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Former Pastor pleads not-guilty in death of second wife

February 13, 2013, 7:18 pm
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LEBANON, Pa. (AP) — A former Methodist clergyman convicted of having bludgeoned his second wife to death in eastern Pennsylvania has pleaded not guilty to having killed his first wife in central Pennsylvania.

The Lebanon Daily News (http://bit.ly/XAdca1 ) says 64-year-old Arthur Schirmer waived a Lebanon County hearing Wednesday in the 1999 death of Jewel Schirmer, his wife of more than three decades.

Schirmer was convicted last month in Monroe County of first-degree murder and evidence tampering in the July 2008 death of 56-year-old Betty Schirmer. Prosecutors said he killed her with a crowbar and then staged a low-speed accident to try to conceal the crime. Schirmer has vowed to appeal

He has said that Jewel Schirmer fell down the basement stairs while vacuuming, but prosecutors say that accident was also staged.

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Information from: Lebanon Daily News, http://www.ldnews.com

 

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AP Sources: American Airlines, US Airways to merge

February 13, 2013, 7:20 pm
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DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines and US Airways will merge and create the world's biggest airline. The boards of both companies approved the merger late Wednesday, according to three people close to the situation.

The carrier keeps the American Airlines name but will be run by US Airways CEO Doug Parker. American's CEO, Tom Horton, will become chairman of the new company, these people said. They requested anonymity because the merger negotiations were private.

A formal announcement is expected Thursday morning.

The deal has been in the works since August, when creditors forced American to consider a merger rather than remain independent. American has been restructuring under bankruptcy protection since late 2011.

Together, American and US Airways will be slightly bigger than United Airlines.

 

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UPDATE(2): Suspect in HACC abduction in custody, victim is alive after harrowing evening

February 13, 2013, 4:25 pm
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The suspect was taken into custody around 830 p.m. on Wednesday evening.  We have a reporter at that location and one at HACC and will bring you reaction at 10 and 11 and as soon as we get more information from our reporters.

This information was just posted on HACC's website:

Situation update - We just received an update from the Harrisburg Police Department. Our student is safe. The male is in custody.
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HACC's campus is no longer on lockdown.  The suspect and the victim are not on campus.
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Police have barricaded all the entrances to HACC after a student was kidnapped from her classroom.

The incident occurred just before 7 p.m. when it is believed a man with a gun entered a classroom in the Rose Lehrman Arts Center and kidnapped his girlfriend.

He is believed to still be on campus.  We have now learned that no shots were fired.

CBS 21 is on the scene and will provide more information as soon as possible.

The following statement was posted on HACC's website:

"HACC Harrisburg Campus closed  - domestic dispute. Harrisburg PD searching for individuals. Remain in classroom. If not in classroom, exit the campus."
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New York man gets 14 years for Etters bank robbery

February 14, 2013, 10:59 am
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From the US Attorney's Office:

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Willie Elmore, age 43, of Brooklyn, New York was sentenced Wednesday by U.S. District Court Judge Christopher C. Conner to a 168-month (14 years) term of imprisonment for the armed robbery of the Fulton Bank in Etters, Pennsylvania. Judge Conner included an enhancement to the prison sentence for obstruction of justice.
Elmore was further ordered to pay $13,781 in restitution.

According to United States Attorney Peter J. Smith, on September 16, 2011, the Fulton Bank located at 2220 Old Trail Road, Etters, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, was robbed at gunpoint and over $13,000 was stolen from the bank.

Elmore, and co-defendant, Tristan Green, of York, Pennsylvania, were both indicted in December 2011 on charges of armed bank robbery and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.

In August 2012, following a four-day trial, Elmore and Green were convicted for the armed robbery of the Fulton Bank.
Green is scheduled to be sentenced on April 1, 2013.
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American Airlines, US Airways merger will not impact travel yet

February 14, 2013, 1:03 pm
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Two of the biggest airlines are coming together as one, a mega merger in the airline industry.

It's an 11 billion dollar deal which would make American Airlines the largest carrier in the world. But in Harrisburg it could be some time before you would feel an impact.

“We're not going to see much of a short term loss on this Valentine’s Day,” explained HIA Spokesperson Scott Miller. “US Airways and American Airlines took its first step.”

The CEOs approved the merger for the two airlines to come together as one. The name will stay as American Airlines.

