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Man Fatally Shot By Police After Possible Break-In Call In Montgomery County: DA Man Fatally Shot By Police After Possible Break-In Call In Montgomery County: DA
Man Fatally Shot By Police After Possible Break-In Call In Montgomery County: DA A man was fatally shot by police after officers responded to a possible attempted break-in at a Pennsylvania home early Sunday morning, Aug. 23, authorities announced. Upper Pottsgrove Township Police were called to a home on Snyder Road at 12:29 a.m. after a 911 caller reported a possible attempted break-in, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele. Officers arrived and found a man behind the home, Steele said. The man has since been identified as Glenwood Pysher. Click here to read our updated report.  An encounter followed, and police opened fire, fatally s…

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by Jillian Pikora
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EMS Crew Stops Ambulance Thief After Emergency Vehicle Stolen During Call In PA (UPDATE) EMS Crew Stops Ambulance Thief After Emergency Vehicle Stolen During Call In PA (UPDATE)
EMS Crew Stops Ambulance Thief After Emergency Vehicle Stolen During Call In PA (Update) An ambulance was stolen while paramedics were responding to a medical call in Lancaster County, but the suspected thief didn't get far before an EMS crew member stopped him, police said. Now the case heads to county court.  The bizarre incident happened at about 4:30 a.m. Monday, July 20, in the 1100 block of Grinnell Avenue in Columbia Borough. The ambulance was parked outside a residence while paramedics treated a patient inside when a crew member stepped out to retrieve equipment and heard the engine revving before the emergency vehicle pulled away, according to Columbia Borough pol…

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by Jillian Pikora
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$740K Stolen From Churches, Priest's Own Mother By Ex-Clergyman: PA AG $740K Stolen From Churches, Priest's Own Mother By Ex-Clergyman: PA AG
$740K Stolen From Churches, Priest's Own Mother By Ex-Clergyman: PA AG A former Ukrainian Catholic priest stole more than $740,000 from Pennsylvania churches, church groups, and his own mother, state authorities announced. Gregory Allen Madeya, 69, formerly of Westmoreland County, was arrested in Vero Beach, Florida, on Friday, Aug. 14, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Monday, Aug. 17. Madeya is awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania on felony charges of dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities, theft by unlawful taking, theft by failure to make required disposition of funds, financial exploitation of an older adult or care-dependent pers…

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by Jillian Pikora
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This Bedtime Change Could Help Couples Sleep Better Together This Bedtime Change Could Help Couples Sleep Better Together
This Bedtime Change Could Help Couples Sleep Better Together A growing sleep trend is offering couples a way to stay in the same bed while addressing a common nighttime struggle. The Scandinavian sleep method uses two separate blankets or duvets on one shared mattress, allowing each person to control their own bedding without giving up sleeping together. The approach has gained attention as more couples look for alternatives to “sleep divorce,” a term often used when partners sleep in separate rooms because of issues such as snoring, temperature differences, or disrupted rest. The method originated as a common practice in Scandinavian countries, inc…

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by Joe Lombardi
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When Love Meets Money: New Survey Explores How Americans Navigate Romance Financially When Love Meets Money: New Survey Explores How Americans Navigate Romance Financially
When Love Meets Money: New Survey Explores How Americans Navigate Romance Financially Money can be a major source of tension in relationships, and a new survey shows many Americans are keeping at least some parts of their finances separate. WalletHub released a survey about money and relationships on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The personal finance website found that 26% of Americans have a financial account hidden from their partner, while 72% believe financial disagreements are worse for a relationship than political disagreements. The online survey asked more than 200 respondents about financial independence, shared accounts, budgeting, and other money issues in relationships.…

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by Chris Spiker
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Play Uno, Win $50K: Here's How To Compete In Card Game's First Championship Play Uno, Win $50K: Here's How To Compete In Card Game's First Championship
Play Uno, Win $50K: Here's How To Compete In Card Game's First Championship Uno players will soon get the chance to turn a perfectly timed "Draw 4" into a $50,000 payday. Mattel is launching the 2026 Uno Championship Series, the company announced in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The new competition will bring players from around the world together for a live tournament in Los Angeles. The championship will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11, with the winner taking home the title of 2026 Uno Champion and a $50,000 grand prize. The event will be streamed live on Twitch. Mattel said players from outside the US will also be invited to compete. "At its core,…

