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Woman Robs Mt Holly Springs Bank

Howard L. Sheppard — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:58:00 EST

Police say a female suspect robbed a bank in Mt. Holly Springs, Cumberland County. It happened at around 9:30 Wednesday morning at the PNC Bank branch on the first block of West Pine Street in the borough.

State Board Suspends Lancaster City District Justice

Howard L. Sheppard — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:49:00 EST

Judge Kelly Ballentine suspended due to pending felony charges

The State Court of Judical Conduct has ordered that Lancaster City Magisterial District Judge Kelly Ballentine be suspended with pay from all of her duties due to pending felony charges. The suspension is effective immediately.

Salvation Army Lancaster Corps sees drop in donations

Trang Do — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:36:00 EST

The Salvation Army's Lancaster Corps is dealing with a drop in donations. Compared to 2010's Christmas season, donations from 2011's red kettle campaign are down seven percent, from nearly $207,000 to just under $192,000.

Man Severely Burned in Hershey Fire

Howard L. Sheppard — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:59:00 EST

A Derry Township man is severely burned in a structure fire in Hershey. The fire started at around Noon in a building that houses a business and several second floor apartments, along the 100 block of Lucy Avenue, just off Route 422 near the Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

PSU President expected to testify at Capitol looking to avoid funding cut

Michael Gorsegner — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:07:00 EST

Budget hearings are in full swing at the State Capitol today as leaders from the four state-related universities make their case to have funding reinstated. Penn State, Temple and Pitt are all facing major cuts in state funding under Governor Tom Corbett's proposed budget.

Smithsonian breaks ground on black history museum

Becky Brittain — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:27:00 EST

The Smithsonian Institution officially began construction Wednesday on a new museum dedicated to African-American culture and heritage -- a complex committed to the celebration and study of one of the central components of the American story.

Girl with Rare Tumor Disorder Gets L.A. "Date" with Tim Tebow

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:13:00 EST

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- It was a very special surprise for a little girl with a rare medical condition!

Teens Pushed Man, 81, On Subway Tracks After Swiping His iPhone: Cops

PIX11 NEWSROOM — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:50:00 EST

Police are searching for two suspects who they say pushed an 81-year-old off a subway platform after robbing him of his iPhone.

High School Baseballers to get signature showcase in Big 26 Baseball Classic

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:33:00 EST

The Big 33 Scholarship Organization is proud to announce the inaugural Big 26 Classic. Player development and recognition, family relationship building, Buddy experiences and community financial impact will be just some of the many positive benefits achieved via the Big 33 Scholarship Foundation's presentation of the Big 26 Baseball Classic.

Honda recalls 46,000 Odyssey minivans

Peter Valdes-Dapena — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:32:00 EST

Honda is recalling 46,000 Odyssey minivans because their power tailgates, when open, can drop unexpectedly, potentially injuring anyone standing underneath.