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Ephrata, Pennsylvania is located in Lancaster County. Zip codes in Ephrata, PA include 17522. More Ephrata information.

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7 hrs ago | Chambersburg Public Opinion

Statue of Maj. Dick Winters, inspiration for 'Band of Brothers,'...

A statue in the likeness of a Pennsylvania native whose quiet leadership was chronicled in the World War II book and television miniseries "Band of Brothers" is being unveiled in France.

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Mon May 28, 2012

Chambersburg Public Opinion

Statue of Maj. Dick Winters, inspiration for 'Band of Brothers,' unveiled in France

A statue in the likeness of a Pennsylvania native whose quiet leadership was chronicled in the World War II book and television miniseries "Band of Brothers" is being unveiled in France.

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Examiner.com

Lancaster County diabetics have new option as Urgent Care opens in Ephrata

Diabetics in Lancaster County now have an additional medical resource. The Lancaster General Health Urgent Care opens Tuesday, 29 May.

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Fri May 25, 2012

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Police Log ; Assault Attempted Burglary Burglary Dui Fraud Harassment ...

Police Log ; Assault Attempted Burglary Burglary Dui Fraud Harassment Theft Theft Charges Trespassing Vandalism Vehicle Theft [Intelligencer Journal ] Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) EPHRATA: Aleksandr Tolstoy, 26, of Ephrata, allegedly assaulted a woman Wednesday evening in the first block of Akron Road.

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The York Daily Record

Motorcyclist dies overnight in single-vehicle crash in Lancaster County

East Cocalico Township police said a man died after a motorcycle crash in the 600 block of West Swartzville Road.

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Thu May 24, 2012

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

East Cocalico motorcycle crash kills Ephrata man

A 62-year-old Ephrata man died after his motorcycle crashed Thursday night in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, officials said.

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ABC 27

Doctor, 2 patients arrested on prescription drug charges

State prosecutors said they arrested a Lancaster County doctor and two patients who were prescribed thousands of powerful painkilling pills.

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WPMT-TV York

Man Arrested on Three Counts of Felony Robbery in Ephrata

A Philadelphia man was arrested Wednesday evening by Ephrata Police on several counts of Robbery.

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Wed May 23, 2012

The Ephrata Review

It's time to jump in

With the assistance of the Ephrata Borough Electric Department, photographer Preston Whitcraft was able to capture an overall shot of the new Ephrata Community Pool complex.

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The Ephrata Review

Ephrata salutes military with annual Memorial Day program

In a joint effort by the American Legion Post #429, VFW Post #3376, BPO Elks Lodge #1933 and Amvets Post #136 a Memorial Day program will be held at the War Memorial Field in Ephrata on May 28 from 9 to 10 a.m. Opening remarks will be done by Sean Brennan, and invocation and benediction will be made by Father John McLoughlin of Our Mother of ... (more)

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ABC 27

Chopper training scheduled at Capitol City Airport

If you live near the Capitol City airport on the West Shore, be aware the Pa. National Guard will be training late at night.

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ABC 27

Should bystanders who give CPR be protected from lawsuits?

Should you have to be certified to render aid to someone in trouble? State lawmakers say 'no' and they're trying to get a law passed to protect bystanders who get involved in an emergency.

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Tue May 22, 2012

ABC 27

Wanted man sexually assaulted 4 girls, police say

Police are looking for a central Pennsylvania man wanted on charges he sexually assaulted four girls between the ages of 12 and 15.

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Wed May 16, 2012

The Ephrata Review

Board proposes 2.1% tax increase EASD hopes to lower hike over next...

But by how much? That remains a question not to be answered until the next regular school board meeting in June.

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The Ephrata Review

Still going strong at 100

On the verge of turning 100, Irma Schlott does not manifest signs of her age unless it is in the wisdom and life experience she has attained.

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The Ephrata Review

Decision on Ephrata State Police barracks still pending

The fate of the Ephrata state police barracks remains unknown after a joint state House Judiciary Committee and Senate Law and Justice Committee hearing Monday.

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NJ.com

Bethlehem man allegedly forged father's business checks

A Bethlehem man authorized checks from his father's business without permission, stealing about $650 through a convoluted series of deposits and withdrawals from a KNBT bank in the city, authorities say.

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The Ephrata Review

Naomi Lehman, 89, Ephrata, missionary, enjoyed singing

Naomi Krady Lehman, 89, of Ephrata, died Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Ephrata Manor Nursing Home of congestive heart failure while sleeping next to her husband of 71 years, Paul.

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Tue May 15, 2012

Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Council awards bids for road work

Womelsdorf Borough Council opened bids Tuesday and awarded contracts for this year's road work.

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The News Item

Defendants in bathsalt ring seek to continue federal trial

Two Ranshaw men are among eight defendants seeking to continue a federal trial on charges that they operated a drug ring trading in bath salts and synthetic marijuana.

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