The bear reportedly stopped traffic as it bolted from the area of an old barn across Linglestown Road, heading into the grassy patch beside the popular grocery store. Residents in Gale Drive, Goose Valley, Paxtonia, and Linglestown shared their experiences and concerns on the neighborhood app Nextdoor throughout the morning and afternoon.
“Stay alert neighbors!” one woman wrote. “A black bear stopped traffic in front of my car this morning on Linglestown Road.”
Others quickly chimed in, hoping the animal wouldn’t be struck by a vehicle. Some speculated the bear was drawn by the heat or in search of water. One resident said the animal was last seen running toward the woods near the Weis store. Another commented, “Seems like the bear are all over.”…