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Paddleboarder who drowned in York County lake ID’d as college lacrosse coach

The York County coroner on Thursday identified a paddleboarder who fell off his board in a storm and drowned in Lake Marburg as Jack A. Murray, 24, of Camp Hill. Murray was with another paddleboarder Saturday about 5:30 p.m. when a thunderstorm rolled in over the water near the 2200 block of Smith Station Road in Hanov
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One person dead following workplace incident involving forklift in Pennsylvania

PENNSYLVANIA — A 50-year-old man was killed in a workplace accident involving a forklift in Heidelberg Township, according to the Northern York County Regional Police Department. Police said the incident occurred while the man was operating a large industrial forklift. Investigators said a piece of material became disl
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Harrisburg native lands unique new gig with major fast-food chain

A Harrisburg native won out in the job search for a tasty new position. In March, fast food chain Wendy’s put out a search for the company’s first ever Chief Tasting Officer. Fans of the company were invited to submit for the “job” by submitting a video of...
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Pa. fire chiefs say equipment costs, volunteer shortages have put service in ‘crisis’

Carlisle Borough’s two fire companies are sometimes forced to send a fire truck to a job with only one or two firefighters on it — despite the national standard recommending three to four firefighters. “It’s not safe for the firefighters, and it’s not safe for the civilians that...
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PennDOT plans I-81 lane closure Saturday in Lebanon County

Motorists traveling through Lebanon County this weekend should prepare for lane restrictions on southbound Interstate 81. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will conduct road work on a 0.4-mile section of southbound I-81 near Exit 85 in East Hanover Township on Saturday, June 13. Crews will apply a high fric
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Lengthy detour comes with weekend road closure in Perry County

McCREA, Pa. (WHTM) — Drivers will face a more than 20 mile detour on the Perry/Cumberland county line this weekend. PennDOT said a pipe replacement project will close part of Route 233 in Southwest Madison Township, between Landisburg and the village of McCrea. The closure will begin at 6 p.m. Friday night and remain c
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Crews tow empty vehicle out of water in Dauphin County

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A car was left in the water at the Fulling Mill Road boat launch in Lower Swatara Township on Wednesday afternoon, but crews said they found no one inside. Marine units were called around 4:30 p.m. to assist with getting the car out of...
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Homeless population shifts to Spring Garden Township after Bantz Park closure

YORK COUNTY, Pa. — One week after the City of York cleared a large homeless encampment from Bantz Park, officials in Spring Garden Township say they are already seeing the effects. Township leaders believe some unhoused individuals displaced from the encampment have relocated into neighboring communities, including alo
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Annville-Cleona school board passes 2026 budget, accepts coach resignation

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Charges dismissed against York County man accused of trying to abduct 3 kids from...

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The charges against an Etters man accused of trying to lure three children away from a party in 2025 have been dismissed, according to court documents. Xiaoqiao was charged with three counts of child luring and corruption of minors after the incident on June...

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