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Wilson College will become co-ed

January 13, 2013, 7:29 pm
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It was a very emotional day at Wilson College. Alumni and students came together but were very upset to hear the news that the private college will be fully co-ed.
The trustees say they had to do this in order to get out of a hole more than $30,000,000 deep.

Around 5:30pm the trustees announced that the womens college would allow men on campus. Men make up about 11% of enrollment now. Alumni at Wilson College say that the solution of going co-ed won't solve the problems that have been going on for years.

Lori Fedorczyk, Wilson College Alumnus:
"Anger , frustration, disgust. I graduated in '94 and I've been back here in last four years and I've seen a lot of the problems that Wilson College currently has and had 20 years ago."

Christina Laws, Wilson College Alumnus:
"I'm angry. This has been a college for women since 1869. We almost closed, and there was a court decision that kept this college open as a woman's college."

In addition to going co-ed, they plan to reduce tuition costs, establish a student loan buyback program, improve buildings and add academic programs.

John Gibb, Chair of Wilson College Board of Trustees:
"We know it's an emotional issue, but looking out and looking at where we were and where we want to go. We just felt that, that was the right decision."

Enrollment for men as commuters will start this fall. Then in 2014 men will be allowed to live on campus.

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UPDATE: Pa. Lottery contract now before Senate committee

January 14, 2013, 3:44 am
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Auditor General-Elect Eugene DePasquale Monday issued the following statement about privatization of the Pennsylvania Lottery: 

“I am glad to see the Senate Republicans are holding a public hearing today to finally shed some light on Gov. Corbett’s effort to privatize the Pennsylvania Lottery. But I am surprised that Gov. Corbett took action late on Friday — after many affected employees left for the weekend — to accept a contract with a foreign corporation to run the Lottery before the public hearing. The whole point of this hearing is to shed some light on this process and a contract that could tie the hands of legislators and governors — and affect senior programs — for 30 years.
“My greatest concern is that we may be short-­‐changing programs that benefit seniors. The administration has yet to identify how much more it will cost to operate the Lottery under private management, but we know transitioning to private management could cost millions of dollars, not including the costs that have already been incurred on legal, financial and other advisors. Moving forward, the commonwealth would be paying all the operating expenses for the private, for-­‐profit management firm. These unknown expenses will be taken out of senior programs at a time when more seniors are seeking services. 

“I am concerned that the sole bid from a foreign company was reviewed for more than a month and an alternative plan that raised significant substantive issues was given less than three days of review. I, for one, want to hear from the current Lottery manager Todd Rucci about the pros and cons of moving forward with this contract."

“Like many legislators on both sides of the aisle, I question the governor’s authority to unilaterally enter such an extensive contract and expand gaming opportunities without legislative input and authorization. I believe that all the facts should be known before we jump into this deal.

“If Gov. Corbett actually goes through with this sole-­‐bid contract, I will do everything within my power as Auditor General to shed light on the entire selection process and make sure every penny possible is going to fund senior programs.”
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — State senators have a lot of questions about a deal to hand the Pennsylvania Lottery's management to a British firm, and some might be cross because Gov. Tom Corbett approved it three days before the hearing.

The agenda for today's Senate Finance Committee hearing includes Secretary of Revenue Daniel Meuser and executives from Camelot Global Services.

Pennsylvania would join Illinois and Indiana in privatizing lottery management.

Democrat Rob Teplitz says the administration's timing shows contempt for the Legislature and the public. But administration officials say the contract isn't binding until it's executed. That's expected to happen later this week. They also say awarding the contract means they can reveal more information about the deal that had been kept secret until now.

A court challenge to the deal is pending.

 

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Weekly gas price update

January 14, 2013, 7:54 am
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Average retail gasoline prices in Harrisburg have fallen 0.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.50/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 241 gas outlets in Harrisburg. This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.26/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Harrisburg during the past week, prices yesterday were 4.8 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 10.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has decreased 1.4 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 8.7 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

"The holiday buzz is wearing off and wholesale gasoline prices have fizzled. It appears that this year there will be little change in gas prices between Christmas and mid-January, something that has only happened one out of the last seven years," said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan. "Gasoline inventories have rebounded sharply in the past several weeks, certainly a major factor behind the relatively stable gasoline prices. It's hard for prices to rally with the monster increases in supply we've been seeing," DeHaan said.

