Gettysburg, PA
News
PA Police Department Asks Public To Turn In ‘Ex-Valentines’ With Outstanding Warrants PA Police Department Asks Public To Turn In ‘Ex-Valentines’ With Outstanding Warrants
PA Police Department Asks Public To Turn In ‘Ex-Valentines’ With Outstanding Warrants Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and it seems like every business is looking for a way to sell you chocolates, roses and weekend getaways– now police are getting in on the gimmick. Elkland Borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania may be in an area with only about 1,800 residents, according to census data, but the area seems to host fugitives who are in-need of a retreat. The Borough’s police are offering a “Valentine’s Day Weekend Special” to “ex-valentines” with outstanding warrants, according to a post on the police’s Facebook page. Their offer also extends to people “driving with…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lower Paxton, PA
Lifestyle
Hershey's Is Raising The Cost Of Your Favorite Chocolate Treats Hershey's Is Raising The Cost Of Your Favorite Chocolate Treats
Hershey's Is Raising The Cost Of Your Favorite Chocolate Treats With less than two weeks until Valentine's Day, The Hershey Company is raising the cost of chocolate. The news was announced during The Hershey Company's Fourth Quarter of 2021 Earnings Conference Call on Thursday.  The company said it is planning for “list price increases across all segments” as a way to drive sales growth.  “Pricing will be an important lever for us this year and is expected to drive most of our growth,” said CEO Michele Buck stated. The reason given for the hike was the rising cost of labor and ingredients. Hershey had already raised some of it's prices in 2…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lower Paxton, PA
Lifestyle
Sweet Drink? Chocolate Wine Grows In Popularity In PA, MD Sweet Drink? Chocolate Wine Grows In Popularity In PA, MD
Sweet Drink? Chocolate Wine Grows In Popularity In PA, MD A sweet and acidic drink trend has been sweeping the mid-Atlantic for more than a decade, according to a report by PennLive. Several chocolate wines are being made at Port of Leonardtown Winery in southern Maryland, which was awarded the state’s Governor’s Cup for its Chambourcin Reserve in Sept, the outlet reports. Winemaker Lauren Zimmerman describes her wine as if you are “biting into a chocolate covered cherry. It is a sweet delicious treat, meant to [satisfy] sweet cravings after dinner. Although sweet, it amazes me how many of our dry wine customers leave with a bottle, or two. They …

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by Jillian Pikora
Pascack Valley, NJ
News
'What Happened Is Not Okay,' Catholic HS Student Says Of Classmates' Racially Offensive Video 'What Happened Is Not Okay,' Catholic HS Student Says Of Classmates' Racially Offensive Video
'What Happened Is Not Okay,' Catholic HS Student Says Of Classmates' Racially Offensive Video “What happened is not okay and we will not be quiet,” a student at a Catholic high school in Bergen County wrote in response to a racist video created by two of her classmates. Alumnae and current students at Immaculate Heart Academy have signed a petition with an accompanying letter calling for expulsion of the two seniors and “actions from the administration to further promote racial equality,” she said. This comes in response to a gone-viral video in which one student from the all-girls school in Washington Township repeats a racial epithet and then curses “Black Lives Matter” while…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Bedford, NY
Weather
Wintry Week: Region Will See Separate Blasts Of Snow/Ice, Including New Possible Major Storm Wintry Week: Region Will See Separate Blasts Of Snow/Ice, Including New Possible Major Storm
Wintry Week: Region Will See Separate Blasts Of Snow/Ice, Including New Possible Major Storm A very wintry week has arrived that will include separate blasts of a mix of snow, ice, and freezing rain as well as the possibility of a major storm. The first blast came overnight into Valentine's Day on Sunday, Feb. 14 with an icy mix causing travel slick roads and walkways through the morning with scattered power outages. "This light precipitation can be every bit as dangerous to drive and walk on as a major storm, and motorists and pedestrians should be on the lookout," AccuWeather Lead Storm Warning Meteorologist Joe Bauer said. Sunday, Feb. 14 will be cloudy with temperatu…

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by Joe Lombardi
Worcester, MA
Lifestyle
Here Are Most Googled Valentine's Day Gifts Here Are Most Googled Valentine's Day Gifts
Here Are Most Googled Valentine's Day Gifts In Iowa, many lovers are seriously considering gifting each other tandem bikes for Valentine's Day, while over in Montana couples are researching weighted blankets and in Arkansas, people are thinking about getting couple's tattoos. A new survey of the most Googled Valentine’s Day gifts in each state reveals what people across the U.S. consider to be the most romantic presents. In many states, lovers are sticking to traditional gifts like flowers, chocolate, and Champagne, but there are many other places searching for more unique presents. The survey was done by CouponLawn. Here are some …

