Woman ID’d After SUV Driver Hit Scooter, Fled PA Crash: DA Woman ID’d After SUV Driver Hit Scooter, Fled PA Crash: DA
Woman ID’d After SUV Driver Hit Scooter, Fled PA Crash: DA A 42-year-old woman killed when an SUV struck her motor scooter from behind and fled in Allentown has been identified, authorities announced on Monday, Sept. 14. Angelica M. Rivera-Perez, of Allentown, died from multiple blunt-force trauma, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. Her death was ruled accidental following an autopsy Monday. The crash happened in the 1600 block of South Fourth Street around 11:35 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan said. Rivera-Perez had just traveled through the intersection near Lexington Street with two othe…
Motorcyclist ID’d After SUV Crossed Double Yellow In PA: Officials Motorcyclist ID’d After SUV Crossed Double Yellow In PA: Officials
Motorcyclist ID’d After SUV Crossed Double Yellow In PA: Officials The motorcyclist killed when an SUV crossed a double yellow line and struck him head-on in Lehigh County has been identified, authorities announced on Monday, Sept. 14. Adam M. Reed, 39, of Fountain Hill, died from multiple blunt force trauma, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. His death was ruled accidental following an autopsy Monday. The crash happened in the 1100 block of East Susquehanna Street in Salisbury Township around 9:05 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, according to Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan. An SUV was traveling east and closely following a…
Costco Rationing Motor Oil As Iran War Sends Prices Soaring: What To Know Costco Rationing Motor Oil As Iran War Sends Prices Soaring: What To Know
Costco Rationing Motor Oil As Iran War Sends Prices Soaring: What To Know Costco is rationing its popular synthetic motor oil and nearly doubling the price as the US-Israeli war with Iran continues driving up energy costs. A 10-quart case of Kirkland Signature full synthetic motor oil now costs $57.99, according to Costco's website. The warehouse chain is also limiting shoppers to two cases every seven days, with only one transaction allowed per membership. The same amount of oil had sold for about $30 to the mid-$30s in recent years, The Auto Wire reported. The higher cost and restrictions will especially affect drivers who change their own o…
Son Pleads Guilty But Mentally Ill To Stabbing Nurse Mom To Death In PA Street Son Pleads Guilty But Mentally Ill To Stabbing Nurse Mom To Death In PA Street
Son Pleads Guilty But Mentally Ill To Stabbing Nurse Mom To Death In PA Street A Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty but mentally ill to stabbing his 73-year-old mother to death in the street outside her home, authorities announced. Brian Rebold, 40, entered the plea to one count of first-degree murder in the killing of Diana Rebold, Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli announced on Monday, Sept. 14. Rebold called 911 after attacking his mother on Liberty Avenue in Arnold on Aug. 4, 2024, according to investigators. Arnold police and Westmoreland County detectives arrived to find Diana lying unresponsive in the street and bleeding profusely from…
This Brief Routine May Lift Your Spirits, Sharpen Focus: Study This Brief Routine May Lift Your Spirits, Sharpen Focus: Study
This Brief Routine May Lift Your Spirits, Sharpen Focus: Study A better mood may be closer than you think, with a small study suggesting that 10 minutes could make a difference. Researchers at the University of Tsukuba in Japan found that a brief session of very slow running improved mood and performance on a mental task compared with sitting quietly. The findings, published in Imaging Neuroscience, suggest that even gentle running may offer immediate benefits for healthy young adults.  Researchers recruited 24 participants: 13 men and 11 women. All were healthy, right-handed, and had no history of neurological or psychiatric conditions. Each pa…
Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir
Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir Strike Season is the amazing true story of a high school football team that was forced to practice and play games without coaches during an unforgettable season because their teachers went on strike and pulled the coaches from the sideline as part of a bitter labor dispute. This is the debut memoir of Michael Eck, the quarterback for this 1979 team who, along with his co-captains, was faced with the unprecedented responsibilities of playing and coaching this talented team in Pittsburgh, the hotbed of high school football. Strike Season is a poignant memoir about the lengths young people wi…
Disturbance Outside PA School: Man With DUI, Police-Fleeing Convictions Arrested Disturbance Outside PA School: Man With DUI, Police-Fleeing Convictions Arrested