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UPDATE: Lancaster County Crime Stoppers looking for information on latest homicide

January 14, 2013, 7:58 am
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It has been one week since a man was found murdered in an apartment in Lancaster and police are now offering a reward to help find the killer.

That reward has been set at $1,000. Police want to know who killed Allan Hess and they need help to do it.

The body of Allan Hess was discovered a week ago around 11:00 a.m. in an apartment on the 200 block of West Walnut Street. The landlord alerted police after his tenant had not been heard from.

According to the autopsy, Hess died of sharp force trauma, meaning in other words, he was cut or stabbed to death. The 59-year-old was not the tenant of the apartment, but the tenant has been cleared in the case.

Hess had been temporarily staying there. Police say his body was found facedown in a pool of blood.

There is no word at this point on how long he had been there. Now, police would like to know where Hess was leading up to his death, how long he was dead and if anyone had spoken to him.

If you have any information on this situation, you are asked to call the Lancaster City Police Department or Lancaster Crime Stoppers.
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Lancaster County Crime Stoppers is looking for information on the latest homicide.

Allan Wayne Hess, 59, was found in an apartment at 248 Walnut Street in Lancaster City on January 7.  An autopsy revealed Hess died from sharp force trauma.

Investigators learned Hess had been staying at the apartment for a short time before his death.

Officers are looking for information regarding Hess' activities and whereabouts before the homicide, and ask that anyone with information contact Det. Sgt. Nickel at (717) 735-3358 or Lancaster City/County Crime Stoppers at (800)322-1913.


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Legislators collect per-diems of nearly $4 million

January 14, 2013, 9:02 am
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A published report says Pennsylvania legislators collected $3.9 million for work-related expenses for food and lodging in the last two-year session, including one House member who received more than $55,000.

Rep. Dom Costa, who received more in per-diem payments than any other legislator, told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review in a story published Sunday that he won't apologize for taking the money. The Allegheny County Democrat says it's not a perk, but part of the job.

The per-diem rates last year for trips to Harrisburg were about $160 a day. For overnight travel to Philadelphia, they were $242 a day. Lawmakers aren't required to show receipts for their expenses and the payments are on top of their nearly $84,000 annual base salary.

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Information from: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, http://pghtrib.com

 

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Governor’s residence online virtual tour announced

January 14, 2013, 10:58 am
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Pennsylvania First Lady Susan Corbett today announced the launch of an online virtual tour of the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg. The tour features the public areas of the home and can be found on the Governor’s Residence website.

“The governor and I are fully committed to making the Governor’s Residence as open and accessible as possible,” Mrs. Corbett said. “The addition of a virtual tour ensures that more Pennsylvanians will have an opportunity to see and learn about this important state treasure.”

The virtual tour, funded privately by the Governor’s Residence Preservation Committee, allows website visitors to navigate through the public areas of the residence. Viewers can learn about featured art, decorative art and artifacts by clicking on “hot spots” throughout the tour.

“In addition to the public tours, open houses and community events hosted at the Residence throughout the year, this technology provides citizens with another way to enjoy and appreciate Pennsylvania’s unique heritage,” said Mrs. Corbett.

To view the virtual tour or for additional information, visit www.pa.gov/residence


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Lancaster mayor urges action to curb gun violence

January 14, 2013, 11:50 am
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LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — The mayor and police chief of Lancaster are joining in calls for Congress to stop gun violence.

Mayor Rick Gray and city police Chief Keith Sadler held a news conference at City Hall on Monday, the one-month anniversary of the Connecticut school shooting in which 20 children and six adults were murdered.

They urged passage of federal laws requiring background checks for anyone who buys a gun, banning military-style assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and making gun trafficking a federal crime.

They also released a TV ad sponsored by Mayors Against Illegal Guns — http://www.demandaplan.org — featuring relatives of gun-violence victims demanding action in Washington. Organizers say it will be aired in the Lancaster market.

 

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Cash 5 ticket worth $225,000 sold in Westmoreland County

January 14, 2013, 11:51 am
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One jackpot-winning Cash 5 ticket worth $225,000 from the Jan. 11 drawing was sold at Giant Eagle, 6204 U.S. Route 30, Greensburg, Westmoreland County.

