>Elderly Lebanon Man Gets Reduced Time for Threatening U.S. Officials
(Harrisburg, PA) -- A former lawyer who had threatened to kill government officials in the Washington D.C. area has been sentenced. The judge in the case says the sentence for Kenelm Shirk the third, who is 72 and from Lebanon, was reduced to time served and a 10-thousand dollar fine. Shirk pleaded guilty in March to threatening to murder a U.S. official. State police arrested him in January of 2021 before he got to the D.C. area -- he had several weapons and ammunition in his car trunk.
>>Early Morning Fire Destroys Long-Time Garage
(East Penn Township, PA) -- An early-morning fire Sunday destroyed the building of a company that's been passed down for generations in East Penn Township. It happened around 3 a.m. at McFarland and Sons Garage on West Lizard Creek Road. Officials say the fire started when a car struck a utility pole, which ultimately set the garage on fire. The car was driven by a man suspected of DUI.
>>Man Dies After Being Shot in Hip
(Coatsville, PA) -- Police say a 38-year-old Coatsville man has died after he was shot in the hip. It happened Friday near 5th Street and Lincoln Highway in Coatesville. Officers say they responded to the call to find the man had been shot; the victim died in surgery. Witnesses told police he'd been approached by two men who'd begun to argue with him right before the shooting.
>>Hunting Licenses Go on Sale Monday
(Harrisburg, PA) -- The Pennsylvania Game Commission says licenses for the 2022-23 hunting and trapping season go on sale Monday. General hunting licenses and fur taker licenses each cost just under $21 for Pennsylvania residents and just under $102 for nonresidents. Hunting licenses also can be purchased online at huntfish.pa.gov.
>>Pawn Shop TV Stars Coming to Valley Forge
(Harrisburg, PA) -- Producers for the TV show Pawn Stars say they're bringing a tour of the show to Valley Forge. A news release by the History Channel says the date of the taping won't be released but that Valley Forge will be part of an eight-city tour that will receive pitches from the public. Anyone interested in having their items or collections considered for the show can apply by emailing Pawn On The Road at ITV.com. You need to include your name, location, item description and photos.
>>Two Suspects Caught on Camera in Carlisle Square Assault
(Carlisle, PA) -- Carlisle Police say they have caught two men on surveillance tape who assaulted a person in Carlisle Square. The shots are also available on the police department's website as they're asking for tips to identify the duo. The incident happened overnight on June 3rd in the first block of West High Street in Carlisle. While one of the suspects assaulted a person on a bench the other recorded it on their phone. Both suspects then fled onto Mulberry and then onto Alexander Avenue.
>>Juneteenth Kicks Off In Harrisburg
(Harrisburg, PA) -- Many events are planned for this week as Harrisburg celebrates Juneteenth. A Jubilee celebration, hosted by the Young Professionals of Color-Greater Harrisburg, will take place June 19th at Reservoir Park. A downtown restaurant crawl, a concert featuring rapper Bow Wow at XL Live, a Harriet Tubman reenactment, and a "Paint Noir" interactive art event also are planned for the coming days.
>> Youth Commission to be Reinstated in Harrisburg
(Harrisburg, PA) -- The City of Harrisburg is currently accepting applications for board members as the city will be reinstating its Youth Commission soon. Eleven residents, between the ages of 14 and 18, will advise the city on issues are important to teens. The commission had been on hiatus due to COVID. Applications for the Youth Commission are due by July 15th.
>>School District Budget, Tax Increase Vote to Happen this Month
(Harrisburg, PA) -- Harrisburg School District officials have proposed a 3.36 % tax hike for the coming year. They recently presented a proposed school budget for the coming year that totals just over $224 million, which includes a tax increase for the school portion of the property tax. If the increase is approved, taxpayers would pay about $31 per every thousand-dollars of assessed property value. The school board is expected to vote on the budget by the end of this month.
