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81-Year-Old Man Killed In Pennsylvania House Explosion ID'd An 81-year-old man killed when his Pennsylvania home exploded has been identified, authorities announced. Roy Daniels died in the explosion at his home in the 100 block of Juniata Parkway East in Howe Township early Wednesday, Sept. 30, according to the Perry County Coroner's Office. Daniels was the sole occupant of the home. Pennsylvania State Police were dispatched to the property at approximately 5:30 a.m. for a report of a house explosion. The coroner's office was later called to the scene for one person, and Daniels' body was recovered from the debris. An autopsy determined Daniels …

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83-Year-Old Woman Seriously Hurt In PA Hit-Run; Maryland Driver Charged: Police An 83-year-old woman was seriously injured when a pickup truck struck her and fled in Pennsylvania, leading police to a Maryland driver hours later, authorities announced on Thursday, Oct. 1. The crash happened in the 100 block of South Reading Road in Ephrata at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, according to Ephrata Police. The woman was walking south along South Reading Road when a dark-colored pickup truck traveling in the same direction struck her, police said. The driver continued from the scene without stopping, according to police. The Lancaster County Crash Team respon…

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Teen Who Asked 'Do You Want To Die?' Before Shooting Boy In Face Sentenced In Pennsylvania Teen Who Asked 'Do You Want To Die?' Before Shooting Boy In Face Sentenced In Pennsylvania Teen Who Asked 'Do You Want To Die?' Before Shooting Boy In Face Sentenced In Pennsylvania
Teen Who Asked 'Do You Want To Die?' Before Shooting Boy In Face Sentenced In Pennsylvania A teenager who asked another boy, “do you want to die,” moments before shooting him in the face near a city park has been sentenced after pleading guilty to attempted homicide, authorities announced on Thursday, Oct. 1. Jay-Quan Edward Williams, 17, of the 300 block of East Liberty Street, pleaded guilty on Thursday, Sept. 24, to attempted criminal homicide, two counts of aggravated assault, and charges of recklessly endangering another person, possession of a firearm by a minor, firearms not to be carried without a license, and persons not to possess a firearm, according to the Lancaster Co…

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13-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Friend, 16, Fatally Shot In Face In PA 13-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Friend, 16, Fatally Shot In Face In PA 13-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Friend, 16, Fatally Shot In Face In PA
13-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Friend, 16, Fatally Shot In Face In PA A 13-year-old Pennsylvania child has been charged with murder after his 16-year-old friend was fatally shot in the face with a stolen handgun, authorities announced on Thursday, Oct. 1. William Boyd, 16, was found dead inside a home in the 800 block of Arch Street in Norristown after police and Montgomery County sheriff's deputies were called for a shooting at 10:28 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele. An autopsy determined Boyd died from a single gunshot wound to the head, and his death was ruled a homicide, according to forensic path…

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18-Year-Old PA Motorcyclist Killed In Route 74 Crash ID'd By Coroner 18-Year-Old PA Motorcyclist Killed In Route 74 Crash ID'd By Coroner 18-Year-Old PA Motorcyclist Killed In Route 74 Crash ID'd By Coroner
18-Year-Old PA Motorcyclist Killed In Route 74 Crash ID'd By Coroner An 18-year-old motorcyclist who died after a crash on Route 74 in Pennsylvania has been identified, authorities confirmed to Daily Voice on Thursday, Oct. 1. Chase Dagen, of Boiling Springs, died from multiple traumatic injuries following the Tuesday, Sept. 29 crash, Cumberland County Coroner Charley Hall told Daily Voice. The crash happened at the intersection of York Road/Route 74 and Valley Street in South Middleton Township at 8:48 p.m., according to Pennsylvania State Police. Dagen was riding his motorcycle north on York Road while a 26-year-old driver was traveling south, according t…

