…
Weather
First Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Major Storm Headed To Northeast
The first projected snowfall totals have been released for a potent coast-to-coast winter storm expected to hit the Northeast midway through the weekend. Click here for a new, updated story - Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Nor'easter Nears: These Spots Could See 18 Inches Snowfall is expected to begin overnight Saturday, Jan. 6 into Sunday, Jan. 7, according to the National Weather Service. Areas in the darker shade in the image above from AccuWeather.com are expected to see between 6 and 12 inches of snowfall, including parts of upstate New York, northern Connecticut and areas…
Business
New Ice Cream Recall Issued For Product Sold In Weis Market Stores
Another ice cream recall has been issued by a manufacturer in the region, this time due to an undeclared ingredient. Weis Markets Inc., headquartered in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, said it is recalling containers of Weis Quality Brownie Moose Tracks Ice Cream (48 ounces) because the product may contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product, according to an announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The product was distributed to all 197 Weis Mark…
Lifestyle
$1M Winning MegaMillions Lottery Ticket Sold In PA
Somebody in Pennsylvania woke up a millionaire this morning. A Mega Millions player in the Keystone State won $1 million by matching all five white balls pulled in the Tuesday, Aug. 8 drawing, according to Lottery officials. The winner has not been identified yet, though winning players have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prize. Six other Mega Millions players also won the $1 million prize in the Tuesday drawing: one in California, one in West Virginia, one in Florida, one in North Carolina, and two in Texas. The $1.58 billion jackpot went to a…
Police & Fire
Convicted Felon Wanted In MD, VA, WV Nabbed In PA: Police
A convicted felon wanted in three states was arrested during a domestic assault in Pennsylvania on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, according to police. Perez Estavon James, 31, of Hagerstown, MD, was found in a home in the 300 block of Locust Street, Columbia Borough, PA — the scene of the domestic assault, according to a release by area police. "The investigation resulted in Perez Estavon James being placed under arrest," the police said. For this incident, James was charged with persons not to possess a firearm, intimidation of a witness, criminal mischief, terroristic threats, trespa…
Business
Tastykake Recalling Treats Sold In MD Due To Possible Life-Threatening Allergen
Shoppers with a sweet tooth are being cautioned to check their pantries after a popular Tastykake product sold in the region is being recalled due to undeclared allergens that could lead to a deadly reaction. Flower Foods announced a voluntary recall of “Tastykake Chocolate Kandy Cakes” due to the possible presence of peanuts in some products, which could cause a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The products being recalled were distributed on Thursday, May 11 to retailers in: Pennsylvania; Delaware; Maryland; New Jersey; V…
Business
Honda Recalls 564K SUVs For Cold Weather Rust Risk Concern
Hundreds of thousands of Honda SUVs are being recalled due to concerns that road salt could cause the frame of the vehicle to rust and unintentionally detach parts of the rear suspension. Officials announced this week that Honda is recalling nearly 564,000 CR-V models that were produced between 2007 and 2011 that were sold in states where salt and other de-icing chemicals are used to clear roads during winter storms. According to Honda, “in salt-belt states where de-icing agents are used to maintain the roadway, the de-icing agents, along with mud and water, could enter the rear frame throu…
Police & Fire
Mom Handcuffed, Stabbed Dead By Estranged Husband In Pittsburgh: Report
A 50-year-old Pittsburgh man wanted for handcuffing and stabbing his estranged wife to death before sending a photo of her body to a friend was arrested in West Virginia earlier this week, according to authorities and a report by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. William L. Fitzgerald was captured on Interstate 79 near Morgantown, West Virginia on Monday, Jan. 9 in connection with the slaying of Tarae Washington, 47, Pittsburgh police said. Washington was found handcuffed with stab wounds in her blood-covered Arlington home on Jan. 5, where Fitzgerald snapped a photo and sent it …
Police & Fire
Restaurant Employees Held Hostage In Pittsburgh, Police Say
A man from Erie heading to see his kids in West Virginia held employees hostage at a Pittsburgh Eat 'N Park on Thursday, Jan. 5, authorities say. Larry David Elkins II, 30, of Erie, fired at least three shots while holding two workers and the manager hostage at the restaurant in the 1200 block of Banksville Road, according to police and court documents. Pittsburgh police from Zone 6 were called to reports of shots fired, including a man who passed by Elkins in the parking lot. Upon arrival, police were directed to a back office where they quickly detained him. Three shell…
Business
Recall Issued For Popular Ice Cream Product Sold In NJ Due To Undeclared Allergens
A popular ice cream product sold throughout the region is being recalled due to reported undeclared allergens, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. Weis Markets has issued a voluntary recall of 48-ounce containers of its “Weis Quality Sea Salt Caramel Ripple Ice Cream,” which could potentially contain undeclared soy and coconut allergens. Officials say that anyone who has an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy or coconut allergens could run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they are consumed. According to the FDA, the products may have been distributed in…
Police & Fire
DWI Dump Truck Driver Who Killed MontCo Firefighter's Pregnant Wife Captured In Boston
The DWI dump truck driver who last August killed the pregnant wife of a Montgomery County firefighter was arrested Wednesday, Nov. 2 in Boston, authorities announced. Everett Clayton, 56, of West Virginia, had been wanted on various charges stemming from the Aug. 25 crash in Lower Providence Township that left Kellie Adams, of Lansdale, dead at 31 years old, according to police in Boston and Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele. Jason and Kellie Adams with their two boys, Mason Daniel Adams (5) and Jaxson Richard Adams (2).Kellie Adams Facebook Clayton will be charged in…
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2 Pennsylvania Victims ID'd In West Virginia Plane Crash, Cause Revealed: Reports