The ticket correctly matched all five balls, 10-11-15-25-40, to win a jackpot of $225,000, less 25 percent federal withholding.

The retailer will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

Lottery officials cannot confirm the identity of the winner until the prize is claimed and the ticket is validated. Cash 5 winners have one year from the drawing date to claim prizes.

The Lottery encourages the holder of the winning ticket to sign the back of the ticket, call the Lottery at 717-702-8146 and file a claim at Lottery headquarters in Middletown, Dauphin County, or at any of Lottery’s seven area offices.

Claims may be filed at headquarters Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at area offices.


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PA Lottery Cash 5 prize worth $330,000 soon to expire

January 14, 2013, 11:54 am
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Time is running out for the holder of a jackpot-winning Cash 5 ticket worth $330,000 from the Jan. 27, 2012, drawing to claim the prize.

The ticket and prize will expire one year from the date of the drawing. Because that date falls on a Sunday, a claim must be filed by Friday, Jan. 25.

The soon-to-expire Cash 5 ticket correctly matched all five numbers drawn, 14-23-25-33-43 to win $330,000, less 25 percent federal withholding. It was sold at Cole Tobacco Inc., 215 High St., Pottstown, Montgomery County.

The Pennsylvania Lottery encourages the ticket-holder to sign the back of the ticket, call the Lottery at 717-702-8146 and file a claim by Friday, Jan. 25 at Lottery headquarters in Middletown, Dauphin County, or at any of Lottery’s seven area offices. Claims may be filed at headquarters Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at area Lottery offices.

Unclaimed, expired lottery prizes remain in the Lottery Fund and are used to support programs benefiting older Pennsylvanians. Because the Lottery prefers to award prizes that are won, players are encouraged to always check their tickets.
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Lebanon VA Medical Center has free flu shots for Veterans

January 14, 2013, 11:59 am
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Starting January 15, free flu vaccinations are available for Veterans enrolled in VA health care and VA staff.

The flu shot is recommended for people 6 months of age and older.

The flu vaccination is your best protection against the flu, which usually begins in the fall and can continue through late spring.

Protection can take up to 2 weeks to develop after vaccination and it lasts about a year.

This year the flu is hitting earlier than normal and some areas have been especially hard hit.

Vaccinations are available for enrolled Veterans every business day in Building 17 on the fifth floor of the Lebanon VA Medical Center from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary.

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Police arrest man in connection with Sunoco robbery

January 14, 2013, 12:35 pm
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Lower Paxton Township Police have arrested Antonio Michael Watson, 41, of the 300 block of Maclay St in Harrisburg for the robbery of the Sunoco at 4220 Union Deposit Rd.

The robbery happened on January 8, around 8:30 p.m.

Watson was identified through a photo.  He was charged with one count of robbery and was taken to Dauphin County Prison with $25,000 bail.

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Man arrested after caught 'huffing' dust remover in Wal-Mart bathroom

January 14, 2013, 12:44 pm
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West Manheim Township Police arrested a man after he was caught by Wal-Mart employees 'huffing' dust remover in the men's bathroom.

Kipp Ordean Wentz, 31, of Glenville was charged with aggravated assault of a police officer, resisting arrest, retail theft, disorderly conduct, public drunkenness and illegal use of solvents and noxious substances.

On Saturday, Officers were called to the Wal-Mart on Baltimore Pike for a report of a male inhaling or 'huffing' dust remover in the men's bathroom.

Employees noticed a strong chemical odor that burned their throats and eyes, which led them to Wentz in a stall inhaling the dust remover.

Wentz had taken two cans of the chemical from teh store and took them to the bathroom.  An officer kicked down the stall door after Wentz refused to unlock it. Wentz then aggressively resisted arrest and fought with the officer.  Wentz was tased by the officer and then arrested.

During the struggle the officer's badge was bent and torn from his uniform and his glasses were damaged.

Wentz was transported to Central Booking and arraigned and bail was set at $50,000.00.


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Man steps off porch to urinate in alley, suspects fire shot and hit his friend

January 14, 2013, 12:48 pm
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Early Saturday morning, two men were sitting on a porch drinking when one was shot, according to police.