Disturbance Outside PA School: Man With DUI, Police-Fleeing Convictions Arrested A 32-year-old man with DUI, drug, and fleeing-police convictions was arrested following a disturbance outside a Pennsylvania school Monday morning, authorities announced. Jose Padilla-Santiago was taken into custody in front of Lebanon Intermediate School in the 300 block of North Eighth Street around 7:50 a.m. on Sept. 14, according to Lebanon City police. City officers and Lebanon School District police responded to the disturbance and quickly arrested Padilla-Santiago without further incident, authorities said. No students were harmed. Police did not immediately disclose what sparked t…
More US Measles Deaths Of 2026 Reported, All In Pennsylvania More US Measles Deaths Of 2026 Reported, All In Pennsylvania
More US Measles Deaths Of 2026 Reported, All In Pennsylvania All of the measles deaths reported in the United States so far this year have occurred in Pennsylvania, where a third resident has died amid the nation’s largest outbreak, officials said. A 40-year-old Jefferson County woman died Saturday, Sept. 12, from complications associated with measles, Coroner Greg Furlong announced. Her name was not released, and the coroner did not disclose her vaccination status. “This is a heartbreaking loss for the family and an unfortunate reminder that measles can be a serious and potentially life-threatening disease,” Furlong said. The death is Jefferson Co…
Motorcyclist Father Of 4 Killed In PA Crash Remembered As ‘Junito’ By Family Motorcyclist Father Of 4 Killed In PA Crash Remembered As ‘Junito’ By Family
Motorcyclist Father Of 4 Killed In PA Crash Remembered As ‘Junito’ By Family A man killed in a Pennsylvania motorcycle crash earlier this month is being remembered by family as a devoted father whose warmth could light up a room. Samuel “Junito” Rodriguez Jr., 43, of Ephrata, died unexpectedly following the crash in Lancaster City on Wednesday, Sept. 2, according to his obituary published by the Groffs Family Funeral and Cremation Services Inc. Rodriguez was born in Hershey and was the father of four children, a family member told Daily Voice. “He was the type of person that could light up a room,” the relative said. “He was such a loving person, and when he loved …
Accidental Exposure To Highly Toxic Liquid Leaves HS Football Player Critically Ill Accidental Exposure To Highly Toxic Liquid Leaves HS Football Player Critically Ill
Accidental Exposure To Highly Toxic Liquid Leaves HS Football Player Critically Ill A high school football player is fighting through severe health complications after an accidental encounter with a highly toxic substance. Zach Brown, a junior offensive lineman at Lake Cormorant High School in DeSoto County, Mississippi, became critically ill after exposure to paraquat, a powerful agricultural herbicide. Brown initially received medical care in Mississippi before being transferred to Texas Children's Hospital in Houston for specialized treatment. He was also evaluated for a possible lung transplant, according to information shared by those supporting his family. Loved one…
Harrisburg Diesel Near Record High As Truckers Face New Fuel Squeeze Harrisburg Diesel Near Record High As Truckers Face New Fuel Squeeze
Harrisburg Diesel Near Record High As Truckers Face New Fuel Squeeze Pennsylvania’s diesel average is now within a penny of its all-time record, a surge that is putting new pressure on the truckers who keep the state’s stores, warehouses and worksites supplied. The average price for a gallon of diesel in Pennsylvania reached $6.323 on Sunday, Sept. 13, according to AAA — up nearly 22 cents in a week, 64 cents in a month, and $2.34 from the same day last year. That is just under Pennsylvania’s record diesel average of $6.3276, set in May 2022. Regular gasoline was averaging $4.497 a gallon statewide Sunday, AAA said. That is up nearly 20 cents from a week ag…
Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death
Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death A memorial unveiled only days ago has already been vandalized, prompting a police investigation and a pledge to repair the damage. Turning Point USA said the 8-foot bronze memorial statue honoring conservative influencer Charlie Kirk outside its Phoenix, Arizona, headquarters was vandalized overnight and discovered Sunday, Sept. 13. Red spray paint covered portions of the statue, while a nearby religious sign was also defaced. Photos released by Turning Point USA show red paint across the statue’s face, neck, torso, and left hand. An X was painted over the face, while a sad face was sprayed…
Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death
Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death A memorial unveiled only days ago has already been vandalized, prompting a police investigation and a pledge to repair the damage. Turning Point USA said the 8-foot bronze memorial statue honoring conservative influencer Charlie Kirk outside its Phoenix, Arizona, headquarters was vandalized overnight and discovered Sunday, Sept. 13. Red spray paint covered portions of the statue, while a nearby religious sign was also defaced. Photos released by Turning Point USA show red paint across the statue’s face, neck, torso, and left hand. An X was painted over the face, while a sad face was sprayed…
Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death
Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death A memorial unveiled only days ago has already been vandalized, prompting a police investigation and a pledge to repair the damage. Turning Point USA said the 8-foot bronze memorial statue honoring conservative influencer Charlie Kirk outside its Phoenix, Arizona, headquarters was vandalized overnight and discovered Sunday, Sept. 13. Red spray paint covered portions of the statue, while a nearby religious sign was also defaced. Photos released by Turning Point USA show red paint across the statue’s face, neck, torso, and left hand. An X was painted over the face, while a sad face was sprayed…
Man Wanted In 21-Shot Bar Ambush Nabbed By Tire Spikes On PA Turnpike: Police Man Wanted In 21-Shot Bar Ambush Nabbed By Tire Spikes On PA Turnpike: Police
Man Wanted In 21-Shot Bar Ambush Nabbed By Tire Spikes On PA Turnpike: Police A man wanted for firing 21 rounds at five people outside a Pennsylvania bar was captured after a 15-mile Turnpike pursuit ended with troopers disabling his vehicle, police announced late Friday, Sept. 11. Kio Manuel Dejesus-Pena, 42, of Lewistown, was arrested early Friday after a license plate reader alerted a Pennsylvania State Police trooper to his vehicle near mile marker 250, according to an updated release from the Lewistown Police Department. The trooper was monitoring traffic through a construction zone when the alert connected the registration to Dejesus-Pena and an active warrant …
September's Full Moon Offers More Than One Night To Watch September's Full Moon Offers More Than One Night To Watch
September's Full Moon Offers More Than One Night To Watch One of autumn’s signature sky displays is approaching, and catching it will offer more flexibility than a single night outdoors. The Harvest Moon will rise in the east shortly after sunset on Saturday, Sept. 26, according to NASA’s September skywatching guide. Saturn will appear nearby, adding another easy-to-spot object to the evening sky. The moon reaches its full phase at 12:49 p.m. EDT that day, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. For viewers in the Northeast, the evening rise will offer a chance to see it. No need to limit plans to Saturday. The moon will appear nearly full on Frid…
US Flags Serious Concern In New Overseas Travel Update US Flags Serious Concern In New Overseas Travel Update
US Flags Serious Concern In New Overseas Travel Update Americans planning a European getaway are being urged to review federal safety guidance before beginning their trips. The US State Department updated its travel advisory for Italy on Thursday, Sept. 10, while keeping the country at “Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution.” The advisory cites the risk of terrorism. Italy remains open to travelers, and the department is not telling Americans to cancel their plans. Level 2 calls for heightened awareness. It is one step below “Level 3: Reconsider Travel.” The State Department says there is a risk of terrorist attacks and other terrorist activity …
First Posthumous Dolly Parton Song Released Following Music Legend's Death: Listen First Posthumous Dolly Parton Song Released Following Music Legend's Death: Listen
First Posthumous Dolly Parton Song Released Following Music Legend's Death: Listen Dolly Parton's unmistakable voice is being heard on a new release just weeks after the country music legend's death. "Bound to Ride," Parton's first posthumous song, was released Wednesday, Sept. 9, with The First Ladies of Bluegrass. The traditional mountain song is the first single from an upcoming all-star tribute to bluegrass pioneers The Stanley Brothers.  Parton recorded her vocals in 2022 during a COVID-19 surge, Rolling Stone reported. She worked alone from her home studio while The First Ladies of Bluegrass recorded the instrumental track separately.  The group features …
This Quick Step Could Help You Avoid A Costly Surprise, IRS Says This Quick Step Could Help You Avoid A Costly Surprise, IRS Says
This Quick Step Could Help You Avoid A Costly Surprise, IRS Says An overlooked calculation could leave workers with less money each payday or an unwelcome surprise when they file their taxes. The IRS recommends checking federal income tax withholding at least once a year. Its free online Tax Withholding Estimator helps employees determine whether their employers are taking the right amount from their pay. Withhold too little, and a worker could face an additional tax bill and possibly penalties. Withhold too much, and take-home pay shrinks while more money goes toward a potential refund. The agency’s withholding guidance highlights several situations th…