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PA Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking PA Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking PA Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking
PA Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking Retirees in several Northeast states face some of the highest costs in the country, according to a new study. Retirement Living released its 2026 list of the most affordable states to retire, comparing all 50 states based on housing costs, everyday expenses, and tax-friendliness. The study looked at median rent for a one-bedroom home, median home sale prices, grocery spending, gas prices, and average Medicare Advantage premiums. Researchers also considered whether states tax Social Security benefits, along with income and property tax rates. "Affordability plays a major role in retire…

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Introducing Daily Voice Events! There’s always something happening in your community. Now, Daily Voice makes it easier to find it. With Daily Voice Events, you can discover hundreds of events happening near you, from festivals and family activities to live music, fundraisers, community gatherings and more. Hosting an event of your own? Post it for free and get it in front of thousands of local readers looking for things to do in their area. Whether you’re looking for something to do or want to spread the word about an event, Daily Voice Events helps you connect with your community. Click here to explore local events or …

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Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains
Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Remains A powerful nor'easter uncovered what's believed to be a large piece of a ship that wrecked more than 140 years ago. The storm exposed wooden wreckage along the south shore of Nantucket, Massachusetts, on Saturday, Sept. 26. The remains are believed to be from the Warren Sawyer, a three-masted wooden schooner that sank off the island's coast in December 1884. The discovery was first reported by the Nantucket Current on Saturday, Sept. 26. Jason Graziadei, the newspaper's editor-in-chief, spotted the large wooden beams held together by iron fastenings near Miacomet Beach. …

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Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Nationwide Gold Scam: PA Police Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Nationwide Gold Scam: PA Police Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Nationwide Gold Scam: PA Police
Fake Federal Agents Steal $6.5M In Nationwide Gold Scam: PA Police Scammers posing as federal agents have stolen approximately $6.5 million from victims across the country, Pennsylvania State Police said. Investigators have now identified an 87-year-old woman who reported handing over $1.5 million in gold. The newly identified victim, from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, confirmed meeting a suspect traveling in the Honda linked to the investigation on Friday, Aug. 28, according to an update shared on Thursday, Oct. 1. Police announced the $6.5 million nationwide total on Friday, Sept. 25, identifying victims in Maryland and Washington State. The latest update…

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Andrew Cuomo Drops Nearly $10 Million On Hamptons Estate — With Surprising Feature Andrew Cuomo Drops Nearly $10 Million On Hamptons Estate — With Surprising Feature Andrew Cuomo Drops Nearly $10 Million On Hamptons Estate — With Surprising Feature
Andrew Cuomo Drops Nearly $10 Million On Hamptons Estate — With Surprising Feature Former New York governor and NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo has purchased a $9.6 million property in the Hamptons, according to multiple reports. The property lies on the western edge of the Hamptons in Remsenburg, the New York Times reported Wednesday, Sept. 30. The transaction closed back on June 23, sources told the paper. Cuomo’s purchase includes four parcels of land, including two homes, according to the New York Post. He’s planning to use it as a summer home and investment property, the Post reported. The ex-governor still maintains an apartment in Manhattan; his living situa…

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Gunfire Erupts During Altercation In McDonald’s Parking Lot, Police Say Gunfire Erupts During Altercation In McDonald’s Parking Lot, Police Say Gunfire Erupts During Altercation In McDonald’s Parking Lot, Police Say
Gunfire Erupts During Altercation In McDonald’s Parking Lot, Police Say A man accused of firing into a juvenile’s vehicle during an altercation in a Pennsylvania McDonald’s parking lot was arrested in Maryland, authorities announced on Thursday, Oct. 1. The shooting happened at the McDonald’s at 1043 Briarsdale Road in Lower Paxton Township around 7:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, according to the Lower Paxton Bureau of Police. The juvenile told investigators that an altercation began with a male acquaintance in the parking lot. The acquaintance, identified as Mechanicsburg resident Azhan Nadeem, pulled out a gun and fired once into the juvenile’s vehicle, narrow…

