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Kayakers and paddleboaders -- please take a look at these tips to stay safe out on the water! We've had a number of wate...
06/12/2026

Kayakers and paddleboaders -- please take a look at these tips to stay safe out on the water! We've had a number of water rescues in the county recently and although the circumstances of those incidents may not be fully known, it's important for those who hang out on the water to be as safe as possible.

Great job to all the rescue teams involved in this! This further punctuates the need to stay safe around water in the su...
06/12/2026

Great job to all the rescue teams involved in this! This further punctuates the need to stay safe around water in the summer months. If we as citizens can exercise safety, it will decrease the number of times firefighters/EMS have to put their lives on the line.

YOU MIGHT SEE a low-flying helicopter over York County skies todayFrom the PA Department of Environmental Protection -- ...
06/12/2026

YOU MIGHT SEE a low-flying helicopter over York County skies today

From the PA Department of Environmental Protection -- An aerial black fly (gnat) suppression operation is scheduled for Friday, June 12th, 2026, on the Juniata River, Aughwick Creek, Conewago Creek, Conodoguinet Creek, Tuscarora Creek, Sherman Creek, and Swatara Creek. This operation will begin in Adams County at 0700hrs, working upriver to finish in Huntingdon County. This aerial application will include flights in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, Perry, Lebanon, and York Counties. The helicopter will be a Bell OH58 A+ with the tail number N655HA and is red, white, gray, and blue in color.

Helicopter Applicators Inc. will be dispersing Vectobac 12AS, which is a Bti product manufactured by Valent Biosciences. Bti is short for Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis, which is a bacterial larvicide, not a chemical, and is the only product used in Pennsylvania's waterways for black fly suppression. Vectobac 12AS is a thick liquid that is brown in color when dispensed from the helicopter. The helicopter will fly low near tree top level and release the Vectobac at various predetermined positions on each stream.

Photo from FlightAware.com https://www.flightaware.com/

Here is the latest list of cooling centers in York County, thanks to York County Coalition on Homelessness and York Coun...
06/11/2026

Here is the latest list of cooling centers in York County, thanks to York County Coalition on Homelessness and York County Area Agency on Aging. Please note that Senior Centers are open for ages 60+ only. Some may have extended hours during weather events. Other centers are open to all ages.

YORK COUNTY WEATHER -- Heat and Thunderstorms for Thursday and FridayThis Afternoon -- Chance of showers and thunderstor...
06/11/2026

YORK COUNTY WEATHER -- Heat and Thunderstorms for Thursday and Friday

This Afternoon -- Chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight -- Chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday -- Chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102.

Friday Night -- Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm.

More info: https://www.weather.gov/ctp

Representatives from the York County Office of Emergency Management participated in a discussion on Tuesday at the Hersh...
06/11/2026

Representatives from the York County Office of Emergency Management participated in a discussion on Tuesday at the Hershey Lodge about the existing and prospective capabilities, communications and collaborations between emergency management stakeholders relative to Crane Clean Energy's anticipated reopening in 2027.

The discussion was facilitated by the Dauphin County Department of Public Safety and hosted by the Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS), out of Monterey, Calif.

According to CHDS, "The momentum surrounding the Crane Clean Energy Center is impressive, and the CHDS REP team is honored to support these important preparedness efforts. Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration and intergovernmental coordination, with particular attention to policy, decision-making, leadership responsibilities, and effective risk communication to support public confidence and readiness."

REP = Radiological Emergency Preparedness.

Photos from CHDS and Michael Sharon of the American Red Cross.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY: Compassionate Overdose Response Education (CORE)Date: Monday, July 20, 2026Time: 9:00am to 2:00pm ...
06/10/2026

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY: Compassionate Overdose Response Education (CORE)

Date: Monday, July 20, 2026
Time: 9:00am to 2:00pm (note the flyer should have am not pm)
Location: YCDES 120 Davies Drive, York, PA 17402

Register through the flyer( QR code) or by following this link: https://yorcoretrainingjuly.rsvpify.com/

What You'll Learn
• Psychology of Addiction
• Provider Resiliency
• Motivational Interviewing
• Lived-Experience
• EMS-Led Support/Warm Hand-Offs

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Pennsylvania.DAY ONE...Today (6/10/26) and tonight.Strong to severe thunde...
06/10/2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Pennsylvania.

DAY ONE...Today (6/10/26) and tonight.

Strong to severe thunderstorms with gusty winds are possible this
afternoon.

DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds 60 mph or greater are
possible Thursday and Friday afternoons.

Heat and humidity will build through late week resulting in an
increased risk for heat-related illnesses particularly Thursday and
Friday afternoon.

SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather.

New "Paul Miller's Law" imposes penalties for motorists who hold phones while drivingThe law took effect on June 5, 2026...
06/08/2026

New "Paul Miller's Law" imposes penalties for motorists who hold phones while driving

The law took effect on June 5, 2026.

Harrisburg, PA – Today (5/27/26), in keeping with Governor Shapiro's commitment to safety on Pennsylvania roads, the Shapiro Administration urged drivers to put down the phone while driving, ahead of the June 5 effective date for “Paul Miller’s Law,” which makes it illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while driving.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike), and Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) joined Senator Rosemary Brown and national advocate Eileen Miller to urge drivers to make safe choices behind the wheel.

Read more here: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/news-and-media/newsroom/statewide/2025/-paul-miller-s-law--effective-june-5

* Image from https://cameroncountynews.blogspot.com/

York County OEM Public Information Officer Ted Czech hadn't given blood since high school -- and that was many years ago...
06/08/2026

York County OEM Public Information Officer Ted Czech hadn't given blood since high school -- and that was many years ago -- so he figured it was time. And what better occasion than the first-annual Lt. Dave Godfrey Replenishment Blood Drive at the York County Fairgrounds on Monday.

The process was quick and easy and the best part of all was that Lt. Godfrey stopped by the event!

As many are aware, Lt. Godfrey was the recipient of numerous pints of blood following a deadly shoot-out with an armed man in North Codorus Township on Sept. 17, 2025. Three Northern York County Regional Police Officers were ambushed and murdered by the man and Godfrey was one of two others who returned fire and was shot repeatedly in the process.

The drive was facilitated by the Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank, which covers seven counties, so all the blood donated at this event stays local.

Thanks to Rutter's for donating drinks, Frito-Lay for donating snacks, Morning Sun Market for gift bags and of course, all the donors for their blood!

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