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by Chris Spiker
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Head-On Tesla Crash Kills Springfield Man In NJ: Cops Head-On Tesla Crash Kills Springfield Man In NJ: Cops
Head-On Tesla Crash Kills Springfield Man In NJ: Cops A 68-year-old Pennsylvania man was killed when a Tesla crossed the median of Route 55 and struck his SUV in South Jersey on Saturday morning, Aug. 22, authorities said. At 8:31 a.m., a Tesla was heading south on Route 55 in Vineland when its driver lost control, ran off the left side of the road, crossed the grass median, struck a tree, and entered the northbound lanes, Caitlin Brennan, a spokeswoman for the New Jersey State Police said said. The Tesla then struck a northbound Chevrolet SUV, Brennan said The Chevrolet driver, Phillip Eastman, 68, of Springfield, PA, died, while the Tesla dr…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popular Produce Item Recalled After 55 Sickened Across 15 States, Including PA Popular Produce Item Recalled After 55 Sickened Across 15 States, Including PA
Popular Produce Item Recalled After 55 Sickened Across 15 States, Including PA A food-safety alert is spreading after federal health officials linked a fresh-produce product to illnesses across much of the country. At least 55 people in 15 states have been infected with E. coli or Salmonella in an outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts distributed by Minneapolis-based Everything Sprouts, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The company has now issued a voluntary recall. The illnesses include 46 E. coli infections, seven Salmonella cases, and two people infected with both bacteria, the FDA said Friday, Aug. 21. Four people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Video Shows Hero Goose Honking For First Time, Alerting Sleeping Owner To Barn Fire Video Shows Hero Goose Honking For First Time, Alerting Sleeping Owner To Barn Fire
Video Shows Hero Goose Honking For First Time, Alerting Sleeping Owner To Barn Fire Goosey picked one heck of a time to find his voice. The 4-month-old Texas goose had never honked before — until a barn caught fire. Chelsea Gerber shared footage of Goosey's heroic act earlier this month on TikTok as The Fuster Cluck, where the feathered fire alarm has since gone viral. The clip shows Goosey waddling around and honking as the blaze burns in the background. Bert Gerber had fallen asleep on the couch when the bird's honking woke him at the family's Fort Bend County home, according to KHOU 11. Gerber went outside to see what had Goosey making so much noise and spotted hi…

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by Cecilia Levine
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PA Teacher Heads To Miss USA Stage After Years Of Near-Wins PA Teacher Heads To Miss USA Stage After Years Of Near-Wins
PA Teacher Heads To Miss USA Stage After Years Of Near-Wins After coming within one spot of the crown twice, a teacher is finally getting her chance to represent Pennsylvania on the Miss USA stage — but she says she can't do it alone. Elizabeth Voight, 26, of Fredericksburg, has been named Miss Pennsylvania USA 2026 and will compete in the Miss USA 2026 pageant in Miami on Thursday, Aug. 27, according to pageant organizers. Voight, a first-grade teacher in the Cornwall-Lebanon School District, was selected through the Miss USA Open Casting Call after submitting a video résumé and advancing through public voting, she explained in a GoFundMe launched …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Urgent Warning Issued For Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Detectors That May Fail Urgent Warning Issued For Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Detectors That May Fail
Urgent Warning Issued For Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Detectors That May Fail Federal safety officials are warning people to stop using two types of carbon monoxide detectors that can fail to alert them to dangerous conditions. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued separate alerts on Thursday, Aug. 20, for 4-in-1 Plug-in Natural Gas and Carbon Monoxide Detectors and TJTFJS 2-in-1 Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors. The warning for the 4-in-1 detectors covers 376,974 units with the model number KH158. The devices can fail to sound an alarm when hazardous carbon monoxide is present, according to the CPSC. The agency is aware of 91 reports of the detectors fai…

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by Chris Spiker
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PA Mom Who Smothered Infant Son To Death While High On Cocaine Convicted PA Mom Who Smothered Infant Son To Death While High On Cocaine Convicted
PA Mom Who Smothered Infant Son To Death While High On Cocaine Convicted A Lancaster mother has been convicted of smothering her 3-month-old son to death after falling asleep while high on cocaine, authorities announced on Thursday, Aug. 20. Luz Linette Saez, 34, was found guilty of endangering the welfare of children and involuntary manslaughter following a one-day bench trial, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office. Judge Dennis Reinaker handed down the guilty verdict on July 27. The conviction stems from the August 2024 death of Saez's infant son at her home in the 500 block of South Lime Street in Lancaster. Saez told investigators sh…

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by Jillian Pikora