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PENNVEST and DEP Announce First 2013 Nutrient Credit Trading Auction

January 25, 2013, 12:47 pm
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The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority and the Department of Environmental Protection announced Friday, they will host an auction March 20, for the sale and purchase of nutrient credits in the Susquehanna and Potomac watersheds.

The auction, intended to encourage and facilitate the trading of nutrient credits, will be a “forward” auction, where certified credits will be sold at auction; delivered later; and applied to 2013 and future compliance years. It will afford wastewater treatment plants in the two watersheds the opportunity to purchase credits to meet their nitrogen and phosphorus discharge limits for the compliance years.

DEP’s nutrient credit trading program provides a cost-effective way for facilities that are subject to nitrogen and phosphorus limits to meet those limits by working with other facilities, non-point sources or both.

PENNVEST anticipates charging buyers and sellers 2.5 cents per credit to offset administrative costs.

For more information, visit www.pennvest.state.pa.us and click on “nutrient credit trading” on the left side of the page, or call Robert Boos at 717-783-4493 (PENNVEST) or Veronica Kasi at 717-772-4053 (DEP).



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PennDOT reduces speed limits on several area roadways

January 25, 2013, 12:54 pm
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Due to the winter weather impacting the region, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit to 45 miles per hour on several roadways in south central Pennsylvania.

PennDOT has reduced the speed on the following highways.

· Interstate 81 in Franklin, Cumberland, Dauphin and Lebanon counties (reduced from 55-65 MPH),

· Interstate 78 in Lebanon County (reduced from 65 MPH),

· Interstate 83 in York, Cumberland and Dauphin counties (reduced from 55-65 MPH),

· Interstate 283 in Dauphin County (reduced from 55 MPH),

· PA 283 in Dauphin and Lancaster counties (reduced from 55-65 MPH),

· US 22/322 in Dauphin County (reduced from 55 MPH),

· US 22/322 in Perry County (reduced from 55-65 MPH),

· PA 581 in Cumberland County (reduced from 55 MPH),

· US 11 in Franklin and Cumberland counties (reduced from 55 MPH),

· US 15 in Adams, York and Cumberland counties (reduced from 55-65 MPH),

· US 11/15 in Cumberland and Perry County counties (reduced from 55 MPH).

Although PennDOT recommends not traveling during winter storms, motorists can check road conditions on more than 2,900 miles of state roads by calling 511 or visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, average traffic speeds on urban interstates and access to more than 500 traffic cameras.

The 511 site also provides easy-to-use, color-coded winter road conditions for all interstates and other routes covered in the 511 reporting network. Regional Twitter alerts are also available on the 511PA website.

The Department also asks motorists to allow plenty of space when driving near plow trucks. Also, for their own safety and the safety of plow operators, motorists should never attempt to pass a truck while it is plowing or spreading winter materials.

PennDOT reminds motorists to pack an emergency kit for their vehicles. A basic kit should include non-perishable food, water, blanket, small shovel and warm clothes. When preparing an emergency kit, motorists should take into account special needs of passengers such as baby food, pet supplies or medications and pack accordingly.


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A U.S. Olympic Team is calling Central PA its new home

January 25, 2013, 1:10 pm
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A U.S. Olympic team is calling central Pennsylvania its new home.  USA Field Hockey announced that it’s moving its women’s Olympic training facility to Lancaster.

Pennsylvania produces more Olympic field hockey players than any other state. In fact, during the last Olympic games 12 of America’s 28 players on the team were from here. So this move makes sense.

Ashley Meunier of the USA Field Hockey Team says this is the right place to move.  “The east coast is the hotbed of the sport. People know the sport they are familiar with it. We can grow and develop the game here a lot better than we can in California.”

USA Field Hockey announced it will join Spooky Nook Sports in Manheim to be the future of Olympic Field Hockey. The team is moving from California, something they had been considering for a while.

“It really was a match made in heaven. We had one organization that had start of the art facilities and was able to host top level athletes. And then we had one organization that was looking to bolt themselves into a great facility where they could extract the best out of themselves.” Explained Ben Halvorsen with Spooky Nook Sports.

The Spooky Nook Sports complex, when finished in the Spring, will be the largest in America and possibly even the world with nearly 1,000,000 square feet of fields and facilities. USA Field Hockey will base multiple teams out of this complex along with all the coaches and managers.

