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Winning Numbers For Friday, Oct. 11 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $150M Jackpot
The winning numbers have been announced for the Friday, Oct. 11 Mega Millions drawing. The winning numbers were 03-10-29-52-57 with a Mega Ball of 20 and a Megaplier of 2X The estimated jackpot is $150 million with a $71 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to $2.
Federal Parolee, Sex Offender Busted Downloading Child Porn At PA Auto Repair Shop: DA
A convicted sex offender and federal parolee from Bucks and Montgomery counties has been arrested on accusations he downloaded child pornography at the auto repair shop where he worked, police paperwork shows. A Bensalem police detective was running an undercover computer program trying to identify devices within the county that were using the BitTorrent Peer2Peer (P2P) file-sharing protocol to download and share child porn, when he connected with a device at 749 Butler Ave., in New Britain on June 20, according to a criminal complaint filed within the Bucks County DA's office. Dozens of fi…
PA Pizza Shop Owner Sent Himself Nudes From Victim's Forgotten Phone Before Sex Assault: Cops
The 39-year-old owner of a Bucks County pizza shop is accused of sending himself naked photos of a victim and their partner he found on a phone in his shop and then sexually assaulting them when they came back to get it, police said. Nery Leonardo Vasquez-Pascual, who owns Leonardi’s Pizza in Chalfont, had been wanted after police said he sent himself photos from the victim's home that they left in his shop on Aug. 17, Central Bucks Regional PD said. When the victim re-entered the restaurant to retrieve their cell phone, that Vasquez-Pascual handed the victim the cell phone, then physi…
Man Steals Healthcare Worker's Credit Card, Makes $1.1K Purchase At Philly Best Buy: Cops
Police are looking to identify the man who they say stole a healthcare worker's credit card and bought a $1,130 device with it at a Philadelphia Best Buy. The card was stolen from a healthcare worker in Lower Southampton Township, and the device was bought from a South Philly store, police said. The suspect was seen operating a small white SUV. Anyone with information can submit a tip on CrimeWatch.
Want To Improve Your Golf Game? Try This New App
Local golf enthusiasts have a new tool in their arsenal with the launch of the Pinpoint Golf app, a cutting-edge application designed to help golfers of all skill levels improve. The app promises to bring precision and convenience to golfers, from beginners to seasoned pros. Pinpoint Golf (www.pinpoint.golf) offers a comprehensive suite of features aimed at improving your game. The app centers on strokes gained tracking, an advanced method to measure and improve performance. In addition, the app provides detailed GPS mapping of courses, real-time shot tracking, and other performance analytic…
Actress Jennifer Garner Campaigning For Harris Walz In Pennsylvania
Actress Jennifer Garner is coming to Pennsylvania to campaign for Kamala Harris, the Harris Walz team told Daily Voice on Thursday, Oct. 10. The 13 Going On 30 star, Jennifer Garner will join Lancaster Mayor Danene Sorace and other leaders to campaign for Vice President Harris and others on the democratic ticket. Garner will highlight Vice President Harris’ "New Way Forward". This plan is to "lower costs and strengthen Pennsylvanians’ freedoms," the campaign says. "The Harris-Walz campaign and Pennsylvania Democrats are committed to cutting into Trump’s margins in rural, red co…
2 Children Struck In Pottstown: Police (
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Two children are in the hospital after being struck by a car, the Pottstown Chief of Police Mick Markovich told Daily Voice on Friday, Oct. 11. The collision happened near the corner of Beech and North Adams streets in Pottstown around 5:54 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, according to the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety. "Two children ages 7 and 10 entered the roadway between two parked vehicles," Chief Markovich told us. There is no crosswalk or lights at the intersection, according to Google Maps Street View. The two children who were str…
Fatal Police Chase Of Stolen Car In Tinicum Township: Reports
A suspected car thief was killed in a police chase in Delaware County, multiple outlets reported. The chase began in Eddystone Borough when officers spotted a vehicle with stolen tags and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver failed to pull over, 6abc reported citing Eddystone Police Chief Edward Mokshefsky. The chase went through multiple departments' coverage areas, ending in Tinicum Township at Route 420 and Rt. 291/Industrial Avenue and Wanamaker, just south of Philadelphia International Airport, around 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, Fox29 detailed. That's where …
