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Month: February 2026

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Ephrata couple charged with exposing 7-year-old to cocaine have cases proceed to county court

February 4, 2026February 12, 2026
Press Release

The judge ruled that the case of Angelo Patrick could proceed on charges of endangering the welfare of children and recklessly endangering another person.

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Shapiro proposes $53.3B budget for FY27; draws battle lines heading into 2026 elections 

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026
Steve Ulrich

The proposal estimates the state’s revenues at only $48.68 billion, with the shortfall requiring a transfer of $4.6 billion from the state’s reserves.

Community

Manheim Township man sentenced up to 40 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually abusing six-year-old

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026
Press Release

Judge Merrill Spahn handed down the sentence George Cooke, 65, on January 20.

Community

Senate Republican leaders voice concern about spending levels in Shapiro’s budget

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026
Press Release

“This budget did not include a broad-based tax increase… because Senate Republicans have stood up to the governor’s… demands,” Martin said.

Community

Lancaster County Prison inmate dies at 61

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026
Press Release

The inmate was released from custody of the Lancaster County Prison by the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas while at the hospital.

Community

West Hempfield Township man sentenced to two life sentences without possibility of parole, 20 to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting two people to death, wounding another

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026
Press Release

Judge Jeffrey Conrad sentenced Santiago Payano-Sanchez, 64, after he pleaded guilty January 30 to two counts of criminal homicide and other charges.

Community

Shapiro administration spends over $160K on food recovery infrastructure to Lanco nonprofits

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026
Press Release

The Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant Program helps with the costs of equipment used to store, prepare, and transport food for redistribution.

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