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Police Search PA Middle School As Students Shelter In Place Police Search PA Middle School As Students Shelter In Place Police Search PA Middle School As Students Shelter In Place
Police Search PA Middle School As Students Shelter In Place A Pennsylvania middle school was placed under a shelter-in-place protocol while law enforcement searched the building on Thursday morning, Oct. 1, according to an email sent to families. Chambersburg Area Middle School North students were accounted for in their homerooms as Pennsylvania State Police, local law enforcement, and Chambersburg Area School District police searched the school, district officials said. There was no active threat, the district stressed. The reason for the investigation was not immediately made public. Officials said they were following established procedures to c…

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PA Teacher Killed By Audi While Trying To Catch Bus: Police PA Teacher Killed By Audi While Trying To Catch Bus: Police PA Teacher Killed By Audi While Trying To Catch Bus: Police
PA Teacher Killed By Audi While Trying To Catch Bus: Police A 26-year-old teacher was killed when an Audi struck her as she crossed a city street while trying to catch a bus early Wednesday, Sept. 30, authorities announced the following day. Zoe Schemm, of the 1200 block of North Fifth Street, was crossing Lombard Street northbound at 19th Street around 6:42 a.m. when she was struck by a white 2023 Audi A4 traveling west, according to Philadelphia police. Schemm became trapped beneath the vehicle and suffered severe injuries. Philadelphia Fire Department medics pronounced her dead at the scene, police said. Schemm was teaching in Philadelphia at th…

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Fire Risks Spark Recalls Of Popular Hand Warmers: See Which Brands Fire Risks Spark Recalls Of Popular Hand Warmers: See Which Brands Fire Risks Spark Recalls Of Popular Hand Warmers: See Which Brands
Fire Risks Spark Recalls Of Popular Hand Warmers: See Which Brands More than 82,000 rechargeable hand warmers are being recalled because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and catch fire. Kobayashi Consumer Products recalled about 77,000 HotHands rechargeable hand warmers, while Gobi Heat recalled about 5,500 of its rechargeable hand warmers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 1. About 47 additional Gobi Heat warmers were sold in Canada. The lithium-ion batteries and electrical components in both products can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards. The recalled HotHands warmers are white with orange accents…

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IRS Launches New Tool To Help Taxpayers: How It Works IRS Launches New Tool To Help Taxpayers: How It Works IRS Launches New Tool To Help Taxpayers: How It Works
IRS Launches New Tool To Help Taxpayers: How It Works The Internal Revenue Service has launched a new app to give taxpayers more ways to manage their accounts. The agency has replaced its longtime IRS2Go app with a new IRS app that includes expanded access to refunds, payments, notices, tax records, and other account information. The app launched on Friday, Sept. 25. Taxpayers can use it to check the status of refunds and amended returns, view balances, make payments, and review payment activity. They can also access certain notices, letters, tax records, and transcripts. Users can also manage some profile and communication settings and …

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Payouts Begin In $2.5B Amazon Settlement: See Who Qualifies Payouts Begin In $2.5B Amazon Settlement: See Who Qualifies Payouts Begin In $2.5B Amazon Settlement: See Who Qualifies
Payouts Begin In $2.5B Amazon Settlement: See Who Qualifies Amazon Prime customers could start getting settlement money as millions of additional consumers become eligible for automatic refunds. Amazon began issuing the expanded payments on Thursday, Oct. 1, under the $2.5 billion settlement reached with the Federal Trade Commission in September 2025, USA Today reported. The online retailer was required to pay a $1 billion civil penalty and refund up to $1.5 billion to consumers. Amazon was accused of enrolling millions of consumers in Prime subscriptions without their consent and knowingly making it difficult for customers to cancel. More than…

