Author Archives: Rebecca LeFever

About Rebecca LeFever

Rebecca LeFever is the night crime reporter with the York Daily Record/Sunday News. Follow for breaking news on Twitter @ralefever or on Facebook at facebook.com/ralefever.

BBB and one York Township resident warn against ‘US Airlines’ scam

A scam letter from a company posing as US Airlines or American Airlines has been circulating since summer 2012, according to the Better Business Bureau. Adam Wabnik of York Township said he received a letter from a company claiming to … Continue reading

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Plants stolen from Left Bank Restaurant in York

Front house manager Scot Kile with the Left Bank Restaurant on North George Street in York reported to police Tuesday that potted plants outside the restaurant had been stolen — twice. Kile said the restaurant had four large cement urns … Continue reading

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York’s National Night Out to give crime, drugs a “going away party”

National Night Out isn’t until Aug. 6, but York city is already looking for ideas for what they are calling a “going away party” for drugs and crime. The York City Police Department and the community have participated in National … Continue reading

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When it comes to the cost: Big company or small shops?

The following conversation has come up numerous times in the past few weeks between my fiance and I. There’s a product we want to buy and we shop around for the best price. Inevitably, the bigger company has a better … Continue reading

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PennDOT reveals YouTube page to keep drivers updated

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation revealed a YouTube channel on Monday to help keep drivers up to date on road conditions, according to a news release. So far on the channel, users can find: Time lapse video from the May … Continue reading

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Police in York County conduct active shooter drills

Several police departments took part in active shooter drills in an effort to be prepared should any such incident take place at schools within their jurisdictions. Security officers from Harrisburg Area Community College’s York campus and members of the York … Continue reading

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YAUFR provides hundreds of smoke alarms through grant program

A Fire Prevention and Safety Grant awarded to York Area United Fire and Rescue in 2009 has helped supply Spring Garden and Springettsbury township residents with more than 400 free smoke alarms, according to a news release issued Wednesday. The … Continue reading

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Memorial service to be held for York County officers who died in the line of duty

The York County Police Heritage Museum and the York County Department of Emergency Services will host a memorial service 11 a.m. May 17 for local officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The service allows members of … Continue reading

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Northern York County Regional Police to participate in Drug Take Back

Northern York County Regional Police  and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.  Bring your medications for … Continue reading

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Help keep the Rail Trail beautiful in York

Friday’s warmer temperatures sent my fiance and I to the streets to get a little fresh air. As York residents, I like to take advantage of the easy walking that can come from living downtown. After exploring some downtown businesses, … Continue reading

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