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New debit cards coming from state to those on unemployment, workers compensation

January 24, 2013, 2:14 pm
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Thursday, State Treasurer Rob McCord announced improvements to the State Debit Card Payment Program that is expected to save Pennsylvanians millions of dollars in fees each year.

Starting March 15, those using State Debit Cards will be able to get a new debit card which will allow for many new options and less fees.

“We’re talking about continuous improvement in the use of debit cards,” explained McCord.

The new debit card program in Pennsylvania is expected to save Pennsylvanians over $5 million in fees.

“We’ve dramatically expanded the ATM network, so there are 3200 machines people can use for free,” McCord continued.

In addition to more ATM’s in this expanded network, customer service will be provided and fees will drop drastically.

“We were very focused on not just keeping government costs down, but on reducing fees and increasing convenience to the users,” the State Treasurer commented.

Currently, 41 percent of people who receive workers comp and unemployment benefits are active card holders, adding up to over 150,000 Pennsylvanians.

“Plain and simple, this will be a good thing for Pennsylvania,” Deputy Secretary of Unemployment Compensation Gregg Shore exclaimed.

So again, on March 15, the last deposit will be made on current debit cards, and after that date all money will be deposited into the new account for new debit cards.

New cards will start being mailed out in late February and users will have six months to use the rest of the funds on your old debit card.

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Williamstown woman lied about killing ex-husband in self defense, arrested for his murder

January 24, 2013, 2:16 pm
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A woman from Williamstown, Dauphin County was arrested Thursday after a Grand Jury found she lied to police about killing her ex-husband in self defense.

In August, Gina Murphy, 47, told police she shot her ex-husband in self defense.

Crews were called to a home at 461 East Market Street in Williamstown for a shooting victim. Daniel Murphy, 53, was found on the floor of the home, which he shared with his ex-wife.  They shared the home, even though the two were married to other people.

Originally, Murphy told police she attacked him when he came at her with a cleaver and a knife.

According to a grand jury investigation, Murphy lied.  In the presentment, the grand jury concluded Murphy wanted to inherit the home the two shared.  The presentment says Murphy staged the killing as self defense, but only her DNA was on the steak knife found next to Daniel's body.  The cleaver was found upstairs in a bedroom.

Here is the entire presentment: http://www.dauphinc.org/grandjury/Presentment%202%20-%20Seventh%20Grand%20Jury.pdf
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Cancellation of Outdoor Show could cost the region $80 million

January 24, 2013, 1:58 pm
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With the Outdoor Show on hold, the Susquehannna Valley could lose millions of dollars.

If the show doesn't go on, we're talking close to $80 million, if not more lost from people spending money at the show, restaurants and hotels in the area.

The Hershey Harrisburg Regional Visitors Bureau says every year the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show at the Farm Show Complex, brings in $44 million in direct spending. The actual amount that the show brings in is close to $80 million when you add-in things like shopping and spending on gas.

Then you have the hotel room tax that the area is missing out on.

The show is billed as the largest outdoor sports show in the Commonwealth. More than 1400 vendors were scheduled to show up, traveling from different states, spending money in the area all week.

“The circumstances of this are relatively unique and I hope it comes back,” explained David Black, President and CEO of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber of Commerce. “It's a family-oriented show and there are other gun shows at the Farm Show and it's my hope that things get resolved and perhaps if not this year, they'll be able to come back again next year.”

We did call the Harrisburg Hilton, they say they will work with you to change your reservation if needed.


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Country Entertainer To Buy Harrisburg’s Classic Rock FM, WTPA

January 24, 2013, 2:45 pm
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Country singer/songwriter Pat Garrett is set to purchase Harrisburg’s classic rock FM, WTPA, 92.1, from Potential Broadcasting LLC, Trustee.

Pat is best known for his many country songs, including “In the Blue Mountains,” as owner of “The Pat Garrett Amphitheater,” owner of country radio station WWSM, and helping country superstar Taylor Swift get her start.

Garrett, whose real name is Patrick Sickafus, heard the station had been placed in the trust as a settlement with the Department of Justice and that one of the terms of the settlement called for the divestiture of both WTPA and WCAT.

Garrett says he will be keeping the rock format.

"The Rock of Central PA", which covers Harrisburg, Hershey, Lebanon, Lancaster, and York as well as Millersburg and Elizabethville to the north and beyond, also streams online worldwide at www.921wtpa.com.
 
WTPA is Central Pennsylvania's only remaining independent rock station.

Garrett also owns Classic Country AM-1510, WWSM which covers Central Pennsylvania. The WWSM studios are located north of Palmyra, which, coincidentally, was the home of 92.1 when Hugh Clinton was the owner.

Garrett is from Berks County, where the Pat Garrett Amphitheater is located.

