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Norfolk Southern Train Derails In York County: Officials (PHOTOS; VIDEO) Norfolk Southern Train Derails In York County: Officials (PHOTOS; VIDEO)
Norfolk Southern Train Derails In York County: Officials (Photos; Video) A Norfolk Southern train had a partial derailment in York County on Thursday, night, July 25, officials told Daily Voice.  The derailment of H19 happened at Talen Energy Brunners Island in the 1400 block of Wago Road, East Manchester Township, York Haven, multiple authorities from different agencies detailed.  The call to the derailment came into 911 at 5:23 p.m. on Thursday, according to the York County Office of Emergency Management. The scene of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in York County, PA.  Special To Daily Voice From Tabetha Marie Klein A Norfolk Southern train …

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Duplex Porch Fire Caused By Cigarette Ash: Ephrata Police (PHOTOS) Duplex Porch Fire Caused By Cigarette Ash: Ephrata Police (PHOTOS)
Duplex Porch Fire Caused By Cigarette Ash: Ephrata Police (Photos) The porch of a duplex caught on fire on Thursday, July 25, Ephrata police explained in a release the following morning.  The fire broke out at the duplex in the first block of North Church Street at 7:37 p.m., police detailed in the release.  "Police and fire officials determined that the fire was not suspicious and that the origin of the fire was a cigarette ash can on the back porch," as stated in the release.  While crews were at the scene, a BMW driver "carelessly parked in front of a fire hydrant," leading the police to issue a citation, they wrote in the release. …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Harrisburg Concertmaster's Alleged Rape Of Young Girl Detailed In Disturbing Affidavit Harrisburg Concertmaster's Alleged Rape Of Young Girl Detailed In Disturbing Affidavit
Harrisburg Concertmaster's Alleged Rape Of Young Girl Detailed In Disturbing Affidavit A violinist and former concertmaster of the Harrisburg Symphony has been charged with multiple felonies for sexually abusing a child starting when she was 6 years old and continuing until she was 17 years old, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice.  Odin J. Rathnam, 58 of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, was arrested at his home on a warrant by the Lower Paxton Bureau of Police in connection with the sexual assaults which happened "throughout Dauphin County and other areas of Pennsylvania between 2008 and 2019," as stated in a police release.  **WARNING: The Details Of This C…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Kipona Fireworks, Drone Show Canceled In Harrisburg: Officials Kipona Fireworks, Drone Show Canceled In Harrisburg: Officials
Kipona Fireworks, Drone Show Canceled In Harrisburg: Officials Independence Day violence continues to haunt Harrisburg, leading to the cancelation of the drone and firework show at Kipona, Mayor Wanda Williams announced on Wednesday, July 24.  The cancelation is due to "serious incidents during the fireworks displays at two of the last three July 4th shows," Mayor Williams said. Three people were arrested following gunfire at the 2024 show, as Daily Voice reported at the time.  The Mayor said the following about the cancelation: "We hope this is not a permanent decision, but a temporary break. I have tasked Commissioner Carter to develop a …

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by Jillian Pikora
Politics
Secret Service Director With Former Job In Westchester Steps Down After Trump Shooting: Report Secret Service Director With Former Job In Westchester Steps Down After Trump Shooting: Report
Secret Service Director With Former Job In Westchester Steps Down After Trump Shooting: Report The director of the US Secret Service, who once directed security in New York for a Westchester County-headquartered company, has left her role after facing scrutiny for her agency's performance during the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, according to multiple reports.  Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned from her position on Tuesday, July 23, ten days after a fatal shooting at a Trump Rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, July 13, that left one man dead and two others in critical condition, CNBC reported. Trump himself was also injured in the …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Targeted Shooting Injures Woman In York: Police Targeted Shooting Injures Woman In York: Police
Targeted Shooting Injures Woman In York: Police A 28-year-old woman was shot outside a nightclub, York City police announced on Tuesday, July 23.  Three shots were fired at the woman outside N V Bar and Grill Nightclub located at 615 E. Market Street, according to the police.  Officers arrived at the scene at 1:16 a.m., as stated in a release.  The woman was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. It is believed she was the intended target of the shooting.  No details have been released about any suspects or arrests.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the York City Police…

