Help Needed to Locate Abandoned Dogs in Gallagher Township, Drone Requested
GALLAGHER TOWNSHIP – More than a month has gone by since several dogs were found abandoned on top of the mountain along the border of Gallagher and Colebrook Townships. “I saw a Facebook post on December 5 where a hunter saw four dogs up on the mountain running between tree stands,” Joy Russell, a local animal lover,...
Dauphin County’s Williamstown once ranked among world’s largest coal producers | Column
As a kid, Jake Wynn was fascinated by the ruins of the coal industry near his northern Dauphin County hometown. The remains of the Williamstown Colliery on Big Lick Mountain were something of a playground for him. “I looked at these massive foundations and concrete and steel remnants and always...
Riley Rejniak, Berks County teen who bravely battled brain cancer, dies at age 13
LEESPORT, Pa. - A Berks County teenager who courageously battled brain cancer for much of his life has passed away. 13-year-old Riley Rejniak of Leesport died Friday after fighting cancer since kindergarten. Riley was first diagnosed with Stage-4 neuroblastoma in 2017, shortly before his 5th birthday. Over the years,...
Crews respond to apartment fire in Lancaster County; damages exceed $10,000
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Crews responded to an apartment fire that was estimated to have caused $10,000 in damage in Lancaster County on Sunday. The Lancaster Township Fire Department reported on Facebook that the fire occurred at the Kensington Club Apartments at 630 Wyncroft Lane at 11:11 p.m. on December 28....
Chester County restaurant inspections, Dec. 28, 2025
For a full listing of this week’s Chester County restaurant inspections, click here. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Abcd Restaurant, 477 Lancaster Ave. Malvern, Opening, December 19. Pass. Women’s...
Florida Oceanfront Estate Owned by Late Coatesville Campbell Soup Heiress Hits Market for $85M
An oceanfront estate in South Florida owned by the late Mary Alice Dorrance Malone, a Campbell Soup heiress from Coatesville, listed for $85 million. An oceanfront estate in South Florida owned by the late Mary Alice Dorrance Malone, a Campbell Soup heiress from Coatesville, has been listed for $85 million, writes...
One dead after Berks County house fire
STOUCHSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — One person was found dead after a fire in western Berks County Friday. Crews from Berks and Lebanon counties were called to the 100 block of Main Street in Stouchsburg, Marion Township for a reported structure fire with entrapment around 2 p.m. Friday. A second alarm was struck and,...
Lebanon County restaurant inspections, Dec. 29, 2025
For a full listing of this week’s Lebanon County restaurant inspections, click here. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Ulrich’s Farm, 2172 Heidelberg Ave. Newmanstown, Complaint, December 19. Pass. No...
Blotter: Deceptive business practices, retail theft, DUIs, crashes
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Earnest Martin Convicted In Legend Of Lititz Assault
Martin, 81, of Manheim, pleaded guilty on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Lancaster County Court to charges stemming from two separate criminal dockets. In one case, he admitted to three counts of Indecent Assault Without Consent, and in the other, to a separate count of Indecent Assault Without Consent and one count of...

















