Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
Obituaries
Popular Wine-Making Grandfather, Dog Killed Crossing PA Street Popular Wine-Making Grandfather, Dog Killed Crossing PA Street
Popular Wine-Making Grandfather, Dog Killed Crossing PA Street A central Pennsylvania man and his dog were struck dead by a pick-up truck on New Year’s Eve, according to police. Christopher “Chris” Dettrey, 64, of Mechanicsburg, formerly of Harrisburg, "passed away peacefully while being comforted by his loving family" at Hershey Medical Center on Saturday, Jan. 1, according to his obituary. His dog Rocky died at the scene, according to his obituary and police. The pair had nearly crossed Walnut Street at Stauffer Alley when the southbound pickup truck struck them at 6:40 a.m., PennLive reports citing Police Chief Margaret Myers. The crash remains u…

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by Jillian Pikora
Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
Police & Fire
'Gingerbread Building' Destroyed By Fire 'Gingerbread Building' Destroyed By Fire
'Gingerbread Building' Destroyed By Fire A fire "significantly damaged" a historic building in central Pennsylvania Thursday night, PennLive reports. The blaze spread through the third floor and out the windows of the "Gingerbread Building' on West Main Street in Mechanicsburg around 10:25 p.m. the outlet says. Firefighters knocked the fire down and began overhauling at around midnight. There were no injures reported and over a dozen people were being assisted by the Red Cross, the outlet reports. Shoutout to Mechanicsburg Fire Department and Upper Allen Fire Department for doing/continuing to do a great job. It’s... Posted …

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by Nicole Acosta
Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
News
Rabid Fox Warning Issued In Cumberland County By PA Game Commission Rabid Fox Warning Issued In Cumberland County By PA Game Commission
Rabid Fox Warning Issued In Cumberland County By PA Game Commission Multiple incidents involving a possibly rabid fox has led the Pennsylvania Game Commission to release a warning about a fox in Hampden Township, Cumberland County. The warning comes after three separate attacks by a fox within a 24-hour period, starting on Dec. 10, according to a release by the commission. One person was bitten and three dogs were attacked by a fox in incidents, according to the release. All of the incidents occurred within 0.4 miles of each other in the Mechanicsburg area, according to the release. Common misconceptions are that it is unusual to see a fox during the day,…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lower Paxton, PA
News
Trump Backed PA Senate Candidate Drops Out After Losing Custody Battle Trump Backed PA Senate Candidate Drops Out After Losing Custody Battle
Trump Backed PA Senate Candidate Drops Out After Losing Custody Battle A Pennsylvania candidate for US senate has dropped out of the race, according to a statement released by his campaign. Sean Parnell, a candidate endorsed by former President Donald Trump, suspended his campaign after he lost a court battle for custody of his three children on Monday, as WTAE reported. Parnell is also accused of abusing his estranged wife, a claim the judge believed to be true, according to the Associated Press. The decision comes on the heels of him refusing to testify in the hearing, as WTAE reported. Sean Parnell was devastated by the judge's decision and has suspe…

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by Jillian Pikora
Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
News
PA Dad Vaped THC Marijuana Prior To Crash That Killed 2 Children, State Police Say PA Dad Vaped THC Marijuana Prior To Crash That Killed 2 Children, State Police Say
PA Dad Vaped THC Marijuana Prior To Crash That Killed 2 Children, State Police Say Months after communities rallied for multiple injured people and killed children, charges have been filed against an uncle and foster parent who is responsible for a double fatal crash, according to Pennsylvania state police. Greg Nornhold, 35, of Mechanicsburg, was driving a Volkswagen Tiguan while under the influence of THC marijuana, at the time of crash on Interstate 81 on Aug 3, according to a release by Pennsylvania state police. Nornhold drove across the grass median of the northbound lanes into the southbound lanes colliding with a Ford F150 and Ford Focus, according to Pennsylvan…

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by Jillian Pikora
Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
News
11-Year-Old Boy Assaulted Woman With Weapon, PA State Police Say 11-Year-Old Boy Assaulted Woman With Weapon, PA State Police Say
11-Year-Old Boy Assaulted Woman With Weapon, PA State Police Say An 11-year-old boy was arrested after assaulting a woman with a weapon, according to Pennsylvania state police. The boy from Mechanicsburg was apprehended for allegedly using a weapon during a physical altercation at West Keller Street in Monroe Township on Oct. 20 around 6:30 p.m., according to a statement released by police on Thursday. The woman has been identified as a 24-year-old female from Williamsport and is a family member, according to the release. An investigation into the situation is ongoing by Pennsylvania State Police in Carlisle.

