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Adams County, PA

Coroner IDs 10-Year-Old Boy Drowned While Kayaking In Yellow Breeches Creek Coroner IDs 10-Year-Old Boy Drowned While Kayaking In Yellow Breeches Creek
Coroner IDs 10-Year-Old Boy Drowned While Kayaking In Yellow Breeches Creek On Wednesday, Aug. 14 a coroner was called to the area of search for a 10-year-old boy who went missing while kayaking in Yellow Breeches Creek – which became a recovery mission to retrieve his body on Monday, Aug. 12, the Fairview Township Fire Department announced. Matthew Coffroth Jr.'s body was found shortly after 7:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, according to the York County Coroner's office.  "He had been kayaking with family and friends on the creek when he fell out of his kayak and went under the water, never resurfacing," as stated in the coroner's release. His body w…
Cinema Flooded, Warehouse Ripped Open, Church Destroyed When Debby Crossed Harrisburg (PHOTOS) Cinema Flooded, Warehouse Ripped Open, Church Destroyed When Debby Crossed Harrisburg (PHOTOS)
Cinema Flooded, Warehouse Ripped Open, Church Destroyed When Debby Crossed Harrisburg (Photos) A cinema, a warehouse, and a church in the Harrisburg area have all closed after suffering severe damage due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby as it made its way across Pennsylvania.  Central Pennsylvania was hit hard by heavy rain and high winds on Thursday, Aug. 8.  The Harrisburg Brethren in Christ Church located in the 2200 block of Derry Street had its roof blown off as the storm came through.  A note from our HBIC staff in the wake of today's storm: "Good morning, HBIC family, By now, you may have seen the... Posted by Harrisburg BIC Church on Friday, August 9, 2024 The …
22-Year-Old Woman Killed In Head-On Crash 2.8 Miles From Home: PSP Gettysburg 22-Year-Old Woman Killed In Head-On Crash 2.8 Miles From Home: PSP Gettysburg
22-Year-Old Woman Killed In Head-On Crash 2.8 Miles From Home: PSP Gettysburg A 22-year-old woman lost her life when her Jeep was struck by a tractor-trailer less than three miles from her home, authorities announced on Friday, Aug. 9.  Jocelyn Megee, of Fairfield, died at the scene of the crash on Route 16 at 3170 Waynesboro Pike at 7:08 p.m., as explained by PSP Gettysburg Cameron Norris. She lives 2.8 miles down the road, according to public records.  She was driving a 2014 Jeep Cherokee west when the heavy rain caused her to lose control of the vehicle — striking an embankment, flipping onto the driver's side, and sliding into the other lane o…
Tornado Watch Shifts, Now Covers These Counties Across NJ, PA As Debby Creeps In Tornado Watch Shifts, Now Covers These Counties Across NJ, PA As Debby Creeps In
Tornado Watch Shifts, Now Covers These Counties Across NJ, PA As Debby Creeps In The National Weather Service has shifted its tornado watch across New Jersey and Pennsylvania as Hurricane Debby creeps in. In New Jersey, the tornado watch is in effect through 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9 and covers Bergen, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren counties in North Jersey. In Pennsylvania, the tornado watch is issued in Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe, and Bucks counties. The tornado threat for South Jersey has diminished since the initial watch was issued early Friday morning, which has since been canceled. AccuWeather Th…
Here's Where You Can See Fireworks For Independence Day In Central PA Here's Where You Can See Fireworks For Independence Day In Central PA
Here's Where You Can See Fireworks For Independence Day In Central PA Independence Day is coming and so are fireworks!  Here's our guide to where you can view the fireworks across South Central Pennsylvania: Adams County Carrol Valley Borough  Near Carroll Commons on 5685 Fairfield Road. Thursday, July 4 begins at 6:30 p.m.; Fireworks at 9:45 p.m. A Gettysburg Fourth!  Gettysburg Area Recreational Park. Thursday, July 4 begins at 5 p.m.; Fireworks at 9:20 p.m. Cumberland County Stars Burst Over Carlisle Carlisle Fairgrounds. Wednesday, July 3 begins at 7 p.m.; Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Newville Lions Club Community Fair  …
36 Animals Including Bull, Chickens Rescued From School Bus Trailer In PA, SPCA Says 36 Animals Including Bull, Chickens Rescued From School Bus Trailer In PA, SPCA Says
36 Animals Including Bull, Chickens Rescued From School Bus Trailer In PA, SPCA Says Thirty birds, four dogs, one bull, and one pony were removed from a school bus and trailer in Adams County over the weekend, according to the SPCA.  Eastern Adams Regional police called SPCA members to Hanover Street and Red Hill Road on Saturday night, the organization said in a release.  Police had discovered the animals in the bus and accompanying trailer after arresting the driver on out-of-state warrants, officials said. The animals were given water and kept secure until Sunday when they could be removed.  Authorities said the birds — including chickens, roosters, …
MD Dad, Business Owner ID'd After Fatal PA Motorcycle Crash: Coroner MD Dad, Business Owner ID'd After Fatal PA Motorcycle Crash: Coroner
MD Dad, Business Owner ID'd After Fatal PA Motorcycle Crash: Coroner A 48-year-old Maryland man died at the scene of a crash in Pennsylvania, authorities said on Thursday, June 13.  Andrew "Andy" Adelsberger, 48 of Boonsboro, MD, had an accidental death due to multiple blunt force injuries, according to the Adams County Coroner's Office. Andy was wearing a helmet when he lost control of his motorcycle on PA Route 116/Fairfield Road westbound near Valley View Trail, according to Carroll Valley police. The motorcycle went on to strike a tree approximately 10 feet from the side of the highway around 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, authorities detailed.  Rt. 1…
East Berlin Church Volunteer Killed In Head-On Crash Going Home East Berlin Church Volunteer Killed In Head-On Crash Going Home
East Berlin Church Volunteer Killed In Head-On Crash Going Home A 33-year-old was struck dead in a head-on crash "on his way home from volunteering at church," Freedom Valley Church officials wrote in a Facebook post. Eric Sterner of East Berlin died in the back of an Adams County UPMC Ambulance at the scene of a crash on West King Street in East Berlin Borough on Saturday, June 1, Pennsylvania State Police in Gettysburg detailed in a release the following Monday.  For an unknown reason, Sterner drove his 2011 Honda Civic over the double yellow lines and entered the opposing lane of traffic — fatally striking a 2012 Dodge 5500 truck around 9:21 a.m., th…
Biglerville Mom Dies In Crash, Infant Daughter Airlifted: PA State Police Biglerville Mom Dies In Crash, Infant Daughter Airlifted: PA State Police
Biglerville Mom Dies In Crash, Infant Daughter Airlifted: PA State Police A 25-year-old Biglerville mom was killed and her infant daughter was medevaced following a two-vehicle crash on Memorial Day, Pennsylvania State Police in Adams County announced on Thursday, May 30. Brianna "Brie" Michelle Lucas was found dead in her 2005 Chevrolet Impala at the scene of the crash, PSP explained. The crash happened at the intersection of Stone Jug and Old Harrisburg roads in Straban Township at 6:59 p.m. on Monday, May 27, as Investigating Trooper Christopher Cannino detailed in the PSP release.  Her 2-year-old daughter was conscious and evaluated by EMS at the sc…