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Drugs hidden in soda can, police say
Jeremy L. Weaver had an innocent-looking 7UP can in his car, police said, when they pulled him over in Reamstown last week.
For the homeless, temporary housing can be hard to find. Currently, shelter services are provided by the faith-based Water Street Rescue Mission, the YWCA, the Transitional Living Center and the Glass House.
Collection to aid Haiti quake victims
Haiti could become known as "the land of amputees," because many victims of the recent earthquake there lost an arm or leg due to crush injuries, says Del-Rae Rice, an Akron resident.
Man charged with threats in Lititz
A 48-year-old man claiming to have a gun threatened people in Lititz, hid from police and then fought with officers, police reported today.
Isaac's hosts Community Night to benefit Haiti
Community Night is from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at all 20 Isaac's locations throughout south central Pennsylvania.
Local Haiti relief fund off to quick start
Never let it be said that Lebanon Valley residents don't help out their fellow humans in the face of adversity.
Efforts underway in county to aid Haiti
Lancaster County is ramping up efforts to provide relief to Haiti, where a massive earthquake and aftershocks have left survivors injured, homeless and starving.
So begins an e-mail from Leah Bomberger, a local mission worker in Haiti, the Caribbean nation struck by a monstrous earthquake Tuesday.
Mennonite Central Committee Pledges Support to Haiti
Akron, Pa. - Relief organizations are pledging support to Haiti after a devastating and deadly earthquake.
Lancaster County Organization Sending Relief to Haiti
Mennonite Central Committee, in Akron, is sending workers to help with the rescue and rebuilding effort in Haiti.
Locals Concerned for Loved Ones in Haiti
The American Red Cross announced they will send an immediate $1 million to Haiti to help support disaster relief efforts.
The 94th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show is a nonstop assault on the senses. Visitors to the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg can hear the sounds of animals on display, the cries of vendors, overhead announcements of show results and the delighted shrieks of children enjoying the day.
Motorist goes down a 140-foot embankment after crash
A 20-year-old motorist will be cited for traffic violations after an accident late Thursday night sent his vehicle 140 feet down an embankment on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County, state police at Frackville said.
One Dead After Early morning Crash In Lancaster County
Police in Ephrata are investigating an early morning crash that killed one man. Lance Hayward, 21, of Akron was pronounced dead at the scene.
Loved this beer so much he changed his name
When asked to spell his last name, he replies, "Y-u-e-n-g-l-i-n-g, like the beer." But it has been only a few short months that Erik Yuengling could give that hint, because before he legally changed it, his last name was spelled Yingling.
Eight-week trip to Africa took 50 years
It took him over 50 years, but Ken Espenshade finally made it to Africa. Espenshade had wanted to become a foreign missionary as he started his career, but that was not to be.
Gearing up for New Year's Day pork and sauerkra...
After 43 years, "it's really become a tradition" on the first day of each year for anyone who lives near Leola.
Teen Challenge testimony focuses on safety, renovations
Witnesses testified about possible renovations and safety standards at a proposed drug-and-alcohol rehabilitation center as a hearing before the Ephrata Township zoning officials resumed Dec.
Gosselin divorce final in Pa.; Kate...
Gosselin divorce final in Pa.; Kate gets house By The Associated Press 2009-12-18 13:22:00 Intelligencer Journal Lancaster New Era Jon and Kate Gosselin are officially divorced after 10 years of marriage, eight children and a year of tabloid headlines.