Print Edition Highlights - February 20, 2014
Pennsylvania State Police are looking for a 1993-1997 Dark Lapis blue Ford Ranger pick-up truck (like the one above) likely damaged on the driver’s side. The truck may appear black depending on the lighting. Anyone with information is urged to call PA Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-4PA-TIPS. Callers will remain anonymous.
____ The Pennsylvania State Police today announced updated information in reference to the Interstate 81 homicide which occurred on Jan. 4 in Franklin County.
____ “After extensive examination into the paint transfer evidence that was obtained from the victim’s vehicle, we are focusing our efforts on locating a 1993-1997 Dark Lapis blue (may also appear black depending on the lighting) Ford Ranger pick-up truck that would likely have sustained damage to the driver’s side of the vehicle,” said Lt. Adam Kosheba, Commander, Criminal Investigation Section, Troop H, Harrisburg.
____ “Keeping in mind that we are approaching nearly two months since this incident occurred, we are asking, the public’s assistance in locating vehicles matching the suspect’s vehicle description,” added Kosheba. The person responsible for this homicide may have sought repairs on the vehicle anytime between then and now.
____ “We are encouraging automobile repair shops and insurance agents to be vigilant in assessing past, present and future claims of vehicle damage to any such vehicles,” said Kosheba.
See the February 20, 2014 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.
Photo by Curt Werner
Emergency workers clear the scene of a two vehicle accident on Tuesday, February 18 at the Route 74 and Camp Ground Road intersection in Carroll Township at about 9:55 a.m. Dillsburg Citizens Hose #1, Franklintown Fire Company, two Dillsburg Ambulances, York Springs Ambulance, fire police, and Carroll Township police were on the scene.
____ A head-on collision in Carroll Township Tuesday morning, Feb. 18 at 9:55 a.m. sent three people to the hospital.
____ According to police, James Pursell, 78, of Dillsburg was traveling north on Route 74 whe he failed to see a vehicle stopped in front of him, waiting to turn left onto Camp Ground Road. Pursell swerved his Buick Rendevu into the southbound land directly into the path of Robert Shaffstall, 68, of Boiling Springs, who was driving a Honda Accord, hitting him head-on.
____ Pursell, Shaffstall and his wife, Susan were taken to the hospital.
____ Dillsburg Citizens Hose, Franklintown Fire Company, two Dillsburg ambulances, York Springs ambulance, fire police, and Carroll Township Police were on the scene.
See the February 20, 2014 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.
Washington Township
By Carolyn Hoffman
____ Washington Township supervisors set April 23-25 as the dates for the annual spring cleanup. The first two days, Wednesday and Thursday, the hours will be 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the last day, a Friday, the hours will be 8 a.m. to noon.
____ Dillsburg EMS reported 108 calls in January, with 2 in Washington Township. The service also reported 1502 calls during 2013, with 57 in Washington. Franklintown Fire Co. reported 30 calls for January, with one in Washington. Their 2013 total was 350 calls with 18 in Washington. Wellsville Fire Co. reported 13 calls for January, with none in Washington. For 2013 Wellsville made 17 calls into Washington Township.
____ No other business was conducted at the February 17 session.
____ Bills totaled $11,323.18 and $8,714.91 for the general and state funds. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the supervisors will be March 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the township office in Kralltown.
See the February 20, 2014 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.
Also in the February 20, 2014 edition
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___ -Community events
___ -Obituaries
___ -Births
___ -20 years ago
Print Edition Highlights - February 20, 2014
By Andy Sandrik
Photo by Curt Werner
Northern High School Wrestling Coach Mark Murphy and Jonathan Ross react after receiving the final two points following a conference by the referees as time ran out for a victory over Big Spring's Greg Warner during District 3 Class AAA Section 1 wrestling at Mechanicsburg High School on Saturday, Feb. 15.
