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Fentanyl, Meth, ‘Ghost Gun’ Sold By PA Trafficking Ring; 3 Wanted: AG Fentanyl, Meth, ‘Ghost Gun’ Sold By PA Trafficking Ring; 3 Wanted: AG Fentanyl, Meth, ‘Ghost Gun’ Sold By PA Trafficking Ring; 3 Wanted: AG
Fentanyl, Meth, ‘Ghost Gun’ Sold By PA Trafficking Ring; 3 Wanted: AG A central Pennsylvania trafficking ring sold fentanyl, methamphetamine, and firearms across four counties, authorities said Thursday, Oct. 22, announcing charges against five people — three of whom remained wanted. The long-term investigation uncovered drug sales in Dauphin, Blair, Cumberland, and Clinton counties, according to Attorney General Dave Sunday’s office. Marcus A. Denson, Jovar Hairston, Larry Minnifield, Alisha Massa, and Gregory Johnson were charged this week with felony drug trafficking and related offenses, authorities said. Massa and Johnson were arrested Wednesday, Oct. 2…

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Lancaster County Police Chief Charged With Theft, Record Tampering, Suspended Without Pay Lancaster County Police Chief Charged With Theft, Record Tampering, Suspended Without Pay Lancaster County Police Chief Charged With Theft, Record Tampering, Suspended Without Pay
Lancaster County Police Chief Charged With Theft, Record Tampering, Suspended Without Pay A Pennsylvania police chief changed vacation and sick days into work shifts and cashed in vacation time he had already used, Lancaster County authorities announced Thursday, Oct. 22. Susquehanna Regional Police Chief Anthony Joseph Hall, 54, of East Manchester Township, York County, manipulated scheduling records to restore hundreds of hours of paid leave he had already taken or was not entitled to receive, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office. The Susquehanna Regional Police Commission suspended Hall without pay pending further investigation, the department announce…

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Boy Flown To Hospital After Bicycle Crash With 2 Vehicles: PA State Police Boy Flown To Hospital After Bicycle Crash With 2 Vehicles: PA State Police Boy Flown To Hospital After Bicycle Crash With 2 Vehicles: PA State Police
Boy Flown To Hospital After Bicycle Crash With 2 Vehicles: PA State Police A boy riding a bicycle was struck by a pickup truck and then hit a second vehicle on Wednesday evening, Oct. 21, Pennsylvania State Police said. The crash happened in the 4000 block of Skippack Pike, also known as Route 73, at approximately 5:48 p.m., according to a release issued Thursday, Oct. 22. The child rode from a parking lot into the roadway and into the path of an eastbound Ford Maverick, troopers said. The front of the pickup struck the bicycle, causing the boy to strike a Mercedes-Benz traveling westbound, according to state police. Skippack EMS provided first aid before the bo…

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Masked Shooter Kills Woman Working At Walmart After Shift In PA Parking Lot: DA Masked Shooter Kills Woman Working At Walmart After Shift In PA Parking Lot: DA Masked Shooter Kills Woman Working At Walmart After Shift In PA Parking Lot: DA
Masked Shooter Kills Woman Working At Walmart After Shift In PA Parking Lot: DA A Walmart worker was shot and killed by a masked shooter beside her car after finishing her shift in Pennsylvania late Wednesday, Oct. 21, authorities said. Latosha Ann Cooper, 45, was identified as the victim by the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office in a release issued Thursday, Oct. 22. Cheltenham police were dispatched to the Walmart parking lot on Easton Road in the township’s Glenside section at 11:24 p.m., authorities said. Cooper had just finished working and was standing by her car when someone wearing a mask fatally shot her, investigators said. An autopsy was schedule…

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Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Part Of I-81 In PA Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Part Of I-81 In PA Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Part Of I-81 In PA
Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Part Of I-81 In PA A multi-vehicle crash shut down all southbound lanes of Interstate 81 in Cumberland County on Thursday, Oct. 22, according to a traffic alert. The crash happened near mile marker 55 in a traffic backlog from bridge work that was wrapping up, according to the release. Southbound traffic is being detoured off the interstate at Exit 57 for Route 114. Possible entrapment was reported, but no injuries or entrapment have been confirmed. The number of vehicles involved and an estimated reopening time were not immediately available.