The plan that has yet to be approved by the government, would mean the new American Airlines will add 900 planes to its fleet.

Here in Harrisburg, it's impact won't be felt anytime soon. Government still has to approve the decision

“This is the fourth airline merger since 2008,” Miller continued. “In the past, mergers mean less competition but higher ticket prices. We just hope employees will stay.”

Now customers don't have anything to worry about, for now.

Everything will be the same for now because the federal government has yet to approve it. It could be up to two months before they do.

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School project turns into shelter for runaway teens in need

February 14, 2013, 1:11 pm
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A classroom project has turned into a humanitarian effort for some Lancaster Catholic students. They have set up a shelter for runaway teens.

If you spend enough time in Lancaster, eventually you may come across a flyer. They are circulating all around the area and they come from a class of juniors at a local high school that are trying to make a difference.

“There's just no way I could ever tell you how proud I am of them because it's not me, it's them,” commented Lancaster Catholic teacher Anne Schober. “I am simply their guide. They are the leaders."

If you could change the world, what would you do? When this class of juniors at Lancaster Catholic was asked that question by their teacher, they answered by Building Hope.

Building Hope is a shelter specifically for runaway teens. Every Tuesday evening from 5-8 p.m., starting February 19, at St. John's Episcopal Church these students will help their peers.

"To be able to be a part of something this big and to be able to help teens who, some of which are just like some kids in our class, to help someone like that would be such a great opportunity for us," explained Building Hope’s Katie Filling.

The shelter will offer a hot meal, clothes, relaxation and counseling, some of which will come from the students.

"We kind of get a background insight on our friends, maybe more than adults do, just the way that teens think and react to each other that they can express themselves deeper and with more emotions to those in which are their age," student Tristan Mrakovich explained.

"Teens don't be afraid to come in,” Schober stated. “We are not there to judge you. We are there to help you. That includes the summer that includes next year. These kids are all in."

The students would like to make the shelter permanent, but they need someone to eventually take it over. So, they are lobbying local businesses and other groups to find someone because there is a need.

They say this will be the only shelter of its kind in Lancaster County.

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Jealous husband abducts wife from HACC classroom; victim jumps out of car to escape

February 14, 2013, 1:15 pm
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Police say a jealous husband abducted his wife from a HACC classroom Wednesday night, causing a campus wide lockdown.

Officials say, he assaulted the woman several times before the victim jumped out of a car near Harrisburg's Dock Street Dam.

This is the second time, in recent months, that a student at the Wildwood Campus of HACC was taken at force and driven away from the campus.

Around 7:00 Wednesday night, police received word of a domestic incident, in a classroom in the arts building.  The campus was locked down and cars leaving the campus, were searched while City police and HACC security searched the grounds.

Police say, Julian Amway, 33,  of suburban Harrisburg, was checking on his wife because he believed she wasn't attending class.  Police say for unknown reasons, he became enraged, claimed to have a gun and took the victim out of class.

According to police, Amway drove his wife around Harrisburg, repeatedly berating and beating her and threatening to kill her.  He then told her to drive.

Officials say she took off at a high rate of speed toward the Dock Street Dam, stopped and ran from the vehicle.

Amway caught up to her on foot as police arrived and took him into custody.

Police say he was not armed when they arrested him.

In response to the incident, HACC says the incident is unfortunate.  Ian Parchen, Assistant Director of Public Safety at HACC says they have security in place to keep students safe.  "We strive to have our students feel safe when they are here. We do put measures in place so they can feel safe.  We have 24 hour escort services from building to building.  We go to continuous training to better ourselves and this is just one of those instances that we were not there to stop it."

Amway was charged with kidnapping, simple assault, terroristic threats and possession of drug paraphernalia.  He was taken to Dauphin County Prison in lieu of $500,000 bail.
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Harrisburg florist has spent years making people happy, helping men get out of dog house

February 14, 2013, 1:23 pm
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“Yesterday was crazy today more crazy,” explained Hari Chakra, flower man in Harrisburg.

For 8 years, Hari Chakra has been selling flowers at the corner of Third and Locust in Harrisburg.

“I go by your budget you tell me how much you want to spend I put it together for you,” Hari explained.

In fact Hari says on Valentine's Day, he kind of turns into cupid.

“Most of the time when guys are in trouble they confide in me,” smiled Hari. “How can you take me out of the dog house,” was the way one person approached him.