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A 61-year-old Cornwall man was assaulted during road rage incident

January 24, 2013, 2:58 pm
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A 61-year-old Cornwall man was assaulted as the result of a road rage incident Wednesday night. 

The man was traveling Route 72 South and exchanged gestures with the driver of a white BMW sedan over a lane change.

Both cars pulled off to the side of the road, and the driver of the BMW walked up to the victim and either punched him or struck him with some type of object on the side of the face.

The victim told police, the hit to the face knocked him unconcious briefly, but he managed to drive home and call police.

First Aid & Safety Patrol responded to the man's home and took him to Hershey Medical Center for treatment of facial injuries.

The driver of the BMW returned to his car after the assault and drove south on Route 72.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have any information is asked to call the Cornwall Police at 274-2071.



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JUST IN: Two-car accident leaves several with serious injuries, including at least one child

January 24, 2013, 3:02 pm
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A serious accident Thursday evening on Clay Township in Lancaster County has numerous fire crews on the scene.

The accident occurred around 510 p.m. on Clay Road in the area of Middle Creek Road.

Emergency crews originally put Life Lion on stand-by, then cancelled it but then decided they needed it for a pediatric patient.

At least three other patients were taken by ambulance to the hospital, two to Lancaster General and one to Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.  
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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology closed Friday due to water main break

January 24, 2013, 3:57 pm
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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology will be closed on Friday, January 25, 2013 due to a water main break on campus.

All essential personnel are asked to report at their regularly scheduled time.

Water has been shut off on the campus since mid afternoon on Thursday. Water will be restored to on campus students overnight, but will once again be shut off during the day Friday so as to accommodate for work to continue on the main. Modified dining service hours are in effect.

Students, faculty and staff are asked to visit www.stevenscollege.edu for more updates.
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Many feel Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show had no choice but to cancel

January 24, 2013, 1:28 pm
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In a bombshell announcement, Reed Exhibitions posted on their website that the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show will be postponed due to the controversy surrounding their decision to ban assault-style weapons from the show.

The show that was supposed to take place at the Farm Show Complex starting on February 2nd has been postponed. This decision comes after more than 300 exhibitors decided to boycott the show after they announced that assault-style weapons would be banned.

“Reed had the best show of its kind in the world, and (they) may have just destroyed that,” explained Bob Dunn of Dunn Sports Hunting.

Thursday, Reed Exhibitions President for the Americas, Chet Burchett, announced that the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show has been postponed.

The decision follows the recent controversy of assault-style weapons being banned.

The company posted on the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show website saying:

“It is unfortunate that in the current emotionally charged atmosphere this celebratory event has become overshadowed by a decision that directly affected a small percentage of more than 1,000 exhibits showcasing products and services for those interested in hunting and fishing.”

But many exhibitors have dropped out.

“The list was too big to publish this morning and by 9:30, they had published a list of people who are backing out of the show, it was up to 307,” Dunn continued.

Bob Dunn runs a sports hunting travel agency and pulled one of his booths on principle.

“I just decided I’d kind of go along with what the people are doing. The other one I still maintained because it arranged hunting and fishing trips worldwide, and I think that’s what that show is about, hunting and fishing trips,” Dunn commented.

In response to the controversy, Reed Exhibitors said:

“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.”

That decision has led to the postponement of the show.

“That’s 25 percent of that show, something seriously has to be done, because you can’t have a building that big with 25 percent of the spaces empty. That’s not going to work,” concluded.

The event was scheduled to take place at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg from February 2 to February 10, and at this time, no other date has been chosen.

“Postponing is doing it at a later date,” Dunn stated. “It’s very difficult, you can’t do it at a later date on these shows, this is the ideal time to do it.”

Many exhibitors bought plane tickets, hotel rooms, and had their exhibits ready, but for now, they’ll have to wait to see what happens.

“…we hope that as the national debate clarifies, we will have an opportunity to consider rescheduling the event when the time is right to focus on the themes it celebrates,” Reed’s press statement concluded.

We tried reaching out to Reed Exhibitions for further comment Thursday, but they did not respond our phone calls and would not comment on whether people who purchased tickets will get their money back.

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Kirsten Page, Deputy Director of Communications for Governor Corbett, offered the following comment on behalf of the Governor:

“This was a private business decision made by a Reed Exhibitions. The Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show has had a large impact on Harrisburg’s economy for years, drawing thousands of people to the area. It is a loss for the region and the many businesses that depend on the revenue it generates.”

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Harrisburg Mayor Linda Thompson also released the following statement on the cancellation of the show:

"It is unfortunate that Reed Exhibitions of Norwalk, CT has made the business decision to postpone the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show scheduled for the City of Harrisburg in February.