Family Suffers 'Unimaginable Burden' After Bethlehem Motorcyclist Dad Killed In Crash
The family of a Bethlehem motorcyclist and Camden, New Jersey native killed in an Upper Saucon Township crash is grieving the loss of a dad, son, brother, and friend. Jorge Pickett, 34, died after striking another vehicle at West Saucon Valley Circle and Center Valley Parkway on Friday, Oct. 4, according to authorities. He died at St. Luke's University Hospital soon after the crash. Pickett was born in Camden, New Jersey, the obituary states. He was also working as a supervisor at Old Dominion Trucking Company. He is survived by his wife, Lauren; two children, Caleb and Emma Rae; mother, M…
345 Offenses As Adult For Teen School Bus Shooter: Chester DA
Students were on a school bus when gunshots came through the windshield, Chester County officials announced on Thursday night, Oct. 10. Jaki White-Marshall, 17, of Coatesville, has been arrested and will be charged as an adult for shooting at a bus full of high school students, the Chester County District Attorney announced the day after the shooting. The shooting happened in the 300 block of Charles Street near Hope Avenue and Madison Street around 3 p.m., according to the Coatesville Area School District and the DA. White-Marshall was one of four men…
New Update: Products Added To Recall Of 10M Pounds Of Meat, Poultry Due To Listeria Concerns
New products have now been added for a nationwide recall of nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria. The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that BrucePac is recalling approximately 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The ready-to-eat meat and poultry items were produced from Wednesday, June 19, to Tuesday, Oct. 8. They were shipped to other establishments and distributors nationwide and then distributed …
Northern Lights Dazzle PA Residents
Residents across the Northeast were dazzled by the Northern Lights, visible Thursday evening, Oct. 10. The purple and pink lights were visible due to a Solar Storm, or a Coronal Mass Ejection from the sun on Tuesday, Oct. 8 which arrived in the area Thursday. "I got a text from a friend about 30 minutes ago," said Joe Jenkins, of Poughkeepsie, NY, "so I ran out and looked due north. You couldn’t miss it." The lights were clearly visible from 7:24 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. People from all over the world shared photos to X. Here are some photos from the Daily Voice coverage area: Northern Light…
Felon Wanted For Striking 14-Year-Old Dead Captured By US Marshals
The driver of a vehicle that struck and killed 14-year-old Dawn Watson has been arrested, US Marshals in Philadelphia announced on Thursday, Oct. 10. Marvin Anthony Wicker, 40, of Philadelphia, previously on Aldon, was wanted for striking and killing Dawn Watson as she was crossing the street with her mom in the 6500 block of Haverford Avenue at 9:38 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, PPD explained. @USMS_Philly arrested fugitive Marvin Wicker, 40, in the unit block of W. Coulter Street today at 2pm. Wicker was wanted by @PhillyPolice for Homicide by Vehicle in relation to …
New Rankings: Best Chester County Public High Schools
Niche has released its list of the best public high schools in America for 2025. One Chester County school, Conestoga Senior High, was ranked second in the state of Pennsylvania and number one in Chester County. Here are the top 10 best high schools in Chester County, according to Niche. 10. Downingtown HS West 9. Phoenixville Area HS 8. East HS 7. Henderson HS 6. Downingtown HS East 5. Bayard Rustin HS 4. Unionville HS 3. Great Valley HS 2. Downingtown STEM Academy 1. Conestoga Sen…
Foster Homes Needed For 30 Animals Seized From Berks County Home
Rescue officials are desperate for help after 30 animals were seized from a home in Berks County. The Department of Animal Protection from the Animal Rescue League of Berks County was performing a wellness check when they removed 22 dogs, three cats, five snakes, and two geckos were removed from a home in Womelsdorf on Wednesday, Oct. 9. All appear to be in good condition, and will soon need fosters or adopters, as the ARL said its facility was at capacity for cats and dogs. “While the ARL is fully equipped with the skilled personnel, facilities, and industry expertise to respond to c…
2 Wanted For Swapping Political Signs Between Properties In Chester County: Police
Two men were seen swapping political signs between two residences in Chester County, according to police. The two men were caught on a surveillance camera moving political signs and American flags between the two properties in the Indian King Development in West Whiteland at 2:08 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, according to the West Whiteland Police Department. While moving the signs and flags, the two men damaged property and caused an unreleased amount of damages, police said. Both men appear to be white and in their teens or early 20s, according to police. Theft of Political Signs, Criminal…