Most people on average spend 20 dollars for a bouquet here. But if that's still too rich for your blood he says no problem, he can help you out for just five.

“If you don't have 20 bucks, but have 5 bucks I'll still get you out of the dog house,” promised Hari.

So far Hari has a 100 percent track record, with no returns.

The key he says is to be in love. And it doesn't hurt to attempt forgiveness on Valentine's Day.

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Dauphin County hotel tax money going to tourism grants

February 14, 2013, 1:31 pm
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If you spent the night at a Dauphin County Hotel this year, some of your money went to grants of local organizations.

We're talking about tourism grants.  Dauphin County Commissioners gave away over $1 million to local groups, from the Whitaker Center and to Harrisburg's Professional Soccer Team, the City Islanders.

When you spend the night at a hotel, not all of your money goes straight to room service.  It also goes into the County, with something called the hotel tax.

Of the funds raised in the hotel tax in Dauphin County, nearly $1.4 million to tourism grants.

Dauphin County Commissioners approved shelling out the thousands of dollars to organizations.  The Whitaker Center received nearly $100,000 dollars of the hotel tax and The Pride of the Susquehanna received almost $24,000.

But along the list of those recieving the tourism grants, there was one organization, Commissioner George Hartwick III, was not in favor of.  He did not like that money was given to The Harrisburg City Islanders, Harrisburg's Professional Soccer Team.

However, the majority of Commissioners won.  The soccer team will receive $50,000 dollars from the hotel tax.

Hartwick also voted against a gaming grant for the Harrisburg Stampede.

The Dauphin County Community and Economic Development and the Hershey-Harrisburg Visitors Bureau will each get 250,000 of the tourism grants.  These two organizations are among the top grants given.
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High school class creates bear trap, donates it to the PA Game Commission

February 14, 2013, 1:46 pm
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A high school class makes quite the school project after they constructed an authentic bear trap. That trap will now be used by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

This class made an up to date, usable bear trap. Until this trap was completed, York County did not have their own trapping system.

Inside Dover High School sits a real life bear trap.

It was put together by students in Ron Weaner’s agriculture mechanics class.

The bear trap was needed in York County, because the county does not have one of its own.

“We would have to go to Lancaster, Cumberland and depending on whether they had their trap set we were out of luck,” explained a Game Commission Officer. “But now we have one thanks to students.”

“It is cool yeah, gets us on the map,” one student said. “A lot of times people ask if we are from Dover, Delaware and we have to explain, no Dover, Pa.”

Typically, to purchase a trap this advanced would cost about $2500 to $3000.

Most of these supplies were donated and the trap is ready to roll out right now.

“It’ll be pretty exciting,” explained a student. “It will work,” they guaranteed.

The school has already been told that when a bear is captured in it, they’ll bring it to the school so students can watch how the bear is tagged and tested before being released.

“I will remember my ag class made a bear trap,” one student exclaimed. “Maybe down road see it and oh there’s bear trap we made when we were kids.“

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Springettsbury Township Police Chief talks about sitting down top officials on gun violence panel

February 14, 2013, 1:47 pm
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A local police Chief just returned from a trip to Washington D.C., where he talked safety with top experts across the country.  The panel focused on how police departments should train to respond to active or mass shooting incidents.

Springettsbury Township's Chief talked with us about his meetings.  He talked with top officials, including law enforcement leaders from Sandy Hook and Aurora and even Vice President Joe Biden, about the gun violence issues.

Chief William Hyers just got back from the Police Executive Research Forum in D.C.  He went to share concerns about preparedness for active shooter incidents and to learn tactics for response.  He says there have been too many shooting incidents in the past few years.  "There have been eighty-two active shooter incidents since 2000.  Eighty-two separate incidents and yet we only focus on Sandy Hook and Aurora.  Eighty-two incidents is a lot, that's eighty-two separate Police Departments

His goal, is to create a master response team, that departments all around our area and in neighboring counties could use.  "We have to train better together.  We have you train, we train, because in incidents here in Springettsbury there is going to be 15-20 agencies responding."

Hyers says he brought home some hard facts.  Police need to prepare to deal with the aftermath of shootings, like how to talk to parents of victims and that four out of ten active shooting incidents will be resolved by victims, not police.

Another item of concern, Hyers says, is that 33% of officers who go into an active shooting situation alone, will be shot.  "So there's a lot of discussion.  Do we have the right vests? Equipment? Are we teaching our officers something different, walk past dead, step over injured, neutralize the threat."

