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• Man carrying crack crashes into multiple vehicles, ice machine: Police

  09-02-2017 23:48
  
  Davis, 38, crashed into another vehicle and an ice machine in the parking lot of the Super 7 convenience store, police said.
  
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• Why a Pa. state senator called Pres. Donald Trump a s**t-gibbon: in his own words

  09-02-2017 23:47
  
  State Senator Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery) went viral after calling Trump a few colorful words on Twitter. Here's why he did it and why he thinks he was right to insult the president.
  
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• New Jersey man charged in local home burglary

  09-02-2017 23:17
  
  Isaiah D. Thomas stole electronic equipment from a home in the 3300 block of Green Street, police said.
  
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• Penn State frats praised for joining moratorium on alcohol events

  09-02-2017 22:36
  
  The applause came from the North-American Interfraternity Conference.
  
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• Man charged with sexual assault of minor

  09-02-2017 22:30
  
  His arrest follows an investigation of an inappropriate relationship he had with a much younger victim, police said.
  
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• Jerry Sandusky's appeals attorneys have a new take on infamous Bob Costas interview

  09-02-2017 22:22
  
  They accuse trial attorney Joe Amendola of playing the press at the expense of his client.
  
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• Video: Animals in Winter at ZooAmerica

  09-02-2017 22:00
  
  Winter at ZooAmerica
  
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• Man accused of huffing dusting spray in Walmart parking lot

  09-02-2017 21:53
  
  Zachary P. Solarez has been charged with sale or use of certain solvents or noxious substances.
  
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• Ex-prof drops suit alleging Penn State treats sexual harassment of females differently

  09-02-2017 21:45
  The suit stemmed from the professor losing her job in June 2014 because she was not granted tenure.
  
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• Couple accused of starving 3-month-old son bound for court: Report

  09-02-2017 21:45
  A Berks County couple accused of starving their 3-month-old son are headed for court.
  
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• UGI is seeking a 10 percent rate increase for natural gas customers

  09-02-2017 21:19
  The Pennsylvania Utility Commission said Thursday it will review a request from UGI to allow the company to raise its natural gas rates by about 10 percent.
  
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• Township must eat $533,000 overpayment for property, Pa. court says

  09-02-2017 21:14
  
  Township officials tried to blame an appraiser for the mistake.
  
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• Ride-hailing services Lyft, CabbyGo receive permanent PUC status

  09-02-2017 21:12
  
  The two companies -- Lyft and CabbyGo parent company Freed Man Autonomous Vehicles -- join Uber in having permanent status to operate in Pennsylvania.
  
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• Ride-hailing services Lyft, CabbyGo receive permanent okay to operate in Pa.

  09-02-2017 21:12
  
  The two companies -- Lyft and CabbyGo parent company Freed Man Autonomous Vehicles -- join Uber in having permanent status to operate in Pennsylvania.
  
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• Tiniest victims: Born addicts, opioid babies suffer withdrawal from first breath

  09-02-2017 21:00
  
  As the heroin and painkiller addiction epidemic gripping Pennsylvania and the whole country worsens, the number of babies born drug dependent has surged.
  
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• THON 2017 won't be affected by frat party ban at Penn State

  09-02-2017 20:08
  
  The moratorium announced Tuesday applies to all on- or off-campus fraternity social functions where alcohol is available, according to a statement on the university's website. School officials and members of the school's 46 greek organizations say they will use the breathing space to come up with rules to prevent further tragedies.
  
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• Brothers accused of stealing 7 kegs from brewery

  09-02-2017 19:15
  
  Warrants have been issued for two brothers accused of stealing seven kegs from Stoudt's Brewery in Adamstown.
  
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• Victim's name released in fatal crash

  09-02-2017 19:03
  The name of the man who died in a crash Wednesday in upper Dauphin County has been released.
  
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• State Rep. Rick Saccone takes big step toward a bigger arena

  09-02-2017 19:01
  
  Allegheny County Republican files paperwork for U.S, Senate run.
  
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• Student's death prompts moratorium on frat parties at Penn State

  09-02-2017 18:56
  
  The ban will be in force while changes are considered to prevent further tragedies, school and greek officials said.
  
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• Public meeting set on bridge replacement project

  09-02-2017 18:48
  
  A public meeting has been set to inform the public on plans for replacement of the Laudermilch Road bridge over the Norfolk Southern rail tracks in Derry Township.
  
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• Snow emergency cancelled in midstate towns

  09-02-2017 18:21
  
  Lebanon and Middletown have cancelled their snow emergencies put in place for today's snow storm.
  
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• Snow emergency cancelled in midstate town

  09-02-2017 18:21
  
  Lebanon has cancelled its snow emergency put in place for today's snow storm.
  
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• 3 Lancaster County men headed to state prison on child porn, child solicitation charges

  09-02-2017 18:08
  
  Three Lancaster County men have been sentenced to state prison - two on child pornography charges and the other for trying to solicit sex from a 6-year-old girl.
  