The incident occurred around 330 a.m. in the 400 block of South 15th Street. Two men were sitting on a front porch in the area talking and drinking.

Three black males walked by the home and then went out of sight. At that point, one of the men who was on the porch stepped into the alley to go to the bathroom.

The three black males snuck up on him and demanded money. The victim took off and the suspects fired a shot at him. However, it did not strike him, instead striking his friend sitting on the porch.

The bullet shattered his tibia and he will need surgery to fix his injuries.

The investigation continues and anyone having any information on this is asked to contact Lt. Robert Fegan at 717-255-3114.

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Carlisle Plant to be demolished, new building will be built to house multiple companies

January 14, 2013, 12:56 pm
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Demolition of an old 12-acre industrial site in Carlisle is underway. Neighbors are happy to the buildings torn down, but have expressed concerns about what will replace the former Carlisle Tire and Wheel company.

Between 2008 and 2012, three major manufacturers shut down operations in Carlisle and more than 600 jobs were lost.

Tyco, IAC and Carlisle Tire and Wheel were all shut down within four years.

Carlisle Tire and Wheel had been part of the community since 1917. It manufactured agriculture, ATV, golf, aviation, trailer and lawn and garden tires.

It was relocated to Tennessee in 2010 and 340 people lost their jobs.

RE Invest acquired the property and a New Jersey company is demolishing the buildings.

During the demolition, crews will face challenges include removing asbestos, carbon black, oil and lubricants, some machinery and a 30,000 gallon underground storage tank.

As work crews continue to remove debris from the site, those living around the project, like James Gibson, wonder what's next.  "Our main concern is what's going in there. One of the things we're real happy about is they're thinking about putting senior housing, low-rise senior housing and maybe some stores and things like that which all would be good for the neighborhood."

The owner has suggested other possibilities as well as mixed-use commercial and medical offices.

Kevin Atkins live across the street from the former plant. He says things have gone from loud to dark.  "Noisy, very noisy. It was a lot of light around here. Now there's no light at all. Maybe after they do what they do we get some better light around here "

Of the other two Brownfield Sites, only one is still available.  The lot where Tyco used to be is for sale, and IAC was bought by Carlisle Events.
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Mayors uniting in hopes that the government takes steps to tighten gun laws

January 14, 2013, 12:57 pm
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It has now been one month since 26 people were killed in the terrible elementary school shooting in Connecticut. Monday, the mayor of Lancaster spoke out demanding Washington tightens gun laws.

Later this week, Vice President Joe Biden is expected to announce his recommendations to the president for gun control on this hot button issue. But ahead of that, local mayors are having their voices heard.

A commercial, from a group called Demand a Plan, is part of a new ad campaign aimed at tightening gun laws in America. It uses people who lost loved ones to gun violence to spread the message of gun control, a message Mayor Rick Gray of Lancaster favors.

“We are not just demanding a plan from Congress, we are demanding a plan from the President of the United States, too,” echoed Mayor Gray. “Public safety is not a partisan issue.”

Mayor Gray was joined Monday by Reading’s Mayor, Vaughn Spencer. They are two of more than 800 in a group called Mayors against Illegal Guns.

The plan they favor would ban assault rifles and magazines holding more than 10 rounds as well as make background checks mandatory for all firearm sales. It would also make gun trafficking a federal crime.

Even though Mayor Gray is a strong proponent of the new laws, he does admit if they were passed they still would not have stopped the massacre at Sandy Hook.

“There are some people who say that some of these things you want to do wouldn’t do anything,” Mayor Gray admitted. “You have to begin somewhere in dealing with the problem. You can’t blame it all on mental health. You can’t blame it all on violence in society and you can’t blame it all on guns. But you have to start somewhere.”

We did ask Mayor Gray if assault weapons and high capacity magazines were banned, what would happen to the millions already in America. He said he didn’t know, but one solution could be confiscation.

To see if you know the statistics on just how much guns are a problem in today's society compared to previous decades, be sure to check out the attached quiz.
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Gun violence by the numbers

January 14, 2013, 1:00 pm
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Lancaster man charged with rape of a 6-year-old

January 14, 2013, 1:08 pm
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William P. Forney, 32, is facing charges after having inappropriate contact with a 6-year-old over six month period. 

