January 7, 2014
____A multi-jurisdictional task force, comprised of the Pennsylvania State Police, Maryland State Police, Carroll Township Police Department and the FBI, has been formed to identify the individual(s) responsible for the homicide of Timothy Davison on January 4, 2014 in Antrim Township of Franklin County.
____Pennsylvania State Police said that they and the Carroll Township Police Department are investigating two very similar cases which occurred within roughly eight hours of one another on January 3 and 4 of 2014.
____While there are many similarities between the two; conclusive evidence definitively connecting the two has yet to be established, State police said. Both investigations will be treated as being related until conclusive evidence proves otherwise.
____The acts committed against Davison were random only to the point of his initial encounter with his assailant, State police said, adding the acts against the victim were very deliberate, calculated, and violent.
____Police say the potential for additional incidents of similar nature is anticipated due to its violent nature.
____The task force believes someone in the Tri-State Area knows who is or may be responsible for the homicide. Police are asking the public for their help. People who may know someone with violent tendencies that owns or operates a Ford Ranger style vehicle that has damage to it, are encouraged to contact PA Crime Stoppers at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (800-472-8477).
____Additionally, people who were travelling on Interstate 81, near the Maryland and Pennsylvania line on January 4, 2014 between 1:30 a.m. and 2:15 a.m. are strongly encouraged to contact police if they have observed anything thing which they believe is connected to this investigation.
____A traveler on his way home to Maine was shot and killed in an act of road rage on a Pennsylvania highway in Franklin County just north of the Maryland line early Saturday morning.
____According to Pennsylvania State police, the incident occurred at mile marker 3 on Interstate 81 in Antrim Township on Jan. 4 at around 2:10 a.m. Police said Timothy Davison, 28, of Poland, Maine was traveling north when he called 911 to report a Ford Ranger style truck was pursuing him and an occupant was firing a weapon at him. Police said the operator of the truck rammed the victim’s SUV, forcing Davison into the median, disabling his vehicle. A person from inside the truck got out, approached the disabled SUV and fired several rounds that struck the victim, police said. Davison died from his wounds at York Hospital, police said.
____Police said the incident appears to be a random act; they have not found anything yet that would lead them to believe the victim and the shooter knew each other.
____According to the Portland Press Herald, Davison began calling 911 while in Maryland and again when he crossed into Pennsylvania.
____Police said the victim was driving a silver 2001 Mitsubishi Montero (SUV) and was heading back to Maine after visiting family in Florida.
____An autopsy is scheduled for Monday, January 6.
____PSP is asking anyone that may have information about this case to contact investigators at the Chambersburg Station at 717-264-5161. The suspect’s vehicle will be a Ford Ranger style truck possibly blue in color with damage to the drivers side. The victim’s vehicle is silver, so the suspects’ vehicle might have silver paint transfer on its driver side from when the suspect rammed the victim’s car.
January 6, 2014
____A road rage incident in Monaghan Township over the weekend almost turned deadly.
____Carroll Township police said the altercaton occured in the 100 block of North York Road at around 6:45 p.m. on Friday, January 3.
____The victim told police the driver of a black Nissan truck, who was following him in a reckless manner, pulled up beside him and an occupant inside the Nissan fired several shots, striking his Dodge pickup up several times.
____Police said one round missed the victim's head and was found in the truck near the driver's head rest.
____Any persons with information are urged to contact the Carroll Township Police Department at 432-3317 or the York County office of Emergency Services 911 at 854-5571.
Print Edition Highlights - January 2, 2014
Photos by Curt Werner.
Mr. Pickle faces the crowd to oversee the fireworks going off behind the buildings during Dillsburg’s New Year’s Eve celebration on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014.
____ Over a thousand revelers braved the cold to gather downtown on S. Baltimore Street, Dillsburg to ring in the New Year 2014 at the annual Pickle Drop. Games and activities began inside the firehall at 4:30 p.m. and ended with the midnight descent of Mr. Pickle followed by an illuminating fireworks display that could be seen from the street.
____ The honor of dropping Mr. Pickle was given to Al Kauffman one the first organizers of the event which began 20 years ago. Kauffman, owner of Manetenance, could be seen throughout the night in his “Mr. Pickle Suit” tossing out the infamous huge green balls as midnight approached. Thrilled to be chosen, Kauffman kicked up his heels and awed the crowd with his dancing skills shortly before starting Mr. Pickle’s descent.
____ Inside the firehall upstairs, Lil’ Dill was dropped into Mrs. Pickle’s lap at 7 p.m. followed by hundreds of green balloons floating down onto the crowd. Prizes for the oldest and youngest were awarded.
____ Mt. Olive Pickle Company, N.C. donated all of the pickles used for the 72 quarts of pickle soup, conjured up by the Dillsburg Senior Center, that were sold. The company also donated hundreds of t-shirts, hats and hoodies, toy trucks and gift coupons. And believe it or not, 76 pickles on a stick, donated by the same company, were devoured.
____ Owners of RDN Auctioneers had a display of party favors, horns, light-up eyeglasses, sparkling hats, flashing mohawks and other festive gadgets for sale from which a portion of profits will be given back to the firehall.
Mrs. Pickle holds Lil’ Dill on her lap as she “watches” the balloons fall at the firehall on New Year’s Eve.
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See the January 2, 2014 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.
By Carolyn Hoffman
____Warrington Township spent the last meeting of 2013 clearing up year-end business and honoring its outgoing supervisors.
