Stretch of Lancaster County roadway closed after tractor-trailer crash
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A Lancaster County road is closed after a crash involving a tractor-trailer. According to the East Hempfield Police Department, Rohrerstown Road (Route 741) is closed due to a crash involving a tractor-trailer that caused wires to come down. Police said the roadway is closed between...
Lancaster Invests in Affordable Housing and Lead Safety to Support Local Residents
Mayor Sorace of Lancaster has spoken about her experience with housing insecurity. She says this experience informs her administration’s focus on housing access in Lancaster. The city faces several challenges in affordable housing development. These include limited funding, high borrowing costs, tariffs, labor...
Firefighters cut person out of truck after Lancaster County wreck
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — After a wreck in Lancaster left someone trapped inside a truck, firefighters were able to cut them out to safety. Crews responded around 5:30 p.m. Monday to a crash with entrapment in the area of Willow Road and Franklin Circle, the Witmer Fire Protective Association wrote in a Facebook...
Power Outage In Pennsylvania Traced To A Tiny Creature Stranded On A Telephone Pole
In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, a gray-and-white cat ended up in a frightening situation, stuck atop a utility pole with no way to safely climb down. Several groups quickly sprang into action, determined to bring her back to solid ground. The little cat had somehow climbed the pole but soon realized...
Rare Caribbean bird spotted in Lancaster County for first time
Some Lancaster County residents recently caught a glimpse of a rare bird that typically resides in and around the Caribbean region. A gray kingbird has been seen hanging around Colerain Township over the past week or so. The bird’s normal habitat includes parts of Florida, Caribbean islands, and parts or eastern...
Chester County Home to One of the Pennsylvania’s Fastest-Growing ‘Cities’
While population growth in the U.S. is generally slowing from declining birth rates, an aging population, and fewer immigrants, some locations are bucking the trend. A new report from Stacker highlights the fastest-growing “cities” in Pennsylvania, and Chester County is home to one of them. The list resulted...
Horse-And-Carriage Crashes Into Creek, Injures Driver In Lancaster County: Fire Officials
A horse and carriage crashed into a creek along the 200 block of Springhill Road in Little Britain Township on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 4:40 p.m., according to dispatch. Responders found the carriage resting in the creek bed with one injured person nearby, rescue crews said. EMS from Squad 89 assumed patient care while...
Woman accused of bringing child to fight other kids in Lebanon city: police
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Police announced charges against a Lebanon woman accused of bringing her child to fight another group of kids. The fight happened around 4 p.m. Sept. 29 in the 700 block of Hanover Street, the Lebanon City Police Department wrote in a press release Tuesday.
Hughesville man accused of making gun threat, beating woman up
Williamsport, Pa. – Visible injuries prompted state police troopers to arrest a Hughesville man they allege made gun threats and beat a woman up. Philip Lee Ruiz, 42, told the victim, “I could just shoot you right now” as they argued in the 12,000 block of State Route 220 in Shrewsbury Township, Trooper Brandon...
Pa. bank opens first branch in Lancaster County
Peoples Security Bank & Trust Company has expanded into Lancaster County. The bank opened a branch at the Shoppes at Landis Valley, 2343 Oregon Pike in Manheim Township. The branch offers a complete range of banking services. “This expansion reflects our commitment to long-term growth and our belief in the...
