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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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Traffic Backed Up For Miles After Crash On I-83 In York County (DEVELOPING) Traffic Backed Up For Miles After Crash On I-83 In York County (DEVELOPING)
Traffic Backed Up For Miles After Crash On I-83 In York County (Developing) A crash on Interstate 83 in Newberry Township caused severe traffic delays on Friday, Dec. 13, authorities announced. The collision occurred in the northbound lanes near Exit 32 for Route 382/Newberrytown around 12:30 p.m., Newberry Township emergency officials said. Crews responded quickly, blocking the highway and diverting vehicles as traffic began backing up for several miles. Details surrounding the cause of the crash or possible injuries remain unclear. Emergency personnel are working to clear the scene, but residual delays are expected into the afternoon. Motorists are advised to av…

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Speed Reduced On I-81 In Lebanon County Amid Cleanup, New Crash (UPDATE) Speed Reduced On I-81 In Lebanon County Amid Cleanup, New Crash (UPDATE)
Speed Reduced On I-81 In Lebanon County Amid Cleanup, New Crash (Update) Speed limits have been reduced on Interstate 81 in Lebanon County at the request of Pennsylvania State Police Jonestown, PennDOT announced on Wednesday, Dec. 11, as crews continue clearing a major crash involving a tractor-trailer hauling a prefab mobile home. PennDOT has reduced speed limits on I-81 in Lebanon County to improve safety as emergency crews manage ongoing incidents, including a crash involving a tractor-trailer hauling a prefab mobile home near the Interstate 78 split in Union Township. The tractor-trailer veered off the road into the bushes earlier in the day, causing exten…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Box Truck Erupts In Flames On Route 30 Split In Lancaster County Box Truck Erupts In Flames On Route 30 Split In Lancaster County
Box Truck Erupts In Flames On Route 30 Split In Lancaster County  A box truck burst into flames at the Route 30 and Route 283 split in Lancaster County, authorities announced on Wednesday morning, Dec. 11. The fire broke out on Route 30 Westbound as it splits into Route 283 Westbound in Manheim Township around 9 a.m., according to Lancaster County Wide Communications. Fire crews swiftly responded and were able to extinguish the flames, officials said. No injuries were reported, dispatch confirmed. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Officers Save Man Shot In Both Legs Behind Turkey Hill In Lancaster: Police Officers Save Man Shot In Both Legs Behind Turkey Hill In Lancaster: Police
Officers Save Man Shot In Both Legs Behind Turkey Hill In Lancaster: Police A man was shot in both legs behind a Turkey Hill convenience store in Lancaster, police announced on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Lancaster City police responded to reports of a shooting behind the Turkey Hill on South Duke Street at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, according to the department's release. Officers found an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds to his legs on the 500 block of North Street, police said. The victim was bleeding heavily from arterial injuries, prompting officers to apply multiple tourniquets to control the bleeding, authorities detailed. He was rushed to the hospital…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Man Jumps To Death Off Rock Ledge In Susquehanna Riverlands State Park: Coroner Man Jumps To Death Off Rock Ledge In Susquehanna Riverlands State Park: Coroner
Man Jumps To Death Off Rock Ledge In Susquehanna Riverlands State Park: Coroner A 53-year-old man died after jumping off a rock ledge at Susquehanna Riverlands State Park in Hellam Township, York County, on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, the York County Coroner’s Office announced on Monday. The incident occurred around 6:35 p.m. when the man reportedly threatened to end his life before jumping approximately 75 feet, according to the coroner. Emergency dispatch received the call at 8:23 p.m., and the man was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:40 p.m. Multiple agencies, including the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) State Park Police, Hellam T…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Food Truck Explosion In Chambersburg Involved Propane Leak, Fire: Officials (UPDATE; PHOTOS) Food Truck Explosion In Chambersburg Involved Propane Leak, Fire: Officials (UPDATE; PHOTOS)
Food Truck Explosion In Chambersburg Involved Propane Leak, Fire: Officials (Update; Photos) A food truck explosion in Chambersburg caused significant damage to homes near Ramsey Avenue and Wilson Avenue and required an emergency response to extinguish a fire and secure a propane leak early Sunday, Dec. 8, officials said. The Chambersburg Police Department initially responded to reports of an explosion at approximately 2 a.m. Further details shared by the Greater Chambersburg Area Paid Fire Fighters Association indicate that crews were dispatched for an auto accident with entrapment, an explosion, and a fire in the borough. When Engine 1-1 arrived at the scene, firefighters found a…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Tractor-Trailer Fire Shuts Down I-81 South Near PA/MD Border: PennDOT Tractor-Trailer Fire Shuts Down I-81 South Near PA/MD Border: PennDOT
Tractor-Trailer Fire Shuts Down I-81 South Near PA/MD Border: PennDOT Interstate 81 South has fully reopened in Franklin County after a tractor-trailer fire shut down the roadway Friday evening, PennDOT announced. The fire occurred between Exit 14 (Wayne Avenue) and Exit 10 (PA-914/Marion) just after 6:15 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, initially closing all southbound lanes, according to PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler. Crews worked to offload the trailer’s contents into another truck before clearing the scene just after 10:30 p.m. Details about what the trailer was carrying have not been released. 🚨Happening Now!🚨 6:30pm I-81 SB @ mm 13. Crews are wor…

