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Car thefts increase during winter month

January 23, 2013, 6:05 pm
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There is some good news when it comes to the freezing temps, police say crime decreases.

But, there is one specific thief who is just waiting for it, the car thief.

Police say it takes only five seconds for someone to steal your car. Susquehanna Township Police are investigating two car thefts that happened in one week, when people started their cars to warm them up then ran inside.

Messiah College Criminal Justice Professor Kelly Cheeseman says typically during the summer, there's an increase in crime, because there are more people outside.

Police say when that mercury drops, so does the crime rate. All except for car thefts.

"In terms of winter months or cold weather, one of the things you can immediately point to is people will start their cars and leave them unattended," Cheeseman stated.

That's what happened in Susquehanna Township when two cars were stolen recently, one from a driveway. The owners started them to warm up and left them.

Police say if your vehicle has an alarm, use it. Never leave registration or the title in your car, because thieves can also steal your identity!

Never leave your car running, keep valuables out of sight and park your car in a well-lighted area.

Detective Donald Carons says leaving your car running while unattended is illegal.

"It's dangerous. If someone gets into your car, when it's running and unoccupied it's easier to steal,” explained Detective Carons. “You don't want children or anyone who's not suppose to be driving to have access to a car that's running."

Also, people tend to be more depressed in the winter, which leads them to commit criminal behavior.

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State Employees Retirement System gives Chief Investment Officer a $20,000 raise, Senator McCord against it

January 23, 2013, 6:11 pm
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The State Employees Retirement System Board voted to give its Chief Investment Officer, Anthony Clark, a $20,000 raise to an annual salary of $270,000. 

That is an 8% hike. 

Almost immediately, State Treasurer Rob McCord, came out against it. 

McCord says Clark has been in his position for less than two years, and considering the state's pension problems, handing out big pay raises is not in the best interest of the state.

The Corbett Administration and the legislature will take up the pension issue in the coming months and could call for sweeping changes in the unfunded $40 billion system.

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Raising eligibility age for Medicare could be harmful to those entering the workforce

January 23, 2013, 6:19 pm
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The idea of raising the eligibility age for Medicare isn't anything new.

But the change could affect those just entering the workforce.

The proposal is to raise the age from 65 to 67.  That'll force many to push back their retirement, to keep their health insurance.

And in turn, economists say those staying in the workforce longer, will make it more difficult for young people to land an entry level position.

The Obama Administration, along with lawmakers, are kicking around the idea as a way to reduce the nation's deficit.

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Democratic party of York County announces nominee for 95th legislative district special election

January 23, 2013, 6:27 pm
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The Democratic Party of York County announced their nominee for 2013 Special Election in the 95th Legislative District after a vote by the Nomination Recommendation Committee.

Kevin Schreiber was nominated by a unanimous vote by the 14-person Nominating Committee.

The Nomination Recommendation Committee was made up of the elected/appointed State Committee members and elected/appointed county committee members of the 95th Legislative District.

The vote will now be submitted to the Pennsylvania Democratic Party who is expected to vote on the nomination during their winter meeting on Saturday, February 9, 2013, to be held at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA.

The Democratic Party of York County held a public forum to hear questions of potential candidate Kevin Schreiber on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. This forum was the first step in a tiered process aimed at providing transparency and public feedback through the nominating process.

The 95th Legislative District is comprised of the City of York, West York Borough, North York, Borough, Spring Garden Township and part of West Manchester Township.

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JUST IN: Lancaster County DA to hold press conference regarding child death

January 23, 2013, 7:41 pm
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Lancaster County District Attorney Craig Stedman, along with East Lampeter Township Police will hold a press conference regarding the death of a child Thursday at 930 a.m.

Court documents indicate that Jesus LaSanta, 27 of Leola, was arrested Wednesday night for an offense that occurred on January 13.

He faces charges of criminal homicide and endangering the welfare of children by a parent.

