Pennsylvania roads and highways were deadlier in 2021 according to PennDOT’s traffic fatality report for last year. Data shows that traffic deaths were up 9-percent from 1,129 in the pandemic year of 2020 to 1,230 in 2021. There were increases in fatalities for several categories including crashes involving a 16 to the 17-year-old driver, crashes…… MORE
Second Act For Hanover Theatre?
An abandoned theater may get another shot at being in the spotlight. The York County Redevelopment Authority, Hanover Economic Development Corporation, and the Boro of Hanover now own the historic Hanover Theatre on Frederick Street. It opened in 1928 and closed in 1984.… MORE
Lancaster Shooting Suspect Now In Custody
A teenager accused of shooting another teen in Lancaster has turned himself in. Police say 16-year old Jeffrey Moreau is charged as an adult with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon along with other offenses. Officers say Moreau shot and wounded a 15-year old near South Queen and East Andrew Streets back on April 26th.… MORE
Second Sex Offender Charged By Lancaster Co. Human Trafficking Task Force
The Lancaster County Human Trafficking Task Force has arrested another sex offender. After receiving a tip from the FBI about 54-year old Sean Deemer of Lititz, an undercover officer posed as an 11-year old girl on a mobile messaging app. The two shared nearly 150-messages. Authorities also conducted an undercover operation pretending to be a…… MORE
Fallout Continues At Lancaster Co. High School Over Drag Show
Three individuals have now been put on administrative leave by Hempfield School District following a drag show hosted by the high school’s Gay Sexuality Alliance. Lancaster Online reports that dozens of people attended a live and virtual school board meeting last night. Student and Alliance Vice President Miguel Rosado said the event has been held…… MORE
Lancaster Co. Sued Over Dropping Ballot Dropbox
The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania is suing Lancaster County after two Republican commissioners who also serve on the Board of Elections voted last month to remove the county’s only ballot dropbox. Lancaster Online reports that the dropbox for mail and absentee ballots, located in the County Government Center in downtown Lancaster, had been…… MORE
Lancaster Co. Business Files For Chapter-11
Armstrong Flooring has filed for bankruptcy even as the company is looking to sell its business. Lancaster Online reports that officials say the Lancaster County-based company is open for business as it tries to strengthen their financial foundation in the face of supply chain challenges and headwinds from the COVID-19 pandemic. Chapter 11 allows a…… MORE
PennDOT Hearings On Proposed Toll On I-83 South Bridge
PennDOT will hold two public hearings on the proposed tolling of the I-83 South Bridge. The in-person gatherings will feature an open house display May 25th at the Penn Harris Hotel and May 26th at the Hilton Garden Inn-Harrisburg East. Get details by using an internet search for “PennDOT South I-83 Bridge Project.” Meanwhile, PennDOT…… MORE
Sex Assault Charges Filed Against Lancaster Co. Suspect
DNA evidence has been used to arrest a Lancaster County man who is accused of sexually assaulting an unconscious girl more than 2-years ago. State Police say 24-year-old Darnell Lathon of Mountville claimed he had no sexual contact with an underage girl following a party back in November of 2019. Troopers say DNA collected from…… MORE
PA Driver Charged With Hitting Flagger
The man accused of deliberately hitting a PennDOT worker with his pick up truck in Cumberland County has been arrested. State Police say 19-year old Dawson Smith of Harrisburg faces multiple charges including aggravated assault by vehicle. Troopers say in April the suspect drove his truck at a higher speed than necessary in the work…… MORE