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by Jillian Pikora
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PA Fire Lt. Michael Bastian Dies Suddenly, Leaving Infant, Pregnant Wife PA Fire Lt. Michael Bastian Dies Suddenly, Leaving Infant, Pregnant Wife
PA Fire Lt. Michael Bastian Dies Suddenly, Leaving Infant, Pregnant Wife Lt. Michael Bastian, a decorated firefighter and instructor with the Williamsport Bureau of Fire, died suddenly on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at the age of 39, leaving behind a wife, a young daughter, and another baby on the way. Lt. Bastian was known for his passion for firefighting and dedication to teaching, training countless emergency responders across Pennsylvania. Hired by the Williamsport Bureau of Fire on Sept. 9, 2015, he was a trusted leader on “C” Platoon and a State Fire Instructor. “Michael was one of the smartest and best firemen we ever had,” his colleagues wrote in a tribute. …

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Hazmat Responds To Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-83 In York County (PHOTOS) Hazmat Responds To Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-83 In York County (PHOTOS)
Hazmat Responds To Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-83 In York County (Photos) A tractor-trailer crash on I-83 North involving a fuel leak caused lane closures for several hours late Monday night, Dec. 2, Strinestown Community Fire Company 26 announced. Crews were dispatched at 11:33 p.m. to mile marker 29.9 for a reported motor vehicle accident with a rollover, fire officials said. Chief 26 (Wertz) established command upon arrival, as Rescue 26 and other responding units began assessing the scene. The crash investigation revealed that a tractor-trailer struck an unoccupied vehicle parked on the shoulder of the highway. The collision ruptured the truck’s fuel tank, ca…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Multiple Crashes Snarl Traffic On PA 581 East Near Camp Hill (DEVELOPING) Multiple Crashes Snarl Traffic On PA 581 East Near Camp Hill (DEVELOPING)
Multiple Crashes Snarl Traffic On PA 581 East Near Camp Hill (Developing) Two crashes along PA 581 eastbound caused major delays near Exit 5: US 15 S - US 11/15 N Gettysburg/Camp Hill on Monday, Dec. 2, leaving drivers stranded in long backups during the afternoon commute. The first crash occurred around 2:05 p.m., approximately one mile west of Exit 5, creating a traffic disruption expected to clear by 3:30 p.m., PennDOT said. Just 15 minutes later, a second crash near the exit led to lane restrictions anticipated to last until 3:45 p.m. Motorists traveling through the area are advised to find alternate routes as emergency crews work to clear the scene and inv…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
3-Alarm Fire Erupts In Lebanon County Commercial Building 3-Alarm Fire Erupts In Lebanon County Commercial Building
3-Alarm Fire Erupts In Lebanon County Commercial Building Fire crews are battling a three-alarm blaze at a commercial structure in Union Township, Lebanon County, on Saturday, Nov. 23. The fire was first reported in the 200 block of Fort Swatara Road around 5 p.m., according to the Lebanon Professional Firefighters. Flames were seen pouring from the second floor of a 350'x45' building, officials said. Firefighters from Truck Company 20 are among the crews responding to the scene as part of the second alarm fire assignment. It remains unclear what caused the fire. This is a developing story, so check back here for updates. 