It is also unfortunate that legal gun owners and the many families who have enjoyed a long tradition of hunting in the beautiful rural environment around the region will be deprived of this major event because of a controversy caused by firearms manufacturers who profit from the sale of weapons designed for the mass killing of human beings.

Many regional arms and outdoor vendors and related services have been hurt by the postponement as well. This kind of conflict within the firearms community is the result of years of polarization between the majority American sportsmen and hunters who exercise their constitutional right to bear arms and at the same time favor reasonable illegal gun controls, and a minority of NRA members who refuse to recognize the very real problem of illegal military style weaponry and the mass havoc such weapons facilitate."






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Tom Russell visits students at Saint Joseph Catholic School

January 24, 2013, 6:24 pm
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On Thursday, Chief Meteorologist Tom Russell visited students at Saint Joseph Catholic School in Mechanicsburg.
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Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show postponement means big losses for local economy

January 24, 2013, 7:18 pm
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The biggest gun show in all of Pennsylvania is cancelled, for now.

The Hershey Harrisburg Regional Visitors Bureau says every year the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show at the Farm Show Complex, brings in $44 million in direct spending.

But the actual amount that the show brings in, is close to $80 million when you add-in things like shopping and spending on gas.

On top of that, you have the hotel room tax the area is missing out on.

But the Mayor Linda Thompson, doesn't seem too worried about losing that money.  "The City is still open for business and still doing business and if the gun show pulls out it won't put a huge dent in our economic base. We have existing retail, restaurants, hospitals, schools, I think we're doing well without the gun show."

One local business owner is worried.  Artie Tafoya has brewed beer at the Appalachian Brewing Company in Harrisburg for close to 20 years.  "I tell you what, it's a great event for the area. We really have benefited every year. We don't know what it's like, because the show has been going since we've been here, so we don't know what it's going to be like with out having it."

Mayor Linda Thompson adds that cancelling the show is sending the NRA and gun makers a loud message, one she agrees with.

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State Police investigating two deaths in Perry County

January 24, 2013, 8:25 pm
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State Police are investigating two deaths that occurred in Perry County that were discovered Thursday.

One death was discovered by State Police when a 83-year-old man was found outside his High Street home in New Buffalo Borough.  The death is not considered suspicious at this time.  The cause of death has not been released by the Perry County Coroner's Office.

The other death investigation took place on Greenbriar Road in Centre Township. 

State Police are investigating the death of a 58-year-old man. 

The investigation into this death is still continuing.

Anyone with information into either of these deaths should call State Police in Newport.
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65-year-old woman raped in New Bloomfield

January 24, 2013, 8:35 pm
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State Police are investigating a rape that occurred Wednesday in New Bloomfield.

A 65-year-old woman was raped at a home in the 200 block of East Main Street.

The investigation by State Police is continuing. 
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Lebanon police bust drug dealer who lived directly across from middle school

January 25, 2013, 5:50 am
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Heriberto Miranda-Vazquez lived at 315 N. 8th St., across from Lebanon Middle School.  Police arrested him after a search discovered 127 bags of heroin in his home.  Police also seized $1,466 in suspected drug money.

Miranda-Vazquez was charged with one count of possession with the intent to deliver heroin, one count of possession of heroin, and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia.  He is in the Lebanon County Correctional Facility on $250,000 bail.
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Pa. liquor chief to retire, return as consultant at $80/hour

January 25, 2013, 7:07 am
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The chief executive officer of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board plans to retire next week, but he'll return as an $80-an-hour consultant.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Friday that Joe Conti will retire Feb. 1. But he'll be back under a state law that allows former employees to return on an emergency basis while collecting their pensions.

The board says the arrangement will allow it to continue benefiting from Conti's experience and expertise. The newspaper says Conti declined to comment.

Gov. Tom Corbett has said he wants to abolish the CEO position as part of his plan to privatize wine and liquor sales.

The board also is contending with the state inspector general's allegations that Conti and other top officials improperly accepted gifts and favors from vendors.

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Online: http://bit.ly/WYFmvj

 

©2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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PennDOT warns drivers of lane restrictions

January 25, 2013, 8:02 am
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PennDOT District 8 today announced scheduled bridge inspection Jan. 28-30 on the Route 372 Norman Wood Bridge over the Susquehanna River in Martic Township at the Lancaster/York County Line.

PennDOT advises travelers that Jan. 28-30 they will encounter lane restrictions on the Norman Wood Bridge between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as a crew conducts a follow-up inspection to the PPL blasting operation.

The Norman Wood Bridge averages 4,075 vehicles traveled daily.

Motorists are encouraged to slow down and pay attention when traveling through the work zone, not only for their safety, but for the safety of the inspection crew.