The Chief says his job now is to take everything he learned and find a way to share it with neighboring departments.


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The Not-so-Newlywed Game features married couples with decades of Valentine's Day love

February 14, 2013, 1:51 pm
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Valentine's Day is a day where some people muster up the courage to ask a person out for a first time, while others celebrate years of happiness together.

One local retirement community is celebrating Valentine's Day by putting a twist on a classic game show to celebrate decades of marriage together.

Thursday, residents of Country Meadows Retirement Community celebrated Valentine's Day with the ‘Not-so-Newlywed Game.’

"The residents have a great time, we have a great time getting to know them, their stories are priceless, their responses are just wonderful," explained organizer Sara Agerton.

Questions ranged from "What will your wife say is the tackiest thing you've ever seen her do in a restaurant?" to "When it comes to chicken, will your husband say he is a leg man, a thigh man, or a breast man."

"Will she say that Archie would think that you are more of a meathead, or that she is more of a dingbat," sampled one question

And after decades of marriage, many knew the answers right away.

"That's what he said, you're a Dingbat!" was the right answer.

The couple that had been together the longest was married more than 72 years ago. Altogether, there are 22 married couples at Country Meadows.

"If you figure that everybody's been married at least 50 years, that's 1100 years of marriage," explained one person.

1100 years of marriage, and 1100 Valentine's Days that they wouldn't want to spend with anyone else.

After decades of marriage, the couples we spoke to said they're still as in love as the day they met.


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Shippensburg Public Library receives $500,000 grant for facility repairs

February 14, 2013, 2:01 pm
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On Thursday, State Representative Rob Kauffman, announced a $500,000 will be given to the Shippensburg Public Library.

The Grant will come through the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund, for the library to use for needed upgrades and repairs. 

Grants awarded under the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund may be used to pay up to 50 percent of the costs for projects such as Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades; new roofing; replacement windows; energy-efficient upgrades to heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; facility expansion; and new construction.

The Shippensburg Public Library is one of 15 public libraries across the Commonwealth to take part of $3.7 million in grant funding.

Shippensburg was awarded $500,000,the highest amount available under the program, which must be matched dollar-for-dollar.

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12 local farms placed on Pennsylvania's Farmland Preservation List

February 14, 2013, 2:10 pm
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Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Land Preservation Board announced Thursday safeguarded 1,445 additional acres on 21 farms through the state’s nationally renowned farmland preservation program.

The board preserved farms in 10 counties. They are Armstrong, Beaver, Berks, Chester, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Northampton, Westmoreland and York counties.

Since the program began in 1988, state, county and local governments have invested nearly $1.2 billion to preserve 471,601 acres on 4,385 farms in 57 counties for future agricultural production.
“Governor Corbett is committed to preserving our state’s farms and the way of life for our more than 62,000 farm families,” Agriculture Secretary George Greig said. “I thank the producers who have enrolled their farms in this program. Their foresight will help keep a new generation of farmers farming.”
The board approved a $33 million state funding threshold for 2013 easement purchases. Counties across Pennsylvania have certified $15.4 million for farmland preservation in 2013.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Pennsylvania Agricultural Conservation Easement Purchase Program identifies properties and slows the loss of prime farmland to non-agricultural uses.

The program enables state, county and local governments to purchase conservation easements, also called development rights, from owners of quality farmland.

In some cases, the federal Farm and Ranchlands Protection Program provides additional assistance. Last fiscal year, Pennsylvania received $6.1 million in federal reimbursements, the largest amount ever.

For more information, visit www.agriculture.state.pa.us and search “farmland preservation.”

A list of the preserved local farms is:

Berks
The Louis Jr. and Ann Marie Chiesa farm, a 96.20-acre crop farm
The Edward and Lucy Burkholder farm #1, a 53.50-acre crop and livestock operation
The Erma Gruber farm #1, a 26-acre crop farm
The Russell and Carole Heiter farm #1, a 136.10-acre crop and livestock operation
The Jeremy and Cindy Martin farm #1, a 50.70-acre crop and livestock operation
The Joseph and April Rosenbaum farm #1, a 113.30-acre crop and livestock operation
The F. Mark and Kim Weber farm #2, a 40.20-acre crop and livestock operation

Dauphin
The Ray, Amy, Dale and Thelma Kennedy farm #1, an 80.83-acre crop and livestock farm
The Ray, Amy, Dale and Thelma Kennedy farm #2, a 30.83-acre crop and livestock farm

Lancaster
The Deborah Funk farm #1, a 19.52-acre crop farm

Lebanon
The Nelson and Susan Sensenig farm, a 50.16-acre crop farm

York
The Carl and Margaret Shaull farm, a 62.35-acre crop farm

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Police investigating fatal accident in Berks County

February 14, 2013, 2:12 pm
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State Police are investigating a fatal accident that happened overnight in Berks County.