Meunier says this isn't only a great move for the team, it's great for olympic hopefuls too. “This can only grow the sport locally. I think it’s going to be very inspiring for young athletes to see Olympians complete and play and train and see what it takes to be an Olympian.”

The move to Lancaster will not be finalized until the summer, but when it does this will mean 60,000 hotel nights a year and $25.2 million in economic impact with 100 total jobs. 
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Couple will face death penalty for death of six-week-old son

January 25, 2013, 1:21 pm
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Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a Columbia couple charged with killing their infant son.

Andrew Moyer Sr. and Brianna Michael, will face the death penalty for killing their six-week-old son Andrew Moyer Jr. Back in October. 

Officials say the infant died in this apartment on the 100 block of Locust Street in Columbia. The DA’s office is seeking the death penalty because it says the baby was tortured and abused for weeks prior to his death.

The couple never sought medical treatment, even though he had brain swelling, broken ribs and sever burns.

“This is not necessarily to send a message, but I would certainly hope that anyone else considering to commit such a horrific act, that maybe this would have that impact.” Said Chris Larsen the First Assistant District Attorney.

The couple will be tried together. They will be formally arraigned on Wednesday.
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Light snow causing travel delays, speed restrictions across the area

January 25, 2013, 1:25 pm
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With the snowfall comes hazardous road conditions. PennDOT has been out in full force, but many area roads are covered in snow, causing many highways to lower their speed limits to 45 miles per hour.

The snow came in full force Friday afternoon, latching to the cold roadways and creating hazardous driving conditions in the Susquehanna Valley.

PennDOT reduced many highway speeds to 45 miles per hour, including Interstate 81, 83, Route 283, Route 22/322, Route 581, Routes 11 and 15 in area counties.

Although PennDOT crews treated the roadways prior to the snow's arrival, the Department says their goal is to keep roads passable, not completely free of snow and ice.

PennDOT's biggest suggestion to people in Central PA is if you don't have to drive, stay home and stay safe.

If you do have to drive in these winter conditions, there are some simple steps you can take to make sure your commute is a little safer.

First and foremost, drive slower if the road conditions are bad and allow plenty of room between you and other cars on the road, especially PennDOT vehicles while they're plowing or spreading material on the roads.

And it is always a good idea to pack an emergency kit for your car which should include non-perishable foods, water, blankets, a small shovel and warm clothes.

You can always check the latest road conditions and speed restrictions by calling 511 or visiting www.511PA.com, both of which are completely free and available 24 hours a day.

And you can always count on CBS 21 to keep you up on the latest weather conditions.

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Some vendors and ticketholders will receive refunds for Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show

January 25, 2013, 1:29 pm
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As more and more vendors pulled out of the Eastern Sports and Oudoor Show, many were concerned about the future of the show.

But Wednesday's announcement that the show wouldn't go on, came as a surprise to one vendor, who chose to keep his space at the show. 

For 40 years, Big Bees Boats in Duncannon has been an exhibitor at the show.  Big Bees owner Randy Roher, said he wasn't getting out of his contract.  "When you sign a contract, it's binding."

Randy says he spent $30,000 this year just for space at the show.  He says, if he would have pulled out, he would have lost that money because of that binding contract.  "We did not and we couldn't afford to.  We're a small business, we couldn't take it."

But in an e-mail from Reed Exhibitions this week, Randy was notified he'll get his $30,000 dollars back.  In the email statement, Reed exhibitions says:  Refunds will be provided for all fees paid to date (January 24, 2013) to Reed Exhibitions for the 2013 Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show. We will detail the refund process on our web site and in an additional email by January 31, 2013.

We also reached out to Kinsey's Outdoorsm, who pulled out from the show before the announcement, and a manager there says they did not get an email or notification from Reed.

CBS 21 News learned that those who purchased the tickets to attend the show would get a refund.  They also said they will provide each paid admission ticket, purchased through the website before 10 a.m Thursday, a refund.

Randy also said the postponement of the show will hurt him financially in the short run, but he plans on having an open house in early March to make up for it.
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$30,000 offered for the arrest of people who prompted statewide Amber Alert

January 25, 2013, 1:32 pm
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A $30,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the abductors of a five-year-old girl in Philadelphia.

Mayor Michael Nutter renewed his plea to the public to come forward with any information they may have.

Authorities say that Nailla Robinson was kidnapped on January 14 from her elementary school by a woman posing as her mother.

A passer-by found the girl the next day shivering on a playground about a mile away.