Pickaxe-Wielding PA Man Smashed Window, Threatened Cops With Buckshot: Police Pickaxe-Wielding PA Man Smashed Window, Threatened Cops With Buckshot: Police
Pickaxe-Wielding PA Man Smashed Window, Threatened Cops With Buckshot: Police A man was arrested after police responding to a report of a possibly injured motorcyclist found him trying to smash a patio window with a pickaxe and threatening officers with buckshot at a Pennsylvania home, authorities said. Ephrata police were called to the 100 block of Fieldcrest Lane in Ephrata Township at 12:38 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, for a report of a traumatic injury involving someone who may have wrecked a motorcycle, according to the department. Officers found George Conners, 49, of Ephrata behind his home, where he was actively trying to smash a rear patio window with a pickaxe, po…
County Line Road Closed After Crash In PA County Line Road Closed After Crash In PA
County Line Road Closed After Crash In PA A busy roadway was closed in both directions Sunday night, Sept. 13, after a vehicle collision, officials said. County Line Road was shut down between Huntingdon Pike and Buck Road in Huntingdon Valley as of about 7:58 p.m., according to a Montgomery County emergency alert. Drivers were asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes. No information about injuries, the vehicles involved, or when the road would reopen was immediately released.
Pedestrian Strike Closes Route 74 In Central PA: Police Pedestrian Strike Closes Route 74 In Central PA: Police
Pedestrian Strike Closes Route 74 In Central PA: Police A pedestrian was struck Sunday afternoon on Route 74 in Central Pennsylvania, prompting a roadway closure and significant traffic delays, regional police said. York County Regional Police were dispatched around 12:37 p.m. Sept. 13 to the area of 830 E. Main St. for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. The crash happened on the stretch of Route 74 between Dallastown and Red Lion, police said. The roadway was closed while officers investigated, according to an alert issued at 2:10 p.m. Motorists were asked to avoid the area or expect significant delays. No information about the ped…
DHS Issues Statement After Months-Long Stalking Case Ends In Fatal Restaurant Shooting DHS Issues Statement After Months-Long Stalking Case Ends In Fatal Restaurant Shooting
DHS Issues Statement After Months-Long Stalking Case Ends In Fatal Restaurant Shooting A months-long stalking case that ended with a woman being chased down and killed outside a restaurant is now drawing federal scrutiny over the suspect’s immigration history. The Department of Homeland Security said Friday, Sept. 11, that Rohit Rohit, 22, entered the US illegally from India through Arizona in August 2023 and was arrested by US Border Patrol before being released into the country.  DHS issued the statement three days after authorities said he fatally shot 38-year-old Shalini Thakur outside a Panera Bread in Sacramento, California. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office …
Horse Lover, Penn National Raceway Worker Dies After Dauphin County Head-On Crash Horse Lover, Penn National Raceway Worker Dies After Dauphin County Head-On Crash
Horse Lover, Penn National Raceway Worker Dies After Dauphin County Head-On Crash A 39-year-old horse lover and Penn National Race Course worker has died following a head-on crash, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Sunday, Sept. 13. Melissa J. Risser, of Grantville, previously of Lebanon County, died at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center after the crash at Mountain and Firehouse roads in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County, on Sunday, Sept. 6, according to police and her obituary. Risser was driving west on Mountain Road around 1:55 p.m. when her 2006 Toyota Scion crossed into the eastbound lane and struck a 2014 Ram 3500 head-on, police said. Her…
Man Killed In Mobile Home Fire, PA State Police Say Man Killed In Mobile Home Fire, PA State Police Say
Man Killed In Mobile Home Fire, PA State Police Say A 52-year-old man was killed in a mobile home fire, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Sunday, Sept. 13. Paul E. Robinson Jr. died in the blaze at his home at 1874 Black Gap Road in Greene Township, according to PSP Chambersburg. Troopers were called to the fire at approximately 8:24 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, police said  Robinson was the only victim identified by state police. Investigators determined that there was no foul play involved in his death, authorities said. Additional details about the cause of the fire were not released. PSP Chambersburg is continuing the i…