____Supervisor Robert Miller and former Chairman Robert Stoner were both honored with citations from Pennsylvania’s House and Senate. Senator Pat Vance attended the session to make the awards from the Senate. Stoner, who resigned in September, was honored for 25 years of service, and Miller for his 18 years service. Miller told those attending that he “really enjoyed the experience,” and Stoner said he “enjoyed serving the people.”
____Warrington also gave final approval to its 2014 budget with no additional changes. A resident suggested eliminating the $5 per capita tax, saying it was probably more hassle to collect than it’s worth. The per capita tax brings in less than $15,000 a year. Supervisor John Dockery indicated he might favor doing away with the tax for next year’s budget.
____Warrington’s required reorganization meeting will be January 6 at 6 p.m. with the regular meeting to follow. Warrington’s regular meeting would have fallen on January 1, so the meeting was moved to coincide with reorganization.
____Several residents continue to push for Dover’s ambulance company to receive some donation from the township. Dover serves a portion of the township nearest the town. Previously, supervisors have declined to support the company as it does not recognize memberships from other neighboring services under reciprocal agreements.
See the January 2, 2014 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.
Couple reunited
By Jeffrey B. Roth
Photo by Curt Werner
Annie Kerrigan-Cribbs, 71, of Camp Hill, and her husband of several months, Terrence Cribbs, 80, of Kent, England, are now in Pennsylvania.
____ Annie Kerrigan-Cribbs, 71, of Camp Hill, and her husband of several months, Terrence Cribbs, 80, of Kent, England, shared a champagne toast during a quiet New Year's Eve celebration at home.
____ The couple had been separated earlier this year due to red tape in getting Terry a marriage visa. The couple had married in a last-minute ceremony held on March 2, prior to the deadline for Terry to leave the U.S. and return to the United Kingdom by April 5. Despite the fact Terry was in the U.S., on a valid travel visa, immigration officials informed him he had to leave the country and could not return until he had obtained a marriage visa, which, they said, could take a year or more.
____ The couple had known each other for nearly eight years. Annie and Terry were both married to other people when they first met. Annie's husband died in 2002; and Terry's wife passed away in 2011. A little more than one year ago, the couple began dating.
____ Neither of them had anticipated the need for a marriage visa and were both devastated that they were going to be separated by the Atlantic Ocean for so long a period. Terry returned to England, and Annie visited when she could. She is the primary caregiver of her 91-year-old mother.
See the January 2, 2014 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.
Also in the January 2, 2014 edition
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___ -Community events
___ -Obituaries
___ -Births
___ -20 years ago
Print Edition Highlights - January 2, 2014
By Joe Guty
Photo by Curt Werner
The Boys Basketball Team fell to Boiling Springs 61 to 48 on Saturday, December 21. In photo, Zach Martick dives for a loose ball passing it to Dillon Heatwole who tossed the ball in the basket scoring 2 for the Bears.
____Enjoying a 14 point lead at one point, the Northern H.S. varsity boys' basketball team held on to defeat Big Spring 57-51 in the opener of last weekend's Big Spring Holiday Classic Tournament (December 27-28) .The hosts had an 8-7 first quarter lead but Northern roared back in the second quarter for a 28-19 halftime lead.
____Highlights were numerous. Among them: Jason Johnson's back door pass to Eric Jacobs followed by Jason's steal-and-score; Jacobs nailing a three-pointer; and Jason's defensive rebound and outlet pass to Brandon Johnson who earned two points inside and one at the foul line.
____Utilizing an effective half court press, the Polar Bears edged the Bulldogs 16-13 in the third quarter while Big Spring stubbornly created a little scare, going 19-13 in the last quarter. Down the stretch, though, Northern controlled the boards and made clutch shots to preserve their lead.
See the January 2, 2014 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.
By Joe Guty
Photos by Curt Werner
The Northern Girls Basketball Team got their first win of the year defeating Boiling Springs 42 to18 on Saturday, December 21. In photo, Sara Yunez goes up hard under the basket for two points.
____In varsity girls' basketball, Northern H.S. earned its first win of the year before Christmas break (Saturday, December 21) when they defeated Boiling Springs, 42-18. The victory put the host Lady Polar Bears' record at 1-7 while the Lady Bubblers fell to 2-6. Northern built on their 8-5 first quarter lead with a 23-9 margin by halftime. A 19-9 second half ensured the non-league victory.
____Freshman Madison Waits and senior Sara Yunez led Northern with 12 points apiece. Steph Clark added 10 points. Also scoring for Northern were Kelsi Ceriani (4), Jordan Clark (2) and Alyssa Swartz (2) Casie Hostetter paced the visitors with 12 points. Melissa Bobb, Lauryn Stouffer and Alyssa Brady scored two points apiece.____
____In the Big Spring Classic Holiday Tournament in Newville on Friday, December 27, Northern got within eight points of the hot shooting Lady Bulldogs by halftime. Yet boosted by seven three pointers for the contest, the hosts pulled away to win, 47-31.
See the January 2, 2014 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.
Photo by Curt Werner
Pictured are senior soccer players Hannah Mabus, Taryn Casey, Alexis Munshower, Katie Sheaffer, Haley Robyak, Sara Yunez and Pepper Speese.
____The Northern Girls Soccer Team held their year ending banquet at the Northern High School on Thursday, December 5.
The banquet was attended by over 104 people including coaches, players, parents, Athletic Director Gerald Schwille and Superintendent Eric Eshbach. Sara Yunez received the MVP, Katie Sheaffer the Unsong Hero Award and Alexis Munshower the Team Award.
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