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Crash With Injuries Closes 2nd Street Near Turnpike In Highspire Crash With Injuries Closes 2nd Street Near Turnpike In Highspire
Crash With Injuries Closes 2nd Street Near Turnpike In Highspire A vehicle crash with injuries shut down part of 2nd Street near the Turnpike overpass in Highspire on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7:01 p.m. Emergency crews responded to the scene and urged drivers to avoid the area while they worked to assist the injured and clear the wreckage, according to Citizen's Fire Company-Highspire. Details about the crash and the number of people injured were not immediately available.

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by Jillian Pikora
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PA Man Arrested After Fire For Inappropriately Touching Teen: Affidavit PA Man Arrested After Fire For Inappropriately Touching Teen: Affidavit
PA Man Arrested After Fire For Inappropriately Touching Teen: Affidavit A Palmer Township man known for hosting foreign exchange students was arrested following a fire at his home and is accused of engaging in inappropriate behavior with high school students, authorities announced Thursday, Nov. 21. Andrew Wolke, 53, is charged with multiple offenses, including: Felony 3: Corruption of Minors – Defendant Age 18 or Above. Felony 3: Unlawful Contact with Minor – Sexual Offenses. Misdemeanor 2: Indecent Assault of a Person Less Than 16 Years of Age. Summary: Harassment – Subjecting Another to Physical Contact. Wolke, who regularly hosted foreign exchange studen…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Fire Crews Battle Recycling Center Blaze In York County Fire Crews Battle Recycling Center Blaze In York County
Fire Crews Battle Recycling Center Blaze In York County Firefighters battled a blaze at the Gordon Recycling Center in York County early Thursday morning, Nov. 21, according to emergency dispatch. The fire broke out at the facility on the 200 block of North Zarfoss Drive in West Manchester Township around 6:05 a.m., officials said. Passing motorists reported seeing smoke billowing from the area. The fire started when paper inside a large shredder ignited, according to the West Manchester Fire Department. Crews quickly contained the flames before they could spread further. All workers evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported, authorities…

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by Jillian Pikora
Schools
School Bus With 9 Students Hit By Fleeing Dump Truck In South Central PA (UPDATE) School Bus With 9 Students Hit By Fleeing Dump Truck In South Central PA (UPDATE)
School Bus With 9 Students Hit By Fleeing Dump Truck In South Central PA (Update) A dump truck struck a school bus carrying nine students in York and fled the scene, York County Department of Emergency Services confirmed on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The crash happened at South Queen Street and East College Avenue in York City at approximately 8:18 a.m., according to emergency dispatchers. No injuries were reported among the students or the driver, authorities said. The York City Police Department is investigating the hit-and-run incident. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
3-Story Rowhome Collapses In Harrisburg (DEVELOPING) 3-Story Rowhome Collapses In Harrisburg (DEVELOPING)
3-Story Rowhome Collapses In Harrisburg (Developing) A three-story building collapsed in Harrisburg, prompting a massive emergency response on Tuesday, Nov. 19, officials announced. The collapse happened at 326 South 14th Street near Reese Street around 11:30 a.m., according to emergency dispatch. The building, a condemned housing unit believed to be unoccupied, was reportedly under some form of construction, officials said. Details about potential injuries remain unclear, but first responders are working to confirm whether anyone might have been inside at the time of the collapse. The Harrisburg Bureau of Fire and other crews are on the…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Plane Crash At PA Airport Leaves Passengers Injured: Police Plane Crash At PA Airport Leaves Passengers Injured: Police
Plane Crash At PA Airport Leaves Passengers Injured: Police A plane crash at Doylestown Airport left all of the plane's occupants injured, according to a Monday, Nov. 18 news release from the Buckingham Township Police Department. The single-engine plane crashed into another unoccupied aircraft as it left the runway while taking off at 12:21 p.m., police said in a news release.  When first responders arrived on scene, they found that all of the occupants were out of the plane, according to police. All of them sustained injuries and were taken to local hospitals.  The exact number of those injured was not released. A Buckingham Township Po…

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by Merriell Moyer
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Fatal Motorcycle Crash Closes I-81 Ramp In Central PA: PennDOT Fatal Motorcycle Crash Closes I-81 Ramp In Central PA: PennDOT
Fatal Motorcycle Crash Closes I-81 Ramp In Central PA: PennDOT A motorcyclist was killed in a crash that closed an Interstate 81 ramp in Hampden Township on Saturday, Nov. 16, according to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler. The wreck happened around 6:45 a.m. on the southbound ramp to Route 581 Eastbound at Exit 59 (Route 581/Route 11/Camp Hill), officials said. Emergency crews responded to the scene, shutting down the ramp for several hours. The crash has since been cleared, and the ramp has reopened. No additional details about the victim or the cause of the crash have been released.

