Category Archives: Random posts by others

Justice for WCO David Grove?

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Kate Harmon

There are a few nights in my career that I’ll never forget. The night David Grove was killed is at the top of the list. I was working for the Hanover Evening Sun and got the call at home to … Continue reading →

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Southwestern Regional Police reveal new website

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Rebecca LeFever

In a growing trend among York County police departments, Southwestern Regional Police revealed a new website with ways to keep in touch with police and access news releases from the department. The website was funded by $3,000 in donations from … Continue reading →

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How scanner calls lead to searches for Alabama biscuits

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Kate Harmon

If you listen to the scanner enough (which is a staple in most newsrooms), it all starts to blend together. You can develop a knack for droning it out so you can make calls and get your work done, but … Continue reading →

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“Nextdoor provides virtual watch group to keep neighbors informed

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Rebecca LeFever

Tuesday’s National Night Out event partnered with a new social media tool to introduce neighborhoods to a virtual watch group. Nextdoor provides a free website for residents to sign up based on their neighborhood. Users can enter their information on … Continue reading →

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Someone screams about tube socks … er, toe socks … on weird scanner calls

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Rebecca LeFever

This week’s edition of crazy scanner calls might need to be a multiple part series. For one, our beloved Rick Lee is on vacation this week and we need SOMETHING to fill this blog, and second, there’s just so much … Continue reading →

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Strange scanner calls: Coughing crows and people who like knives

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Rebecca LeFever

There wasn’t anything too remarkable on the scanner this week. If you’re ever looking for up-to-the-minute strange calls, you can follow me on Twitter @ralefever. Paul Kuehnel, a YDR photographer, also tweets about strange scanner chatter @paulkuehnel. Some noteworthy things … Continue reading →

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A little police humor during a routine police check

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Kate Harmon

A routine press release from Southern Regional Police came across our desks this week. Southern Regional Police made a quick arrest in an armed robbery in Shrewsbury Township on Wednesday afternoon, according to a news release. Police said that at … Continue reading →

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Is there a fix for holes in the judicial system

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Kate Harmon

If Ross Crawford did kill Cherylann “Jen” Dowell after years of reported harassment, assaults and attempted arson, how can we not question the judicial system as a whole? After Dowell was found dead Friday, we began to dig into Crawford’s … Continue reading →

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Telling a traumatic story in front of a national eye

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Kate Harmon

For years before becoming an editor, I spent week in and week out sitting in court hearings or standing at crime scenes. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched witnesses cry on the stand while recounting their ordeals, … Continue reading →

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York County 911 introduces incident map

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Rebecca LeFever

I might be on the York County 911 incident log more than most people. When I’m at work, it’s one page I always have to have up on my computer. If I hear about a crash, flooding or fire, I’m … Continue reading →

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