More information will be provided at the press conference Thursday. 
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Armed robbery at Lebanon County Walmart

January 24, 2013, 5:17 am
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At 3:45am on Thursday, January 24th, North Lebanon Township police say a man robbed the Walmart on East Lehman Street.

Police say the suspect was a black male about 5'4" tall. He was wearing a grey hoodie, faded blue jeans and a grey ski mask. He entered the store, went to the cashier, showed a handgun and demanded money. He received some cash and ran off.

If you have any information on the robbery you are asked to call North Lebanon Township police at 717-273-8141.

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Off-duty patrol officers stop robbery in Harrisburg

January 24, 2013, 7:24 am
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Around 7:30pm on Wednesday, off-duty patrol officers were driving along the 400 block of Market Street and saw a woman being dragged by a man. She was yelling for help and the officers confronted the man, 49-year-old James Mills of Harrisburg. He ran off, but the officers were able to catch him. They held him until on-duty officers arrived and took him into custody.

The victim, a 26-year-old woman from Philadelphia, told officers she was going to the train station to return home. Mills came up behind her and demanded money. She told him she didn't have any money. So Mills put something hard against her back, said he had a gun and would take her to an ATM where she would get him money.

When police searched Mills, he had no gun, just a pair of pliers. Mills is being charged with Robbery and Unlawful Restraint.
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PSU names college official as integrity officer

January 24, 2013, 7:39 am
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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State University has named an eastern Pennsylvania college administrator to be its first athletics integrity officer.

Julie Del Giorno has been chief of staff at Moravian College and its theological seminary. School officials say she'll begin her new job at Penn State on April 1. The post was created in the wake of the sex abuse scandal surrounding former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.

Officials say Del Giorno will oversee compliance involving integrity, civility, ethics and institutional control at Penn State.

She has held coaching positions at the University of Central Arkansas and positions at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. From 1986 to 1995, she also served as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army.

Sandusky was convicted in June of 45 counts of child sex abuse.

 

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Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show postponed

January 24, 2013, 7:45 am
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Reed Exhibitions has decided to postpone, for now, the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show given the controversy surrounding its decision to limit the sale or display of modern sporting rifles (also called ARs) at the event. The show was scheduled to take place February 2-10 in Harrisburg, PA.

This is part of the statement was released on the website for the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show:

“Our original decision not to include certain products in the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show this year was made in order to preserve the event’s historical focus on the hunting and fishing traditions enjoyed by American families,” said Chet Burchett, Reed Exhibitions President for the Americas. “In the current climate, we felt that the presence of MSRs would distract from the theme of hunting and fishing, disrupting the broader experience of our guests. This was intended simply as a product decision, of the type event organizers need to make every day."

To read the full statement click here.

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Corbett ties Pa. school funding to pension changes

January 24, 2013, 8:02 am
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Gov. Tom Corbett says he hopes to maintain current funding levels next year for public schools and the four state-related universities, but warns that could change if he doesn't get changes to public sector pension plans.

Corbett described his approach Wednesday in an interview (http://bit.ly/W1FgWU) with the editorial board of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

The first-term Republican didn't lay out all the details of his pension proposal, saying they would be part of his Feb. 5 budget address.

But he says his budget is "based on some assumptions," and if the reforms he wants aren't passed, then "there's going to have to be some adjustments to the budget."

Corbett says he doesn't envision changes to retirees' benefits, or to the pension benefits active employees have already accrued.

 

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UPDATE: Fatal crash in Lebanon County

January 24, 2013, 8:14 am
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UPDATE:

North Cornwall Township Police have confirmed that one person is dead following a single vehicle crash at the "S" curve located between Mill Road and Creekside Drive on Colebrook Road (Route 241).

The car rolled over and a single person was ejected from the car and pronounced dead at the scene. A second person involved in the crash was not injured. Names of the victims are being withheld, pending notifications to next of kin.

CBS 21 News has learned coroner has been called to the scene of a crash in Lebanon County.

It happened just after 8:00am near Mill and Colebrook Roads in North Cornwall Township.

