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Police charge man for sharing child pornography from his computer

February 11, 2013, 3:35 pm
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Columbia Police have charged a man with possession and dissemination of child pornography from his home computer.

Joel Kuhn, 23 of Columbia, was charged with five counts of sexual abuse of children after he shared a video depicting children in sexual conduct with detectives.

The materials were found during an online investigation that was being conducted to seek out individuals who were actively distributing child pornography.

The investigation was started by Ephrata Police Detective Brad Ortenzi, who is part of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

A search warrant was obtained and served, which showed the execution of the search warrant Kuhn was interviewed by detectives. He admitted to downloading and viewing the child pornography.

An examination of Kuhn’s computer was conducted, which found over 500 images and movies of child pornography.

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Governor Corbett directs State resources to help with blizzard response

February 11, 2013, 3:35 pm
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Governor Tom Corbett announced on Monday, that following a request for assistance from the state of Connecticut, he quickly directed PennDOT to mobilize crews and equipment to help citizens of that state recover from one of the worst blizzards in recent memory.

PennDOT crews from Somerset and Tioga Counties left late Saturday, Feb. 9 and crews from Montour and Columbia Counties left early on Sunday, Feb. 10.

PennDOT has sent three massive snow blowers, three tractor trailers (to haul the snow blowers), three crew cab trucks, several equipment operators, several foremen and a mechanic. Those crews are working to clear roads in parts of Hartford, Farmington and Meriden, Conn

The governor also directed the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to mobilize crews and equipment to assist residents in Massachusetts following their request for assistance. That request was later cancelled by Massachusetts when they were able to free up resources from a nearby state.

PennDOT expects their teams to return to Pennsylvania later this week.

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Lebanon City Police investigating armed bank robbery

February 11, 2013, 3:38 pm
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The Lebanon City Police Department is investigating an armed bank robbery at Metro Bank.

The robbery happened Monday around 11:40 a.m.   Police were called to Metro Bank at 115 Bowman Street for a reported robbery.

The male suspect entered the bank and handed the teller a note demanding money.  He left the bank with an undetermined amount of cash.

The suspect didn't display a weapon and no one was injured.

Witnesses described the suspect as a white male, with a mustache and some scruff on his face.  He was wearing a black hoodie, black pants, black beanie and tan work boots.  The hoodie had a white emblem on the back and red lettering on the sleeves.

Anyone with information concerning the robbery is asked to contact the Lebanon City Police Dept or Crime Stoppers.
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Two women pass fake Travelers Cheques at Mechanicsburg Target

February 11, 2013, 4:10 pm
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The Silver Spring Township Police Department is looking for help to identify two women who used fake Travelers Cheques at Target.

The women went into the Target store in Mechanicsburg and purchased two headphones, each worth $299.99.  The headphones together were $599.98. 

The women used eight, $100 American Express Travelers Cheques.  As the women were leaving the store, employees discovered the Cheques were fake.

Employees called American Express, which verified the Cheques were fake.

The women left the parking lot in a light gray colored BMW SUV, with New York registration GCH2034. Police say there may have been more people in the SUV.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Silver Spring Township Police Department at 717-697-0607.

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Middlesex Township Police Department investigating attempted abduction

February 11, 2013, 4:23 pm
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The Middlesex Township Police Department is investigating an attempted abduction.

Police were called to a truck stop for a report of an attempted abduction of an employee.

The employee described the suspect as a black male, around 6'5" tall and in his mid 30's.  The employee told police the man had very short hair which could have been shaved, and a rounded face. He had a built body type, and was wearing a purple sweatshirt.

The suspect left the area and the victim went outside on break. The same male approached the victim from the back of the building and grabbed her. The victim told police the suspect held her tight and started biting her hear and kissing her neck.  She said she tried to push him away but he wouldn't let go.

The male then whispered sexual comments to the woman and asked her to go back to his truck.

After a struggle, the woman was able to get away to call 911.

The man fled the scene.
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Teens face charges for using torch to burn lewd graffiti into building

February 11, 2013, 4:31 pm
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Two New Freedom teens are in hot water after using a stolen propane torch to burn lewd graffiti into the wall of the Shrewsbury Wash-n-Store.

The incident occurred Friday evening around 530 p.m. The burn damaged a wash bay wall panel, but did not extend to the existing structure or the area under construction.

Estimated damaged is approximately $200.00.

The teens are already on probation for a previous case of vandalism. A third teen is charged with stealing the propane torch.

The other two teens face charges of arson, risking catastrophe, conspiracy, receiving stolen property and criminal mischief.

