Wilson College will become co-ed
It was a very emotional day at Wilson College. Alumni and students came together but were very upset to hear the news that the private college will be fully co-ed.The trustees say they had to do this...
View ArticleUPDATE: Pa. Lottery contract now before Senate committee
UPDATE:Auditor General-Elect Eugene DePasquale Monday issued the following statement about privatization of the Pennsylvania Lottery: “I am glad to see the Senate Republicans are holding a public...
View ArticleWeekly gas price update
Average retail gasoline prices in Harrisburg have fallen 0.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.50/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 241 gas outlets in Harrisburg. This...
View ArticleUPDATE: Lancaster County Crime Stoppers looking for information on latest...
UPDATE:It has been one week since a man was found murdered in an apartment in Lancaster and police are now offering a reward to help find the killer. That reward has been set at $1,000. Police want to...
View ArticleLegislators collect per-diems of nearly $4 million
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A published report says Pennsylvania legislators collected $3.9 million for work-related expenses for food and lodging in the last two-year session, including one House member...
View ArticleGovernor’s residence online virtual tour announced
Pennsylvania First Lady Susan Corbett today announced the launch of an online virtual tour of the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg. The tour features the public areas of the home and can be found on...
View ArticleLancaster mayor urges action to curb gun violence
LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — The mayor and police chief of Lancaster are joining in calls for Congress to stop gun violence.Mayor Rick Gray and city police Chief Keith Sadler held a news conference at City...
View ArticleCash 5 ticket worth $225,000 sold in Westmoreland County
One jackpot-winning Cash 5 ticket worth $225,000 from the Jan. 11 drawing was sold at Giant Eagle, 6204 U.S. Route 30, Greensburg, Westmoreland County.The ticket correctly matched all five balls,...
View ArticlePA Lottery Cash 5 prize worth $330,000 soon to expire
Time is running out for the holder of a jackpot-winning Cash 5 ticket worth $330,000 from the Jan. 27, 2012, drawing to claim the prize.The ticket and prize will expire one year from the date of the...
View ArticleLebanon VA Medical Center has free flu shots for Veterans
Starting January 15, free flu vaccinations are available for Veterans enrolled in VA health care and VA staff. The flu shot is recommended for people 6 months of age and older.The flu vaccination is...
View ArticlePolice arrest man in connection with Sunoco robbery
Lower Paxton Township Police have arrested Antonio Michael Watson, 41, of the 300 block of Maclay St in Harrisburg for the robbery of the Sunoco at 4220 Union Deposit Rd. The robbery happened on...
View ArticleMan arrested after caught 'huffing' dust remover in Wal-Mart bathroom
West Manheim Township Police arrested a man after he was caught by Wal-Mart employees 'huffing' dust remover in the men's bathroom. Kipp Ordean Wentz, 31, of Glenville was charged with aggravated...
View ArticleMan steps off porch to urinate in alley, suspects fire shot and hit his friend
Early Saturday morning, two men were sitting on a porch drinking when one was shot, according to police.The incident occurred around 330 a.m. in the 400 block of South 15th Street. Two men were...
View ArticleCarlisle Plant to be demolished, new building will be built to house multiple...
Demolition of an old 12-acre industrial site in Carlisle is underway. Neighbors are happy to the buildings torn down, but have expressed concerns about what will replace the former Carlisle Tire and...
View ArticleMayors uniting in hopes that the government takes steps to tighten gun laws
It has now been one month since 26 people were killed in the terrible elementary school shooting in Connecticut. Monday, the mayor of Lancaster spoke out demanding Washington tightens gun laws. Later...
View ArticleGun violence by the numbers
See how much yo know about gun violence in the United States. (Hold you mouse over "Answer" to see the numbers)Question: Has the number of murders by guns gone up or down in recent...
View ArticleLancaster man charged with rape of a 6-year-old
William P. Forney, 32, is facing charges after having inappropriate contact with a 6-year-old over six month period. An investigation into the contact started on December 31, 2012, and through the...
View ArticleMan breaks through roof of convenience store to steal cigarettes, causes...
Ryan Ira Childs, 23, of Ephrata is facing multiple charges after he broke into the Getty Mart in Leola to steal cigarettes. Police were called to the business after the burglary alarm was activated....
View ArticleMen in ski masks with guns rob trio, one sexually assaults a woman
Two men face a list of charges after they robbed several people early Sunday morning in Harrisburg.Just before 4 a.m., three people were walking to a home in Midtown when they were confronted by two...
View ArticleSenators question Gov. Corbett's decision to privatize the PA Lottery
The Pennsylvania Lottery's privatization was a hot topic Monday at the Capitol.A hearing was scheduled to talk about the negotiations between Gov. Corbett and a British firm that operates the National...
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