PA Jeweler In $3.4M Ponzi Scheme Sentenced Again In New $755K Fraud PA Jeweler In $3.4M Ponzi Scheme Sentenced Again In New $755K Fraud
PA Jeweler In $3.4M Ponzi Scheme Sentenced Again In New $755K Fraud A Pennsylvania businessman who previously went to federal prison for running a $3.4 million Ponzi scheme involving bogus jewelry deals has been sentenced again after defrauding investors out of more than $755,000, authorities said. Matthew James Addy, 47, of Lancaster, was sentenced to 75 months — more than six years — in federal prison on Monday, Aug. 31, U.S. Attorney David Metcalf said. The sentence also includes three years of supervised release, a $1,000 fine, a $1,600 special assessment, and $755,995 in restitution, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of P…
Murder-Suicide: Man Kills Woman, Then Self On PA Street, Police Say (UPDATE) Murder-Suicide: Man Kills Woman, Then Self On PA Street, Police Say (UPDATE)
Murder-Suicide: Man Kills Woman, Then Self On PA Street, Police Say (Update) A woman and a man were killed in a Pennsylvania street shooting; police are investigating it as a murder-suicide on Saturday evening, Sept. 12, police announced. The shooting happened on the 2300 block of North 18th Street in North Philadelphia at approximately 5:31 p.m., according to Philadelphia Police. The man was found holding the gun, police explained at a press conference. The firearm was recovered at the scene, which remained secured as investigators gathered evidence. It is believed the man shot the woman and then turned the gun on himself, according to police. Both victims were …
Mental Health System Failed Son Charged In Grandma’s Fatal Dauphin County Stabbing, Mom Says Mental Health System Failed Son Charged In Grandma’s Fatal Dauphin County Stabbing, Mom Says
Mental Health System Failed Son Charged In Grandma’s Fatal Dauphin County Stabbing, Mom Says A grieving mother says her son’s mental illness went untreated before he was charged with fatally stabbing his grandmother inside their Swatara Township apartment — and she says a chilling quote cited by police has been misunderstood. Esteban Paulino Villegas, 28, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Connie McCoy Pineda following the attack at the Chestnut Pointe apartment complex on Chambers Hill Road on Tuesday, June 30, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice. Swatara Township police responded to Apartment 1007 at 3655 Chambers Hill Road around 8:46 p.m.…
Urgent Warning Issued Over Electrical Dangers Found In Power Washers Urgent Warning Issued Over Electrical Dangers Found In Power Washers
Urgent Warning Issued Over Electrical Dangers Found In Power Washers Federal regulators are warning about two types of power washers over electrical hazards that could lead to serious injuries or death. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued warnings for Le Hao Tool and HOTFINE pressure washers on Thursday, Sept. 10. The machines lack safety protections designed to prevent electric shock and electrocution. About 3,100 Le Hao Tool pressure washers were originally recalled in April. The pressure washers lack an integrated immersion protection device on or near the power plug, also known as a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI). Le Hao Too…
Scammers Sending Fake MyChart Messages To Steal Personal Info: What To Know Scammers Sending Fake MyChart Messages To Steal Personal Info: What To Know
Scammers Sending Fake MyChart Messages To Steal Personal Info: What To Know A growing scam is targeting MyChart users with fake offers for free Medicare health kits, tricking some victims into handing over personal and financial information. At least 41 health systems nationwide have warned patients about the phishing campaign, according to Becker's Hospital Review. The messages may offer free products like "MyChart Medicare Kits," "Medicare Health Kits," or "Senior Health Packages." The scam often starts with an email or text that appears to come from MyChart, which is a patient portal developed by Epic Systems. Some emails use subject lines like "Your M…
Visit To Supermarket Giant Leads To Fox Anchor's Lawsuit Visit To Supermarket Giant Leads To Fox Anchor's Lawsuit
Visit To Supermarket Giant Leads To Fox Anchor's Lawsuit A trip to an upscale grocery store allegedly left a cable news anchor with injuries she says will last a lifetime. Fox Business anchor Jackie DeAngelis, 46, is suing Whole Foods Market over a dog attack inside the chain’s Columbus Circle store in Manhattan, according to court documents. The New York Post first reported the lawsuit. The attack happened at the Whole Foods at Columbus Circle on Sept. 20, 2023, the complaint says. DeAngelis was shopping when a black pit bull allegedly bit her left hand, according to Mediaite. The dog and its owner left the store before police arrived, acc…