>>Woman Killed in Jeep Accident at Home Is Identified
(Harrisburg, PA) -- Dauphin County officials have released the name of the woman who was killed in an accident involving her Jeep. The woman is identified as 44-year-old Kathy Possinger of Harrisburg. Police say the incident happened Friday when Possinger and her husband were using a Jeep to pull a bush out of the ground at their home. They say the Jeep was supposed to be in park but instead shifted into reverse and rolled over and crushed her. Possinger was known for her work finding people affordable housing. Most recently she served as special assistant to the secretary of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services.
>>Racial Incident During Central Dauphin Field Hockey Game Draws Complaints from Parents
(Harrisburg, PA) -- Parents at Central Dauphin East Middle School are upset over a racial slur that was used by a student from Cedar Cliff Middle School during a recent girls' field hockey game. Parents say the slur was directed at a Central Dauphin East student during last Friday's game against Cedar Cliff Middle School. They're calling on Cedar Cliff administration to address the incident. The player who made the slur was pulled from the game but returned a short time later. A similar incident involving Cedar Cliff this past May prompted West Shore School District Superintendent Todd Stoltz to issue an apology on Twitter to Central Dauphin East.
>>Fire Destroys Historic Building Housing Non-Profit in Hellam Township
(Hellam Twp, PA) -- A historic home in Hellam Township was destroyed in a fire. York County Emergency Services officials say fire crews were called to the building on Horn Road in Hellam Township about nine o'clock last night. The home -- which was built around the turn of the 20th century -- is part of the Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Leadership, which connects cultivation to the community. Nobody was reportedly hurt. Witnesses posted online it appeared lightning may have caused the fire.
>>York Off to Strong Financial Start in New Fiscal Year
(York, PA) -- City officials say the first month in the fiscal year in York enjoyed record-breaking city sales tax receipts. The sales tax revenues that come into York's street and general funds are used for municipal operations. This month, the city took in more than 390-thousand-400 dollars, which is the highest monthly total since last August. The August total was the second-highest revenue on record since York instituted a sales tax.
>>Supply Chain Issues Hampering Work by Food Banks in Pennsylvania
(York, PA) -- The supply chain issues that are hampering industries across America are also impacting food banks trying to fulfill their mission in Pennsylvania. The York County Food Bank reports deliveries are arriving weeks late and they're trying to adjust to keep families fed who come in for help. Staffers with the food bank are trying to avoid problems by ordering ahead. Some items in short supply include canned corn, green beans and cookie mix. They also say they're paying more for food this year.
>>Murder Under Investigation
(Lower Alsace Township, PA) -- Police are investigating a murder after a body was found on Mount Penn. The discovery happened shortly before three p.m. Monday at Rotary Park in Lower Alsace Township. It's not known who the victim was or how they died according to Berks County District Attorney John Adams.
>>Over $18,000 Raised To Restore Boyertown Mural
(Boyertown, PA) -- A fundraiser to restore the "No Place for Hate" mural in Boyertown is bringing in thousands. So far, it has raised more than $18,000. The mural was vandalized earlier this month with white supremacist group graffiti. The donations will be paid to artists to repaint the mural. A clear coat will be added to protect the mural.
>>Motorcyclist Killed In Lancaster County Crash
(East Hempfield Township, PA) -- East Hempfield Township police are investigating a crash between a motorcycle and a vehicle that killed the man on the bike yesterday afternoon. The 21-year-old hit a Warwick Township dump truck after crashing into a vehicle on Route 72 at Quarry Road. The dump truck was stopped at the Quarry Road stop sign. Police closed Route 72 for three and a half hours.
>>Woman Rescues Neighbor From Fire
(East Lampeter Township, PA) -- An elderly Lancaster County man is alive today thanks to the quick action by his neighbor to save him from his burning house. Katrina Aviles said she saw smoke coming from the windows and a door of her neighbor's home. She also said he told her he couldn't get out of the house. So, she put him on her back and carried him to safety. Investigators say the fire was started by a malfunctioning oxygen machine.
>>Last Day for In-Person Early Voting
(Undated) -- Time is winding down for people that want to cast their ballot ahead of Election Day. Today marks the last chance for voters to participate in early in-person voting. Each county has a designated place for residents to vote in-person. In most cases, that is your county election board. Be sure to check your county's website for more information.
>>High Rankings for PA Universities
(Undated) -- Three Pennsylvania universities are being given some high praises. According to the U.S. News-and-World Report, the University of Pennsylvania is ranked as the number-13 institution globally. They recently released their 2022 'Best Global Universities' rankings. The University of Pittsburgh came in at number-46 while Penn State was ranked in 80th place. Stuff like overall reputation and research output factor into the rankings. Nine schools across the state appeared on the list of more than 17-hundred institutions.
>>Last Chance to Request Mail Ballot
(Undated) -- Today is the deadline for folks wishing to request a mail-in ballot. Applications for a mail-in or absentee ballot must be received by 5 o'clock today by your local election board. As a reminder, those ballots must be received by your county's election board by 8 p.m. on Election Day in order for it to count. Postmark dates will not count in this case. Visit vote-dot-pa-dot-gov for details.
>>Penn-DOT Survey
(Undated) -- State transportation officials would like to hear from you. PennDOT is conducting an online survey for people to provide their thoughts on construction and maintenance projects across the state. The survey is quick and simple and is designed to give transportation officials some vital feedback. Today is the last chance to complete the questionnaire. Visit PennDOT's Twitter page for a link to the survey.
>>SEPTA Prepares Riders for Possible Issues
(Philadelphia, PA) -- SEPTA is preparing riders for the possibility of a strike. It comes as the transit union's contract with SEPTA is likely to expire late Sunday night. The transit agency released a guide yesterday that reminds riders that not all services will stop. Regional Rail and Suburban Transit are just a few of the agencies that would continue to run. For more information on the plan moving forward, visit SEPTA's website.
>>Flash Flood Watch Spans Throughout the Region
(Philadelphia, PA) -- Halloween is around the corner but some spooky weather is already in the Philadelphia area. Rain is on our doorsteps and it's likely to last most of the day. That's why the National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Philadelphia, parts of Bucks and Montgomery counties. Nearly two-to-four inches of rain could fall by the time it's all said and done. Folks that must head out today are being encouraged to add some time to your commute, slow down, use your headlights, and most importantly, don't drive through high standing water.