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Thorns to arson
Robert Bruce Tribbett Jr., 24, of Sadsburyville, was arrested last Friday for his alleged connection to several of 11 arsons under investigation by state police.
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Teens sentenced for car thefts
Two 19-year-old men have been sentenced to prison for a series of car thefts in February.
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Work on $4.4M Pequea bridge to begin Sept. 2
After carrying boaters, fishermen, hikers and residents for 96 years, Pequea's landmark steel bridge soon will be removed and replaced.
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60 is a charm for Gap Relief Auction
Leon Summers remembers the summer of 1948 well. It was the first year the Gap Relief Auction was held.
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Enola line: Now what?
Now that six Lancaster County townships own the sections of the Enola Low-Grade Line within their borders, officials hope to work together as they plan the property's future.
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Fires hit in Christiana, East Hempfield
Fire swept through a two-story rented house in Christiana Borough on Monday afternoon, officials said.
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Marking History
Many of these stories have been preserved on more than 60 historical markers dotting the county landscape.
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Marking History
Many of these stories have been preserved on more than 60 historical markers dotting the county landscape.
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Night work restricts I-81 traffic
Motorists can expect traffic restrictions at night this week on Interstate 81 at the northern and southern ends of Franklin County.
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Earning their stripes
Joan Marczesky salutes the crowd during the street rod parade Friday on Carlisle Avenue in York.
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Local Marine Killed In Iraq Honored
A U.S. Marine from the Susquehanna Valley who was killed in Iraq was remembered today as part of a Memorial Day program at his alma mater.
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Enola line sale nears
"After everything we've been through, it would seem odd to just let it pass without any acknowledgment." LANCASTER, Pa. - It's been 19 years since Conrail first moved to abandon the train tracks that stretch across southern Lancaster County. via Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers a...
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Mason Dixon Road bridge closed for summer
The bridge that carries the Mason Dixon Road over Interstate 81 at State Line was closed today for repairs. via Chambersburg Public Opinion
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Man dies cutting RR wire
"It appears likely the cause of death will be electrocution and the manner of death will be accidental" A man apparently was electrocuted in Eden Township Monday afternoon while trying to cut copper wires from an active high-voltage line. via LancasterOnline
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Plea deal made in fatal stabbing
"Given the history of the case, it's also good for the family to have closure." The fourth murder trial of a Chester County man accused of fatally stabbing a rival gang member was preempted yesterday by a plea deal, ending a four-year prosecution. via Philly.com
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Marshalls Creek bypass: 'Now they're screwed'
"The damage is done, you've committed to the damage, now finish the job" MARSHALLS CREEK — You can't stop progress. That is, unless you're PennDOT. Rising construction costs, lack of money, and a state full of rickety bridges were reasons given this week for putting the ... via Pocono Record
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Ongoing roadwork in Stroudsburg
PennDOT has announced work to upgrade traffic signals and improve the streetscape on PA 611 in the Borough of Stroudsburg, Monroe County . via The Morning Call
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Philly's I-95 Crisis Underlines Infrastructure Funding Need
"This incident clearly demonstrates that we need a greater investment in our infrastructure - here in Pennsylvania and across the nation." A length of major northeastern artery Interstate 95 was shut down on March 17 after a crack some 6 ft. via Construction Equipment Guide
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Column that crippled I-95 will be replaced
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation yesterday announced that it would replace the damaged steel-reinforced-concrete column beneath I-95 in Port Richmond that last week crippled the freeway. via Philly.com
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Building site copper targeted by thieves
Thieves grabbed more than $6,000 worth of copper wire supplies and other construction-related items last week from businesses and construction sites in the Cocalico area, police report. via LancasterOnline
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