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Man burglarizes home, steals three laptop computers

February 11, 2013, 4:32 pm
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A Glen Rock man is facing charges after he stole three laptop computers from a home.

Thomas Gennaro, 38, is being charged with a November 2011 burglary that happened on Main St. in Glen Rock Borough.

Gennaro, who owned and operated his own pest control business named Genco, entered a past customers apartment and stole three laptop computers.

Police found Gennaro with the three computers, even though he maintains his innocence.

He has been charged with burglary, unlawful use of a computer and other computer crimes, theft, and receiving stolen property.

Gennaro was arraigned and is currently in York County Prison on $50,000 bail.

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More women than ever buying guns, getting licenses to carry

February 11, 2013, 6:18 pm
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As the debate over gun control rages on in Washington D.C., more women are taking aim. They're attending classes to learn how to use guns and hone in on some skills.

According to the National Sporting Goods Association, in the last ten years the number of women participating in shooting sports has increased by more than 50 percent.

"I will put everything I've got into this, and so will Joe, but I tell you, the only way we can change is if the American people demand it,” stated Barack Obama during a press conference.

Gun and ammunition flying off the shelves as the President promises stiffer gun laws. The rush for gun purchases and concealed weapon permits is on.

But the biggest spike in sales is to women. While women make up only 20 percent of all concealed weapons permit holders, the number of women carrying concealed weapons is growing every day.

“Look in that viewfinder, don't touch the trigger until you are ready," stated the instructor.

"My name is Cindy Wasserman and I am here to take the concealed weapons course," stated Cindy Wasserman. "if you are not knowledgeable about it you will be more cautious and afraid."

From the novice who never shot a gun, to the experienced shooter, gun sales to women are.up 73 percent.

"Just because I am scared the government is going to take our rights away," explains Melissa Bellville.

The concealed weapons class in Port St. Lucie is standing room only, with more women getting permits in 2012 than ever before.

"I’ve now become a pro-gun person," Wasserman explained.

From the basics on gun safety to bullets, it all is included in the class.

"I’m going to go over general safety,” explained certified shooting instructor Ed Henson. “Revolvers, semi automatics, how to load them. unload them, what's a safe direction."

Firearms instructor Ed Henson of the St. Lucie Shooting Range in Port St Lucie is a former NYPD Detective.

He is teaching not only what the laws are, but with gun sales doubling over the last year, he teaches how gun owners these days have to protect themselves from theft.

"You come in the home, lock your firearm up,” cited Henson. “Secure the firearm. Don't leave it laying around."

1 in 4 women own guns. 1 in 10 in Florida carry.

And the numbers among women are going up.

"Never in a million years, but I feel like its time,” Wasserman stated. “I feel like our country is changing. I don't like all these proposals the federal government is trying to inflict on our states."

"As we women become more knowledgeable and more comfortable with a gun then we wont be scared," Wasserman added.

To get comfortable, Henson says you have to practice shooting the same gun, over and over again.

Practice shooting for ten weeks straight and you'll feel less shaky.

"Don’t get too tense here, there’s no kick to that gun," stated Henson.

23 percent of women who are getting the permit have never ever bought a gun before.

"Right leg back, shoulders forward,” dictates Henson. “There you go, nice and easy. Lift it up. Look at that orange dot, squeeze now. Do it again."

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Debate over two PA convenience stores gets national attention

February 11, 2013, 6:23 pm
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Are convenience stores always all about the convenience?  Maybe it goes a little deeper.  A recent New York Times article tries to figure out the connection between the Pennsylvanians and their favorite gas station.

We took this debate to the streets, asking you which on you prefer.  "Yes, I am a Wawa person." One person told us.  Another person told us, he likes Sheetz. "I like Sheetz in comparison.  I go to Wawa's in Jersey a lot, but I'd rather go to Sheetz."

Beatles or Rolling Stones, Coke or Pepsi, people have their preferences.  But with gas stations, to some people it matters where they go. 

One person told us they like Sheetz, because it feels safer. "I could go to any gas station, but my choice is because it seems safer, it has more lights." 
 
People aren't married to them, but Pennsylvanians have their preference.

Harper polling asked 800 people all over the state which convenience store they prefer.  Sheetz was an overwhelming favorite even though Wawa has 200 more locations. So are people playing favorites?

Morgan Davis says her choice is because of where she grew up. "I grew up close to Altoona, close to where Sheetz originated.  And I lived in the mid-west for 10 years, and when I came back it was kinda nice to be able to go back to Sheetz again."

Of course for some it's whatever's easiest.