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Classic cars meet new cars at the PA Auto Show

January 25, 2013, 1:49 pm
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The Pennsylvnaia Auto Show continues this week, and car lovers from all around will be sure to find something right up their alley.

This Auto Show brings out those who remodel unique cars.  And it also showcases newer cars and cars that are more green.

Every year, Tom Shumaker restores an old car.  This year, he bought a 1959 Oldsmobile and it wasn't exactly in mint condition.  Many people walking by were shocked as Tom took apart the car piece by piece.  His car is one of over 600 featured at the show.

Some other cars in the exhibition, take a greener approach, like the New Ford Boost which has a plug-in charger.

For those who love cars on the luxury side, a new Bentley features all the new gadets.

The show is held at the Farm Show Complex, and runs from January 24 through January 27.


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Burt Reynolds in ICU at hospital after getting the flu, becoming dehydrated

January 25, 2013, 2:55 pm
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(CNN) -- Actor Burt Reynolds is in intensive care in a Florida hospital, where he went for treatment of flu symptoms, one of his representatives said Friday.

Reynolds was dehydrated when he went to the hospital, and was eventually transferred to its intensive care unit, his representative Erik Kritzer told CNN. Kritzer declined to say what hospital the actor was in, saying, "He would like that (kept) private."

"He is doing better at this time," Kritzer said late Friday afternoon. "We expect, as soon as he gets more fluids, he will be back in a regular room."

Reynolds got his start in Hollywood in the late 1950s, and went on to star in a number of TV series including "Gunsmoke" and in movies, including the "Cannonball Run" and "Smokey and the Bandit" series. According to IMDB (Internet Movie Database), the Georgia-born Reynolds is 76 years old.

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Negotiator says settlements on civil suits against Penn State coming soon

January 25, 2013, 3:15 pm
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Penn State's negotiator for civil claims involving former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky says the school is in talks with 28 people who have brought claims, 18 more than were connected to his criminal case.
   
Ken Feinberg told The Associated Press on Friday that the talks could produce settlements in the coming weeks. Feinberg says nobody has pulled out of the negotiations, and he thinks they will be successful in the near future.
   
Penn State announced in September it was bringing in Feinberg, who helped resolve claims from the Sept. 11 terror attacks, the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the Virginia Tech massacre.
   
Sandusky, the school's former assistant football coach, is pursuing appeals after being convicted of sexual abuse of 10 boys.

(Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
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Northeastern Regional Police arrest man for robbery at Sovereign Bank

January 25, 2013, 3:56 pm
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The Northeastern Regional Police Deptartment arrested of Chad David Ryan for a robbery at a Sovereign Bank.

Police say Ryan robbed the Sovereign Bank at 4157 North George Street in East Manchester Township on September 6, 2011.

Ryan went into the bank, brandished a handgun and jumped over the teller counter and demanded cash.  He took cash from the unlocked drawers and fled.

The suspect took a dye pack which exploded on him when he left the bank, however the money was placed in a plastic bag before he left.

On January 24, Ryan was arrested after he pulled a gun on a loss prevention officer who was confronting Ryan about a grocery theft.  He fled from police, but a witness took the license plate of the car he was using.

Police went to the address the car was registered to and found Ryan unloading the stolen groceries.

Police searched his home and found the handgun used in the bank robbery, and Ryan admitted to police he robbed the bank. He also admitted to robbing a Sheetz in Manchester using the same gun. That robbery happened on June 17, 2011.

He told police he hasn't worked since 2009 and resorted to committing armed robberies as a way to support himself.

He was arraigned on three seperate counts of robbery, and bail was set at $50,000. He is currently in York County Prison.
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FDA will not take action against Shippensburg University for 'Plan B' vending machine

January 25, 2013, 5:41 pm
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration decided Thursday, it will not take any regulatory action over the 'Plan B' vending machine at Shippensburg University. 

An FDA spokesperson says after talking with campus officials no action is necessary. 

The University came under fire last year for the morning after pill machine that's accessible to students and employees. 

The machine also dispense condoms, cold medicine and pregnancy tests. 
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Local college campuses do not allow concealed carry, but a group is trying to change that

January 25, 2013, 5:51 pm
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In the midst of the latest shootings on college campuses across the country, one student group out of Virginia is calling for schools of higher education to change college gun bans and allow students and staff to carry concealed weapons on campus.