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• Drunk mom who crashed with 3 kids, hitchhiker in her car can't escape prison sentence

  09-02-2017 17:47
  
  Shelia Mirren's blood-alcohol level at the time of the crash was nearly three times the legal limit, police said.
  
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• Teacher convicted of asking 11-year-old girl for sex loses appeal for new trial

  09-02-2017 17:35
  
  Leon Bodle is serving a 10- to 20-year prison term.
  
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• Suspect sought who used debit card number from midstate at Philly Wawa

  09-02-2017 17:34
  
  State police in Reading are looking for a man who used a Womelsdorf resident's debit card number at a Wawa in Philadelphia.
  
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• German Shepherd, for one, embraces first significant snowfall in Central Pa.

  09-02-2017 17:33
  
  Motorists and travelers may not be excited about the snow, but Sam certainly is.
  
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• All travel restrictions due to snowstorm now lifted

  09-02-2017 17:05
  
  All travel restrictions have now been lifted on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
  
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• All travel restrictions due to snow storm now lifted

  09-02-2017 17:05
  All travel restrictions have now been lifted on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
  
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• Which Pa. towns got the most snow?

  09-02-2017 17:00
  
  A winter storm has blanketed Pennsylvania with a heaping helping of snow, prompting school closures, other weather-related delays and lingering storm warnings in places. But which cities have been the hardest hit thus far?
  
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• Midstate man charged in Ocean City, Md. robberies

  09-02-2017 16:54
  An Elizabethtown man is charged with two armed robberies in Ocean City, Md. last month.
  
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• As Harrisburg digs out from snow, here's a view of the city from above

  09-02-2017 16:54
  
  Check out this view of Harrisburg and the snow-covered hills of the West Shore.
  
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• Do you live in one of the hottest real estate markets in Pennsylvania?

  09-02-2017 16:48
  
  Realtor.com recently released it's Market Hotness Index -- which identifies areas throughout the United States where houses are selling.
  
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• One person dead in I-83 crash, but was it due to weather or medical issue?

  09-02-2017 16:39
  
  One person died in a crash on I-83 Thursday morning, but whether it was weather related or a medical issue isn't yet known.
  
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• Police charge young jogger with inventing sexual assault story

  09-02-2017 16:29
  Charges of false reports and false information to law enforcement and fabricating evidence were filed Monday in Union County juvenile court against the boy, Buffalo Regional Police said.
  
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• Landfill worker missing after being buried by garbage, dirt

  09-02-2017 15:33
  
  State police say the employee, whose name hasn't been released, was operating a compactor about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday when the slide occurred.
  
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• Sheep don't shovel snow

  09-02-2017 15:28
  
  It's hard to grasp the handle if you have hooves.
  
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• Speed restrictions lifted on major roads in central Pa.

  09-02-2017 15:16
  
  PennDOT is continuing to treat roadways in the region and will continue until roads are clear.
  
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• How much snow has fallen so far?

  09-02-2017 13:42
  
  Totals are ranging from a dusting in southern Franklin County to 8 inches in Clearfield County.
  
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• Want to know about the snow in western Cumberland County? Take a look

  09-02-2017 13:35
  
  About 5 inches of wet, clinging snow is blanketing the ground and adorning the trees.
  
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• Man placed toddler who soiled himself into scalding bath water: Harrisburg police

  09-02-2017 12:52
  
  The boy was eventually taken to a local emergency room, then transferred to the Lehigh Valley Hospital Burn Center where he was hospitalized for several days, police said.
  
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• New 'Welcome to Harrisburg' sign going up at entryway to city

  09-02-2017 12:45
  
  Construction of the $60,000 sign with an LED display screen began recently at the ramps for Interstate 83 and Second and Paxton streets.
  
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• Snow delays or closes Pa. colleges and government offices

  09-02-2017 12:06
  This list will be updated throughout the morning.
  
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• Snow causing delays and cancellations at HIA

  09-02-2017 11:40
  Anywhere from 4 to 8 inches of snowfall is expected for central and eastern Pennsylvania by late Thursday morning.
  
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• Snowstorm delays Patriot-News deliveries

  09-02-2017 11:32
  Subscribers may access the e-Edition of today's newspaper.
  
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• Heavy snow moves into the midstate

  09-02-2017 10:55
  
  The snow should start melting this weekend, high temperatures are expected to be near 50 from Saturday through Monday.
  
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• Heavy snow begins moving into the midstate

  09-02-2017 10:55
  
  The snow should start melting this weekend, high temperatures are expected to be near 50 from Saturday through Monday.
  
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• Speed limits reduced on major midstate highways and interstate: PennDOT

  09-02-2017 10:15
  PennDOT is asking motorists to avoid unnecessary travel, but those going out will see speed limits reduced to 45 mph.
  
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• Did your school delay opening or take a snow day today? Check here

  09-02-2017 10:00
  
  Snow intensity was predicted to increase in pre-dawn hours, with the potential to fall at the rate of 1-2 inches per hour. Heaviest snow was expected around daybreak, tapering off through mid-morning.
  
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