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PA's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings PA's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings PA's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings
PA's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings Thousands of elementary and middle schools across the Northeast have been evaluated in new rankings that highlight the top-performing public schools in each state. U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best Elementary and Middle Schools Rankings on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The 2027 list evaluated about 46,000 public elementary schools and more than 24,000 middle schools nationwide based on reading and math achievement. The report highlights schools where students performed well on state assessments while accounting for student backgrounds.  U.S. News said its updated methodol…

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Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings
Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings Several names are climbing the rankings of the nation's most popular for babies, according to a new study. BabyCenter released its annual list of the most popular baby names on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Olivia and Noah remained the most popular names for girls and boys, although several other names made major jumps in popularity. Eliana climbed five spots to become the second most popular girls' name, while Evelyn returned to the top 10 for the first time since 2023. Ellie dropped out of the top 10, falling to No. 11. Among boys, the five most popular names remained unchanged for the third straigh…

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NJ Dentist Vows To Expose Who Sparked 'Witch Hunt' As Halloween Display Shuts Down NJ Dentist Vows To Expose Who Sparked 'Witch Hunt' As Halloween Display Shuts Down NJ Dentist Vows To Expose Who Sparked 'Witch Hunt' As Halloween Display Shuts Down
NJ Dentist Vows To Expose Who Sparked 'Witch Hunt' As Halloween Display Shuts Down Skeletons dressed in colorful costumes, glowing orange and green lights, and towering cornstalks still lined Wayne Gangi's Clifton property. But Thursday night, Oct. 22, the Halloween magic was already coming undone. Decorations were piled in the driveway, bags of brush lined the curb, and cars rolled past one by one as people stopped for what could be their final look at one of the city's most elaborate Halloween displays. Gangi, whose annual attraction has drawn thousands of visitors for 25 years, says he's shutting it down after being hit with city penalties — and now he's determined to…

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Virginia Dem, 82, Charged In $4.5M Marijuana Empire With Family Virginia Dem, 82, Charged In $4.5M Marijuana Empire With Family Virginia Dem, 82, Charged In $4.5M Marijuana Empire With Family
Virginia Dem, 82, Charged In $4.5M Marijuana Empire With Family An 82-year-old Virginia senator allegedly saw one last opportunity to build generational wealth, and federal prosecutors say she was willing to use her political power to get it, even as she helped run a $4.5 million marijuana trafficking operation involving her own family. L. Louise Lucas, a powerful Portsmouth Democrat who chairs the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee, was among seven people named in an eight-count federal indictment unsealed on Thursday, Oct. 22, accusing her of leading a criminal enterprise that distributed marijuana, laundered money, and used political influenc…

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Cops ID Retired Nypd Detective Now Charged With Manslaughter In GWB Fatal Shooting UPDATE: A retired NYPD detective was charged with manslaughter after appearing in court for the fatal shooting of a Hudson Valley, NY father of two on the George Washington Bridge, authorities said.  Victor Romero, 62, of Haverstraw, NY, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 21, in connection with the shooting death of fellow Rockland County resident Koran Irvine, 46, of Valley Cottage, ABC7 reported.  Romero, a retired NYPD narcotics detective, voluntarily reported to the department's 33rd Precinct in Manhattan for questioning Wednesday morning after investigators identified him as a p…

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Manheim Township Commissioner, Addiction Prevention Trainer Drove Drunk: Police Manheim Township Commissioner, Addiction Prevention Trainer Drove Drunk: Police Manheim Township Commissioner, Addiction Prevention Trainer Drove Drunk: Police
Manheim Township Commissioner, Addiction Prevention Trainer Drove Drunk: Police A Pennsylvania township commissioner who lists work as an addiction prevention trainer drove onto a shoulder and crossed a double yellow line before a traffic stop revealed a 0.103% blood alcohol content, police announced on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Celso A. Mesias, 68, of Lancaster, was arrested near Waverly Avenue and Cobblestone Lane in Manheim Township on Saturday, Oct. 17, according to township police. Mesias serves on the Manheim Township Board of Commissioners, the municipality’s website confirms. His LinkedIn profile lists his service as beginning in January 2024. An officer first spott…

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Standoff Prompts School Lockdown In PA; Police Swarm Second Location Standoff Prompts School Lockdown In PA; Police Swarm Second Location Standoff Prompts School Lockdown In PA; Police Swarm Second Location
Standoff Prompts School Lockdown In PA; Police Swarm Second Location A wanted man barricaded himself inside a Pennsylvania home, prompting a school lockdown and delaying another school’s dismissal on Wednesday, Oct. 21, according to local reports. Officers went to the 700 block of Courtland Avenue of York City around 10:30 a.m. after receiving a tip that a man wanted for attempted homicide was inside, ABC27 reported, citing a York City Police spokesperson. The man refused to come out, and the York County Quick Response Team responded and took him into custody, according to the outlet. His identity was not released. Police used tear gas before making t…