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by Jillian Pikora
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7 Firefighters Injured When 2 Fire Tankers Crash In York: Officials (PHOTOS) 7 Firefighters Injured When 2 Fire Tankers Crash In York: Officials (PHOTOS)
7 Firefighters Injured When 2 Fire Tankers Crash In York: Officials (Photos) Seven firefighters were injured when two tankers, from two different companies, collided on the way to a massive warehouse fire in South Central Pennsylvania on Friday night, according to separate releases issued the following morning, July 13.  Tanker 37 with Laurel Fire Company #1, was involved in a “motor vehicle accident along with Tanker 8 of the Community Fire Company # 1 – York New Salem," as Chief David E. Rittenhouse stated in a release.  Two members of his crew at Laurel Fire Company #1 were taken to Wellspan York Hospital but have since been discharged.  …

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by Jillian Pikora
Politics
Former President Trump Rushed Offstage After Apparent Shots Fired At PA Rally Former President Trump Rushed Offstage After Apparent Shots Fired At PA Rally
Former President Trump Rushed Offstage After Apparent Shots Fired At PA Rally Secret Service agents rushed to get former President Donald Trump offstage after loud bangs were heard and he dropped to the ground at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Just minutes after the early evening event on Saturday, July 13 in Butler, just north of Pittsburgh, started, the apparent shots were heard. Trump had turned to show a chart of border crossing numbers when bangs rang throughout the crowd. He ducked and was tackled by Secret Service members as members of the crowd gasped and chanted, "U-S-A." Possible gunshots at former President Trump's rally in Butler, PA. Secret Servic…

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Florida Man Had 13 'Explosive Devices' In Truck, PA Troopers Say Florida Man Had 13 'Explosive Devices' In Truck, PA Troopers Say
Florida Man Had 13 'Explosive Devices' In Truck, PA Troopers Say A 46-year-old man from Frostproof, Florida was arrested after state police said they found over a dozen improvised explosive devices in his vehicle.  The unnamed man was stopped in Tobyhanna on July 5 and "deemed to be under the influence," according to troopers.  Authorities obtained a warrant and said they found 13 explosives during a search of his GMC Sierra. PSP's Hazardous Device and Explosives Section (HDES) took custody of the devices for investigation, police said.  The man was "charged accordingly" and taken to the Monroe County Correctional Facility, troopers said.…

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SWATTING: Wendy's On Front St. Latest Victim, Susquehanna Twp Police Say SWATTING: Wendy's On Front St. Latest Victim, Susquehanna Twp Police Say
Swatting: Wendy's On Front St. Latest Victim, Susquehanna Twp Police Say A fake bomb threat led to a swatting incident at a Wendy's in Central Pennsylvania on Thursday afternoon, the police announced later that evening.  The Susquehanna Township police were called to the alleged threat at the Wendy's restaurant located at 3925 North Front Street at 1 p.m. on July 11, as detailed in the release.  The police released the following statement about what happened next: "With the assistance of the Dauphin County Sheriff’s K9 team, the building was searched and deemed safe to return to normal business. At this time, the incident appears to be connected to o…

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by Jillian Pikora
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BOMB THREAT: Franklin & Marshall Evacuates, Calls FBI (DEVELOPING) BOMB THREAT: Franklin & Marshall Evacuates, Calls FBI (DEVELOPING)
Bomb Threat: Franklin & Marshall Evacuates, Calls FBI (Developing) A bomb threat prompted an evacuation at Franklin & Marshall College on Thursday, officials told Daily Voice.  The alert about the threat at the college located at 637 College Avenue in Lancaster went out at 10:12 a.m. on July 11, according to the school's Department of Public Safety. The alert read as follows: "Several F&M campus employees received bomb threats via email. As a precaution, the College is moving everyone on campus to safe sites. Authorities are investigating. A notification will be sent when it is safe to return." Daily Voice reached out to F&M and reached …

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Manhunt Continues After Shelter-In-Place Order Ends In Carlisle: Police Manhunt Continues After Shelter-In-Place Order Ends In Carlisle: Police
Manhunt Continues After Shelter-In-Place Order Ends In Carlisle: Police A teenager wanted for child endangerment prompted a shelter-in-place order, Carlisle Police announced shortly after 8 p.m. on Monday, but it was all over around 9:45 p.m. — yet the suspect remains at large, police say. Jarrek Michael Anderson, 18 of Carlisle, was wanted "related to an incident that occurred at Memorial Park,150 W Penn St, on June 26," as stated in a police release issued the following day.  Police activity was announced in connection with the search for him in the area of South Pitt and West Ridge streets on July 8.  The police stated the following in the or…

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by Jillian Pikora