As society seeks to transition back to normal and the school year is underway, Pa Family Support Alliance (https://pafsa.org), the state’s leader in child abuse prevention, is sounding the alarm and encouraging anyone who suspects that a child is being abused or neglected to report it. Throu…
As Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court prepares for a return to in-person proceedings, the court has issued updated COVID-19 protocols.
Gov. Tom Wolf recently joined state lawmakers to remind communities and organizations that $24 million in state funding is available to address community violence.
State Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego is urging Pennsylvanians to “learn the sounds of fire safety,” the theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week, which was held Oct. 3-9. He marked the occasion by participating in Yorkana Volunteer Fire Co.’s prevention week open house, where families and ot…
Five people were injured in a two-vehicle accident that occurred at 3:18 p.m. Oct. 1, at the intersection of Orrstown and Thornwood roads in Southampton (Franklin) Township. The injuries to three adults and two children were listed as minor to moderate. All those injured were transported to …
Pennsylvania State Police said in information released on Oct. 12 that serious injuries were reported in a nine-vehicle crash that occurred along Interstate 81 North in Guilford Township on Sept. 30.
All three Shippensburg fire departments were called to 13 Courtney Drive in Southampton (Cumberland) Township around 2:45 p.m. Oct. 2, for a reported house fire. The fire had been contained with a garden hose until units arrived. Emergency personnel found it had melted the aluminum siding an…
Jenna L. Suders, 19, of Amberson, suffered serious injuries and was flown from the scene of a one-vehicle crash that occurred at 10:35 p.m. Monday along McClays Mill Road in Lurgan Township. Police said Suders was driving a westbound 1987 Dodge Dakota near the intersection with Otterbein Roa…
The driver of this vehicle fled the scene after crashing into a house in the 700 block of Social Island Road in Guilford Township at 8:32 p.m. Oct. 8. The driver hit several trees and shrubs before continuing into the back deck and foundation of the house. Several Pennsylvania State Police t…
A house fire displaced a total of 11 people at a double duplex apartment Friday at 360 and 364 E. McKinley St. in Chambersburg Borough.
A Lemoyne woman, 47-year-old Brandyn “Brandy” Mills, faces attempted homicide and related charges after reportedly stabbing her roommate several times with scissors and large kitchen knives at a residence in the 100 block of Rustic Drive in Shippensburg, the morning of Sept. 25.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Robert Duus, 35, of Stroudsburg, was sentenced on Aug. 11, 2021, to 120 months’ imprisonment to be followed by a 5-year term of supervised release, by United States District Court Judge Malachy E. Mann…
A passenger and a pedestrian were killed in two separate Franklin County accidents last week.
A driver suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash around 8:15 a.m. last Thursday along WCN Drive in Guilford Township, and was flown from the scene. The driver was taken to Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center via Penn State Life Lion helicopter. The driver of the van was not injure…
Pennsylvania State Police were called to the intersection of Richard Avenue and North Queen Street in Shippensburg Township at 8:54 p.m. Sept. 24 for a report of an attempted car-jacking/robbery.
Inmate visitation and activities have been temporarily suspended at the Cumberland County Prison in an abundance of caution due to positive COVID-19 cases. The inmates who tested positive and those who were in proximity have been moved out of general population and into separate cell blocks …
Gov. Tom Wolf recently joined state lawmakers to remind communities and organizations that $24 million in state funding is available to address community violence.
On May 17, 2021, the Associated Press broke the news that the Adams County District Attorney had failed to bring rape charges in an over seven-year-old case, despite the victim, Shannon Keeler, receiving a recently written confession from the accused perpetrator, Ian Thomas Cleary.
Newville police were called to Vine Street around 3:45 p.m. Sept. 10 where a man had suffered substantial injuries to his left arm, hip and right foot. The man told police his girlfriend ran him over with the rear passenger tire of their car, and fled the scene. The man was treated by Friend…
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The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office recently warned residents of a phone scam, where the caller asks for money over the phone. Reports are coming from residents stating that the caller says they are a Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Deputy.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Dr. Raymond Kraynak, 64, of Mount Carmel, pleaded guilty on Sept. 23, before Chief United States District Court Judge Matthew W. Brann, to 12 counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. …
One person suffered serious injuries when their pickup truck went off a mountain road and overturned, coming to rest on its roof just after 2 p.m. Sunday on Three Square Hollow Road in Hopewell Township. One passenger was reportedly ejected from the pickup truck, and the other was found walk…
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced recently that charges have been filed against three people connected to a drug distribution and human trafficking ring operating in and around Reading, Berks County. Hector M. Rivera, 50, of Reading; Dushawn O. Ellis, 31, of Reading; and Bridget …
As Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court prepares for a return to in-person proceedings, the court has issued updated COVID-19 protocols.