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Pasta Recall Prompts Warning Over Potentially Deadly Contamination Pasta Recall Prompts Warning Over Potentially Deadly Contamination Pasta Recall Prompts Warning Over Potentially Deadly Contamination
Pasta Recall Prompts Warning Over Potentially Deadly Contamination A pasta brand sold nationwide is being recalled over a contamination risk that can cause serious illness or death. Gias Foods, based in New York City, is recalling two lots of Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine sold at Walmart, according to the company’s announcement on the FDA website. The frozen pasta may contain Listeria monocytogenes, bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. Young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable. The affected pasta comes in a yellow, 22-ounce plastic container. Shoppe…

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Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M Grill Brushes Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M Grill Brushes Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M Grill Brushes
Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M Grill Brushes A popular grill brush is being recalled because metal bristles can break off and cause serious internal injuries if swallowed. Walmart recalled about 4.48 million Expert Grill metal wire bristle grill brushes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 1. Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to a grill or food. If swallowed, the bristles can cause serious internal injuries that may require surgery. The brushes have black plastic or stainless-steel handles. Some also have metal scrapers attached. The recall covers five Expert Grill product…

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Fire Risks Spark Recalls Of Popular Hand Warmers: See Which Brands Fire Risks Spark Recalls Of Popular Hand Warmers: See Which Brands Fire Risks Spark Recalls Of Popular Hand Warmers: See Which Brands
Fire Risks Spark Recalls Of Popular Hand Warmers: See Which Brands More than 82,000 rechargeable hand warmers are being recalled because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and catch fire. Kobayashi Consumer Products recalled about 77,000 HotHands rechargeable hand warmers, while Gobi Heat recalled about 5,500 of its rechargeable hand warmers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 1. About 47 additional Gobi Heat warmers were sold in Canada. The lithium-ion batteries and electrical components in both products can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards. The recalled HotHands warmers are white with orange accents…

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IRS Launches New Tool To Help Taxpayers: How It Works IRS Launches New Tool To Help Taxpayers: How It Works IRS Launches New Tool To Help Taxpayers: How It Works
IRS Launches New Tool To Help Taxpayers: How It Works The Internal Revenue Service has launched a new app to give taxpayers more ways to manage their accounts. The agency has replaced its longtime IRS2Go app with a new IRS app that includes expanded access to refunds, payments, notices, tax records, and other account information. The app launched on Friday, Sept. 25. Taxpayers can use it to check the status of refunds and amended returns, view balances, make payments, and review payment activity. They can also access certain notices, letters, tax records, and transcripts. Users can also manage some profile and communication settings and …

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Payouts Begin In $2.5B Amazon Settlement: See Who Qualifies Payouts Begin In $2.5B Amazon Settlement: See Who Qualifies Payouts Begin In $2.5B Amazon Settlement: See Who Qualifies
Payouts Begin In $2.5B Amazon Settlement: See Who Qualifies Amazon Prime customers could start getting settlement money as millions of additional consumers become eligible for automatic refunds. Amazon began issuing the expanded payments on Thursday, Oct. 1, under the $2.5 billion settlement reached with the Federal Trade Commission in September 2025, USA Today reported. The online retailer was required to pay a $1 billion civil penalty and refund up to $1.5 billion to consumers. Amazon was accused of enrolling millions of consumers in Prime subscriptions without their consent and knowingly making it difficult for customers to cancel. More than…

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Pasta Recall Prompts Warning Over Potentially Deadly Contamination Pasta Recall Prompts Warning Over Potentially Deadly Contamination Pasta Recall Prompts Warning Over Potentially Deadly Contamination
Pasta Recall Prompts Warning Over Potentially Deadly Contamination A pasta brand sold nationwide is being recalled over a contamination risk that can cause serious illness or death. Gias Foods, based in New York City, is recalling two lots of Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine sold at Walmart, according to the company’s announcement on the FDA website. The frozen pasta may contain Listeria monocytogenes, bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. Young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable. The affected pasta comes in a yellow, 22-ounce plastic container. Shoppe…

