Coroner rules Cumru Township vehicle fire death accidental
The Berks County Coroner’s Office has released the cause and manner of death for a man who was found deceased inside a vehicle following a fire in Cumru Township earlier this year. According to Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel, 44-year-old Elvin Francisco De La Cruz Martinez, of the...
Observed fruit flies in area by mop sink and packaged bread storage: Restaurant Inspections,...
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has posted an updated list of recent Retail Food Inspection Reports for restaurants and food handlers in Berks County. Inspections are a “snapshot” of the day and time of the inspection. Violations are recorded but are often corrected on the spot prior to the inspector leaving
Raising Cane’s receives final approval for new York County restaurant
WEST MANCHESTER TWP, Pa. (WHTM) — After months of anticipation, land development plans for a new Raising Cane’s restaurant in York County received approval. abc27 News reported back on April 15 when the West Manchester Township Planning Commission took an important vote that recommended that the Board of Supervisors ap
Mobile farmers market now open and on the move
LANCASTER, Pa. — A new mobile farmers market is now open and officially on the move. Community members in Lancaster County celebrated the launch of the Rolling Roots mobile farmers market in the parking lot of Union Community Care in the city on Thursday. The new produce van is...
York Professional Firefighters Association Local 627 will no longer have food stand at York...
YORK, Pa. — For the first time in nearly 70 years, the York Professional Firefighters Association Local 627 will not sell chopped steaks and other food items at its stand at the York State Fair. The local firefighters' union said it "made the incredibly difficult decision" to not renew...
Emergency crews on scene of reported drowning in Lancaster County: dispatch
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Emergency crews are currently on scene of a reported drowning in Rapho Township. Dispatch confirmed the incident was reported around 7:19 p.m. in the 2200 block of Hossler Road. It is unknown whether a coroner was called, or the status of the individual involved.
Police: Student stabbed during fight behind Lebanon High School
The Lebanon City Police Department is currently investigating an altercation between several students that led to one person being stabbed. At 10:45 a.m. on June 4, officers responded to a reported fight behind Lebanon High School. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile who had sustained a non-life-threatening stab
State police charge man with holding York County woman at knifepoint
Pennsylvania State Police arrested a man for allegedly injuring a woman and threatening her with a knife while holding her against her will. Matthew Oden Plever, 45, of Etters was charged with allegedly holding the woman at knifepoint around 5:24 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at a home in the 8000 block of Carlisle Road in Warr
York County woman charged with allegedly tripping officer, police say
A York County woman faces felony assault charges after police say she allegedly tripped an officer during an arrest. Holly Christine Rhodes, 47, of Penn Township, was charged after also attempting to kick other officers as they tried to take her into custody around 5:12 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, in the 3000 block of Grandv
Manufacturing company to close York facility in 2027
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Southwire, a wire and cable developer, will close its York facility on Feb. 19, 2027. The company announced the decision Tuesday, with leadership saying the move will help the company "align itself to best serve its markets and customers." "Our focus continues to be...

