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by Jillian Pikora
Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
News
USDA Veterinarian Struck Dead Outside Central PA Elementary School USDA Veterinarian Struck Dead Outside Central PA Elementary School
USDA Veterinarian Struck Dead Outside Central PA Elementary School A man was fatally struck outside of a Cumberland County elementary school on Wednesday night, according to police. Lower Allen Township police were called to a report of a struck pedestrian at the intersection of Rossmoyne Road at Colonial Drive, in front of Rossmoyne Elementary School on Wednesday just before 7 p.m. EMS and Fire Department were dispatched as well, offering life saving measures, according to police. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. David Blahna, 74, of Mechanicsburg, was later identified as the victim, police say.  Bl…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lower Paxton, PA
News
Former US Navy Sailor With Ties to Central PA Dies Of COVID Former US Navy Sailor With Ties to Central PA Dies Of COVID
Former US Navy Sailor With Ties to Central PA Dies Of COVID A daughter is asking her community for help after her father loses his battle against COVID-19. Brandon C. Smith, 50, of Swatara Township, died at UPMC Pinnacle in Harrisburg on Sept. 29 at 1:15 a.m., according to his daughter. His daughter, Jordan Williams was at his side when he passed after a two and a half week long battle with COVID-19 with pneumonia. Smith was the son of the late Lloyd V. “Jack” Smith and Sheryl L. “Sherry” (Dickinson) Heim, of Mechanicsburg, according to his obituary. He attended Central Dauphin East High School. Smith served in the US Navy, serving on the USS JFK…

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by Jillian Pikora
Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
News
3 Mechanicsburg Teens Missing Over 1 Week, Police Say 3 Mechanicsburg Teens Missing Over 1 Week, Police Say
3 Mechanicsburg Teens Missing Over 1 Week, Police Say Three teenage girls have been missing for over a week according to Mechanicsburg police. A missing persons alert for Trinity Stauffer-Farrell, 15, Destiny Farrell, 14, and Hailey Farrell, 13, was issued on Wednesday by the police department. All three girls are described as being about 5-foot-4 and 150 pounds. The girls did not return to their home located in the first block of South High Street on Sept. 13. “The children are believed to possibly be in Harrisburg, but their exact whereabouts are unknown. They are not believed to be in danger but are refusing to return,” police stated in …

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by Jillian Pikora
Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
News
Dad Wanted In Drug Deal Sparks SWAT Standoff in Pennsylvania Dad Wanted In Drug Deal Sparks SWAT Standoff in Pennsylvania
Dad Wanted In Drug Deal Sparks SWAT Standoff in Pennsylvania A father of four and wanted criminal attempted to deliver drugs to juveniles and ended up in a standoff on Tuesday, according to police in Cumberland County. Lower Allen Township police were called to a report of a wanted person in an apartment in the 2100 Block of Cedar Run Drive around 3:30 p.m. Upon arrival it became clear that the man was there to deliver drugs to one or more juveniles who were also reportedly in the residence. The suspect was later identified as JC Bodkins, 35, of Mechanicsburg. Bodkins was wanted for numerous traffic offenses as well as possession with intent to del…

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by Jillian Pikora
Cornwall-Mount Gretna, PA
News
Trump Endorses Frequent Fox News Guest, Veteran From Pennsylvania, In Run For US Senate Trump Endorses Frequent Fox News Guest, Veteran From Pennsylvania, In Run For US Senate
Trump Endorses Frequent Fox News Guest, Veteran From Pennsylvania, In Run For US Senate Former President Donald Trump has announced his endorsement of a Republican candidate for US Senate in Pennsylvania. Current Senator Pat Toomey is not seeking reelection, and with control over the US Senate at stake, Trump has backed Sean Parnell. Parnell is a US Army veteran, an author and a frequent Fox News guest. Parnell “will make Pennsylvania very proud and will fight for election integrity, strong borders, our Second Amendment, energy bobs, and so much more," Trump said in a statement. "Sean Parnell will always put America first. He has my complete and total endorsement!" Parnell…

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by Jillian Pikora
Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
News
Cumberland County Woman Slammed Into Cars, Charged With DUI Cumberland County Woman Slammed Into Cars, Charged With DUI
Cumberland County Woman Slammed Into Cars, Charged With DUI A Cumberland County woman has been arrested for a DUI after driving her car into parked vehicles, according to Upper Allen police. Jasmin Newborn, 35, of the 800 Block Northern Spy Drive, Mechanicsburg, was arrested Sunday morning. Police were called to a vehicle crash in the 100 block of Kim Acres Drive at 3:35 a.m. Newborn was found at the scene. An investigation determined Newborn was traveling east on Kim Acres Drive when her vehicle left the roadway and crashed into multiple parked vehicles in the driveway of a private residence.  Police determined Newborn was under the influen…

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by Jillian Pikora