Scott told us, he has no preference.  "No I don't have a preference at all. Nope, none. It's complete convenience. If I'm going for gas and one is a lower price then I'll choose that one for gas."

We looked at the big picture in PA.  But Sheetz and Wawa have loyal followers based on regions too.  There's more Sheetz fans in Central PA, and more Wawa fans towards Philadelphia and New Jersey.

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Police investigating robbery at Francisco's Pizza

February 11, 2013, 6:32 pm
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Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a robbery at Francisco's Pizza in Bethel Township, Lebanon County.

The suspect entered the pizza shop and pointed a silver revolver at two employees and demanded money from them.

One of the employees gave the suspect $600 in cash from the registers. The actor fled on foot and headed west towards East Main Street in Fredericksburg.

The suspect is described as a white male, around 5'9" tall and thin build. Witnesses say he was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a white mask around his face.

Anyone with information is asked to call PSP-Jonestown at 717-865-2194.
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UPDATE: After two years police identify body found in Perry County

February 11, 2013, 7:06 pm
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On Monday, Pennsylvania State Police announced that a body found on September 9th, 2010, was 38-year-old Teresa Mae Ware of Mississippi.

Police say Ware went missing in April of 2010 and was last seen with a commercial truck driver from Pennsylvania.

The body was originally discovered as skeletal remains in Howe Township, Perry County.  Ware's death has been ruled a homicide.  Authorities were not able to identify the body for more than two years until they were able to match DNA samples with Ware.

Dauphin County Coroner Graham Hetrick has been in the business for more than 20 years, and he says while these cases don't happen often, they do happen.  "It's not infrequent. We'll have a John Doe or some case where we have to try and find an identity, maybe once a year. We have some that have been extended out into 9 years."

Hetrick says there are many ways to identify a body including teeth analysis, physical anthropology, medical artifiacts, and DNA, but you have to start broad before you can get specific.  "With skeletal remains the real thing is to try to narrow the search. Like I said. Narrow it down to a man, or a woman, the race, the height, here's the location here's the time, then you get that out onto a national database."

One may think that you could just use the DNA to find a match, but Hetrick says that's not the case.  "You have to have to have a direction to go in, you can't check everybody's DNA, so you have to have reasonable belief that it might be that missing person, then you do the DNA studies."

Ware's DNA was sent to the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification.
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State Police have important new information regarding the discovery of human remains along Route 22/322 in Howe Township.

On September 9, 2010, a person discovered the body along the roadway. An autopsy was conducted and the Perry County Coroner ruled the death a homicide.

A forensic exam determined the remains were that of a woman between 25 and 45 years old who had brown hair.

On February 7, the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification informed PSP Newport that DNA samples submitted from the missing body matched those of Teresa Mae Ware, 38 of Mississippi.

Ware went missing in April 2010 and was last known to be with a commercial truck driver from Pennsylvania.

State Police, along with the Coroner’s Office, FBI, Philadelphia Police Department in Mississippi and Ms. Ware’s family assisted in her identification.

Plans are currently underway to reunite her body with her family members.

Anyone with information concerning the homicide case is asked to call State Trooper David Chewning, PSP Newport Criminal Investigation Unit at 717-567-3110.

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Vote passed for new Walmart in Lower Allen Township

February 11, 2013, 7:47 pm
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It looks like a new Walmart will be calling Lower Allen Township home.

At a meeting Monday night, the Board of Commissioners passed the proposal.  Plans include turning the old Forbes Chevrolet building behind the Capital City mall into a smaller retail location. 

Those who were against the idea say they're concerned about flooding and traffic in that area.

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Reports indicate North Korea conducted nuclear test, led to earthquake

February 11, 2013, 8:21 pm
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - A South Korean Defense Ministry spokesman says Seoul believes that a nuclear test caused an earthquake in North Korea near the site of two previous atomic tests.
   
Kim Min-seok says North Korea informed China and the United States of its plans to conduct a nuclear test.
   
Kim says that shortly before noon Tuesday an earthquake was detected in North Korea.
 
An earthquake was detected Tuesday in North Korea just north of a site where the country has conducted nuclear tests, providing strong indication that Pyongyang has gone ahead with a highly anticipated third test. There was, however, no confirmation of the test.
   
The South Korean Defense Ministry, which raised its military alert level after the quake, said it was trying to determine whether it was a test. Nuclear blasts can create tremors but they are distinct from those caused by natural earthquakes.
   
The U.N. organization monitoring nuclear tests says it has detected an "unusual seismic event" in North Korea.
   
The U.S. Geological Survey as well as earthquake monitoring stations in South Korea detected an earthquake just north of a site where North Korea conducted its second nuclear test in 2009.
   
