TOP HEADLINES 05/03

Lower Paxton Township police are investigating the killing of a man on Saturday night.

Officers responded at about 9:30 PM to a reported shooting incident in the 4900 block of Lancer Street. They discovered a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside an apartment building.

The man later died of his injuries.

Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Greg Landley at 717-657-5656 ext. 1142 or at

>>Berks Cares COVID-19 Vaccine Center Opening Today

(Muhlenberg Township, PA) -- The Berks Cares COVID-19 Vaccine Center is going to be opening today, and appointments will be available Monday through Friday from nine-in-the-morning until two-in-the-afternoon. The clinic is located in the North Reading Plaza shopping center in Muhlenberg Township. Officials say the center will be able to administer about 400 doses of the vaccine per day. You can schedule an appointment by visiting www.doyourpartberks.com.

>>Harrisburg Truck Driver Accused Of Exposing Himself To Minors

(New Holland, PA) -- A truck driver from Harrisburg is being accused of exposing himself to several people including some minors in a Lancaster County borough. New Holland Borough Police recently announced that they have arrested 40-year-old Pedro Casimiro. He is facing several charges including three counts of corruption of minors, four counts of open lewdness and four counts of indecent exposure. Officials say he has been released from jail on a 40-thousand-dollar unsecured bail.

>>Three People Transported To Hospital Following Crash In Berks County

(Exeter Township, PA) -- Authorities are investigating the cause of a two-car crash that injured three people. The accident happened Friday night in the area of Perkiomen Avenue and East 37th Street in Exeter Township. It is unknown what the extent of the injuries are at this time, but officials say one person was trapped in a car.

>>Juvenile And Adult Injured After Crash In Lancaster

(Lancaster, PA) -- A juvenile and an adult are recovering in the hospital after a crash occurred in Lancaster. The accident happened Thursday afternoon in the 16-hundred-block of Lebanon Road. The juvenile was driving a green Ford Ranger before he crossed lanes into oncoming traffic and struck a vehicle that was operated by the adult. Officials say the juvenile will be cited after final reporting.

>>Two-Vehicle Crash Temporarily Knocks Out Power In Richmond Township

(Richmond Township, PA) -- The Walnuttown Fire Company is looking into what caused an accident involving a dump truck and a tractor trailer that temporarily knocked out power in Richmond Township. The crash happened Friday morning near Fleetwood Lyons Road and Oak Haven Road. Officials say the wreck took down a MetEd pole including its wires and a transformer. It is unknown if anyone was injured by the accident.

>>Rite Aid Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccines

(Lehigh, PA) -- Rite Aid is now offering all three COVID-19 vaccines at all locations. They are also offering walk-in vaccinations, but on a limited basis to help those without access to the internet. Officials say appointments are recommended and will help people get in and out quicker.

>>Last Day To Register To Vote

(Harrisburg, PA) -- Today is the last day to register to vote in the May 18th municipal primary election. Those looking to register to vote have until midnight to register online at votespa-dot-com or they can download an application and return it to their county board of election no later than today. Those looking to change their political party affiliation also have until the end of the day to do so. If you are registered and want to vote by mail, you have until May 11th to apply.

>>Lawmakers Considering Allowing Sale Of Canned Cocktails At Stores

(Harrisburg, PA) -- Lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow the sale of canned cocktails at stores that aren't run by the state. State Senator Mike Regan says customers want them, but they have a hard time finding the drinks at state liquor stores. Some business owners are worried this would hurt restaurants and bars, which have been struggling throughout the pandemic. Regan is currently drafting the bill, and he says he will take those worries from business owners into consideration.

>>Cumberland County Man Caught With Gun, Ammunition At BWI Airport

(Baltimore, MD) -- A Cumberland County man is facing federal financial penalties after TSA officials found a loaded gun in his carry-on bag at BWI Airport. Officials say yesterday, they found out the man from Mechanicsburg had a loaded handgun on him with ten bullets, along with two magazines. The man reportedly told officials he uses the bag when he practices at a shooting range and forgot he had his weapon on him.

>>Eagles Draft Complete

(Philadelphia, PA) -- The 2021 NFL Draft has come and gone for the Philadelphia Eagles. Philadelphia focused hard on the defense with five-out-of-nine of their total selections. But it was the offensive players that caught their eye early-on. Philly selected wide receiver Devonta Smith and center Landon Dickerson with their first two picks. Both former players out of Alabama will reunite with quarterback Jalen Hurts in hopes of electrifying the offensive side of the ball. In all, the Eagles added nine players through the draft.

>>Phillies Squander Late Game Lead

(Philadelphia, PA) -- Phillies fans were restless last night following a late-game debacle at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies had a firm 4-to-2 lead going into the eighth-inning until the New York Mets offense erupted for six runs, including a Kevin Pillar homer that traveled 379 feet. Philly responded in the ninth-inning to bring it back within one-run, but they ran out of time. The Phillies open a four-game set with the Milwaukee Brewers this evening at home.


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