Gov. Tom Wolf announced that Pennsylvania’s opioid disaster declaration ended last month after the Republican-controlled General Assembly declined to extend it.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on July 21, Kenneth Harr, 51, of McConnellsburg, was indicted by a federal grand jury for production of child pornography, receipt of child pornography and possession of child pornography.
A FedEx truck was destroyed by flames at 10:24 a.m. last Thursday in the F&M Trust Co. parking lot to the rear of 20 S. Main St. in the Borough of Chambersburg. Chambersburg Fire Chief Dustin Ulrich said, ‘The truck was fully engulfed in flames in the engine compartment when we arrived o…
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced on Sept. 1, 2021, Stanley Bobula, 63, of Dillsburg, was indicted by a federal grand jury for possession of child pornography.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced recently that Jimmy Tran, 40, of Harrisburg, was charged in a criminal information with the unauthorized use, acquisition, and possession of benefits of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nut…
The operator of the pictured motorcycle suffered serious injuries in an accident involving a passenger car in the 800 block of Roxbury Road, Southampton (Franklin) Township, last Friday afternoon. The operator was transported to the Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center, Camp Hill by ambulan…
Two Pennsylvania men were arrested Monday, Sept. 13, following their indictments for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, which disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress that was in the process of ascertaining, counting and certifying the electoral votes related t…
A 53-foot truck trailer rolled onto its side at 10:14 a.m. Saturday in the 3500 block of Ritner Highway, Penn Township, Newville. Pennsylvania State Police-Carlisle were on the scene investigating the accident. Troopers said, ‘The operator of the truck apparently didn’t have the trailer prop…
Pennsylvania State Police said John K. Cook, 54, of Carlisle was killed in a three-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle at 11:54 a.m. Monday, Sept. 6, at the intersection of Anthony Highway (Route 997) and Saint Annes Drive in Guilford Township. His passenger, Pamela S. Cook, 53, of Carlisle…
The Office of Open Records (OOR) released a report finding that while most government agencies in Pennsylvania provide Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) information on their websites, improvements can still be made to increase citizens’ access to public records.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced recently that Hayes D. Horner Jr., 67, of Berwick, was charged in a criminal information with perpetrating a wire fraud scheme to obtain and attempt to obtain over $400,000 in COVID-19 relief guaranteed by …
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Takiyah Gordon Austin, 46, of Wilkes Barre was charged in a 29-count indictment on July 20, with conducting a scheme to fraudulently obtain unemployment benefits related to COVID-19 emergency relief fu…
An unknown age female operator suffered serious injuries in an accident early Tuesday morning in the 500 block of South Main Street in Chambersburg. The vehicle rolled over onto its side at approximately 6:18 a.m., trapping the operator inside. The injured had to be extricated by emergency p…
As part of his ongoing law enforcement reform efforts, Gov. Tom Wolf recently joined the Pennsylvania State Police to announce the launch of a new electronic database for use by law enforcement agencies in the hiring of law enforcement officers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Chambersburg police have arrested three people in connection to an attempted homicide after responding to WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital for a report of a stabbing victim on Aug. 26.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and the Pennsylvania DUI Association gathered recently with local police agencies and victims’ advocates in the DUI Victims’ Memorial Garden to urge motorists to celebrate responsibly ahead of the L…
No one was injured when a passenger car was destroyed by flames last Friday morning in the 16000 block of Timmons Road, in Dry Run, Fannett Township.
Several fire companies were dispatched to a reported building fire in the early hours of Thursday, Aug. 19, at 9610 Otterbein School Road in Lurgan Township.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and the Pennsylvania DUI Association gathered recently with local police agencies and victims’ advocates in the DUI Victims’ Memorial Garden to urge motorists to celebrate responsibly ahead of the L…
Gov. Tom Wolf announced that Pennsylvania’s opioid disaster declaration ended Wednesday after the Republican-controlled General Assembly declined to extend it.
Newville police stopped an eastbound Honda Accord in the parking lot of Saylor’s Market after they saw a gas pump hose and handle hanging from the car at 8:45 p.m. July 23.
Newville police were called to the intersection of West Street and Cove Avenue around 8:30 p.m. July 9, for a reckless driver who was potentially driving under the influence.
At 1:04 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, Newville police witnessed a northbound Volkswagen Jetta crossing the center line along South High Street several times.
Pennsylvania State Police said a 20-year-old man was shot in the shoulder during an incident reported at 2:30 Sunday morning in the 200 block of North Queen Street.
A family of three was left temporarily displaced, and sadly lost their dog, when a fire broke out in their Cumberland Highway home Saturday afternoon.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Takiyah Gordon Austin, 46, of Wilkes Barre was charged in a 29-count indictment on July 20, with conducting a scheme to fraudulently obtain unemployment benefits related to COVID-19 emergency relief fu…
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