Two of the three people killed in a plane crash in West Virginia while flying from Indiana to Pennsylvania have been identified. The single-engine 1980 Piper PA-32-301 tail number N720RP crashed in a wooded area near Campbells Run Road in Metz, West Virginia on Thursday, August 11, WV Metro News reports and FlightAware information confirms. Wesley Karl Martin, 30, of Narvon, and Dwayne K. Weaver, 32, of East Earl, died in the crash, according to their obituaries. It is believed the two men when heading home from an event at Fresh Start Training Center in Washington, Indiana when the cra…
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3 People Killed In West Virginia Plane Crash While Flying To Pennsylvania: Reports
Three people have died in a plane crash in West Virginia while flying from Indiana to Pennsylvania, authorities told numerous outlets on Thursday, August 11. The single-engine 1980 Piper PA-32-301 tail number N720RP crashed in a wooded area near Campbells Run Road in Metz, West Virginia, WV Metro News reports and FlightAware information confirms. The crash happened around 7:15 p.m., Marion County Emergency officials told WDTV 5 News. The plane is owned by Skyhawk Associates of Myerstown, Pennsylvania, according to FlightAware. The plane was flying from Shawnee Field Airport in Bloomfi…
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Tornadoes Blowing Up To 120 MPH Damage Homes In PA: NWS
Two tornadoes touched down in western Pennsylvania on Monday, August 1, according to the National Weather Service. Radar confirmed tornado just west of Waynesburg, PA. With velocities continuing to strengthen and recycle, with this overall, messy supercell. This tornado will likely be rain wrapped, as it continues SE. #pawx pic.twitter.com/0TdalhCY8g — SkippyWx (@Skippy_WX) August 1, 2022 The first tornado hit at the border of West Virginia in Ohio and Marshall counties, and Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was going between 110 and 120 mph or a EF2. The second tornado hit just sou…
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Maryland Drug Dealer Sentenced For Selling Heroin, Fentanyl Across Four States
A Baltimore man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing and distributing controlled substances, officials say. Devin Cunningham, 27, was involved in the selling and distributing of narcotics including fentanyl, heroin, and other controlled substances to Maryland and surrounding states from 2017 until 2020. Specifically, between January 2017 and December 2020, "scores of customers from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia traveled to the Forest Park area of Baltimore and purchased between a half of a gram and several grams of fentanyl or h…
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Not That NFL: Gang Member Sentenced For Racketeering Conspiracy In Maryland
A member of the NFL - no, not that NFL - drug trafficking enterprise has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison after admitting to his role in a racketeering conspiracy. Baltimore resident Juawan Davis, 25, was sentenced to 13 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise. Prosecutors said that between 2017 and 2019, Davis participated in the Normandy, Franklin, and Loudon “NFL” drug trafficking enterprise and has self-identified himself as an NFL member. Officials noted that the term …
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Bummer Start Of Summer: Severe Weather Forecast In PA, DMV Region
35,000,000 residents across six states may have a soggy, muggy and windy start of summer. High winds, high temperatures, thunderstorms, and flooding are all in the forecast across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and District of Columbia for Wednesday, June 22, according to the National Weather Service. "Isolated severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts 60 mph or greater are possible this afternoon and evening," may hit homes in central Pennsylvania and the storms are expected to be at their worse between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m., the NWS forecasts. Flood watch …
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Extreme Weather Forecast: Tornadoes, Hail, T'Storms Predicted In PA By NWS
Hail, high winds, high temperatures, thunderstorms, and tornadoes are all in the forecast across Pennsylvania for Thursday, June 16, according to the National Weather Service. Hail ranging from penny-sized to "large hail exceeding 1 inch in diameter inches in size," fast-moving thunderstorms, and 60-mile-per-hour winds may hit homes in Pennsylvania, throughout the day but are expected to be at their worse between 2 p.m. and 2 a.m. Friday, June 17, the NWS forecasts. The Doppler radar indicts more heavy rain will arrive with the thunderstorms this afternoon, in addition to the 1 to 2 inches…
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Victims Of Smithsburg Workplace Rampage Identified
Joshua Wallace went to work at Columbia Machine Inc. in Smithsburg the same way he would any other day. With just two hours left on the clock, he was getting ready to start his weekend. That's when his coworker — a 23-year-old Hispanic man from West Virginia whose name has not been released — came inside and shot Wallace and three other employees. Wallace, 30, Mark Alan Frey, 50, Charles Edward Minnick, Jr., 31, are dead, while Brandon Chase Michael, 42, remains critical. "This is not how this was supposed to end," reads a GoFundMe campaign launched in Wallace's memo…
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Amtrak Worker Gets 18 Months Without Parole For Selling Stolen Agency Equipment
UPDATE: A now-former Amtrak employee from the Jersey Shore was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for selling hundreds of chainsaws and chainsaw parts that he stole from the agency. Jose Rodriguez, 49, of Brick, will have to serve out the entire sentence because there's no parole in the federal prison system. Rodriguez had collected 114 chainsaws, 122 chainsaw replacement bars and 222 replacement chains worth more than $76,000 before he was caught, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said. He sold the items through online auction and directly to buyers, using the U.S. Postal Serv…
Weather
Updated Snow Projections For Saturday's Storm
Snow was coming down by noon all across the Northeast Saturday morning, postponing St. Patrick's Day parades and making for messy travel conditions. While only about an inch or two had fallen in the suburbs of New York City and Washington DC, the worst of the storm was yet to come for some areas. Here's how much snow is expected to have accumulated across PA and NJ area by 7 p.m. Saturday, March 12, according to the National Weather Service: Poconos, PA: 6 to 8 inches Sussex County, NJ and the Lehigh Valley: 4 to 6 inches North-central Jersey and Philly suburbs: 2 to 4 inches Jersey Shor…
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