Lebanon County Commissioners to consider ordinance to govern rail trail
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Hit-and-run driver returned to scene of crash that killed Dauphin County pedestrian: police
A driver who killed a Swatara Township pedestrian last month left without calling for help, then passed by the active scene after checking the damage to his SUV, police said in court documents. On April 25, cameras from a police cruiser and a fire truck recorded the white Chevrolet Equinox...
Lebanon County police searching for person connected to multiple vehicle burglaries
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. — The Western Lebanon County Regional Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a person of interest reportedly connected to vehicle burglaries in Annville Township. Police said the burglaries took place on May 8. Surveillance photographs showed the person of interest walking
Multiple residents displaced after 2-alarm Lebanon city duplex fire impacts multiple units
LEBANON, Pa. — Multiple people and pets were displaced after a two-alarm duplex fire in Lebanon city affected multiple units. According to the City of Lebanon Fire Department, the fire began in the kitchen of a unit along South 11th Street just before 12:30 p.m. Sunday. It then spread to a neighboring unit, causing bot
New state policies stopped popular Pa. haunted attraction from using minor volunteers
Field of Screams, the popular haunted house in central Pennsylvania, did not allow minors to volunteer for the company at a recent event due to new state safety requirements, according to a company post to staff. The changes in state policy were put in place after a 2025 Spotlight PA investigation.
Evacuation ordered after car crashes into strip mall causes Dauphin County gas leak
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Residents in the Penbrook area and along the 2300 block of Walnut Street in Susquehanna Township were temporarily told to evacuate after an overnight car crash caused a gas leak. Firefighters near Susquehanna Township were called into action after a car crashed into a Walnut...
Visitors cuddle with highland cows, baby animals at Berks County festival
CAERNARVON TOWNSHIP, Pa. - People who love farm animals got a chance to get up close and personal with them on Saturday. Weaver's Orchard in Caernarvon Township hosted the second annual Highland Cow Festival. A bunch of highland cows, pigs, sheep, and other baby farm animals were brought over from...
Why Lancaster, PA Was Named One of America’s Best Places to Retire in 2026
A Winning Combination: Affordability and Quality of Life. One of the primary drivers of Lancaster's popularity is its exceptional value. Low Cost of Living: Compared to many other popular East Coast destinations, Lancaster offers a significantly lower cost of living. Housing, in particular, is more affordable than the national median, allowing retirement savings to stretch further.
Cease-and-desist issued over alleged illegal earthmoving at Slate Belt property
Illegal burning violations and alleged unpermitted earthmoving have some residents concerned about what is next with one of their neighbors. Several residents of Upper Mount Bethel Township said they want government oversight for operations they claim are happening at 609 Orchard Road. Upper Mount Bethel Township issued a cease-and-desist order...
Crews called to crash on Route 30 in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A crash on U.S. Route 30 westbound in Lancaster County is causing heavy traffic and a lane restriction Sunday morning, according to 511PA. Lancaster County Dispatch said the call for the crash came in at 8:45 a.m. on Route 30 near the Route 222 North exit. Two vehicles were involved. It is currently unknown if there were any injuries as...
