>>Harrisburg Police Looking For Man Behind Strawberry Square Bank Robbery
(Harrisburg, PA) -- Police in Harrisburg are looking for the man they say robbed a Members 1st Federal Credit Union branch at Strawberry Square this week. The man entered the branch Monday afternoon, but its unclear if he got away with any cash. Anyone who may recognize the man from surveillance footage is asked to contact Harrisburg police.
>>Man Killed In York City Shooting
(York, PA) -- A man is dead after a shooting in York early yesterday morning. It happened on the 600-block of West King Street with a 39-year-old man pronounced dead at the scene. There’s no word yet on what may have prompted that shooting.
>>PennDOT Puts Out Winter Help Call
(Harrisburg, PA) -- PennDOT officials are putting the call out now to find winter season help. It’s reported they have 98 temporary positions and right now only have are filled. PennDOT officials add that those to take on the work can grow with the department.
>>DA: Lancaster Officer Justified In Shooting Knife-Wielding Man
(Lancaster, PA) -- Lancaster District Attorney Heather Adams says a local police officer was justified in shooting a knife-wielding man. Adams said yesterday that body cam footage showed that the officer ran first as he was being charged by 27-year-old Ricardo Munoz on September 13th, then turned and fired, killing the man. Officers were responding to a domestic disturbance. The death sparked protests after it was declared a homicide. No charges are being brought against the officer.
>>Reading Zoning Board Allows Seminary At Historic Property
(Reading, PA) -- A plan to locate a seminary at a historical property is moving forward. The Reading Zoning Board voted yesterday to approve a variance to allow Queen of All Saints Chapel in Brooksville, Florida to use property known as the Caum Home or the William Bitting mansion to house seminarians and priests. The property was most recently used as a bed and breakfast.
>>Reading Board Hears Two Zoning-Relief Requests
(Reading, PA) -- The Reading Zoning Hearing Board is considering two separate zoning-relief requests. The board heard requests yesterday from Berkshire II Real Estate Holdings for a special exemption to convert the Berkshire Building to a mix of residential and commercial units. The city developer also proposed converting the Medical Arts Building downtown into residential units and commercial units. The zoning board is expected to give a decision on November 18th.
>>Kutztown Strong Gets Funding To Support Students
(Kutztown, PA) -- Kutztown Strong is set to use newly received funding to support rural Berks County students. The nonprofit announced yesterday that it had received donations and a state grant to help provide mental and behavioral health resources to students in the Kutztown, Fleetwood, and Brandywine Heights area school districts. The Stronger Together program will work to reduce youth depression, help students excel academically and pay for mental and behavioral services.
>>Firefighting Family Says Farewell To Former Reading Chief
(Reading, PA) -- A firefighting family is saying goodbye to a former Reading Chief. Deputy Fire Chief Gary Mogel wore his Class A uniform as his father was laid to rest Saturday. Reading Fire Chief Russell Mogel took over the department in 1971, and he and his son are part of a long line of firefighters.
>>Fall Resurgence Of COVID-19 Begins
(Harrisburg, PA) -- State health officials are not sure the current surge of COVID-19 cases is going to trend downwards anytime soon. State health secretary, Dr. Rachel Levine, says they believe the state is at the beginning of the fall resurgence, which officials anticipated would come as the weather got colder and more people gather indoors. For about nine days in a row, the state has seen daily case counts of the virus reaching more than one-thousand and hospitalizations doubled in the last month. Levine added that at the moment there are no plans to change any restrictions currently in place.
>>Pennsylvania System Of Higher Education Considering Combining Universities
(Lehigh, PA) -- The Pennsylvania System of Higher Education is considering the idea of combining several universities so they can remain financially sustainable without having to borrow money. This idea would combine Clarion with California, Edinboro with Slippery Rock and Lock Haven with Mansfield, which would all operate under one administrative team, with one budget and one faculty. Though the universities would be combined through this plan, they would maintain their campus identity. The next step to get this idea rolling is for a plan to be developed and presented to the board around April of next year.
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>>Former Corrections Officer Being Convicted Of Rape, Kidnapping
(Sunbury, PA) -- A former prison guard is being convicted of dozens of charges, including rape and kidnapping. Yesterday, the jury found John Kurtz guilty on the 43 counts he faced from kidnappings, rapes and home invasions between 2012 and 2017. A sentencing hearing will take place within the next 90-days.
>>Pandemic Driving More People Into Hunting Deer This Archery Season
(Archbald, PA) -- More people are picking up a bow and arrow to hunt this archery season due to the pandemic. Sales associates from Hunter's Gallery in Hamlin say this year they sold twice as many bows and arrows compared to last year, and many of them were allegedly first timers. Some business owners say they believe there is more interest this year because of canceled events due COVID-19. Archery season will last until November 20th statewide.
>>State Expected To Remind Restaurants Of Certificate Program
(Mifflinburg, PA) -- The state is expected to remind restaurant owners of their COVID-19 certification program today, which can allow them to increase their capacity to 50%. State health officials say that despite surging cases of the virus across the state, there are no current plans to impose more restrictions on businesses. Business owners that have taken advantage of the program say the additional capacity is important, and they hope it can carry them through the winter. Businesses can look to apply for the program at www.pa.gov.