Oxford Man Arrested For Assault Turned Robbery: Police (
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An Oxford man wanted for assaulting then robbing a woman was arrested at his residence Wednesday, Oct. 9, according to police. Terence Kenneth Henderson, 26, a Middletown, Delaware native most recently of Oxford, was arrested and taken to Chester County Prison where he was arraigned Thursday, Oct. 10, the Oxford Police Department said. Henderson is being held on $100,000 bail with a preliminary hearing scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 22, according to police. Police issued a warrant for Henderson's arrest after he was seen by officers forcefully restraining a woman inside a parked vehicle in th…
Donald Trump Announces Pregnancy Of UPenn Alum Daughter Tiffany
Former President and current Presidental candidate Donal Trump's youngest daughter is pregnant with her first child. Trump, announced the news of his future grandchild at a campaign stop at the Detroit Economic Club on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 10. His 30-year-old daughter, Tiffany, whom he shares with ex-wife Marla Maples, is expecting with her 27-year-old husband, Michael Boulos. Trump shared the news with the audience after recognizing his daughter's father-in-law, Dr. Massad Boulos in the crowd. "He happens to be the father of Tiffany's husband, Michael, who's a very excepti…
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: Man Killed GF's 3-Year-Old Son, Berks DA Announces
A Lycoming County man has been arrested and charged with murder in the 2021 death of his girlfriend's 3-year-old son, authorities in Berks County announced on Thursday, Oct. 10. Elijah Matias, 23, of Cogan Station, is believed to have caused the boy's multiple internal and external injuries in various stages of healing found in an autopsy in January 2021, the DA's office said. The cause of death was determined to have been blunt force trauma resulting in lacerations to the victim’s liver, mesentery, and pancreas. Based upon the findings of Forensic Pathologist Dr. Neil Hoffman, the chi…
Frost Advisory Issued Across NJ, PA On Coldest Day Of Fall So Far
Thursday, Oct. 10 has been the chilliest day of fall so far, the National Weather Service says. That's not saying much, as temps have been in the 70s and high-60s. Thursday was 60 degrees and sunny, and it's expected to get even cooler come nightfall, with a frost advisory issued across most of New Jersey and parts of Greater Philadelphia (see below). Today will be the coldest fall day of the season (so far)! Afternoon highs will be about 5-10° below average and... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Thursday, October 10, 2024 Temps could drop to 44 o…
Manheim Mennonite Dad Struck Dead Driving Amish Boys, Friends Say
A Mennonite dad was struck dead on Wednesday morning, Oct. 10, according to the Lancaster County Coroner's Office. Eldon Kreider, 43, of Manheim was driving a pickup truck when he was struck by a sedan at the intersection of Hossler and Breneman roads in Rapho Township at 8:42 a.m., the coroner said. The driver of the sedan "pulled out in front of him at the intersection," a family friend said. Kreider was driving two Amish boys, "that are fine," the friend noted. The pick-up truck had rolled over during the crash, the coroner explained. He was pronounced dead…
'The Voice' Contestant Who Worked At PA Walmart Gets 4 Chair Turn Around On
A Chester County woman who used to work at a local Walmart wowed judges on "The Voice," receiving a four-chair turnaround. Gabrielle Zabosky, 25, of Oxford, sang Kelly Clarkson’s “Mr. Know It All” during the Blind Audition for the show's 26th season on Tuesday, Oct. 8, according to Parade. Her performance impressed judges Reba McEntire, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, and Michael Bublé. "I love your voice," Reba told her, according to Parade. "You have a lot of power, a lot of dynamics going in and out." Zabosky told Parade that music has always been a large part of her life. She explained…
Female Flagger ID'd After Fatal Strike At PA Construction Site: Coroner
The woman who died while working as a traffic flagger at a construction site early morning on Thursday, Oct. 10, has been identified by the Lancaster County Coroner's Office the following afternoon. Linetta Wells, 56, of the 900 block of North Hanover Street in Pottstown was directing traffic when she was struck by a SUV at the intersection of Stone Mill and Plymouth roads in Manor Township around 7:38 a.m., according to Lancaster County Wide Communications and later named by First Deputy Coroner Casey Buckley. She was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:38 a.m.…
Amish Farm Has Two-Alarm Barn Fire: Authorities
