>>Little League Player Placed in Coma After Falling Off Bunk Bed
(Williamsport, PA) -- A Little League World Series player from Utah has reportedly been placed in a medically induced coma following a fall from a bunk bed. TMZ reports the 12-year-old underwent emergency surgery after fracturing his skull. His uncle tells TMZ it happened Sunday in a dorm at Little League World Series housing in Williamsport. Although he remains in the ICU, his family says they hope he'll make a full recovery.
>> Postal Worker Indicted for Allegedly Attacking Colleagues
(Harrisburg, PA) -- A 34-year-old postal worker from York has been indicted for causing "bodily injuries" to his coworkers. A statement released by the U.S. Attorney's Office says he was charged late last week for the alleged assaults that happened in December of 2020. Additional details about the circumstances of the case have not been made available. The maximum penalty for this offense is up to 20 years in prison.
>>York Man Arrested for Murdering Missing Man
(York, PA) -- A 24-year-old man from York has been arrested in connection with the death of a missing man. The body of Edgardo Bermudez-Melendez, who was 31 and from West York, was found in March on Route 372. State police say Carlos Omar Rivera-Rivera the Second has been arrested in the case. Investigators say he shot and killed Bermudez-Melendez in York then took his body to the wooded area in Lancaster County.
>> Two Women Arrested for Ruckus at Chipotle
(Harrisburg, PA) -- Camp Hill Police say they had to arrest two women who were complaining about their order at a Chipotle restaurant. A news release states officers were called to the location on Trindle Road August 6th after two New Cumberland women reportedly began swearing at workers. The news release says one of them climbed on top of the restaurant's counter and threw items at employees. Their names have not been released but both were ticketed for disorderly conduct.
>> Missing Persons Alert Issued for Man with Alzheimer's
(Montgomery County, PA) - State police have been put on alert for a missing man from Montgomery County who may be driving across the state. Walter Gaskins, who has Alzheimer's, was last seen leaving his home Cheltenham Township early Tuesday afternoon. He is a 78-year-old Black man who is believed to be driving a grey Honda Accord. It has a decorative front plate displaying the word "Retired" on it. Anyone with information on Gaskins is asked to call the police via 911.
>>York Begins Search for 2022 Christmas Tree
(York, PA) -- York City officials have begun their annual search for the city's Christmas tree. A news release from the mayor says they're looking for a spruce tree that's at least 30 feet tall that can be donated. The tree also will be removed at no cost to the owner. It will be lit up in a ceremony planned for December 2nd. Anyone who thinks they might have the right tree can contact Carol Godfrey at city hall.
>>Governor Signs Measure to Outlaw Conversion Therapy in Pennsylvania
(Harrisburg, PA) -- Governor Tom Wolf has signed an executive order that falls short of banning so-called conversion therapy. The governor says the action will protect LGBTQ residents from the controversial practice that attempts to forcibly change one's sexual orientation. He says practitioners often employ "unethical" techniques to try to change people that include electric shock and starvation. The governor has asked lawmakers to pass a full ban on the practice.
>>Fetterman Gets Fundraising Hit After Oz's Grocery Store Faux Pas
(Harrisburg, PA) -- Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman says his democratic senatorial campaign has raised more than half a million dollars in the past day. That's after an ad from republican opponent Mehmet Oz reportedly shows Oz mispronouncing the name of a local grocery chain and saying that the cost of 'crudité' - otherwise known as a vegetable plate - had spiked. 'The Hill.com' says the campaign also raised thousands from a sticker Fetterman offered about the flub. It reads: "Wegners" - the flubbed name of the grocery store, with "Let Them Eat Crudité" underneath.
>>Harrisburg Shooting Leaves One Man Injured
(Harrisburg, PA) -- A shooting Monday night has injured a Harrisburg man. Police say they responded to the call near the 2,100 block of Penn and Maclay Streets. They have not released any information about the man's name or the circumstances that led up to the incident.
>>Couple Who Saved Neighbor's Life With CPR Hosting Classes
(Harrisburg, PA) -- A York couple who saved their neighbor from a heart attack last week says they'll be hosting CPR classes next month to help others learn about the life-saving technique. Chris and Rachel Mowry say their experience saving Chris Favorin prompted them to offer the free classes. The firefighter and his wife are organizing the classes at the Newberry Township Fire Department in September and October, with pre-registration required.
>>City of York Prepares for Winter Season
(York, PA) -- Officials with the City of York say it's not too early for them to be thinking about winter roads. York City Public Works Director Chaz Green says they're getting ready for the season by checking equipment and making sure that all their plows and trucks are in good working order. He also says, so far, they're pretty well staffed for the winter months, but he notes that PennDOT is hiring plow drivers for the upcoming winter.
>>Senators' Game Suspended in Altoona Due to Weather
(Harrisburg, PA) -- Team officials for the Harrisburg Senators say they'll complete the rest of Tuesday's game Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. That's after Tuesday's game was rained out in the top of the seventh inning with the score tied at two to two. Harrisburg starter Luis Reyes was still on the mound when the tarp came out following a lead-off walk. Wednesday night's regularly scheduled game will follow the completion of the suspended game.
>>Two Area Hospitals Confirm Monkeypox Cases
(Lancaster, PA) -- Two health care systems serving the Susquehanna Valley have confirmed cases of monkeypox. Officials at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health say they're actively treating current and suspected cases of the virus. WellSpan Health also confirmed cases in its system but said privacy restrictions prevent it from sharing specific case counts. The CDC confirms nearly 300 cases in the state.
>>Reading Public Library To Hold COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
(Reading, PA) - The Reading Public Library is holding two COVID-19 vaccination clinics soon. The library is partnering with the Pennsylvania Department of Health for walk-in shots for all doses and boosters. The first clinic is set for Tuesday, August 23rd from noon to 3 p.m. The second will be about a month later on September 21st.
>>Berks Planning Engineers Approve 4-year Proposal for Infrastructure Improvements
(Reading, PA) -- A Berks County planning committee has approved a four-year proposal for road and transit upgrades. The Reading Area Transportation Study Coordinating Committee gave the okay Monday to spending over $300 million for fixing roads and providing bus corridor improvements for Lancaster Avenue. The planners say key projects for the program are several years off and most of the specific proposals are still on the drawing board.
>>Reading Mayor Wants ARPA Funds Transferred to Non-Profits ASAP
(Reading, PA) -- Reading Mayor Eddie Moran is asking the City Council to speed up the process of getting more than five-million dollars in federal money distributed to area organizations. The money from the American Recovery Plan Act funds is earmarked for Reading nonprofits. Last week, the council introduced an ordinance to divide the ARPA funds among ten nonprofits selected by a review committee and an additional 15 recommended by the mayor.
>>Mosquito Spraying Begins in Lancaster County
(Lancaster, PA) -- You just might be noticing fewer mosquitoes in the area if you live in Lancaster County. The county's Facilities Management Mosquito-Borne Disease Program has begun spraying many recreational and residential areas as of late last week. The product used is called Aquadet and it's designed to provide quick knockdown and effective control of adult mosquitos. Officials say the spraying has been needed due to the high rate of mosquitos that might carry the West Nile Virus.
>>Support Pours in for Family of Teen Killed in Woodchipper Accident
(Coplay, PA) -- Community support is pouring in for the family of a Coplay teenager who was killed in a woodchipper accident last week. Several state agencies are investigating the death of 17-year-old Isiah Bedocs, who officials say was pulled into the woodchipper when his clothing caught on the machine. His funeral and burial took place on Monday. A crowdsourcing fund for his family has almost reached its 20-thousand-dollar goal.