Gov. Wolf Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm | Governor Tom Wolf

January 21, 2016

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf today declared a state of emergency in preparation for the winter storm expected to impact Pennsylvania, especially in the southeast and south central regions of the state. The disaster emergency proclamation enables state and local authorities to respond to any unmet needs as quickly as possible as a snowstorm is forecasted to blanket snow across much of the state.

“Declaring a state of emergency allows the commonwealth to deliver state resources wherever they’re needed as quickly as possible,” said Governor Wolf. “We have multiple state agencies working at the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency to monitor weather conditions across the state and we will respond to help local governments and residents in need.”

Governor Wolf and state officials from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Turnpike, and the Departments of Transportation and Health will hold a 2:30pm media briefing that will be broadcast live at http://governor.pa.gov/live.

The proclamation authorizes state agencies to use all available resources and personnel, as necessary, to cope with the magnitude and severity of the situation. The time-consuming bid and contract procedures, as well as other formalities normally prescribed by law, are waived for the duration of the proclamation. The State Emergency Operations Center, located at the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency headquarters outside Harrisburg, is staffed by personnel from multiple state agencies.

https://www.governor.pa.gov/governor-wolf-declares-state-emergency-ahead-winter-storm/

Prepare for a Celestial Spectacle as Five Planets Align – NYTimes.com

Five planets will parade across the dawn sky early Wednesday in a rare celestial spectacle set to repeat every morning until late next month.
Headlining the planetary performance are Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn and Jupiter. 

Up to $1,000 reward for information on Raymond Lee wanted for Aggravated Assault. | Lancaster County Crime Stoppers

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Lancaster County Crime Stoppers

At 2:15 AM on December 25, 2015 Lancaster City Police officers responded to the 200 blk. of E. Chestnut St. for a report of an intoxicated male causing a disturbance. Upon arrival officers found an intoxicated 30-year-old male inside of the foyer of an apartment building on the north side of the street with injuries to his eye and lip. This male was arrested for Public Drunkenness and conveyed to the police station. While at the station, officers examined the male more closely and discovered a laceration to the back of his head. The man was subsequently conveyed to Lancaster General Hospital and admitted as trauma patient. The male was unable to tell officers how he sustained these injuries.

Lancaster Safety Coalition surveillance video for this date was reviewed and the victim was observed in the 200 blk. of N. Shippen St. in the area of Molly’s Pub carry-out. (Molly’s Pub, 253 E. Chestnut St., is approximately one-half block from the location where the victim was found in the apartment foyer.) The victim was observed being struck, punched and kicked by at least three people. One of these people was identified by Det. Michael Gerace as Raymond Lee, 39-year-old male.

Raymond Lee was charged with Aggravated Assault, Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Assault, and Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution. A warrant was issued for his arrest. The 4 other conspirators in this case have been apprehended. Raymond Lee is the only suspect that has not been arrested in this case.

Anyone with information on this incident or the current location of Lee is asked to submit a tip here or by calling Lancaster Crime Stoppers at (800) 322-1913. Callers may remain anonymous and do not have to give their names.

Murder suspect – 7 roommates and one bathroom?

Ronald L. Sheetz
Columbia Borough Police apprehended murder suspect Ronald L. Sheetz Sunday morning and deserve the thanks of the community for a job well done. 
However, several facts stand out about the state of Sheetz’s living conditions at 226 Lawrence Street. According to this LNP article, Sheetz lived at this address with seven other people. And according to information found at zillow.com and the Lancaster County Assessment Office, the residence has three bedrooms and one bathroom.  FOR EIGHT PEOPLE.
At this point, it’s unclear whether or not the residence is owned and occupied by members of one family or is a rental property that was occupied by eight unrelated residents.

Columbia Spy was recently told by a borough official that rental units may not have more than three unrelated occupants, according to borough ordinance. 
The Spy will post further information as it is obtained.
From zillow.com

 From the Lancaster County Property Assessment Office

What's the speed limit on 441?

Vehicles often speed along the new Route 441 bypass, creating dangerous conditions – particularly near the pedestrian crossing at Bridge Street. It should be noted, however, that the speed limit along this stretch of 441 is between 25 and 35 mph, as shown in the photos below.
 The speed limit is posted as 35 mph at the “top” of the bypass.

 About three-quarters of the way down, right before Bridge Street, the speed limit falls to 25.

The speed limit remains 25 mph until 441 crosses the railroad tracks past Locust Street, beyond which it reverts to 35 mph.