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Vehicle crashes into post office building in Lancaster County
DENVER — Crews responded to a vehicle that crashed into a post office building in Denver Borough this afternoon. The vehicle struck the building in the 100 block of Snyder Street at 12:20 p.m. According to Lancaster County dispatchers, no one was injured. Click the video player above to...
Bomb threats over library’s drag queen storytime could draw serious charges
Whoever is behind an emailed bomb threat that prompted police to evacuate large parts of Lancaster on Saturday faces an array of possible criminal charges. Work to identify the responsible person or persons continues, according to Lancaster police Chief Richard Mendez. “We are actively investigating,” Mendez said Tuesday, adding that...
Man, 58, arrested after incident led to a heavy police presence downtown Lebanon
A 58-year-old Lebanon man was arrested Wednesday evening after an incident prompted a more than four-hour standoff with the Lebanon City Police Department. On March 26, 2024, police responded to the area of 837 Chestnut St., for a report of threats. Upon arrival at Cahill & Son Furniture and Appliance Store, officers learned that a maintenance supervisor was reportedly threatened by Thomas Cahill Jr. after he requested him to vacate the property.
Criminal charges filed against subject of March 26 police standoff (Updated)
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Central Pennsylvania remembers 45th anniversary of the Three Mile Island accident
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — On March 28, 1979, the Three Mile Island nuclear power facility went through a partial meltdown, making it the worst nuclear accident in the US. Forty-five years later, people still remember that day like it was yesterday. “Nobody had any idea because it’s something you can’t...
Lebanon County police searching for man accused of exposing himself to group of strangers
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. — Lebanon County police are searching for a man accused of exposing himself to a group of strangers. According to the Palmyra Borough Police Department, on March 27 at 5:04 p.m., several people were in the area of Birch and Green Street when an unidentified man allegedly exposed himself to the group.
'What'd you say about my momma?': 22-year-old alleged Lebanon shooter identified
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — More details are being released, including the suspect's identity and what lead up to a shooting on Tuesday. According to court documents, a witness told Lebanon Police that they saw 22-year-old Octavius Burrus approach an individual at a Family Dollar cash register. The witness...
'Strong & promising': Lebanon mayor says crime numbers lower than most cities in region
Low crime rates and new infrastructure projects were some of the highlights Lebanon Mayor Sherry Capello shared with residents during her annual State of the City address Wednesday. Speaking to a packed house at a luncheon in the Hebron Social Hall, Capello said the state of Lebanon City is "strong...
Kids stuff up to 90% off during consignment event in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Good deals and affordable stuff for kids can be found this weekend in Lancaster County. The Just For Friends consignment event runs through Saturday, it’s at Spooky Nook LANCO in East Petersburg. Markdowns are 50% to 90% off retail price. There are also items for newborns up to teens. “I love […]
Repairs for Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge to begin in April
(WHTM)– Starting next month, PennDOT will begin repairs on a well-used bridge that is showing its age. The Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge, which runs parallel to the Route 30 bridge linking York and Lancaster counties, is 94 years old. Last year, PennDOT placed a 10-ton weight restriction due to the bridge’s age and condition. Interim repair work […]
Lancaster County man accused of knocking out postal worker when package he was expecting wasn't delivered
MARIETTA, Pa. — A Lancaster County man has been charged with aggravated assault after police say he knocked a postal worker unconscious for not having the package he was expecting. James Gordon Moore, 47, of Marietta, was arrested at the scene of the alleged incident Monday afternoon, according to...
Three defendants accused of conspiring to kill Lancaster man will face trial
LANCASTER, Pa. — A trio of suspects charged with conspiring to murder a 19-year-old Lancaster man earlier this year were ordered to stand trial in Lancaster County Court following a preliminary hearing Tuesday, prosecutors said. Tajhon Veal, 20, Joy Cleveland, 19, and Jalani Morales, 19, all of Lancaster, are...
Denver spends $8M for homeless housing provided by the Salvation Army
(The Center Square) – The city of Denver approved $8 million in funding with the Salvation Army to help with an overflow of homelessness during the ongoing migrant and homeless crisis. Denver City Council approved the $8 million contract at its March 27 meeting. According to documents, the funds...
Teen charged with shooting juvenile in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Police in Lancaster County say a teenager was the gunman in a shooting where a young man was injured earlier this month. William Martin, 16, was arrested Tuesday and is being charged as an adult for the shooting at the 200 block of W. Grant Street on March 19, Lancaster City […]
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