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Northeast Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus Northeast Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus Northeast Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus
Northeast Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus Price Rite Marketplace is promoting a special Thanksgiving dinner deal as American families keep battling higher grocery prices driven by inflation. The supermarket chain is offering two types of Thanksgiving meals that can feed 10 people for $39 or less. Price Rite announced the promo in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 22.  The shopping guides use regularly priced items available at Price Rite stores from Friday, Oct. 30, through Thanksgiving, which falls on Thursday, Nov. 26. "Thanksgiving is a time for family, tradition, and sharing a great meal, and we believe celebrating th…

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Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How
Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How You could get a free meal at Denny's if something extremely rare happens during the 2026 World Series. Denny's will offer free Triple Play Combo Meals to rewards members nationwide if either team completes a triple play during the World Series. The restaurant chain announced the new promotion in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 21. A triple play happens when a team records three outs on a single defensive play. "America's Diner and America's pastime go back a long way together," CEO Chris Bode said. "The Triple Play Combo gives guests a full meal at a great price, and this …

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JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know
JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know JetBlue Airways is launching its first-ever child-free flights as part of a new adults-only vacation package. The airline is teaming up with Virgin Voyages to offer roundtrip flights exclusively for passengers ages 18 and older. The "Do Not Disturb" package can be purchased starting Wednesday, Oct. 21. The vacation will run from Thursday, March 4, through Monday, March 8, 2027. Chartered flights will take adult vacationers between John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida. Travelers will fly without …

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These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself
These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself A new consumer warning highlights how quickly an ordinary message, purchase, or conversation can become a costly trap. The Better Business Bureau Serving Metro New York is urging consumers to watch for seven scam categories involving investments, jobs, online shopping, relationships, home repairs, phishing, and travel. The warning draws from the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust’s 2025 Risk Report, which analyzed more than 146,000 scam reports. Rankings consider how often scams were reported, the likelihood of losing money, and the median reported loss. Investment and cryptocurrency scam…

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Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey
Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey More Americans are cutting back on groceries and heating their homes as they battle soaring energy prices. Consumer Reports released findings from a survey on Wednesday, Oct. 21, showing how rising electricity costs are forcing families to make difficult financial decisions. The report found that more than one-quarter (26%) of Americans have put their heat or cooling at "uncomfortable levels to save money" in the last two years. Nearly one in five (19%) said they have reduced their spending on groceries or switched to cheaper food options to pay their electric bills. Other ways fa…

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Northeast Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus Northeast Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus Northeast Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus
Northeast Grocery Chain Rolls Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals With Special Menus Price Rite Marketplace is promoting a special Thanksgiving dinner deal as American families keep battling higher grocery prices driven by inflation. The supermarket chain is offering two types of Thanksgiving meals that can feed 10 people for $39 or less. Price Rite announced the promo in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 22.  The shopping guides use regularly priced items available at Price Rite stores from Friday, Oct. 30, through Thanksgiving, which falls on Thursday, Nov. 26. "Thanksgiving is a time for family, tradition, and sharing a great meal, and we believe celebrating th…

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Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How
Score Free Denny's Meals During 2026 World Series: Here's How You could get a free meal at Denny's if something extremely rare happens during the 2026 World Series. Denny's will offer free Triple Play Combo Meals to rewards members nationwide if either team completes a triple play during the World Series. The restaurant chain announced the new promotion in a news release on Wednesday, Oct. 21. A triple play happens when a team records three outs on a single defensive play. "America's Diner and America's pastime go back a long way together," CEO Chris Bode said. "The Triple Play Combo gives guests a full meal at a great price, and this …

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JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know
JetBlue Launches First-Ever Child-Free Flights: What To Know JetBlue Airways is launching its first-ever child-free flights as part of a new adults-only vacation package. The airline is teaming up with Virgin Voyages to offer roundtrip flights exclusively for passengers ages 18 and older. The "Do Not Disturb" package can be purchased starting Wednesday, Oct. 21. The vacation will run from Thursday, March 4, through Monday, March 8, 2027. Chartered flights will take adult vacationers between John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida. Travelers will fly without …

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These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself
These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself A new consumer warning highlights how quickly an ordinary message, purchase, or conversation can become a costly trap. The Better Business Bureau Serving Metro New York is urging consumers to watch for seven scam categories involving investments, jobs, online shopping, relationships, home repairs, phishing, and travel. The warning draws from the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust’s 2025 Risk Report, which analyzed more than 146,000 scam reports. Rankings consider how often scams were reported, the likelihood of losing money, and the median reported loss. Investment and cryptocurrency scam…