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Fire Destroys PA House; Photos Show Intense Blaze Fire Destroys PA House; Photos Show Intense Blaze
Fire Destroys PA House; Photos Show Intense Blaze 200 block of West Pine StreetA fire destroyed a home in Cumberland County on Wednesday morning, according to officials. Fire crews responded to a house fire on the 200 block of West Pine Street in South Middleton Township around 9:50 a.m.  Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy flames and thick smoke engulfing the structure, as seen in photos from the scene. Details on possible injuries have not been released, but two people were displaced and assisted by the Red Cross. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Semi-Pro Football Player Killed In Route 322 Crash In PA: Police Semi-Pro Football Player Killed In Route 322 Crash In PA: Police
Semi-Pro Football Player Killed In Route 322 Crash In PA: Police A 27-year-old man from New Jersey was killed in a crash on Route 322 near Hummelstown on Monday, Nov. 11, after his box truck struck the Fiddlers Elbow bridge abutment, police announced. Zachary J. Bautz, 28, of Maple Shade, NJ, was killed in a crash on Route 322 near Hummelstown when his box truck struck the Fiddlers Elbow bridge abutment, Derry Township police announced on Monday, Nov. 11.  Bautz veered off the westbound lane, hitting a roadside message board, a concrete barrier, and traveling up an embankment before colliding with the bridge abutment at 6:16 a.m., causing the truck …

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by Jillian Pikora
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2 Injured In Tractor-Trailer Hauling Honey Flips On Route 222 Near Denver 2 Injured In Tractor-Trailer Hauling Honey Flips On Route 222 Near Denver
2 Injured In Tractor-Trailer Hauling Honey Flips On Route 222 Near Denver A crash involving a tractor-trailer hauling honey closed Route 222 southbound in Lancaster County, disrupting morning commutes and injuring at least two people, authorities announced early Monday, Nov. 12. The accident happened in the southbound lanes of Route 222 in Brecknock Township, between the Adamstown exit and the Pennsylvania Turnpike at approximately 4:25 a.m., according to dispatchers and fire officials. A tractor-trailer collided with a car, flipping onto the smaller vehicle, photos from the scene show and dispatchers confirmed. Two people were transported to the hospit…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Norfolk Southern Train Collides With Tractor-Trailer In Central PA Norfolk Southern Train Collides With Tractor-Trailer In Central PA
Norfolk Southern Train Collides With Tractor-Trailer In Central PA Emergency crews responded to a crash involving a train and a tractor-trailer in Dauphin County on Tuesday, Nov. 12, according to Norfolk Southern Railroad officials. The incident occurred at a crossing within Norfolk Southern's Rutherford Yard facility, near South 63rd Street, between Derry Street and Grayson Road in Swatara Township at approximately 7:45 a.m., county and railroad officials told Daily Voice.  No injuries have been reported, and responders are currently addressing the situation on-site. The Swatara Township Police Department has confirmed that the incident is unde…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
Toddler Struck In Lancaster County (DEVELOPING) Toddler Struck In Lancaster County (DEVELOPING)
Toddler Struck In Lancaster County (Developing) A toddler was hit by a vehicle on Thursday morning, Nov. 7, according to Lancaster County Wide Communications.  First responders were called to the Springville and Peters roads intersection in Salisbury Township around 11:25 a.m.  A 16-month-old child was struck but thankfully the injuries were minor, according to emergency dispatchers. Check back here for possible updates. 

