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• Man accused of cutting off his ankle monitor fled from cops: Police

  25-07-2016 23:45
  
  A Carlisle man accused of cutting off his ankle monitoring bracelet was charged with fleeing from police July 19.
  
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• Woman accused of selling deer parts in NYC got them 'dumpster diving' in Lancaster County: Game Commission officer

  25-07-2016 23:40
  
  A couple who owned New China House restaurant in Lititz were charged with illegally selling deer parts in New York City.
  
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• Restaurant owner dumpster diving for deer parts accused of selling them in NYC

  25-07-2016 23:40
  
  A couple who owned New China House restaurant in Lititz were charged with illegally selling deer parts in New York City.
  
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• Lancaster County storm damage wasn't a tornado, NWS says

  25-07-2016 22:37
  
  The storm damage in Lancaster County Saturday was due to a "microburst," the National Weather Service concluded Monday.
  
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• In Harrisburg a Liberian refugee connects with family after three years

  25-07-2016 22:32
  
  The American Red Cross and PinnacleHealth band together to help a Liberian refugee reconnect with her children and family.
  
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• Knoebels fires employee accused of falling asleep while operating Ferris wheel

  25-07-2016 22:15
  
  Although Kleman is accused of falling asleep while operating a Ferris wheel, riders were never was in danger, she said. Knoebels takes safety very seriously, she said.
  
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• Man accused of shoving woman's head into the floor, threatening to kill her

  25-07-2016 21:58
  
  A man accused of shoving a woman's head into the floor and threatenind to kill her is in Cumberland County prison on charges filed Saturday.
  
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• Missing man on motorcycle sought by Schuylkill County police

  25-07-2016 21:33
  
  State police are looking for a 37-year-old Pine Grove man who hasn't been seen since Saturday.
  
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• Saubel's, Supervalu to acquire stores as part of regional merger settlement

  25-07-2016 21:32
  
  The attorney general's office made the announcement Monday.
  
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• Capital Area Transit buses will be delayed due to 'Thank Blue' event in Harrisburg

  25-07-2016 21:25
  
  Capital Area Transit buses heading to the west shore will be delayed 15 minutes Thursday due to closure of Second Street in Harrisburg.
  
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• Harrisburg mayor to host neighborhood meeting tonight in Allison Hill

  25-07-2016 20:40
  
  The event starts at 6 p.m. July 25, 2016 at the Diversity Social Center building at 1347 Howard Street in Allison Hill.
  
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• Hail, strong winds possible in afternoon storms

  25-07-2016 20:31
  
  Dime-size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible in a strong line of thunderstorms moving through the midstate.
  
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• Was there a tornado in Lancaster County over the weekend?

  25-07-2016 20:20
  
  Straight line winds, rather than a tornado, caused damage in Manor Township Saturday, Lancaster County officials concluded Monday.
  
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• Burn ban in effect in some York County areas

  25-07-2016 20:02
  
  A burn ban is in effect in five York County municipalities due to dry conditions.
  
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• Teen accused of firing shots at occupied home in juvenile custody: police

  25-07-2016 19:54
  
  Police did not release the name of the teen involved in the shooting. The incident was reported just before 5 p.m. on the first block of Filbert Street in Lancaster.
  
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• Heatstroke kills 21 kids so far this year; don't let yours be next

  25-07-2016 19:48
  
  Pa. is among only 20 states with a law specifically against leaving a child in a car unattended.
  
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• Cause of death for man found dead on recycling line still undetermined

  25-07-2016 19:48
  
  The cause of death is still undetermined for the man found dead on the conveyor line June 11 at Penn Waste Recycling Center, the York County coroner said Monday.
  
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• 'Libre's Law' legislation would hike penalties for those convicted of abusing animals

  25-07-2016 19:32
  
  Sen. Richard Alloway, R-Franklin County, said he will begin work on the proposal but isn't locked in to a timetable.
  
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• Crash clears on I-81 north

  25-07-2016 19:31
  
  The multi-vehicle crash that was slowing traffic on I-81 north near milepost 38 has cleared, PennDOT says.
  
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• 'Ya'll better worry about getting home to your families,' woman taunts Harrisburg police

  25-07-2016 19:06
  
  Snide references to police shootings cropped up several times Friday night, as a PennLive reporter rode with Harrisburg police officers while they answered 911 calls. But officers said they have noticed an uptick in kind behavior from the public.
  
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• Severe thunderstorms expected across state

  25-07-2016 19:05
  
  A severe thunderstorm watch for much of the state is in effect until 8 p.m., the National Weather Service at State College said.
  
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• Some police departments say 'no thanks' to free meals

  25-07-2016 17:57
  
  While some midstate restaurants are offering free meals to police officers today as a gesture of thanks, not all departments are allowing their staff to accept them.
  
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• Excessive heat warning issued as heat index soars toward 110

  25-07-2016 17:41
  
  An excessive heat warning is in effect for Dauphin, Cumberland, Adams York, Lancaster, Perry and Lebanon counties.
  
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• Pa. man driving drunk in West Virginia is shot dead by cop

  25-07-2016 17:23
  
  A bizarre incident involving a Pennsylvania man allegedly riding his motorcycle while drunk on private property in West Virginia has resulted in the man being shot dead by a West Virginia law enforcement officer.
  