We contacted several colleges in our area, and all say they do not allow students or staff to carry concealed weapons on campus. For some, the rules are different for campus police.

At Lebanon Valley College, a group of friends has mixed views on whether it's a good idea to allow students or staff to carry guns on campus.

"I would not be very comfortable with that, because there's always people that you don't feel secure around,” explained student Chris Bergeron. “Especially if they're carrying weapons, you wouldn't feel safe around them."

"I don't know that I'm necessarily against it,” commented Carter Peters. “The issue isn't about gun control, but with people themselves."

Bill McGowan worries about what could potentially happen if students got out of control at a college party.

"I'm a supporter of gun laws. But I think it also depends on the person, not exactly regulations and I'm not so sure a college campus is a place where there should be people walking around with guns," commented Bill McGowan.

According to the group called Students for Concealed Carry, legislators in six states are recognizing that "gun-free zones" on campuses have failed to protect students. They are introducing new bills that would allow for campus carry.

A spokesperson for the group says, ‘allowing licensed concealed carry would give potential attackers pause and give victims a fighting chance.’

He goes on to say, "we're not talking about arming juveniles. These are faculty members, military veterans, and responsible adults."

Right now, there is no such push to change carry laws on college campuses in Pa.


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Snow causes travel issues but gives snow enthusiasts a great start to the weekend

January 25, 2013, 6:18 pm
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The snowy roads caused tie-ups and delays Friday for commuters, but the skiers and snowboarders at Ski Roundtop welcomed the snow, allowing for a night filled with fun.

Charlie Young and his wife came up to the slopes to enjoy their 13th anniversary.  "I've been watching their website all week - they were blowing blowing blowing, I knew there was going to be a ton of snow.  A little date night, wonderful night out at Roundtop"

A few inches of fresh snow was the cherry on top to a week of making snow at Ski Roundtop.

The road conditions didn't seem to be that much of a problem for those who took precautions.  "We took it easy, really slow, I had one little spinout, that was at a gas station, coming up here? Not really a problem," Young said.

But others weren't so lucky.  Kurt Gercke and his friends drove up from Maryland for a night of skiiing.  But slippery conditions caused some problems.  "It should have taken us an hour and fifteen minutes but it took us three and a half hours.  There were two charter buses that were coming up the main road to get to Roundtop - one of them got stuck, so the other one tried to pass it and they both got stuck blocking two lanes, so the whole front entrance here was blocked."

Luckily, there are many roads to Central Pennsylvania's ski resort.

Ryan Brzozwski said the buses blocking the entrance wasn't stopping him from hitting the slopes.  "We were able to turn around and find another way."

Others throughout the Susquehanna Valley had troubles with the roads.   In New Cumberland, a person driving home lost control of their car and drove over an embankment.  Luckily the driver wasn't hurt and police were able to clear the road and get the driver back on his way.

Those at Ski Roundtop say the roads are worth it for such a pleasant skiing experience.  "It's just wonderful, it's going to be a fantastic weekend." Charlie Young said.

The roads should be much better by tomorrow morning, but PennDOT urges all drivers to be safe. Roads can be icy even if they look like they're clear.
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PennDOT to restore speed limits on area roadways at 10 p.m. Friday

January 25, 2013, 6:48 pm
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At 10 p.m., PennDOT will lift the speed limit restrictions that have been in place on interstate highways and major expressways in south central Pennsylvania since 3:30 this afternoon due to the winter storm impacting the region. These roads include the following:

Interstate 81 in Franklin, Cumberland, Dauphin and Lebanon counties (reduced from 55-65 MPH),
Interstate 78 in Lebanon County (reduced from 65 MPH),
Interstate 83 in York, Cumberland and Dauphin counties (reduced from 55-65 MPH),
Interstate 283 in Dauphin County (reduced from 55 MPH),
PA 283 in Dauphin and Lancaster counties (reduced from 55-65 MPH),
US 22/322 in Dauphin County (reduced from 55 MPH),
US 22/322 in Perry County (reduced from 55-65 MPH),
PA 581 in Cumberland County (reduced from 55 MPH),
US 11 in Franklin and Cumberland counties (reduced from 55 MPH),
US 15 in Adams, York and Cumberland counties (reduced from 55-65 MPH),
US 11/15 in Cumberland and Perry County counties (reduced from 55 MPH).

PennDOT is continuing to treat roadways in the area and will continue until roads are clear.