We are working to get more information and will keep you updated as it becomes available.
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PASSHE faculty protest lack of contract

January 24, 2013, 8:46 am
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There is a standstill between faculty union leaders and the Chairman of Pennsylvania's state-owned Universities. Over 500 faculty member's from the 14 state Universities protested the lack of contract movement in front of the State System of Higher Education Offices in Harrisburg Thursday.

Inside the offices, the Board of Governors heard from both sides about stalled negotiations.

Gary Dent, Vice Chancellor for Human Resources:

"We've been negotiating now for a couple years. So there's frustration now on both sides, but we have to address current and future costs and we're doing that in these negotiations."

Talks have not progressed since the spring 2011, the last time the faculty had contracts. The protestors say they are upset about health insurance and online education.

The Chair of the state's schools says the health benefits being offered are more generous than that of tens of thousands of other employees.

A possible University strike by faculty has not been ruled out.

"We hope we don't have to disrupt next semester, we don't want to but we would really like to get this deal done," stated Steve Hicks of APSCUF.

This was one of the board of governor's quarterly hearings.

There are roughly 6,000 state school faculty members across the state.

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Pa. fines utility company $500,000 over blast that killed 5

January 24, 2013, 9:10 am
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania regulators are fining a utility the maximum $500,000 for a 2011 natural gas explosion that killed five people in Allentown.

The Public Utility Commission on Thursday approved a settlement that also requires UGI Corp. to replace all its cast iron pipelines within 14 years and to enhance its testing and monitoring programs.

The cause of the February 2011 explosion was traced to a crack in a cast iron gas main.

Commission Chairman Robert Powelson and Vice Chairman John Coleman say the case marked the eighth time in four years that the panel has dealt with alleged gas-safety violations by a UGI-owned distribution utility. They called that record "downright alarming."

A spokesman says UGI, Pennsylvania's largest gas utility, plans to issue a statement later Thursday.

 

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Belco to offer free tax preparations

January 24, 2013, 10:19 am
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For the 5th year, Belco Community Credit Union will provide free tax preparation services to the community from 29th through April 9th. If you make less than $51,000 and meet other basic requirements, you could qualify to have certified volunteers prepare your taxes for free.

Belco is partnering with the IRS and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program to help prepare basic tax returns for qualifying individuals and families. Belco employees as well as non-Belco employees have volunteered to become certified tax preparers. These volunteers will be operating out of Belco’s Operation Center in Harrisburg PA.

Anyone in the community (members and non-members) is eligible to take advantage of this free service. Be sure to bring a valid picture ID, social security cards for you, your spouse and children or other dependents, birth dates for everyone on the return and your wage and earning statements.

To schedule an appointment, or to inquire about the program, please call (717) 232-3526 or 800-642-4482.

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Pentagon lifts ban on women in combat

January 24, 2013, 11:12 am
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Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced Thursday, that the ban on women serving in combat would be lifted.　

As we first reported, when the two women sued the Pentagon from camp Pendleton as well as some other women, for the right to fight in combat this suit was sometimes misleading.

Women in the National Guard have been fighting in combat roles for years, but not every combat role was open to women and that is what Thursday's announcement does.  It helps to even out the gender roles.

Women in the Pennsylvania National Guard Have been fighting alongside of men since day one.

Major Angela King Sweigart, spokesperson with the Pennsylvania National Guard says the 1994 band was specific to which jobs were only open to males.  "It meant women couldn't serve in certain jobs, such as infantry, artillery and a few other jobs."

But she says the military needs changed over the years, a new job and job requirements were added and many times women found themselves on the so-called frontlines. 

This move to lift the ban is another attempt to make jobs more gender-neutral, but she says this announcement will take time to implement.  "Right now, nothing for us changes in the Pennsylvania National Guard going forward.  Each service will then have to just develop a guidance to comply with lifting of the memo."

The Major says it's also too early to speculate, whether this lifted ban on women in combat, will call for things like a draft.


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The Pentagon has lifted its ban on women in combat, a move that many female service members are applauding. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced the historic change today.