An investigation into the contact started on December 31, 2012, and through the investigation Police discovered the contact happened over a six month period.

Forney, formerly of Elizabethtown was charged with rape of a child, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, corruption of minors and unlawful contact with a minor. 

In all, 6 felony charges were filed against Forney.  He was arraigned at Lancaster County Central Booking on Friday, January 11, and was taken to Lancaster County prison after he could not post the $400,000 bail.

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Man breaks through roof of convenience store to steal cigarettes, causes $10,000 in damages

January 14, 2013, 1:18 pm
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Ryan Ira Childs, 23, of Ephrata is facing multiple charges after he broke into the Getty Mart in Leola to steal cigarettes.

Police were called to the business after the burglary alarm was activated.

When officers arrived, they witnessed Childs running out the front door carrying a display case of cigarettes.

Childs surrendered when he was cut off by police.  Officers discovered Childs broke into the business through the roof and activated the alarm system. 

Damage to the building is estimated at $10,000 and over $2,200 in cigarettes and smoking pipes were recovered.

Childs was arraigned on felony burglary and theft charges at Central Booking and taken to Lancaster County Prison.
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Men in ski masks with guns rob trio, one sexually assaults a woman

January 14, 2013, 1:21 pm
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Two men face a list of charges after they robbed several people early Sunday morning in Harrisburg.

Just before 4 a.m., three people were walking to a home in Midtown when they were confronted by two men dressed in all black, wearing ski masks, gloves and armed with handguns.

The robbers demanded the valuables from the trio. One of the men tried to resist the suspects and was pistol whipped.

The suspects, later identified as Ayon Coleman and Daryl Parker, searched the three and took money, cell phones and ID. Coleman placed his hand inside the woman’s pants as h searched her and sexually assaulted her.

As the victims told police what happened, they saw the robbers nearby and police gave chase. At that point Coleman and Parker split up to try to escape from police.

Officers chased one of the men through several back yards and over fences. Police found and arrested that suspect, Ayon Coleman, hiding in the back yard of a home with a handgun, holster, ski mask and some of the victim’s property.

Additional officers checked several homes in the area and were called to a home in the 1400 block of Penn Street. The resident told police he was confronted by a black male who was in another bedroom in the house.

Parker had crawled through a bathroom window and told the resident that he had been assaulted and was hiding from the people who attacked him. The resident alertly went and got an officer and was not injured.

Parker was taken into custody with a gun, ammunition, two jackets, a ski mask and some of the victim’s property.

Coleman, 21 of York, is charged with robbery, indecent assault, carrying a firearm without a license, trespassing and several other charges.

Parker, 20 of York, is charged with robbery, burglary, trespassing, carrying a firearm without a license, numerous other charges and was also wanted on a previous warrant for simple assault.

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Senators question Gov. Corbett's decision to privatize the PA Lottery

January 14, 2013, 1:27 pm
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The Pennsylvania Lottery's privatization was a hot topic Monday at the Capitol.

A hearing was scheduled to talk about the negotiations between Gov. Corbett and a British firm that operates the National Lottery there.  But instead, the time was used to look into and learn about the Camelot Global Services Group and their role in the lottery to benefit older Pennsylvanians.

Governor Corbett's administration spent over an hour Monday, fielding questions about the privatization.  State Senators from both sides pressed the secretaries for answers.  "Why the rush?  Why outsource outside the United States of America?"

In this new venture, United Kingdom based Camelot Group would manage the Pennsylvania Lottery, with Pennsylvania maintaining total control.  "It is not a political ploy, not a midnight rain.  It's simply a necessary step to the process and it's a statement for our intent to move forward."
 
Under the new deal, some PA lottery workers could lose their jobs.

Camelot CEO Diane Thompson, said the company plans to add more games, to bring in new players and expand.  "Our belief is, lottery is about trying to get a lot of people to play a little rather than a few people playing a lot.  We would work in collaboration with the existing lottery team to develop our plan, work with the existing team, work their data and theirs."

The contract has yet to be signed and several signatures and approval from the Attorney General are needed before this goes into effect.  Right now, Camelot is working out of a Delaware building but say they will move out of the current lottery offices in Middletown.
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