Although PennDOT recommends not traveling during winter storms, motorists can check road conditions on more than 2,900 miles of state roads by calling 511 or visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, average traffic speeds on urban interstates and access to more than 500 traffic cameras. The 511 site also provides easy-to-use, color-coded winter road conditions for all interstates and other routes covered in the 511 reporting network. Regional Twitter alerts are also available on the 511PA website.

The Department also asks motorists to allow plenty of space when driving near plow trucks. Also, for their own safety and the safety of plow operators, motorists should never attempt to pass a truck while it is plowing or spreading winter materials.

PennDOT reminds motorists to pack an emergency kit for their vehicles. A basic kit should include non-perishable food, water, blanket, small shovel and warm clothes. When preparing an emergency kit, motorists should take into account special needs of passengers such as baby food, pet supplies or medications and pack accordingly.

PennDOT also reminds citizens that downloadable materials, including home and car emergency kit checklists and emergency plan templates, are available at www.ReadyPA.org or by calling 1-888-9-READYPA. Citizens can find information about getting involved in local emergency response efforts and other volunteer opportunities through the Web site or the toll-free line.

For more winter driving tips and information on how PennDOT treats winter storms, visit www.dot.state.pa.us/winter.
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Police searching for suspect in afternoon bank robbery

January 25, 2013, 7:34 pm
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The Northern York County Regional Police Department is searching for the man who robbed a Metro Bank, Friday afternoon.

Around 4:30, the man entered the bank at 55 Arsenal Road in Manchester Township.  Witnesses saw the man milling around outside before he entered the bank.  He stood in line for the tellers, and when it was his turn, he pretended to fill out a banking slip.  The man than placed a diaper bag on the counter and told the tellers to place money in the bag. 

The man did not display any weapons, and never threatened he had one. 

The man fled the bank, with an unknown amount of cash, towards North George Street.

Witnesses described the man as a white male, around 5'5" and was wearing dark blue jeans, a dark jacket, black beanie and black gloves.

Police are still investigating, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Northern York County Regional Police Department.
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Victim held burglar at gunpoint until police arrived

January 26, 2013, 6:48 am
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A burglar was surprised when his victim turned the tables and held him at gunpoint on Wednesday evening.

Police say a Lancaster City man reported a burglary on Tuesday evening.  When neighbors who saw the burglar told the victim about it, the victim thought he knew who the burglar was.  When the burglar came back to his house on Wednesday, the family called police while the homeowner confronted the burglar and held him at gunpoint until police got there.

Police say they arrested 22-year-old Jean Rivera-Gonzalez of Lancaster, and a second suspect was seeing fleeing in a two-door gold Honda Accord.  Police describe him as a Hispanic male in his late 20's or early 30's with green eyes.

Anyone with information is asked to call Lancaster City Police.


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Pistol training course at HACC

January 26, 2013, 6:01 pm
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In the wake of recent school shootings and the increasing debate over guns in schools, some students at HACC took a course designed to train them in how to operate a pistol safely.

The pistol training class was hosted by Practical Survival Solutions LLC and endorsed by the NRA.

Right now, local colleges are telling CBS 21 that students are not allowed to carry firearms on campus. But one student group is working to change that. They are called "Students for Concealed Carry."

And they say that legislators in six states are recognizing that "Gun-free zones" on campuses have failed to protect students. And those states are introducing new bills that would allow for campus carry. Those states include, Arkansas, Missouri, Georgia, Indiana, Wyoming and Kansas.

The students say they want to be able to feel safe on campus and that they have a choice in being able to defend themselves.

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Cornerstone Federal Credit Union robbed

January 27, 2013, 8:40 am
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Pennsylvania State Police in Carlisle say that just before 4:00 Sunday morning there was a robbery at Cornerstone Federal Credit Union in South Middleton Township, Cumberland County.

Police say unknown people went to the Credit Union and damaged the ATM, took cash and then fled in a white Penske Truck.  The truck has been found.

The investigation continues.  Anyone with information is asked to call police.


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Police: Perry Co. man shot and killed neighbor's dog

January 27, 2013, 10:16 am
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Leroy Blank, Jr., 44, of Ickesburg is facing animal cruelty charges for shooting and killing his neighbor's dog.

According to State Police in Newport, Blank shot his neighbor's dog when it went onto his property.  It happened on January 12th on Blanks Lane in Northeast Madison Township.

Police say Blank will be charged with cruelty to animals and criminal mischief.




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