____ Was And then there were two.
____ Kyle Koser and Jonathan Ross, stars of the Northern wrestling team, are going to districts.
____ They were the only Polar Bears to survive last weekend's Section I-AAA tournament, held at Mechanicsburg.
____ Koser and Ross didn't just stay alive, they dominated.
____ Each wrestler returned to Dillsburg as a section champion. Koser crushed his competition just like he has all year while Ross thrived in one of the section's toughest brackets.
____ Northern posted 55 points to finish ninth out of 12 teams. For the teammates of Koser and Ross, the season is over. The Polar Bears' other nine entrants, including one ruled out of the tournament with a skin condition, combined for eight victories.
____ But back to Northern's studs for a moment.
____ Koser was a beast, running rampant through his 182-pound bracket to extend his winning streak to 22 bouts. The Polar Bears' senior, seeded No. 1 in the tournament, pinned his first opponent, Waynesboro's Seth Egolf, in just 40 seconds.
____ Next up for Koser was a semifinal match against Cumberland Valley's Brendon Rigney. Koser didn't pin Rigney, but he did club him with a 14-2 major decision.
See the February 20, 2014 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.
By Joe Guty
Photo by Curt Werner
Northern swim coach Bill Resser places a gold medal around Lily Ritter's neck at the Mid Penn Plunge on Saturday at Northern High School. Ritter took first in the Women's 200 yard IM with a time of 2:29.09.
____ Hosting the Mid Penn Plunge meet last Saturday, the Northern Polar Bears stole the show as they recorded a stellar 39 out of 52 career best / first times. The meet was also a success in many ways as several coaches remarked that the Mid Penn Plunge is one that they look forward to each year because of the positive experience it provides for their swimmers.
____ “It was a proud day for the Northern York County School District and Northern Swimming and Diving in so many ways,” said head coach Bill Resser.
____ Northern medalists included: the Girls 200 Medley Relay team of Rachel “Hawk” Hawkins, Makenna Byers, Alexa Byers and Lily Ritter -- first place (2:05.71); Ali Reed -- fifth place in the 200 Free (2:18.19); Lily Ritter -- first place in the Girls 200 IM (2:29.09) and second place in the 100 Breaststroke (1:15.55); Alexa Byers -- first place in the 100 Free (1:00.79) and second in the 50 Free (26.97); Makenna Byers -- first in the 500 Free (6:04.89) and third place in the 100 Breaststroke (1:18.16); the 200 Free Relay team of Liz Vinette, Ali Reed, Alexa Byers and Lily Ritter -- second place ( 1:52.66) and the 400 Free Relay team of Rachel Hawkins, Ali Reed, Makenna Byers and Liz Vinette -- fourth place (4:20.34).
See the February 20, 2014 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.
NHS POLARTHON THIS FRIDAY
Northern High School student Dan Wirth, an intern for ST99 Production, tests the phone system for the PolarThon this Friday. The event will be broadcast live on Comcast channel 99 from 8 to 11 p.m. at which time pledges can be called in by viewers. Visit northernpolarbears.com for the webcast.
____ The 12th annual PolarThon, a school-wide student service project for the Northern York County School District will be held this Friday, Feb. 21 at the high school.
____ Students will dance, dodge, Zumba, swim, play ping pong, basketball, volleyball and eat huge amounts of food during the 12-hour lockdown event - all to help raise money for the Four Diamonds charity. Over the years, the PolarThon has donated more than $200,000 to the charity. The event has grown from its first year of 78 students to last year’s record number of 472 participants. The entire event is student led - they plan the kickoff assembly, organize various tournaments and keep participants energized throughout the night.
____ For the first time, the Polar Thon is taking its fundraiser a step further with their “Community Reach Initiative” by incorporating a live telethon during a portion of the mini thon’s 12 hours. Staff and students hope that by broadcasting to the community, they can influence friends, family, and strangers to give their pledge to help their cause - supporting children and their families that have been affected by cancer.
See the February 20, 2014 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.
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