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Pig escapes from truck in Lancaster County, naps along road: ‘She avoided a bad...

An escaped pig caused some amusement Thursday in Manheim Township after it was found chilling on a grassy area near the Route 30 interchange at New Holland Pike. Manheim Township police Sgt. Barry Waltz said the pig somehow got off a transport vehicle and, well, “just chilled there with us,” police officers and some...
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‘Master manipulators’ make human trafficking hard to see as cases rise in central Pa.

One of Jordan Pine’s first encounters with human trafficking involved an 8-year-old girl who was being trafficked by her mother. The girl never went missing and never missed school, even as her mother sex trafficked her to a string of men in their own home. “Mom was addicted to...
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Berks DA: Person shot after leading police on pursuit

ONTELAUNEE TWP., Pa. - Berks County District Attorney John Adams said police shot a person after a police pursuit Thursday night. Adams said a person led police on a pursuit, which was ended by what's known as a pit maneuver. Adams said the person who was shot survived. No word...
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Lancaster County unveils near $500 million estimate for new prison

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Estimated costs for the new Lancaster County Correctional Facility come in just under $500 million. The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners released preliminary designs and costs for the facility Tuesday. Potential costs ranged from $434 million to $497 million. However,...
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This 50s-style diner in Pennsylvania is quietly known for its standout pancakes

Nestled along the historic Lincoln Highway, the Route 30 Diner in Ronks, Pennsylvania, stands as a nostalgic beacon for travelers and locals alike. Its vintage charm, reminiscent of the golden age of diners, invites visitors to step back in time while enjoying classic American dishes. Among its many offerings, the...
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Pig escapes truck, takes nap on side of Rt. 30

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Drivers on Route 30 in Lancaster County may have encountered an unusual sight Thursday. Manheim Township Police Sgt. Barry Waltz said a pig escaped the back of a truck and ended up hanging out in the grass off the on-ramp onto Route 30 west near New Holland Avenue.
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A treacherous trek home: Remembering the Blizzard of ’96, 30 Years Later

York County, P.A. — Thirty years later, the Blizzard of 1996 remains one of the most unforgettable storms in Pennsylvania history. The massive winter system buried the Commonwealth under more than three feet of snow, shutting down roads, hospitals, and entire communities. For many, it’s a story passed down through...
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Sheetz opening south-central Pa. store with free food giveaway

Sheetz is celebrating the grand opening of its 20th Lancaster County store on Jan. 12 with a big party. The Altoona-based chain is opening a 6,100-square-foot store at 2102 Lincoln Highway East in East Lampeter Township. Free coffee and soda will be available throughout the day starting at 8 a.m.
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Escaped pig causes scene along Route 30 and New Holland Ave. in Lancaster

LANCASTER, Pa. — Traffic along Route 30 and New Holland Avenue in Lancaster County was slowed when a pig staged a daring escape from a farm truck carrying it through the area Thursday afternoon, authorities and eyewitnesses reported. The pig escaped shortly after 12 p.m. when truck's back doors...
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‘Horror movie come to life’: Cops find more than 100 skeletal remains in Pa....

Jonathan Gerlach was arrested Jan. 6 at the cemetery with a bag containing human remains of children and skulls, along with additional bones in his vehicle.

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