Pa. colleges and universities alter plans for spring semester due to COVID-19
Updated Dec 22, 2020;
Posted Dec 22, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot about college life but Shippensburg University student Chase Slenker (at left) said students are making the most of each day. He is shown here with fellow students Alex Stoner and Erica Weaver sorting candy and items for a residence hall grab-bag.
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COVID-19 is sure lousing up spring semester plans at Pennsylvania’s colleges and universities .
Semester starts are being delayed. Spring breaks cancelled. Remote instruction is the only way classes are offered on some campuses. And more frequent virus testing is in store for some students once they return to campus.
Lower Allen Township Police (717-975-7575)
Larry Wagner, 57, of Lancaster, was arrested Dec. 17 on a warrant and charged with forgery, theft by unlawful deception and bad checks after police said he made a $5,000 remote deposit into a Members 1st account and then withdrew $250. Two additional checks for $500 each were deposited. The checks were returned as counterfeit, and Wagner failed to make good on the amount owed after he was contacted by the credit union.
State Police at Carlisle (717-249-2121)
Goran Arsov, 36, of Garfield, New Jersey, was not injured when he lost control of his 2015 Chrysler 200 while attempting to change lanes on Interstate 81 northbound near mile marker 40.5 in Dickinson Township at 10:42 a.m. on Dec. 17. The car went into the median, spun and overturned.
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New Hope Ministries to open food pantry and provide other services at new Cumberland County facility
Updated Dec 09, 2020;
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The plans have been in the works for a couple of years for a new location in East Pennsboro Township for New Hope Ministries. And the nonprofit organization said that after receiving the funding it needs to open a new facility, it plans to open a location at 110 Altoona Ave. in East Pennsboro Township.
The 4,500-square foot location will be renovated and include six large rooms, offices and a food pantry.
New Hope’s newest facility will offer the same programs it offers at its other seven sites including food pantry services, job training, budget training, programs for children and more.