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Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey
Soaring Energy Bills Force Americans To Cut Back On Groceries, Heat: New Survey More Americans are cutting back on groceries and heating their homes as they battle soaring energy prices. Consumer Reports released findings from a survey on Wednesday, Oct. 21, showing how rising electricity costs are forcing families to make difficult financial decisions. The report found that more than one-quarter (26%) of Americans have put their heat or cooling at "uncomfortable levels to save money" in the last two years. Nearly one in five (19%) said they have reduced their spending on groceries or switched to cheaper food options to pay their electric bills. Other ways fa…

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Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch
Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch October’s full moon is preparing to light up the night, and catching its autumn glow won’t require staying awake until its official peak. The Hunter’s Moon arrives Monday, Oct. 26, according to NASA’s October skywatching guide. Its name reflects a season when hunters used bright moonlight to track game across fields cleared by the fall harvest. Peak illumination comes at 12:12 a.m. EDT, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. But the publication recommends heading outside Sunday evening, Oct. 25, around sunset for the best moonrise viewing opportunity. Find an open spot with a clear view to…

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Beware Of Google Search Scams: What To Check Before Clicking Beware Of Google Search Scams: What To Check Before Clicking Beware Of Google Search Scams: What To Check Before Clicking
Beware Of Google Search Scams: What To Check Before Clicking A quick Google search can take an expensive wrong turn, even when the result looks familiar. The Federal Trade Commission warns that scammers use paid search results to impersonate businesses and government services. Their goal is to steal money, personal information, or financial details. The trap can appear near the top of the results page. Ads labeled “Sponsored” may feature familiar company names, convincing branding, or links to websites designed to look official. That placement doesn't guarantee legitimacy. A phone number beside a trusted business’s name could connect you to an impos…

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Tom Skerritt Dies: Emmy-Winning Actor Best Known For 'Top Gun,' 'Picket Fences,' 'Alien' Tom Skerritt Dies: Emmy-Winning Actor Best Known For 'Top Gun,' 'Picket Fences,' 'Alien' Tom Skerritt Dies: Emmy-Winning Actor Best Known For 'Top Gun,' 'Picket Fences,' 'Alien'
Tom Skerritt Dies: Emmy-Winning Actor Best Known For 'Top Gun,' 'Picket Fences,' 'Alien' Tom Skerritt, whose quiet authority anchored some of Hollywood’s most memorable movies and television dramas, is dead. The Emmy-winning actor died Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 93, his family said in a statement, noting that he died of natural causes. “While the world knew Tom through his remarkable acting career, we knew him for his humor, curiosity, wisdom, generosity, and the love he brought into our lives,” his family said in the statement. Skerritt’s career stretched across more than six decades, bringing him roles as military officers, fathers, and a small-town sheriff whose steady presence…

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Flu Season Watch: New Numbers Highlight Fall Concerns Flu Season Watch: New Numbers Highlight Fall Concerns Flu Season Watch: New Numbers Highlight Fall Concerns
Flu Season Watch: New Numbers Highlight Fall Concerns Flu season is showing early signs of momentum, giving Americans a reason to check their fall health plans. Influenza activity is increasing across many parts of the country, with the highest activity in western regions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency’s latest report says activity remains low. Although higher than typically observed this early, it remains within expected seasonal variation. Clinical laboratories reported that five percent of specimens tested positive for flu, up from 3.9 percent the previous week. H1N1 accounted for 96.4 percent of …

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Ron Duguay Dies: Former NHL Star Known For Flair, Flowing Hair; Boyfriend Of Sarah Palin Ron Duguay Dies: Former NHL Star Known For Flair, Flowing Hair; Boyfriend Of Sarah Palin Ron Duguay Dies: Former NHL Star Known For Flair, Flowing Hair; Boyfriend Of Sarah Palin
Ron Duguay Dies: Former NHL Star Known For Flair, Flowing Hair; Boyfriend Of Sarah Palin Ron Duguay, whose flair made him one of the New York Rangers’ most recognizable players, has died. The former NHL forward died Thursday, Oct. 22, at 69 after being diagnosed with stage four colon cancer. His longtime partner, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, shared a tribute announcing his death. "It’s with a shattered heart, but also deep peace knowing Ron is with Jesus now," Palin, the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee, wrote in her Instagram post. "He fought so hard. Love never ends." Duguay’s career carried him through four NHL organizations, but his connection with New York end…

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