Leon Panetta, Defense Secretary:
"If they're willing to put their lives on the line, then we ought to recognize that they deserve a chance to serve in any capacity they want."

The Joint Chiefs of Staff recommended the new policy which will open up more than 200,000 frontline jobs to women, mostly in the Army and Marines. Lifting the ban, means more advancement, and higher pay for female officers.

General Martin Dempsey, Joint Chiefs of Staff:
"The burden used to be, we used to say, why should a woman serve in a particular specialty? Now, it's why shouldn't a woman serve in a particular specialty."

The changes will not come overnight. The new policy will be phased in over the next 3 years. Panetta's announcement comes 8 weeks after two women from Camp Pendleton, along with two other service women, sued the Pentagon for the right to fight in combat.

Women will have to meet fitness requirements, which could keep them out of some units.  But many service women say just the chance is progress. At least 130 women have been killed in combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. More than 800 have been wounded.

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Susquehanna Township Police investigating strong arm robbery

January 24, 2013, 12:12 pm
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Susquehanna Township Police are investigating a strong arm robbery. 

On January 18, a woman told police she was walking to her car parked in the 3200 block of Wakefield Road when three males approached her. 

The males attempted to steal money and a cell phone from the woman but were not successful. 

The males fled on foot through the apartment compex. 

The suspects are described as:

A black male in his 30’s, around 6’-6’2” tall with a heavy build.  The man also had a curly beard, wide flat nose, and wide eyes. The male also has a chipped front tooth and smelled of cigarette smoke. The male was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt w/NIKE written across the back, baseball hat, and white sneakers.

The second suspect was described as a black male, around 5’5”-5’8” tall with a red hooded sweatshirt.

The third suspect is described as a black male unknown clothing.
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York Revolution choose Boy Scouts as 2013 presenting sponsor

January 24, 2013, 12:14 pm
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The York Revolution have announced in a press release that the Boy Scouts of America – New Birth of Freedom Council has been named the team’s 2013 Presenting Sponsor.

It’s the fourth year the Revolution have had such a partnership, and the Boy Scouts join the YMCA of York and York County (2012), York County Libraries (2011) and the SPCA of York County (2010) as past presenting sponsors.

The same avenues which were available to the past partners will again be available to the Boy Scouts in order to raise funds to improve their efforts and make the community stronger. The Boy Scouts will also have elements of their sponsorship unique to them.

The agreement includes:

-Receiving $2 of every lawn ticket sold for Revolution games at Sovereign Bank Stadium

-A game-worn jersey auction, where fans will bid on Boy Scouts-themed jerseys worn by the players in a game, with a silent auction taking place during that game. All proceeds will go to the Boy Scouts

-The proceeds from the Revolution’s “Post-Game Pitch” contest will go to the Boy Scouts, where fans purchase tennis balls and try to hit a target on the field to win a cash grand prize and consolation prizes after the game

-A table at every game with which the Boy Scouts can sell their own merchandise to help their cause

-The opportunity for Revolution fans to donate $1 to the Boy Scouts per every online ticket transaction throughout the season

-The opportunity to host two non-game day events at Sovereign Bank Stadium which may be used as fundraisers for the Boy Scouts

“Our council is honored and excited to be chosen as the 2013 York Revolution presenting sponsor,” said Ronald M. Gardner, Jr., Scout Executive & CEO, New Birth of Freedom Council. “While the BSA has been around for more than 100 years and is one of the region’s largest youth-serving organizations (with 11,380 youth enrolled as of 12/31/12), we’re looking forward to this unique opportunity provided by the Revolution to be in front of the community to showcase our programs and their impact. It’s a great fit for us to be partnered with the Revolution and we’re looking forward to a terrific season.”

The past presenting sponsors each grossed between $65,000 and $100,000 in their season-long fundraising efforts. This new agreement bolsters an already strong partnership between the York Revolution and the Boy Scouts of America – New Birth of Freedom Council. The two have previously teamed up on group events at Sovereign Bank including the very popular Scout Sleepover Nights, where Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts actually camp out and sleep on the field following a game.

