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Barry Lee Meashey, constable for Ephrata Borough's third ward, charged with strangling and beating his girlfriend. He's prohibited, for the time being, from carrying firearms on duty.

Richard Lawrence, who, according to testimony, sexually abused seven children since 1980, will now serve at least 10.5 years in prison - instead of his original life sentence.

Students at local Catholic schools will benefit from $887,000 in scholarship donations through the state's educational tax credit programs.

Lancaster city resident scared after persistent caller asks if he can deliver "prize" in person.

Catherine Jane Tucker, 83, will talk about growing up black in Lancaster County in her presentation for Black History Month at Lancaster Public Library.

Two young children were living in a city home containing hypodermic needles, razorblades and drug-packaging materials, police said.

The North Museum of Nature & Science reopens Saturday, March 21, after the most extensive renovations in its 61-year history.

Manheim Township police will have a 1:30 p.m. press conference Wednesday at the district attorney's office.

A Special Emergency Response Team responded to an incident in the city Wednesday morning.

With Pedro Rivera moving on to become the state secretary of education, the Lancaster school board Tuesday named Stephen Iovino acting superintendent of the School District of Lancaster.