Wednesday's COVID-19 update: Lancaster County sees 250 new positive COVID-19 tests over 24 hours

Pennsylvania has broken another record for positive COVID-19 cases with another 6,339 residents testing positive for the virus, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

The additional cases brings the state's overall total to 281,852 cases.

Of the 6,339 positive cases reported, 250 were from Lancaster County, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The county's total case count is now 12,853.

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Pa. health secretary expands mask order, urges hospitals to prepare for surge in COVID-19 cases – pennlive.com

Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine said she is expanding the state’s order on wearing masks to cover all outdoor and indoor areas.

In a news conference Tuesday, Levine said the mask order requires wearing face coverings at schools, stores, businesses, gyms, doctors offices, public transportation and anywhere food is packaged or served. Essentially, the order calls for wearing masks when leaving your household.

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DEEDS RECORDED FOR COLUMBIA BOROUGH – NOV. 16

Sharon Ho Pei Pei conveyed property on Third Street to Cash Flo LLC for $80,100.

The estate of Mary Elizabeth Minnick, the estate of Mary L. Minnick, the estate of Mary E. Minnich and the estate of Mary E. Minnick conveyed property on Concord Lane to Stonewood Homes LLC for $43,000.

John W. Crawford III conveyed 121 S. Eighth St. to John B. Germer for $1.

Kevin E. McMullen conveyed 353 Poplar St. to Cory Eby for $154,000.

Donald L. Hanes conveyed 529 Union St. to Timothy J. Merrill for $95,000.

Douglas G. Sigman and Donald M. Sigman conveyed property on Avenue G to Rookie Properties LLC for $175,810.

Joan Myers conveyed property on a public road to Joan Myers and Louvonne Kay Kline for $1.

Tabitha A. Sinopoli conveyed 41 Bethel St. to Adam C. Greenya for $65,550.

Zachary R. Rineer and Kimberly M. Rineer conveyed 951 Chestnut St. to Andrew Myers and Morgan Bright for $240,000.

Todd M. Lightcap Jr. and Meredith L. Lightcap conveyed 345 Walnut St. to Destiny Anna Lightcap and Todd Michael Lightcap Sr. for $119,900.

Timothy B. Funk conveyed property on Blunston Street to Dumkopf LLC for $500,000.

Vivak J. Patel conveyed property on Plane Street to Erta K. Jones and Annette C. Gerrick for $153,000.

‘Danger’ Who Wore Wig, Disguise in Violent Store Robberies Jailed up to 40 Years | Lancaster County District Attorney's Office

Timothy Jenkins
A Columbia man will serve up to 40 years in prison for a pair of violent store robberies this year – crimes that were solved when police from two departments collaborated to trace a getaway vehicle then discover the robber’s disguise in a Dumpster. 
Timothy Jenkins was sentenced Friday to 16 to 40 years in prison for the Jan. 5 robberies at Turkey Hill stores in West Hempfield Township and nearby Columbia. Jenkins, 53, displayed a knife during both robberies, assaulted the clerks and knocked them to the floor. Jenkins has an extensive criminal history which includes a robbery conviction that resulted in lengthy prison and parole terms. 
“The emotional trauma you have placed on people is unacceptable, and not easily remedied,” Lancaster County President Judge David Ashworth told Jenkins. “You are a danger to the community.” Jenkins pleaded guilty to counts of robbery, simple assault, and related charges in exchange for the prison sentence. He faces an additional prison sentence – likely at least four more years – when he is sentenced for violating state parole, according to testimony. 
First Deputy District Attorney Travis S. Anderson said the crimes were solved with fine police work from West Hempfield Township and Columbia departments. The robber’s “elaborate disguise” was found in a Dumpster at Jenkins’ workplace, FDDA Anderson said. Columbia police Officer Daniel Bell and West Hempfield Township police Detective Sgt. George Brace filed charges. 
On Jan. 5, the Turkey Hill at 342 Chestnut Street, Columbia, was targeted first. About 40 minutes later, the Turkey Hill at 1199 Prospect Road was robbed. The robber took cash, cigarettes and lottery tickets. 
At sentencing, Jenkins asked FDAA Anderson to apologize to the victims for “the trauma I put them through.” President Judge Ashworth said, “It is one thing to apologize, but there are some things you just can’t fix.” 
MEDIA CONTACT: Brett A. Hambright, 717-295-2041; bhambright@co.lancaster.pa.us; Twitter: @BrettHambright Source:  Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office

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