"There is a high possibility that North Korea has conducted a nuclear test," said Chi Heoncheol, an earthquake specialist at the government-funded Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources. Chi said a magnitude 3.9 magnitude earthquake and a magnitude 4.5 earthquake were detected in the North's 2006 and 2009 nuclear tests.
   
South Korean, U.S. and Japanese seismic monitoring agencies put the magnitude of Tuesday's quake at 4.7, 4.9 and 5.2 respectively.
   
"We think it is possible it came about as a result of a nuclear test by North Korea from looking at past cases," Japanese government spokesman Yoshihide Suga said at a news conference Tuesday, noting that they were still gathering information.
   
The United States and its allies have been on edge since North Korea said last month it will conduct its third nuclear test to protest toughened sanctions over a December rocket launch that the U.N. called a cover for a banned missile test.
   
North Korea's politburo vowed to continue firing "powerful long-range rockets," but a statement by state media Tuesday made no mention of a nuclear test.
   
North Korea's National Defense Commission said Jan. 23 that the United States was its prime target for a nuclear test and long-range rocket launches. North Korea accuses Washington of leading the push to punish Pyongyang for its December rocket launch.
   
Last October, a spokesman from the commission told state media that the country had built a missile capable of striking the United States, but did not provide further details. A missile featured in an April 2012 military parade appeared to be an intercontinental ballistic missile, but its authenticity has not been verified by foreign experts.
   
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Associated Press writers Youkyung Lee in Seoul and Yuri Kageyama in Tokyo contributed to this report.

(Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
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Lebanon police arrest playground shooting suspect

February 12, 2013, 3:57 am
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Police have arrested a man wanted in connection to a shooting near a playground last month in Lebanon County.

Police charged 22-year-old Angel Franqui-Pagan with attempted homicide. He turned himself in Friday.

He's accused of shooting 33-year-old Christopher Barrett in the back near the Beautex Playground in the area of 12th and Buttonwood Streets in Lebanon on January ninth.

Franqui-Pagan is being held on one-million-dollars bail.

 

 

 

 

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Cumberland County water main break

February 12, 2013, 4:51 am
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Crews in Cumberland County are out working on a water main break.

The break happened in the 200 block of Walnut Street in South Middleton Township.

County dispatchers say some municipal authority customers in the township are without water at this time and some people may be experiencing low water pressure.

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Family of pedestrian killed suing Harrisburg Police

February 12, 2013, 1:39 pm
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The family of a Harrisburg woman struck and killed by a police SUV last year is now suing the Harrisburg City Police.

The family of Shulena Weldon is suing the City of Harrisburg Police for negligence, wrongful death, survival action and vicarious liability.  On August 9th, Weldon was found lying under a police SUV while crossing Market Street near the intersection of South 20th Street. She was waiting to board a bus before she was hit.

The 36-year-old was killed upon impact when the Harrisburg Police SUV struck her and then dragged her.

Sheldon's mother, Destiny Brown, is suing the driving officer Steven Novacek, the city and the Bureau of Police.

In the court document, Brown says her daughter was observant and was very particular about the way she crossed the street.  It continues saying she would never proceed to catch the bus unless the streets were clear.

The documents say the officer was driving unsafely and excessively, and that caused her death.  Brown also says the officer was not paying attention.

Throughout the lawsuit the family says this death caused them the loss of love, financial assistance, pain and suffering, and more.

CBS 21 reached out to their lawyer who says this is a very difficult situation for them.  We also reached out to Harrisburg City Police and they say they have no comment.
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Pennsylvania National Guard headed to Connecticut to recover from winter storm

February 12, 2013, 1:47 pm
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Ninety members of the Pennsylvania National Guard may soon be going Connecticut to help that region recovery from last weekend’s winter storm.

Last week the storm dropped upwards of three feet of snow on part of the north east. Pennsylvania will send more National Guard members to help than any other state.

“It’s always exciting to get there and help people who really need it,” commented PA National Guard member Justin Martz. “And this unit is very good with that.”

Earlier Tuesday, 90 members of the PA National Guard, mostly engineers, left with 25 pieces of equipment for Connecticut. The winter storm left the state stranded as its National Guard engineers are currently in Afghanistan.

The PA troops will help with snow removal, stranded cars, and perform welfare checks. They will also help get health care professionals to hospitals and assist people who have no power or food.

Other guard members will support the engineers with security and information.

“This is part of the job,” commented National Guard member Brian Cooper. “We’re here to help on the home front. It’s what we do as the National Guard.”