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• Delivery man robbed of Chinese food: Police

  25-07-2016 17:15
  
  Harrisburg police are investigating an incident in which they say a delivery man was robbed of the food he was delivering to three men Saturday.
  
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• Speaking Spanish on the campaign trail (and its pushback)

  25-07-2016 17:14
  
  From Democratic VP nomineeSen. Tim Kaine to Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz and President Obama candidates on the campaign flex their Spanish-speaking muscles.
  
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• Both U.S. Route 15 lanes open after tractor-trailer tips

  25-07-2016 16:38
  
  One lane was closed early Monday after a tractor-trailer overturned on U.S. Route 15 northbound.
  
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• Nurse accused of sexual contact with York County Prison inmate

  25-07-2016 16:24
  
  Shelby R. Houck, 24, of Mechanicsburg, is facing charges of institutional sexual assault after state police say she had sexual contact with a York County Prison inmate.
  
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• New Cumberland father charged in infant daughter's death

  25-07-2016 15:22
  
  Deven T. Kohr, 23, is in Cumberland County Prison, facing charges that include criminal homicide in the death of his 6-month-old daughter.
  
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• Man trying on women's clothes at Pa. Kohl's accused of masturbating on them

  25-07-2016 13:49
  
  A man allegedly trying on women's clothing at a Kohl's department store in Northampton County is accused of masturbating on some of the items and stealing others.
  
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• Pa. parents accused of locking 3 kids in cellar dog cage as punishment

  25-07-2016 13:29
  
  The children are ages 6, 10 and 13, and their parents are accused of locking them inside a dog cage in their Huntingdon County cellar as a form of overnight punishment that has the parents in deep trouble, instead.
  
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• Slate Hill Road reopens, U.S. Route 15 northbound still down to one lane

  25-07-2016 13:05
  
  An overturned tractor-trailer struck the bridge structure for Slate Hill Road in Lower Allen Township, closing the bridge for about an hour and a half Monday morning.
  
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• That's it, I'm outta here: How to apply for Canadian citizenship

  25-07-2016 13:00
  
  Terrified of Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton becoming president of the United States? Pack your bags and head to Canada.
  
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• 13 reasons Republicans say Hillary Clinton belongs in prison, not the White House

  25-07-2016 12:55
  
  The negative chants about Hillary Clinton could be heard daily at the Republican National Convention.
  
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• New Bloomfield man injured when hit by car, driver flees scene

  25-07-2016 12:27
  
  Police are looking for the driver whom they say injured a 22-year-old pedestrian early Saturday in Carroll Township.
  
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• Overturned tractor-trailer closes one lane Route 15, Slate Hill Road bridge

  25-07-2016 11:48
  
  A tractor-trailer overturned on U.S. Route 15 Monday, striking the Slate Hill Road Bridge, which is now closed between Gettysburg Road and Hartzdale Drive until PennDOT can inspect it.
  
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• Multi-vehicle crash slows Route 15 traffic

  25-07-2016 11:26
  
  A multi-vehicle crash is causing a lane restriction on U.S. Route 15.
  
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• Heat advisory issued, thunderstorms rolling through

  25-07-2016 11:21
  
  With a heat index expected to reach 105, the National Weather Service at State College has issued a heat advisory for the region. Showers and thunderstorms are likely in the afternoon and evening.
  
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• Heat indices may reach 105 as midstate heat wave continues

  25-07-2016 05:00
  
  After overnight showers and thunderstorms, expect temperatures in the 90s and high humidity are expected to bring "pretty oppressive heat" to the midstate on Monday, said Kevin Fitzgerald, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in State College.
  
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• Motorcyclist dies a week after crash: coroner

  25-07-2016 03:50
  
  Todd Knaub died at York Hospital Sunday afternoon, a week after a motorcycle crash near the intersection of Furnace and East Posey roads in East Chanceford Township.
  
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• Strong thunderstorms expected in parts of the midstate Sunday evening

  25-07-2016 02:15
  
  The National Weather Service is calling for strong thunderstorms to affect parts of Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry counties through about 9:00 p.m.
  
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• 1 person in custody following shots fired incident in Lancaster

  25-07-2016 01:56
  
  The initial shots fired call was reported just before 5 p.m., police said. Authorities blocked off part of Manor Street for a little more than an hour following the shooting incident.
  
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• More than 1,000 march for Bernie Sanders in Philadelphia (video)

  25-07-2016 01:03
  
  Broad Street was shut down in Philadelphia as more than 1,000 Bernie Sanders supporters marched to protest Hillary Clinton being named the Democratic Party's presidential nominee.
  
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• Pa. crime photos of the week: Woman with 5 DUIs crashes into beer distributor; more

  25-07-2016 01:02
  
  A picture is worth a thousand words. And there is a story of alleged crime, heartbreak, even stupidity behind each one of the photos from this week in Pa. crime.
  
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• Street closed in Lancaster as police respond to shots fired incident

  25-07-2016 00:34
  
  The initial shots fired call was reported just before 5 p.m., police said. Police are attempting to apprehend someone in a residence on the 500 block of Manor Street.
  
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