>Turf Football Field, Track To Be Replaced At Harrisburg High School
(Harrisburg, PA) -- School officials and athletic leaders have broken ground on a project for a new football and track field at Harrisburg High School. It's to replace the turf at the John Harris campus's Severance Field. The project will include the addition of lights to the area, which will allow for use of the field after sunset. The district is funding the two-million-dollar capital project through its reserve funds, and it will be completed before the fall season.
>>Senators Stop Bowie Bay Sox Streak
(Harrisburg, PA) -- The Harrisburg Senators have been able to continue their winning streak in their home stand against the Bowie Bay Sox. It happened Sunday night at FNB Field when the Senators got a 2-1 win over Bowie. The Senators won five of the six games played. Their next series begins against the Flying Squirrels of Richmond on the road Tuesday.
>>Flag Day Celebration to be Rescheduled
(Reading, PA) -- The annual flag day celebration at the Reading Pagoda has had to be rescheduled. It had been set for Sunday, but event planners say the bad weather that blew through the area caused a change of plans. The event was planned outdoors because Public Works is not yet finished with interior changes. A date for rescheduling hasn't been set yet.
>>Woman Dies after Washington Borough Motorcycle Crash
(Lancaster, PA) -- Police in Lancaster County are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash. It happened in the 100 block of Penn Street in Washington Borough Saturday night. The county coroner says the motorcycle rider, 32-year-old Heather Gower, died at the scene. The crash is still being investigated.
>>Investigation Concludes; Van Driver Charged in Fatal Auto-Ped
(Ephrata, PA) -- Ephrata Police have charged a van driver after they concluded their investigation of a fatal pedestrian accident from last fall. The crash happened in October when 69-year-old Judith Breger was hit at the intersection of North State and Pine Streets in Ephrata. Lori Kempisty, also of Ephrata, has been charged with careless driving resulting in an unintentional death.
>> Arrest Warrant Issued for Man who Fled Scene of Critical Stabbing
(Lancaster County, PA) -- A man who used to live in Manheim is being sought by the East Lampeter Township Police Department for an attempted homicide. An arrest warrant has been issued for Terrence R. Henderson, who police say broke into a man's hotel room at the Olde Amish Inn last Wednesday. He allegedly robbed the man and stabbed him in the neck with a screwdriver, then fled before police got there. The victim, a 64-year-old man, was able to tell police what happened and is expected to recover.
>>Restored Vietnam-era "Huey" Travels to Newberry
(York Co., PA) -- A Vietnam-era helicopter restored by the Liberty War Bird Association in Lancaster has gotten an up-close and personal look in Newberry Township. The group flew a Huey copter to the Newberry Commons Shopping Center Saturday so that people could learn more about its role in the Vietnam War. Promoters say the Huey was a favorite among pilots for its adaptability and ruggedness. The association also says one of its goals is also to allow any Vietnam vet the chance to fly one more mission in a Huey.
>>Lynyrd Skynyrd's Show Moved to September
(Allentown, PA) -- Lynyrd Skynyrd's concert at the PPL Center this past Saturday night has been moved to September. That's because two members of the band tested positive for COVID. The concert is now set for September 30th.
>>Ringo Starr Concert Postponed Due to COVID
(Easton, PA) - Promoters are telling people to hold onto their tickets for the Ringo Starr concert. The show with Starr and His All Star Band was to have happened Saturday night at the State Theatre but two of his band members came down with COVID, so it will have to take place at a later date. The State Theatre's website says the show will likely happen sometime this fall.
>>Philadelphia Flower Show
(Philadelphia, PA) -- The Philadelphia Flower Show is back at FDR Park. The theme this year is 'In Full Bloom' and it features plenty of exhibits, live music and tours. There will be lots of food options for everyone as well. Tickets are $25 for children, $35 for people between 18 and 9, and adults over the age of 30 pay $50. All of the fun continues through next Sunday.