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by Kristin Palpini
Bedford, NY
Weather
New Storm Could Bring Mix Of Snow, Ice, Causing Power Outages, Treacherous Travel New Storm Could Bring Mix Of Snow, Ice, Causing Power Outages, Treacherous Travel
New Storm Could Bring Mix Of Snow, Ice, Causing Power Outages, Treacherous Travel There's been no shortage of snowfall this winter.  But the main threat for the next storm taking aim on the region looks like it could be ice, leading to the possibility of potentially major power outages from damage to power lines and trees as well as treacherous travel. The time frame for the storm, which could also bring accumulating snow to areas farther north and inland, is Saturday night, Feb. 13 through Valentine's Day, Sunday, Feb. 14, and into Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 15. Saturday, Feb. 13 will be mostly cloudy and cold with a high temperature in the upper 20s with wind…

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by Joe Lombardi
Bedford, NY
Weather
New Storm Will Take Aim On Region After Latest Round Of Snow Makes For Slippery Travel New Storm Will Take Aim On Region After Latest Round Of Snow Makes For Slippery Travel
New Storm Will Take Aim On Region After Latest Round Of Snow Makes For Slippery Travel The latest round of snow overnight has caused slippery travel for the morning commutes and numerous delayed starts for schools throughout the region There will be a brief break in precipitation the last couple of days before a new storm system is expected to make a mess of things once again. Skies will gradually become clear Thursday, Feb. 11 with a high temperature in the low 30s and calm winds. Friday, Feb. 12 will be partly sunny with a high temperature in the upper 20s and scattered flurries. Saturday, Feb. 13 will be mostly cloudy and cold with a high temperature in the upper 20s as …

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by Joe Lombardi
Bedford, NY
Weather
Slippery Morning Commute Expected As Snow Will Overspread Region Slippery Morning Commute Expected As Snow Will Overspread Region
Slippery Morning Commute Expected As Snow Will Overspread Region Much of the region will see accumulating snowfall and a slippery morning commute as a new round of snow arrives overnight. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for New York City and Long Island from 10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 where up to 3 inches of snowfall accumulation is possible during that time. Areas north of NYC and Long Island could see 1 to 2 inches of snowfall. North of I-84 in New York and Connecticut, about a half-inch of snow is now expected, but there could be more snowfall if the storm shifts farther north. Skies will then become clear by midda…

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by Joe Lombardi
Worcester, MA
Lifestyle
Valentine's Day: Local Romantic Restaurants That Deliver Valentine's Day: Local Romantic Restaurants That Deliver
Valentine's Day: Local Romantic Restaurants That Deliver A fine dining experience is a part of any good Valentine’s Day. With that in mind, the Daily Voice compiled lists of some of the “most romantic” restaurants in Central Massachusetts, according to Yelp reviewers. Everyone is looking for something different on Valentine’s Day, so we’ve compiled several lists in the categories of most romantic restaurants - overall, on a budget, doing delivery, and when money is no object. Restaurants listed here were among the best-reviewed on Yelp. Enjoy! 5 of the Most Overall Romantic Restaurants in Central Massachusetts Belmont Vegetarian Restaurant, Ve…

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by Kristin Palpini
Massapequa, NY
Weather
Major Storm Tracks South Of Region, But Several More Snow Chances Await This Area Major Storm Tracks South Of Region, But Several More Snow Chances Await This Area
Major Storm Tracks South Of Region, But Several More Snow Chances Await This Area A significant winter storm is tracking farther south than expected and will bring just some light snow to the region, but there will be plenty more chances for more significant snowfall after that during what has been an extremely active weather pattern.  Wednesday, Feb. 10 will be continued cold with areas of black ice in the morning and hazardous conditions on some untreated surfaces. It will be mostly cloudy with some filtered sun, a high temperature around 30 degrees and wind-chill values in the teens. Light snow is possible overnight, with a trace to an inch of accumulat…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
News
COVID-19: Cuomo Gives Green Light For Wedding Receptions, With Restrictions In Place COVID-19: Cuomo Gives Green Light For Wedding Receptions, With Restrictions In Place
Covid-19: Cuomo Gives Green Light For Wedding Receptions, With Restrictions In Place After thousands of wedding receptions in New York had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be a light at the end of the tunnel for some brides and grooms. Those receptions in New York can resume in New York beginning in March, with specific restrictions in place, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced. As of March 15, receptions can resume, though venues will have to limit guests to 50 percent of their capacity, or a maximum of 150 people.  All those gatherings must be approved by local health departments and all guests and patrons must be tested before attending the…

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by Zak Failla