“This is why I joined the guard as an equipment operator to do disaster relief,” commented Micael Graby. “And help out people who need it when bad weather or other things happen.”

These guardsmen do have previous experience in recovery efforts. Many have also been deployed overseas in recent years.

“If there’s any unit out there that can go up and take care of the situation it’s the horse (which is what they are known as). I’ve deployed with them twice,” Martz added. “No matter what we come upon we adapt to overcome it and complete the mission.”

The mission is expected to last about a week.

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Governor Corbett rallies support for liquor privatization

February 12, 2013, 1:48 pm
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A poll released on Monday, shows Pennsylvania voters support ending the state monopoly on the sale of liquor and wine.  The margin in favor was 3-2.

Meanwhile the Governor stepped up efforts to gain support for his proposal.

It was standing-room-only support for Corbett's plan to sell the state liquor store system.  Members of the legislature, school district representatives and business leaders packed the Governor's Reception Room.  They were there to support a $1 billion education block grant program.

The Governor says the sale of the liquor stores will produce a one-time windfall of $1 billion dollars from the sale of liquor, wine and beer licenses.

He wants to divide it among the state's school districts over four years, calling it the passport for learning.  The proceeds would offer funding for four, student-focused initiatives.  They are school safety, early learning, individualized learning and science, technology, engineering and math programs.

Midstate school districts were there to support the privatization, including West Shore, Harrisburg, Lower Dauphin, Susquehanna Township, Big Spring and Cumberland Valley.

Barbara Geistwhite, a member of the Cumberland Valley School Board says it's a great step forward for education.  "This opportunity to look for innovative ways to fund education is really a great step forward.  I also think it's very important that we are allowed as different school districts to use these funds without a lot of strings."

Supportive business leaders in attendance represented the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, The National Federation of Independent Businesses and the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association.

Republican mid-state legislators also endorsed the plan.  State Representative Stephen Bloom says he may have used the money a little differently.  "If I were in charge I might think about using it for transportation funding rather than some of the programs the Governor has suggested. But they're good ideas. They're good programs, very important. The key is getting Pennsylvania out of the business of selling liquor."

Neither the Governor nor legislative leaders were willing to suggest just when the bills will begin working their way through the General Assembly.
Corbett says he hopes it will be sooner rather than later.  He says passing the bill is a win-win, because it would be getting the state out of the liquor business and providing money for better and safer schools.
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CBS 21 finds out what you want to hear from the President's State of the Union address

February 12, 2013, 1:58 pm
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Tuesday night, President Obama will deliver his fifth State of the Union address and we wanted to know what people in the Susquehanna Valley want to hear him say.

Over the President’s first term about 40 million people on average watched his State of the Union addresses. So if you watch, what would you want to hear him say?

President Obama will give the first State of the Union address of his second term Tuesday evening. He’s expected to talk about a withdrawal in the Middle East, announcing 34,000 troops will soon come home.

He’ll also discuss bipartisan efforts on immigration reform, Iran’s nuclear program, gay marriage, poverty, climate change and the use of unmanned drones to kill people abroad and target Americans.

But what do central Pennsylvanians want to hear?

“I honestly don’t want to hear any more empty conversations or empty statements,” stated Kathy Gutierrez. “I’m tired of it all. I want to see some action.”

“I want him to talk about safety for our kids and the economy change and more about getting America out of debt,” added Ana Matteo.

“As a college student, I’m in the medical field and it affects my future, so I’d like to hear him talk about Obamacare and what his plans for the future are,” Allison Soster told us. “A lot of doctors I work with, they don’t see it working for the country.”

“I’d like to see him lower the cartridge rounds and get rid of assault rifles,” Dennis Bachman told us. “People don’t need them.”

The State of the Union will start Tuesday night at 9:00.

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Fat Tuesday celebrated with fastnachts across the area

February 12, 2013, 2:08 pm
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Tuesday is commonly known as Fat Tuesday, and across Pennsylvania that means bring on the fastnachts!

In Lancaster County, Holy Trinity Church in Columbia has been making the delicious donuts since 1924 as a fundraiser.

Nearly 620-dozen fastnachts were made, but it will take the church about ten more days to complete the more than 7,000 orders.

With so many orders, you might think finding volunteers to get up early to roll and fry the dough would be quite a task. But at Holy Trinity it has never been a problem.

“Because it's a thing I've done for about 40 years,” Kathleen Lutz commented. “Started with my grandmother my son comes once in a while so that's 4 generations.”

All seven thousand orders of the Holy Trinity fastnachts were all sold prior to Tuesday's event. The church is not accepting any more orders at this time.

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