Anne Shannon
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Lancaster, PA, United States
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Wertz Candies is up for sale in Lebanon County, Pa.
For more than 90 years, Wertz Candies has been a mainstay in Lebanon.But the business is up for sale.Richard Wertz can't begin to count the batches of caramel corn he's made over the years.“My grandfather founded the business in 1931,” said Wertz.Opened as a Karamel Korn franchise on Cumberland Street, the store eventually added favorites like opera fudge and, in the 1970s as the next generation… → Read More
Wertz Candies changes owners since its founding
But the business is up for sale. → Read More
Lancaster County man details struggles with mail delivery
A Lancaster County man reached out after News 8 aired a story about post office box charges. He says he doesn't want anyone else to have to go through what he did. → Read More
2 firefighters injured in house fire in York County, Pa.
The fire chief says the firefighters were transported to a hospital with superficial injuries. → Read More
50-year-old message found in bottle in Perry County
Joe Fresetta made the discovery at Fowlers Hollow State Park in Perry County. → Read More
New proposal could help save Hoke House in York County, Pa.
Rutter's was granted a permit to demolish the Hoke House in Spring Grove, but efforts to save the home continue. → Read More
Mission helps struggling teens break the cycle of homelessness
Water Street Mission in Lancaster works to meet the needs of those struggling with food, shelter, and health care. → Read More
York County woodcarver auctions off his collection
York County's Richard Schrader has gathered his massive collection of hand-carved and hand-painted wildlife creatures for auction this Saturday. → Read More
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro urges state lawmakers to abolish death penalty
Gov. Josh Shapiro says he won't allow Pennsylvania to execute any inmates while he is in office and called for state lawmakers to repeal the death penalty. → Read More
Ken Burns returns to Gettysburg
One of his most watched films is his work on the American Civil War, featuring the battle of Gettysburg. → Read More
Achenbach's Pastries is the home of Super Bowl goodies
"Our name is 'home of the long john', but we're so much more than that," said Dave Burkholder of Achenbach's Pastries. This week, Achenbach's Pastries is the home of all Super Bowl goodies. "We have our Eagles' colors here, grey and white and green," said Amber Litner, a cake decorator at Achenbach's Pastries.Amber Litner is calling the plays when it comes to decorating. She expects to go… → Read More
Hearing held for Lancaster County man accused of killing wife in 1984
Prosecutors are trying to prove there is enough evidence for Jere Bagenstose to go to trial for the death of Maryann Bagenstose. → Read More
How to shop for electric rates
After many PPL customers received higher than expected bills, they have been asking the News 8 On Your Side team how they can switch their electric supplier. → Read More
York County students visit Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Cross-county event aims to educate future health care workers → Read More
Crews filming Christmas movie in Gettysburg
The holiday love story features iconic landmarks like the Sachs Covered Bridge and Dobbins House → Read More
Snow geese migrating to Lancaster County for winter
It has become a Susquehanna Valley tradition, watching the snow geese migrate to middle Creek in Lancaster County. This year, something is a little different. They say the early bird catches the worm, but this season, it may be the early bird watcher who gets the prize. "They're showing up a little early this year," said Brian Collett from the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Tens of thousands of… → Read More
Parx Casino Shippensburg to hold grand opening Feb. 3
Parx Casino Shippensburg is hosting testing days this week, with the grand opening scheduled for Feb. 3. → Read More
Police: Man stole catalytic converters in 5 Pennsylvania counties
Police say they were able to use cell phone records to connect Christopher Lee with catalytic converter thefts in Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York counties, as well as in Westminster, Maryland. → Read More
Lancaster EMS affected by new ambulance shortage
The director of operations says Lancaster EMS has come close to all of its vehicles being out of service. → Read More
2023 Inaugural Celebration featuring food and drinks from around the state
The inaugural committee has invited 60 vendors from across the state. → Read More