An Amish barn had a blaze burning through it early Thursday morning, Oct. 10, according to Lancaster County Wide Communications. The call to the fire at the farm located in the 5900 block of Meadville Road in Salisbury Township, Narvon came into LCWC at 3:24 a.m., according to the supervisor. The area of Meadeville and Red Hill roads were closed as fire crews battled the blaze. The barn stored hay, not animals, so no humans or animals were injured. The cause of the fire is under investigation. This is one of two incidents involving the Lancaster Amish community th…
'Once In Lifetime' Comet Will Be Visible To Naked Eye In Night Sky: Here's When To Watch
You'll want to keep an eye on the sky in the coming days and weeks. A newly discovered comet is about to make its closest pass by Earth later in the week and is expected to be visible through the end of October. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, or C/2023 A3, which was first identified last year, is expected to be especially vivid, and its brightness could even compare to Jupiter, according to The New York Times. The comet will be closest to earth -- about 44 million miles, mind you -- on Saturday, Oct. 12, according to NASA. “This one is, I would say, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” said astro…
Lehigh County Coroner, Police Called Out To Upper Macungie Home: Authorities
The Lehigh County Coroner was called to an Upper Macungie Township home on Wednesday, Oct. 9, according to authorities. There was a large police presence in the area of the 200 block of Kristin Lane, according to 6abc News. Calls placed by Daily Voice to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office and the Upper Macungie Township Police Department confirmed those authorities were at the location, but no further details were available at the time this story was published. This story will be updated as more information becomes available, so check back here for more.
Fire At Popular Bucks County Restaurant Destroys 10 Businesses: 'Devastating'
A fire at a popular Bucks County restaurant and bar damaged approximately nine other businesses in the strip mall. Flames erupted at Andalusia Bar and Grill at 971 Bristol Pike in Grandview Plaza around 4 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, Bensalem Township Fire Battalion Chief Robert Sponheimer said. Responders were met by heavy flames in the back of the building, bringing approximately 70 firefighters to the scene, Sponheimer said. The two-alarm blaze was under control by 5 a.m., but completely destroyed the Andalusia Bar & Grill, along with the 8 or 10 other businesses in the shopping …
Hurricane Milton Knocks Out Power To Over 3M, Spawning Dozens Of Tornadoes: Here's Latest
The second major hurricane to hit the US in as many weeks has just pushed off Florida's east coast, leaving a path of destruction, with about three million homes and businesses without power, causing life-threatening storm surge, and flash flooding. Milton landed as a Category 3 storm with 120 mile-per-hour winds at around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, on the west-central coast of Florida in Siesta Key near Sarasota, the National Hurricane Center said. Numerous tornadoes were reported before landfall, including in areas well south of the eye of the storm. Scattered tornadoes continued…
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Oct. 9 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $336M Jackpot
The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, Oct. 9 Powerball drawing. The winning numbers were 25-32-43-53-66 with a Powerball of 10 and the Power Play was 3X. The estimated jackpot is $336 million with a $165.3 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to $4, which can be multiplied by …
Missing Endangered Alert Canceled Pennsylvania Man Found In Maryland
A missing endangered person alert has been canceled for a South Central Pennsylvania man who was last seen in Maryland, police announced Wednesday night, Oct. 9. Harry Joseph Runkle was just 10 days shy of his 77th birthday when he went missing, according to the York County Regional Police. Runkle is from the 4900 block of N. Sherman Street in Mount Wolf, East Manchester Township, police explained. He had last been seen at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9. He could be driving a 2005 Grey Hyundai Santa Fe with the PA license plate "ERG7345."…
PA Robber, Child Rapist Nabbed By US Marshals In MD Found Dead In Cell
A robber — who was caught by US Marshals in Northern Maryland in July 2023 — has died in prison while serving time for raping a child, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. Anthony James Raimo, 35 at the time of his arrest, of the 700 block of Harrisburg Pike, Dillsburg, was arrested on July 7, 2023, by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Washington County, MD Sheriff's Office, as Daily Voice previously reported. Raimo, now 37, was found unresponsive in his cell at State Correctional Institution in Houtzdale, PA, on October 8, 2024, accord…
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