“Throughout our summers at Sovereign Bank Stadium, the Boy Scouts of America – New Birth of Freedom Council were already among our biggest supporters and fans,” said Neil Fortier, Revolution Vice President for Business Development. “They were always the centerpiece of our successful Scout sleepover nights, which bring Scouts to our facility for a special campout from all over York County. The next step was to bring them into an official capacity, and I’m sure their time as our presenting sponsor will bring great things to their organization.”

The agreement for a York Revolution presenting sponsor lasts through one baseball season. Any organization that may be interested in partnering with the Revolution in future seasons is encouraged to call 717-801-4482 for more information.

The Revolution’s 2013 season opener at Sovereign Bank stadium will be Thursday, April 18 against the Bridgeport Bluefish at 6:30 p.m. For the full schedule of games this spring and summer, please visit YorkRevolution.com.

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Child abuse in Lancaster County is a growing concern

January 24, 2013, 1:24 pm
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At a press conference on Thursday, Lancaster County DA said the amount of infant deaths and child abuse cases in the county are rising and it's inexcusable. 

"The sad thing is, i've lost count."  That was Lancaster County's District Attorney Craig Stedman's reaction when asked how many child abuse cases there are right now in Lancaster County.

"It's extremely sad news for us to be here yet again, another infant homicide."  On Thursday, East Lampeter Township Police charged 28-year-old Jesus Lasanta.

Police say he grabbed his 4-month-old son Nazareth out of a bouncy chair and then slammed him onto a mattress.  The baby died on January 16th.

Stedman says even though at times it can be stressful, there is no excuse for abuse. "Being a parent is stressful, but there's never a reason for this.  But, there are so many options you'd ask me, other people in the home.  Yes, there people in the home he could have walked away from this and two other people could have looked after the child."

Earlier this month, Lester Johnson of Lancaster City was charged after police say he beat his girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter to death.

Court documents say he punched Ranesia Knight in the head and kicked her in the stomach.  Police say he never called for help.

Through a Facebook search, CBS 21 News learned Johnson and Lasanta are Facebook friends, but police haven't made any connections.

"It's all disgraceful and the whole thing is depressing." Stedman said.

In October, Andrew Moyer Senior and Brianna Michael of Columbia faced charges after their new born baby was found with severe burns and head trauma.

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Some police officers using new technology to keep themselves and you safer

January 24, 2013, 1:47 pm
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You may have heard of dashboard cameras in police cars, but now some departments are using officer cameras instead. 

North Cornwall Township is actually only the second police department in Pennsylvania to use this type of camera system.  The camera hooks onto an officer's uniform on the shoulder and even some hook onto glasses.

"We were looking for something beyond what a dashboard camera could see."  North Cornwall Township Police Chief Todd Hirsch, says the Taser Axon Flex cameras record both audio and video.  The camera's help the department with collecting information and evidence, both at accident and crime scenes.

Right now, the department has two camera systems, with two more orders.  After an officer's shift is over the video is stored on an online electronic evidence-based system.

"One of the reasons we looked at these fantastic cameras was for court," Hirsch explained. 

Hirsch says that the cost is one third of actually putting cameras in the cars.  And he says that they can pre-record, so you might want to think twice about arguing if you ran a stop sign or not, because they just might have it on camera.
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Church to pay $10,000 fine after plea deal in staged kidnapping

January 24, 2013, 2:04 pm
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A local church will pay a $10,000 fine after staging a fake terrorist raid during a youth group program.

Glad Tidings Assembly of God of Lower Swatara Township and youth pastor Andrew Jordan were charged with simple assault and false imprisonment.

First Assistant District Attorney Fran Chardo said that the charges were resolved with a plea deal.

During the mock raid, four men including one armed with an unloaded gun, rushed into a youth group meeting, put pillowcases over the heads of the kids and forced them into a van.

One teen was injured during the staged kidnapping.

Church officials said it was staged to show the children the perils faced by missionaries overseas.

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