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York Co. 911 Dispatcher, Baltimore Native Mom Of 4 Dies Suddenly York Co. 911 Dispatcher, Baltimore Native Mom Of 4 Dies Suddenly
York Co. 911 Dispatcher, Baltimore Native Mom Of 4 Dies Suddenly A 36-year-old mom with four children— who was a 911 operator in York County— has died suddenly, according to her family.  Amanda "Nicole" (Paugh) Geyer, a Baltimore native living in Hanover passed away on Saturday, April 15th at her home, as detailed in her obituary.  She is "fondly remembered as an exceptionally dedicated public servant, serving as a 911 dispatcher for York County. She was highly respected in her profession, receiving many awards for her service, including for giving calm, steady guidance during emergency child delivery, and even solving a kidnapping using her professiona…

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by Jillian Pikora
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HS Junior 'Big Mike' Mourned By Lebanon Community After Car Crash HS Junior 'Big Mike' Mourned By Lebanon Community After Car Crash
HS Junior 'Big Mike' Mourned By Lebanon Community After Car Crash A 17-year-old high school football player was killed in a car crash on Saturday, April 22, 2023, according to his school and family.  Michael Joseph Rivera was an eleventh-grade student at Cedar Crest High School. Superintendent Philip Domencic released the following statement on "Big Mike's" death over the weekend: "The Cornwall-Lebanon School District is saddened by the news today that one of our students in 11th grade, Michael Joseph Rivera, died last night as a result of car accident. On behalf of our entire school district community, we extend our deepest sympathy to Michael’s family…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Former Prom King Killed En Route To See Great-Grandmother In Harrisburg: Family Former Prom King Killed En Route To See Great-Grandmother In Harrisburg: Family
Former Prom King Killed En Route To See Great-Grandmother In Harrisburg: Family A 22-year-old man killed in a Harrisburg shooting over the weekend is being remembered as a gentle giant. Na'Zae Baltimore was shot around 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 21 as he left his grandmother's house on the 1300 block of South 13th Street, on his way to see his great-grandmother, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched for funeral expenses. Always a strong student, Na'Zae played many instruments including the horn, trombone and drums. He was in the school band from 6th grade through high school graduation. A natural athlete, he wrestled and played soccer and baseball. He also played foo…

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by Jon Craig
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Pregnant Mom ID'd As 7 Remain Hospitalized After I-81 Crash In Chambersburg Pregnant Mom ID'd As 7 Remain Hospitalized After I-81 Crash In Chambersburg
Pregnant Mom ID'd As 7 Remain Hospitalized After I-81 Crash In Chambersburg A 24-year-old pregnant mom has been identified as her three children  and husband remain in the hospital following a serious crash on Interstate 81 on Friday, April 14, 2023, authorities told Daily Voice on Tuesday, April 18.   Claudia K. Flores-Garcia (also known as Claudia Garcia Flores) of Chambersburg was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash after the blue Toyota Camry she was riding in back right seat after the car was struck by a white Dodge Ram 1500 as the car was merging from Lincoln Highway East (PA Route 30) onto the southbound ramp of I-81 at 10:22 p.m., according to PSP Chamb…

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by Jillian Pikora
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PA Dad Of 3 Makes Tragic Final Facebook Post Before Deadly Motorcycle Crash PA Dad Of 3 Makes Tragic Final Facebook Post Before Deadly Motorcycle Crash
PA Dad Of 3 Makes Tragic Final Facebook Post Before Deadly Motorcycle Crash An 37-year-old dad has died in a three vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on Saturday, April 15, 2023, authorities said.  Travis Ryan Mayer Bainbridge, formally of Elizabethtown and Lancaster, was the driver of one of two motorcycles involved in a crash with a sedan at the intersection of River and Turnpike roads in Conoy Township around 2:18 p.m., Susquehanna Regional police announced the following Monday.  His cause and manner of death of pending "further examination," according to the Lancaster County Forensic Center.  This doesn’t feel real, it’s one of those things you always se…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Mom Of 2 Kills BF In 'Deliberate Act,' Pennsylvania State Police Say Mom Of 2 Kills BF In 'Deliberate Act,' Pennsylvania State Police Say
Mom Of 2 Kills BF In 'Deliberate Act,' Pennsylvania State Police Say A bodybuilder has died and his girlfriend who was driving the car is believed to have intentionally caused the crash that killed him, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Saturday, April 15, 2023.  Lisa Ann Waibel, 41, of Lykens, was driving an SUV south on SR 225/Armstrong Valley Road near Mountain House Road with 44-year-old Matthew "Big Matt" Napoleoni in the passenger seat, when she turned left in front of a tractor-trailer driven by 45-year-old Richard Wynkoop of Norfolk, Virginia on Thursday, March 16, 2023, around 4:09 p.m., according to Pennsylvania State Police Lykens's initial r…