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20 cars left running stolen in last two weeks

January 25, 2013, 9:40 am
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Police departments in Harrisburg, Paxtang, Penbrook, and Susquehanna Township report an increase in stolen cars that were left unattended at convenience stores or “warming up” in driveways.

Approximately 20 cars in the greater Harrisburg area have been stolen within the last two weeks. So far, only about 4 of those vehicles have been recovered.

“We need car owners to understand these thefts are 100% avoidable,” says Cynthia Tolsma, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Auto Theft Prevention Authority. “This is a crime of opportunity, you may think it will never happen to you, but this monthʼs victims
will tell you – it does happen -- and itʼs a nightmare to have your car stolen, especially seconds before you head to work.”

ATPA recommends never leaving your vehicle unattended with the keys in the ignition. If you are “warming up” your vehicle, do so only with a remote starter device that allows you to keep your vehicle locked. Leaving your keys in the ignition, or your vehicle running and unattended, is a summary offense in many Pennsylvania jurisdictions.


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Poll: 65% of firearm owners won't give up their guns to new laws

January 25, 2013, 10:24 am
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From CNSNews.com:
By Gregory Gwyn-Williams, Jr.
A recent poll finds that two-thirds of gun owners will defy new restrictions on firearms.

According to Reason.com 65 percent of respondents said they would "defy the law" to keep their guns if the federal government passed a law to take them away.

Question 47 of the poll asked those with guns in their home the following:

"If the government passed a law to take your guns, would you give up your guns or defy the law and keep your guns?"

Sixty-five percent reported they would "defy the law."


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Dauphin County woman accused of murdering her husband

January 25, 2013, 11:45 am
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A Dauphin County a grand jury has enough evidence to send Gina Murphy to trial for the murder of her ex-husband the Dauphin County District Attorney's Office announced the official murder charges today.

Dauphin County District Attorney Ed Marsico says Gina Murphy did not shoot her husband in self-defense, in fact the DA’s office says the evidence supports that she shot him while he was unarmed and then placed the steak knife beside him


“It's a different type of case we have someone staging a crime scene and contending to act in self-defense that's a sophisticated criminal." Said Dauphin County District Attorney Ed Marsico.  

The shooting happened on August 20, 2012 at 461 East Market St. in Williamstown. The Dauphin County DA’s office says they believe she planned the shooting.  Assistant District Attorney Francis Chardo said the evidence backs that claim up. “We have indication that she planted the knife to make it look quite a self protection her fingerprints on both hands were on the knife”

At the time of the shooting Gina Murphy and Daniel Murphy were divorced and were actually married to other people but the DAs office says that you were living together and adds that Gina was having ongoing sexual relationships with a number of other men as well they contend the motive was simply money

“We believe an argument happened earlier than we believe financial issues were the motive.”  Chardo said.

The grand jury decision is just a recommendation of charges Gina Murphy still remains innocent until she's proven guilty in a court of law. She's currently locked up on murder charges at Dauphin County Prison with no bail.

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Man arrested for stealing meat from Giant, concealed in duffel bag

January 25, 2013, 12:25 pm
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On January 24, the West York Borough Police Department was called to the Giant Foods Store at 1200 West Market Street, for a report of retail theft.

The store manager told police a man was caught stuffing meat into a duffel bag.

Luis Soto-Rivera, 38, of Crestview Drive, York Township was confronted by the manager when he dropped the bag and fled through the store.  While he was running through the store he shoved a female customer blocking his path. 

Rivera fled the store and ran through the parking lot towards York City.

An officer nearby spotted Rivera and attempted to stop him.  Rivera refused to stop, and darted into heavy rush hour traffic.  The officer chased Rivera on foot across several lanes of traffic and arrested him.

A heroin needle was seized from Rivera's pants pocket during his arrest.

Rivera admitted to the theft and admitted he was addicted to heroin. He told police he steals meat and would travel to York City with to sell it so he could purchase more heroin. 
 
Officers searched the duffel bag and recovered seven individually wrapped pork products and two packages of NyQuil Liquicap OTC medicine.  The total of the items in the duffel bag was $160.  

Rivera was charged with robbery, retail theft, and flight to avoid apprehension.
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PennDOT to inspect Norman Wood Bridge

January 25, 2013, 12:43 pm
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PennDOT announced Thursday, it will hold a scheduled bridge inspection Jan. 28-30 on the Route 372 Norman Wood Bridge over the Susquehanna River in Martic Township at the Lancaster/York County Line.

PennDOT advises travelers that Jan. 28-30 they will encounter lane restrictions on the Norman Wood Bridge between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as a crew conducts a follow-up inspection to the PPL blasting operation.

The Norman Wood Bridge averages 4,075 vehicles traveled daily.

Motorists are encouraged to slow down and pay attention when traveling through the work zone, not only for their safety, but for the safety of the inspection crew.


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