>Man Sought For Susquehanna Township Robbery
(Susquehanna Twp., PA) -- Police are searching for Alex Valentin who is facing robbery and simple assault charges. Susquehanna Township police say the 34-year-old is wanted for a robbery that happened around midday Saturday. Anyone with information on the man’s whereabouts is asked to contact police.
>>Lower Swatara Township Police Ask For Help Identifying Vehicle Involved In Shooting
(Lower Swatara Twp., PA) -- Lower Swatara Township police are asking for help finding a vehicle they believe was involved in a shooting in Middletown earlier this month. They say the Nissan Sentra drove into a residential area near Rosedale Community around midday and fired four shots, hitting at least three vehicles. No one was hurt in the shooting.
>>York Woman Sought For Shooting
(York, PA) -- Investigators are looking for the woman they believe took part in a shooting in York late last week. Cierra Wean is facing aggravated assault and other charges after the 27-year-old allegedly shot someone October 10th on the 400-block of Park Street. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact York police.
>>Wreck Involving Tractor Trailer Blamed For Route 30 Backlogs Monday
(York, PA) -- A nasty wreck involving a tractor trailer is being blamed for backlogs on Route 30 in York County yesterday. It happened in the eastbound lanes between Cool Springs Road and Route 441 around midday. There’s no word on any injuries.
>>Vandals Blamed For Ruining State Capitol’s Breast Cancer Fight Icon
(Harrisburg, PA) -- Vandals are being blamed for ruining an inspiring reminder of the continuing fight against breast cancer. Capitol police say someone poured bubble bath into the capitol fountain Thursday night, leading it to bubble up and overflow. That’s forcing the fountain to be drained. It had been colored pink at the start of the month to remind women of the importance of scheduling breast cancer screenings and to celebrate Pennsylvania breast cancer survivors.
>>Second Lady Of PA Victimized In Racist Attack
(Alleghany County, PA) -- Pennsylvania's second lady has become a victim of racism. In a tweet, Gisele Barreto Fetterman says a woman verbally assaulted her at a grocery store in Alleghany County. She posted part of the incident in a tweet and says the woman told her that she did not belong here. The woman even called her the N-word. Fetterman, the wife of Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman, says this behavior and hatred is taught. She asks anyone that knows the woman to teach her love.
>>Lancaster Co Warning About Election Scammers
(Lititz, PA) -- Police in Lancaster County are warning residents about scammers trying to confuse folks about the upcoming election. Lititz Police say they have heard about people calling voters pretending to be campaign representatives. Authorities say they try to gather your bank information and other vital details about you. The police department is reminding everyone that campaigners should never have any reason to gather that type of information from you. If you have any issues with scammers, call the police.
>>Virtual Legislation Session This Evening
(Harrisburg, PA) -- The City Council in Harrisburg will hold their Legislative Session today. Residents can submit their questions and comments until 4 o'clock this afternoon to be discussed. Thoughts are limited to one per resident and should be sent directly to public-comment@harrisburgpa.gov. The meeting begins at 6 o'clock this evening.
>>Lancaster Co Movie Theater Closing
(Willow Street, PA) -- Residents in Lancaster County will soon be forced to find a new spot to watch a movie. The Kendig Square movie theater in Willow Street will be closing next month temporarily. It's a decision that owners said was difficult because of financial problems during the coronavirus pandemic. Ownership is encouraging folks to visit their two other locations in York or Harrisburg. The location in Willow Street will stay open until November 2nd.
>>Lancaster Mayor Announces Search For New Police Chief
(Lancaster, PA) -- A search is getting underway to find a new Lancaster police chief. Mayor Danene Sorace announced yesterday that the search would start this week. The move comes after a report last week that Democrat Sorace told Jarrad Berkihiser to resign after his wife posted comments on Facebook saying she planned to vote for President Trump. The chief officially retires at the end of the month. A person who doesn't live or work in Lancaster has started an online petition to get Berkihiser reinstated which already has over seven thousand signatures.
>>Reading City Council May Refinance Debt To Improve 2021 Budget
(Reading, PA) -- The Reading City Council is proposing an ordinance that would refinance 45-million dollars in existing debt. The move comes as a way to increase revenue in the 2021 budget. A financial advisor told the council yesterday that restructuring the debt would allow them to be "budget neutral." Council president Jeffrey Waltman says the action would let the city use about a half million in savings for the 2021 general fund budget.
>>FirstEnergy Stadium Host For COVID-19 Testing Site
(Reading, PA) -- Reading's FirstEnergy Stadium is the host site for COVID-19 testing sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The ballpark's North Front Street parking lot is being used as an outdoor testing site. Berks County has experienced a spike of nearly 15-hundred positive tests since the beginning of September.
>>Kutztown University Announces Spring 2021 Plans
(Kutztown, PA) -- Kutztown University is announcing its Spring 2021 plans. President Kenneth Hawkinson released a plan yesterday that includes a similar profile of course offerings. Hawkinson says students will have some face-to-face classes available, as well as synchronized classes and asynchronous classes. The emergency management team is reevaluating protocols and see what still applies for spring.
>>Helping Harvest Working To Meet Berks, Schuylkill Counties Food Demands
(Spring Township, PA) -- Helping Harvest is working to meet increased food demands in Berks and Schuylkill counties. The organization says its yearly budget has doubled, and that they are receiving more financial support through donations, the CARES Act, and other means. Representatives say the organization has refinanced its mortgage and has purchased more trucks, as well as bringing in more employees and volunteers at their Spring Township warehouse.
>>Anti-Semitic Messages Left On State Representative's Door
(Luzerne County, PA) -- A state Representative is reporting that someone left one of their campaign fliers with anti-semitic messages on their office door in Luzerne County. State Representative Aaron Kaufer, who is Jewish, says the messages are probably some of the most offensive things they could say to someone like him as it called him a Nazi and Hitler. He added that this shows that anti-semitism is alive and well. The district attorney's office and the Luzerne Borough Police Chief are discussing possible charges, but no one has been caught.
>>University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center Reopen
(Lock Haven, PA) -- After closing last month due to damages from a fire that started in the boiler room, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Lock Haven is open again. Officials say they don't have the reason as to why the fire started on September 10th, but the smoke from the fire left damage throughout the facility and caused them to close for about a month. Now that UPMC Lock Haven is open again, surgeries, routine checkups and ER visits can resume.