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Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M Grill Brushes Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M Grill Brushes Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M Grill Brushes
Breaking Metal Bristles Spark Recall Of Nearly 4.5M Grill Brushes A popular grill brush is being recalled because metal bristles can break off and cause serious internal injuries if swallowed. Walmart recalled about 4.48 million Expert Grill metal wire bristle grill brushes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Oct. 1. Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to a grill or food. If swallowed, the bristles can cause serious internal injuries that may require surgery. The brushes have black plastic or stainless-steel handles. Some also have metal scrapers attached. The recall covers five Expert Grill product…

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Ex-Disney Star Names Actor Who Dumped For Not Being 'Famous Enough': 'Hollywood Is Brutal' Ex-Disney Star Names Actor Who Dumped For Not Being 'Famous Enough': 'Hollywood Is Brutal' Ex-Disney Star Names Actor Who Dumped For Not Being 'Famous Enough': 'Hollywood Is Brutal'
Ex-Disney Star Names Actor Who Dumped For Not Being 'Famous Enough': 'Hollywood Is Brutal' Connecticut native Christy Carlson Romano says her teenage romance with a co-star ended after his team decided she "wasn't famous enough" for him.  The Milford-born former Disney star, 42, shared the claim on Instagram on Wednesday, Sept. 30. She has been making several major admissions on social media ahead of her memoir’s Oct. 6 release. The book, “Once Upon a Trainwreck: The Fall and Rise of a Child Star,” explores her childhood fame and struggles with addiction. In one such story, the now 42-year-old Romano said she dated her "Cadet Kelly" co-star Shawn Ashmore when she was 1…

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New Trump Poll Reveals Americans’ Verdict On His Presidency New Trump Poll Reveals Americans’ Verdict On His Presidency New Trump Poll Reveals Americans’ Verdict On His Presidency
New Trump Poll Reveals Americans’ Verdict On His Presidency Americans are giving President Donald Trump a tough report card, with a new national poll revealing dissatisfaction that extends beyond his overall job performance. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll found that 69 percent of US adults disapprove of how Trump is handling the presidency, while 31 percent approve. More than half, 51 percent, strongly disapprove. Another 18 percent somewhat disapprove. The findings also show difficult terrain for Trump on the economy. His handling of the issue draws disapproval from 73 percent of adults, compared with 26 percent …

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McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy
McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald’s is giving its drive-thru a new voice, and customers may notice a change before they reach the pickup window. The chain is testing Archy, an artificial intelligence ordering assistant, as part of a broader technology push, according to multiple reports. The system takes orders in English and Spanish and works with ArchIQ, McDonald’s AI-powered restaurant operating platform. McDonald’s told Moneywise, in a report published by Yahoo Finance, that Archy was getting orders right more than 90 percent of the time. The company said the goal is to give employees more time to help customer…

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Former Football Player Dies Following Heat Stroke During Navy SEAL Prep Former Football Player Dies Following Heat Stroke During Navy SEAL Prep Former Football Player Dies Following Heat Stroke During Navy SEAL Prep
Former Football Player Dies Following Heat Stroke During Navy SEAL Prep A former football player remembered as a campus leader has died after a training emergency left his family holding onto hope for two weeks. Austin Stallman, 21, a Texas A&M University senior and son of Brazoria County Sheriff Bo Stallman, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, after suffering heat stroke in College Station, Texas, according to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office. Stallman previously played football at Angleton High School. The school said he became ill while trying out for a Navy SEAL preparation program, ABC13 Houston reported. He became disoriented during a 9-mile training run Tue…

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PA Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart PA Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart PA Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart
PA Ranks High Among Nation's Highest-Taxed States: See Chart New rankings reveal the nation’s highest-taxing states, with a sizable gap separating the leader from the pack. New York and its local governments collected more taxes per person than any other state, according to the Citizens Budget Commission’s “Top of the Charts 4” analysis. They also ranked second in spending per person, behind Alaska. The report uses fiscal year 2024 data, the latest available, to compare combined state and local finances. New York’s tax collections per person exceeded the national average by 71 percent and California, in second place, by 22 percent. The top 10 states…

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