by Greg Barton | Jul 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
With the 4th of July Holiday fast approaching, there’s an increased use of commercial fireworks. In 2017, the Pennsylvania legislature passed ACT 43 which allowed the purchase of “Consumer Fireworks” by the public. The act generally limits the use of these fireworks...
by Greg Barton | Jul 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Swatara Township Police were dispatched Tuesday evening to the Chestnut Pointe apartment complex at 3655 Chambers Hill Road for a homicide. The suspect, 28-year-old ESTEBAN PAULINO VILLEGAS, is now in custody and his case is now pending arraignment at the Dauphin...
by Greg Barton | Jul 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Due to the extreme heat wave moving through our area this week, the Borough of Columbia will open the Market House as a cooling station today from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm as well as Thursday, July 2nd, and Friday, July 3rd. Anyone needing refuge from the heat is welcome...
by Trista Steinhauer | Jun 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – Sen. Lisa Baker, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, along with Sen. Wayne Langerholc and PA Attorney General David Sunday announced the Senate’s approval of their legislation updating Pennsylvania’s sentencing laws for second-degree murder in...
by Trista Steinhauer | Jun 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – The Senate approved legislation to dramatically decrease costs for Pennsylvania families by cutting taxes on electric bills and school supplies, strengthening the state’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program and eliminating the current sales...
by Trista Steinhauer | Jun 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
PENN TWP – Area drivers are being advised that White Oak Road between Hickory Lane and E. Pleasant View Road is now closed; Tuesday and Wednesday June 30th and July 1st for Milling and paving. Emergency vehicles, School Buses and Mail Carriers will be able to get by...
by Trista Steinhauer | Jun 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG — The Senate today unanimously adopted Senate Resolution 326, which urges Congress to recommend Maj. Richard D. Winters for the Congressional Medal of Honor, said Sen. Doug Mastriano of Franklin and Adams counties, chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs...
by Trista Steinhauer | Jun 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – A new Braille Flag monument honoring veterans with visual impairments could be installed at the Pennsylvania Capitol Building under legislation passed by the Senate today, according to the bill’s author, Sen. Scott Martin of Lancaster county. The Braille...
by Trista Steinhauer | Jun 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Lower Paxton Bureau of Police are requesting the Public’s assistance in locating Gianna Pietirini – 17 years of age. Gianna was reported missing from her residence Monday afternoon, June 29th. She was last seen getting into a gray BMW sedan with an...
by Trista Steinhauer | Jun 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
LANCASTER – On June 28th around 6:52 pm, the Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department was dispatched to the first block of Edgewood Drive, Warwick Township, for a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area. A witness reported that they saw two males...
