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• Franklin County woman killed in two-vehicle accident: Police

  16-10-2015 23:40
  
  Hampton was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
  
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• Doctor held for court on charges he groped a sedated Muncy state prison inmate

  16-10-2015 23:33
  
  The victim, who is no longer an inmate, testified she has no recollection of being inappropriately touched on May 29 because she was sedated with pain medicine from same day shoulder surgery at a hospital.
  
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• Drone coming to your neighborhood: PPL rolls out drones to inspect lines

  16-10-2015 22:56
  
  The electric power company is rolling out drone technology to perform routine inspection and storm assessment of power lines.
  
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• Are Justice Eakin's emails 'just jokes' or a darker cloud on the Pa. Supreme Court?

  16-10-2015 22:29
  
  Those familiar with the embattled Supreme Court Justice J. Michael Eakin's work hard, play hard ethos aren't really surprised at off-color humor; some are alarmed that it could be threatening his career.
  
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• New Cumberland exploring evaluation and possible sale of sewer authority

  16-10-2015 21:44
  
  New Cumberland won't be selling its sewer system any time soon, but the borough is at least exploring the possibility of a sale, citing mounting regulations and debt related to wastewater treatment.
  
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• Perry County mom gets jail time for trying to smuggle heroin to inmate son

  16-10-2015 21:40
  
  Lindalee R. Middleton had pleaded guilty in May to a charge of attempting to distribute heroin.
  
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• Family of Vo-Tech student hit with 'pipe-like object' raising money for post-recovery dreams

  16-10-2015 21:20
  
  The family of a Dauphin County Area Vocational Technical School student who was hit with a "pipe-like object" while waiting at a bus stop has started a GoFundMe site not to help with medical expenses, but to help their son fulfill his dreams when he recovers.
  
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• Steelton has a plan to fix water woes, 'get rid' of concerns: State Rep. Patty Kim

  16-10-2015 21:19
  
  Steelton's water woes could have an end in sight, and that's, in part, coming in the form of a $2.1 million chlorine contact tank for the borough's aging water plant.
  
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• Police searching for suspected jewelry thief in Lancaster County

  16-10-2015 20:20
  
  Police are asking for information on the identity of a man suspected of stealing thousands of dollars of jewelry from three antique vendors in Lancaster County.
  
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• Superintendent posted gun threat notification online, followed protocol: District

  16-10-2015 19:23
  
  The superintendent said the district's online notification kept in line with protocol for reporting similar events.
  
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• Penn Manor School District: Students were never threatened

  16-10-2015 19:23
  
  The superintendent said the district's online notification kept in line with protocol for reporting similar events.
  
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• With suspension nearing, Kane won't say how office will be affected

  16-10-2015 18:56
  
  In less than a week, Attorney General Kathleen Kane will have her law license suspended indefinitely, but so far the state's chief prosec
  
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• Vietnam veteran heals as he creates Harrisburg memorial to friend: Nancy Eshelman

  16-10-2015 17:50
  
  The local man's effort to create a Vietnam War memorial is intended to honor his easygoing friend, as well as to help himself heal.
  
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• PennLive's week in photos, Oct. 16, 2015

  16-10-2015 17:43
  
  PennLive's week in photos, Oct. 16, 2015....
  
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• State Rep. Patty Kim, Steelton officials to discuss drinking water violation, give water plant update

  16-10-2015 17:38
  
  The announcement also will include information on a recent non-emergency drinking water violation and the Steelton Water Authority's plan to remedy that issue, the advisory from State Rep. Patty Kim's office said.
  
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• Officer shoots, kills loose St. Bernard after dog chased residents: Police

  16-10-2015 16:46
  
  The officer attempted to close the dog into the yard, but the dog ran through the gate and charged, police said.
  
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• It's National Liquor Day: Facts about Pennsylvanians and what they drink

  16-10-2015 16:43
  
  In recognition of National Liquor Day, PennLive brings you a look at some facts about alcohol consumption in Pennsylvania counties.
  
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• Student removed from school after threatening to bring gun; issue resolved, district says

  16-10-2015 16:19
  
  Information on any potential charges filed by police would be released by the department at a later time, a school district spokesman said.
  
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• Woman breaks into neighbor's home, does laundry in bathtub, police say

  16-10-2015 15:48
  
  The 44-year-old Pa. woman was charged with burglary and criminal trespass.
  
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• 'Appropriate disciplinary and legal action' taken after student threatens high school admin: District

  16-10-2015 13:32
  
  The threat joins at least half a dozen incidents reported at Lancaster County schools this academic year.
  
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• PennLive to publish investigative series on Marcellus Shale development in Pennsylvania

  16-10-2015 13:15
  
  The Shale Bargain starts Monday and includes numerous stories, photo galleries, videos, a timeline, slideshows, graphics, animation and analysis.
  
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• Pa. town accused of cheating the state out of traffic fines

  16-10-2015 12:56
  
  Police in the Wyoming County town of 371 people had speeders falsely plead to other charges, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale says.
  
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• $250,000 in cash, items stolen from Philly jewelry store in 'Ocean's-11'-style burglary

  16-10-2015 12:52
  
  Police say someone broke through the walls of two downtown Philadelphia businesses to reach the store.
  
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• 'Snow' sneaks into weekend forecast; lows in the 20s ahead

  16-10-2015 11:42
  
  Meteorologists with AccuWeather expect the Harrisburg-area to feel unseasonably cold as the weekend develops.
  
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• Spiderman-masked bank robber enters guilty plea; student hit at bus stop: Overnight police report

  16-10-2015 11:20
  
  Some headlines you may have missed Thursday in crime news and other breaking stories across the midstate.
  
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• A Seminary Sells a Diverse Range of Books

  16-10-2015 06:00
  Volumes on wide-ranging topics, including honeybees and Danish explorers, will be auctioned from the collection of the St. Charles Borromeo Seminary near Philadelphia.
  
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• Can three of the four men running for Cumberland County commissioner work together?

  16-10-2015 05:27
  
  The four candidates for the three-member Cumberland County Board of Commissioners find themselves at odds over issues as often as they agree.
  
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• Photos: The 2015 Penbrook Lions Club Halloween parade

  16-10-2015 04:40
  
  The 2015 Penbrook Lions Club Halloween parade. The mile-long parade featured costumed children, adults and groups, floats, bands, service organizations and businesses....
  
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• Palmyra man struck bridge, abandoned car in Lebanon County creek: Police

  16-10-2015 04:03
  
  The driver struck a stone portion of a bridge and his vehicle went airborne, police said.
  
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• Colder temperatures to follow cool Friday in the midstate

  16-10-2015 03:15
  
  Friday, mostly cloudy skies will give way to the sun as the day wear on. Expect a high of near 63.
  
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• Hummelstown plans community meeting on master plan

  16-10-2015 02:52
  
  Hummelstown will host its third public session on a new master plan for the borough at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, in the Lower Dauphin High School cafeteria, 201 South Hanover Street.
  
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• Father of Harrisburg football player who died of suicide: NFL needs to do more to curb concussions

  16-10-2015 02:16
  
  The father of Adrian Robinson Jr., whose suicide has been linked to concussions, wants the NFL to do more prevention; bemoans that league has never reached out to him.
  
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• Police find driver who crashed and abandoned car in Lebanon County creek: Report

  16-10-2015 01:05
  
  Police responded to the report of a car found in Quittapahilla Creek at about 8 a.m. on Thursday.
  
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