Police say a 2000 Black Mazda was traveling east on East Main Street, Union Township.  They say the car was traveling too fast around a curve and left the northbound side of the roadway.  The car hit a mailbox along the side of the road and a wooden fence. 

Police say the car continued into a utility pole, causing the car to spin.  The car finally came to rest in the parking area of the Gear Jammers Saloon.

Police say the driver sustained trauma from the impact of the rail fence.

The name of the victim has not been released, pending notification of kin.

Anyone with information is asked to call PSP Reading Headquarters at 610-378-4011.
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State Police investigating mail fraud scam in Franklin County

February 14, 2013, 2:17 pm
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State Police are investigating a mail fraud scam, targeting small businesses in the Chambersburg and Franklin County areas.

Small businesses are receiving mailings and phone calls regarding advertising in the Chambersburg High School Winter Sports Poster.

The company sending the requests is  Sports Media out of Milford, CT.  The company is sending fake invoices and instructing the businesses to pay an outstanding bill of $99.50.

Police urge anyone who receives a similar request to disregard it.  Police say this is a scam taking place across the country in multiple states.

Police say if you know you have not conducted business with a company, you DO NOT owe them money for services or agreements.
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Man facing charges for stealing $195,000 from elderly sister

February 14, 2013, 2:30 pm
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A Lititz man is facing charges after police say he stole more $195,000 from his elderly sister.

Dennis L. Hines, 58, of Kings Cross Road, is being charged with theft by deception. 

Police say the charges are a result of an eight month investigation of elder abuse that was conducted by Manheim Township Detectives, who were assisted by Lancaster County Office of Aging Protective Services and Temple University Institute on Protective Services.

Investigators determined when Hines was serving as Power of Attorney for his 72-year-old sister, he stole $195,000 from her.  Hines' sister was in an assisted living facility at the time.

Approximately $12,000 of the funds were returned.  He has been charged with sixteen counts of theft by deception. 

He was arraigned and released on $50,000 unsecured bail.

Police say Hines stole the funds between Novmeber 2010 and July 2012.

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UPDATE(2): Sinkholes in Palmyra repaired, at least temporarily

February 14, 2013, 2:45 pm
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According to PennDOT, the sinkhole has been repaired and traffic has been placed back into the location it is supposed to be in.

Concrete was poured Wednesday and was allowed to cure and then early Thursday cold-patch material was poured.

This is a temporary fix and the cold-patch material may settle and move during wet and freezing conditions.

In April, when hot asphalt plants reopen, a permanent repair will be done.

In the meantime, the sinkhole will be monitored by PennDOT.
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The sinkhole saga continues in Central Pennsylvania as yet another sinkhole has diverted traffic in Lebanon County.

While PennDOT officials say the sinkhole will be patched soon, but locals are tired of all the temporary fixes.

The latest sinkhole has opened up on Route 422 right off Congress Avenue in North Londonderry Township.  Mike Crochunis, PennDOT spokesman, said crews have been dealing with this sinkhole for a number of years, and now it's back open again.

PennDOT crews worked to repair the problem on Wednesday night, but when they went back Thursday to reopen the road, they found another section of pavement had caved in.

"There are a lot of sinkholes in the area.  It has to do with the geology and the way water flows underneath the road surface." Crochunis explained.  "Now traffic remains diverted on a busy street and while theyre lucky they have the space for another lane, the surrounding businesses see it's direct affect." 

Chris Uecker, is the General Manager at the 'Sinkhole Saloon', he says these sinkholes happen all the time.  "Every couple of weeks, couple months,  it opens up and we have to shut down our main entrance so they can patch it over again."

The sinkholes is where the Saloon gets its name, as well as one of their famous "sinkhole burgers."

"The first time somebody comes in they always laugh about it and say is that because of all the sinkholes in Palmyra?' Yeah. It's very fitting." Uecker says. 