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by Jillian Pikora
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Explosion Rocks PA Home, Injuries Reported (BREAKING) Explosion Rocks PA Home, Injuries Reported (BREAKING)
Explosion Rocks PA Home, Injuries Reported (Breaking) An explosion and fire tore through a Pennsylvania home along South 9th Street just after 12 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, disptachers explained.  Firefighters and emergency responders were called to the scene of a reported house explosion followed by a fire along the 300 block of South 9th Street in Connellsville just after noon, Fayette County 911 confirmed. Emergency crews arrived to find the home engulfed in flames, with residents evacuated from nearby houses as a safety precaution.  While the extent of injuries remains unconfirmed, initial reports suggest that at least one person may…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
1 Hospitalized After Hanover Rowhome Fire 1 Hospitalized After Hanover Rowhome Fire
1 Hospitalized After Hanover Rowhome Fire One person was hospitalized after an early morning fire tore through a rowhome attic in Hanover Borough on Monday, Nov. 4, officials said. The fire broke out in the first block of South Penn Street, near Stock Street. Hanover Area Fire & Rescue crews arrived to find flames pouring from the attic, dispatchers said. Firefighters acted quickly to contain the blaze, while Hanover police secured the scene around 2:30 a.m. One resident of the home was injured and taken to a nearby hospital in Hanover. The nature and extent of the injuries remain unknown at this time. The American Red Cross h…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Firefighters Injured In PA House Fire, Spotted By Amazon Driver: Officials (PHOTOS) Firefighters Injured In PA House Fire, Spotted By Amazon Driver: Officials (PHOTOS)
Firefighters Injured In PA House Fire, Spotted By Amazon Driver: Officials (Photos) An Amazon Delivery Driver spotted a house fire that ended up sending two firefighters to the hospital on Thursday, Oct. 31, officials say. After the Amazon Driver made the 911 call, firefighters from both Pennsylvania and Maryland were dispatched to the blaze at the home near Sunspot and Spur trails in Carroll Valley Borough at 2:25 p.m. They arrived to find the home fully engulfed in flames, but thankfully no one was home. Two firefighters were taken to an area hospital for medical attention while battling the blaze. They have since been released.

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Car Into Firefighters's Family Home Sends 3 To Hospital: York Officials Car Into Firefighters's Family Home Sends 3 To Hospital: York Officials
Car Into Firefighters's Family Home Sends 3 To Hospital: York Officials Three family members — including two firefighters — are in the hospital after a car crashed into their York County home on Sunday morning, Oct. 20, fire officials announced. Within three minutes after the car slammed into the home in the 6700 block of York Road in Heidelberg Township at 2:21 a.m., emergency crews were on the scene, according to the Porter Fire Company. Arriving crews found the car on its side and there was extensive damage to the house.  The people in the home freed themselves but the driver needed help extracting himself from the vehicle, the fire officials expl…

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by Jillian Pikora
Weather
Oscar Heading North After Making Landfall In Cuba As Hurricane Oscar Heading North After Making Landfall In Cuba As Hurricane
Oscar Heading North After Making Landfall In Cuba As Hurricane Oscar is now moving north after making landfall in eastern Cuba as a Category 1 hurricane. It's now a tropical storm on landfall on Sunday evening, Oct. 20 in eastern Cuba, where heavy rain will continue causing life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides on Monday, Oct. 21, according to the National Hurricane Center. Oscar formed rapidly over the weekend, After being upgraded to a tropical storm Saturday morning, Oct. 19, it strengthened to hurricane status just hours later. As it tracks north, Oscar will bring gusty winds and heavy rain to the southeastern Bahamas M…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Fire Companies From 4 PA Counties Respond To Massive Barn, House Fire Fire Companies From 4 PA Counties Respond To Massive Barn, House Fire
Fire Companies From 4 PA Counties Respond To Massive Barn, House Fire Fire companies from four Pennsylvania counties battled a blaze at a barn and house fire late Friday night, Oct. 18 into Saturday morning, officials with Elverson-Honey Brook Area EMS announced.  The fire broke out in the 100 block of Isabella Road in West Nantmeal Township around 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, EHBEMS detailed in a release. The Twin Valley Fire Department was the first crew called to the scene of the fire originally reported to 911 as "a large fire in the middle of a field," but soon "Additional callers reported a possible house was on fire with a barn as an exposure and th…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
HazMat Incident At York County Business (DEVELOPING) HazMat Incident At York County Business (DEVELOPING)
HazMat Incident At York County Business (Developing) A HazMat crew has been called to a business on Tuesday, Oct. 15, according to the York County Department of Emergency Services.  The incident happened at Guardian CSC located at 6000 Susquehanna Plaza Drive in Hellam Township around 9:20 a.m.  There are no reports of anyone being taken to the hospital at this time.  This is a developing situation and we've reached out to officials for more details, so check back here for updates. 

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by Jillian Pikora