A lawsuit has been filed asking a judge to disqualify York Mayor Michael Helfrich from holding office and make an appointment to fill the position. The York Daily Record reports that the suit comes from 18-voters who make a number of claims. For example, they allege that under the Third Class City Code, Helfrich was…… MORE
Lancaster Co. Girl Found Dead In NC
A tragic accident takes the life of a 3-year old Lancaster County girl. LancasterOnline reports the little girl drowned after being swept over a waterfall located in North Carolina. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says Neveah Jade Newswanger of Denver was pulled into the raging waters of Whitewater Falls in Sylva just before 6pm Sunday.…… MORE
Police In PA Start Mobile Texting Patrols
If you start texting and driving you may find a pair of eyes staring at you intently from the vehicle next to you. Several PA police departments are sending out unmarked cars with two officers. One to drive and the other to look into people’s cars to make sure they’re not messing with their cell…… MORE
Dozens Displaced In Dauphin Co. Fire
Four-dozen people were displaced after an apartment building caught on fire in Dauphin County Sunday. All 12-units of the building located on Garden Drive in Swatara Township were affected. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No one was injured. The American Red Cross is assisting.… MORE
Wolf Appeals Ruling On Carbon Pricing
Last week a lower court ruled to delay Governor Tom Wolf’s carbon pricing policy, now the Democrat has filed an appeal to the state Supreme Court. The regulation was set to become official when it was to be published Saturday, but a lower court sided with leaders of the GOP-controlled Legislature who claimed the regulation…… MORE
York Co. Park Visitors Warning
The York County Department of Parks is warning residents to lock their vehicles and take your valuables with them when they visit local parks. Officials say there were 4-car break-ins at John Rudy in East Manchester Township recently. One window was broken and purses and wallets were stolen. If you experience or see a break-in…… MORE
Fallen Lebanon City Police Officer To Be Honored
The Celebration of Life to honor Lebanon City Police Lieutenant William Lebo will be held at 11-this morning at the Giant Center. Lt. Lebo was shot and killed by a man with mental issues who broke into a relative’s home last week. Derry Township police have issued an advisory as they expect traffic to be…… MORE
New Details In New Cumberland Murder-Suicide
More information has been released regarding a murder-suicide in New Cumberland. Police say 32-year old Joseph Pentz of Lewisberry went to his former girlfriend’s house on Bridge Street Wednesday morning. He then shot 36-year old Jessica McCulloch and her husband. She died, while her husband’s wounds are not believed to be life-threatening. Pentz than turned…… MORE
Fight Spotted Lantern Flies In PA
Spotted Lantern flies will start hatching soon. The state Agriculture Secretary reminds residents to scrape off and destroy any egg masses found on trees and other surfaces. The inch-long masses look like they’re coated in putty. Each one contains 30 to 60 future pests. For an effective way to eliminate large numbers of adult insects…… MORE
York Co. Man Sentenced In Two Fatal Drug Deliveries
A Newberry Township man who pleaded guilty to two counts of drug delivery resulting in death and related crimes has been sentenced. The York Daily Record reports that a judge has ordered 35-year-old David Taylor to serve from 11.5-to-23 years in prison. Police say Taylor provided fentanyl that resulted in the death of 27-year-old Edward…… MORE