Even though the Saloon can get free advertising from the sinkholes, it's a burden on business. "How many times did they fix it last summer? I actually have to say at least 20. Without hesitation at least 20."  Uecker says. 

PennDOT says they have a plan for a more permanent fix, but it's unclear when it will happen.

PennDOT spokesman Mike Çrochunis says until they have money, the problem will be there. "Until we actually have a dedicated funding for an actual project to move ahead there this is that's where we are."

PennDOT says they are planning to patch this sinkhole on Monday after the winter storm blows through.
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PennDOT maintenance crews worked to repair a sinkhole on Route 422 near Congress Avenue in North Londonderry Township, Lebanon County on Wednesday.

Crews left overnight while  so the concrete could cure.  When crews arrived back to the scene Thursday morning, they noticed another sinkhole opened a few feet away. 

Eastbound traffic on Route 422 will remain in the center turn lane through the weekend. 

More repair work will be done on Monday after the winter weather is over. 



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Remains found in cabin positively identified as Christopher Dorner

February 14, 2013, 4:41 pm
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(CBS News) BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. - Remains of a man who was in a burned California cabin on Tuesday have been positively identified as belonging to that of Christopher Dorner, the former LAPD officer who was suspected of killing four people and was the subject of an intense manhunt, officials confirmed.

The San Bernardino County Coroner's office said the positive identification was made through dental records.

The final hours of the manhunt for Christopher Dorner began when Jim and Karen Reynolds opened the door of one of their rental condos.

"We had come into the living room and he opened the door and came out at us," said Karen.

"He had the gun drawn," added Jim.

A man believed to be Dorner tied them up.

"He talked to us, trying to calm us down," said Karen, "and saying very frequently he would not kill us."

He then took their car. "We listened for probably a minute or two, wanted to make sure he was gone," said Jim, "sounded quiet. And then we started struggling trying to get loose."

They called 911, triggering a chain of events that ended with Tuesday's shootout in which two sheriffs deputies were shot. Thirty-five-year-old Jeremiah MacKay died from his wounds.

The firefight that we witnessed was intense and we were forced to take cover - however, we left his cell phone on. Early in the standoff you could hear officers suggesting burning the suspect out.

One officer can be heard saying, "Burn that ------ out , burn it down, ------ burn this mother-----"

Four more hours would pass before police used high-powered tear gas. The canisters are known to be a fire hazard.

"We did not intentionally burn down that cabin to get Mr. Dorner out," San Bernandino Sheriff John McMahon had said.

Dorner's body was found in the ashes. It's unclear if the cause of death was from the fire -- or a single shot we heard moments after the cabin ignited.

Meanwhile, investigators looking through a trash bin in Irvine, California, where the first two victims were killed, recovered Dorner's badge, a police uniform, and a high-capacity ammo magazine.

CBS News asked San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department about the audio we recorded, and they declined to comment.

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Treasurer McCord says nearly $62,200 in unclaimed property owed to African American organizations, institutions

February 14, 2013, 4:45 pm
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The Pennsylvania Treasury currently holds nearly $62,200 in unclaimed property that belongs to African American organizations and institutions, State Treasurer Rob McCord said Thursday, as he encouraged these groups to search and claim what is theirs.

Treasurer McCord asked his department to identify unclaimed property that belongs to historically African American institutions of higher education, fraternities and sororities, as well as organizations like the NAACP, African Chamber of Commerce, Union of Black Episcopalians, National Society of Black Engineers and the PA Black Conference on Higher Education.

McCord said the nearly $62,200 his department holds for these organizations represents just a fraction of the $1.9 billion in unclaimed property Treasury currently seeks to reunite with businesses, organizations, and citizens. The Treasurer encouraged everyone to search Treasury’s free unclaimed property database at www.patreasury.gov or call 1-800-222-2046, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A member of Treasury’s Return Team will assist them with their search and the claim process.

Each year, Treasury receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property – things such as abandoned bank accounts, forgotten stocks, uncashed checks, and contents of safe deposit boxes. Since January 2009, the McCord Treasury has collected more than $858 million in property, returned more than $419 million to rightful owners, and generated about $439 million for the state’s General Fund through the Unclaimed Property Program.

To learn more about Pennsylvania’s Unclaimed Property Program or to search for property, visit www.patreasury.gov or call 1-800-222-2046.
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