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by Jillian Pikora
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HS Senior ID'd Following Head-On Crash In Reading HS Senior ID'd Following Head-On Crash In Reading
HS Senior ID'd Following Head-On Crash In Reading A community is mourning the loss of a 17-year-old football player after a deadly head-on collision.  Antonio Chaves of Paradise died along with a 17-year-old girl from Schuylkill County at a nearby hospital following the two-vehicle crash on Route 183 in Bern Township near Fairview Drive on Thursday, April 6, around 12:30 p.m., authorities said. Route 183 was closed between Palisades Drive and West Leesport Road for nearly three hours, according to Bern Township Police. The car crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on into a box truck, police said. Chaves "enjoyed playing footba…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Woman Struck By Train In Lebanon Shared Tragic Final Facebook Post Woman Struck By Train In Lebanon Shared Tragic Final Facebook Post
Woman Struck By Train In Lebanon Shared Tragic Final Facebook Post A 43-year-old woman has been identified after being struck by a train in Lebanon, police announced on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.  Jessie Ginnetto of Lebanon was standing on the tracks when she was struck by a Norfolk Southern train in the 800 block of Scull Street on Sunday, April 9, 2023,  She was found dead at the scene by city police called to the incident.  Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Lebanon City Police Department.  Norfolk Southern has sent Daily Voice the following statement on this deadly incident:  "No matter the circumstances, any loss of life is…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Amish Baby Killed In Farming Accident ID'd In Central PA Amish Baby Killed In Farming Accident ID'd In Central PA
Amish Baby Killed In Farming Accident ID'd In Central PA The 18-month-old girl killed by a family member in a farming accident in Central Pennsylvania has been identified. Kristiana Joy King was run over by a skid loader on the 700 block of East End Mountain Road in Lamar Township at 4:33 p.m., on Wednesday, April 5, according to a release by Mill Hall police late on Friday. Witnesses told police that a family member was using the loader to push a feed wagon full grain, and didn't realized the infant was "behind the rear wheel of the wagon resulting in the child being struck," the police said.  Despite life-saving efforts, Kristiana succumb…

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by Jillian Pikora
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24-Year-Old ID'd Following Motorcycle Crash In York: Authorities 24-Year-Old ID'd Following Motorcycle Crash In York: Authorities
24-Year-Old ID'd Following Motorcycle Crash In York: Authorities A 24-year-old man has died following a motorcycle crash into a utility box in York County on Thursday, April 6, 2023, authorities say.  Kevin Pritchett was speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol when he lost control of his 2006 Honda motorcycle while attempting to pass a vehicle on Winterstown Road at the intersection with Dairy Road— slamming into a metal utility box at 9:10 p.m., Pennsylvania State Police stated in a release. Pennsylvania State Police were called the the scene at 9:15 p.m. and Pritchett was taken to WellSpen York Hospital, where he was pronounced dead an hou…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Murder-Suicide Orphans 4 Children In PA, Family Says Murder-Suicide Orphans 4 Children In PA, Family Says
Murder-Suicide Orphans 4 Children In PA, Family Says Parents with four children have been identified by their family following a murder-suicide on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Alesha Kirkwood Johns was shot dead by her husband Trenton Johns during a domestic dispute at a home on Elkin Road in Boggs Township between 5:51 and 6:11 p.m., Pennsylvania State Police explained in a release the following morning.  Alesha was attempting to leave the home when Trenton pulled a gun from his pants and shot her from behind— then he turned the gun on himself, police said. Alesha attend Butler County Community College and Kittanning High School where …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Roller Derby Star Killed In UTV Crash In PA: State Police Roller Derby Star Killed In UTV Crash In PA: State Police
Roller Derby Star Killed In UTV Crash In PA: State Police A 38-year-old roller derby star died in a utility task vehicle rollover crash in Leidy Township, on April 1, 2023 Pennsylvania State Police announced the following day. Rachel S. Gaddis— known by her derby name Blackout Betty or just Betty by her friends— of Spring Mills was ejected from the 2023 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX2 1000 on Stewart Hill Road just south of Old Township road around 4 a.m. on Saturday, according to PSP. Preston C. Gaddis, also 38 of Spring Mills was driving the UTV south with Betty "straddling the center console" and Samuel G. Hoy III, 42, of Mill Hall in the passenger sea…

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by Jillian Pikora