David Robinson

Reporter · Lancaster, PA

David graduated from Franklin & Marshall College and has been a community journalist for over 8 years, previously working at the Lancaster Examiner. He focuses on the heart of Lancaster, covering local events, festivals, and community initiatives.

38 stories from David Robinson in Carlisle

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Large fire breaks out at old Middletown train station

Crews responded to a large structure fire in Middletown on Friday afternoon.

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Cartier jewelry worth more than $250K seized by customs at Pa. airport

A Pennsylvania resident arriving at Philadelphia International Airport from Amsterdam faces federal seizure of more than $250,000 in luxury jewelry and the loss of Global Entry privileges after failing to declare the high-value purchases to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers.

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Pennsylvania man charged after multiple child luring incidents

BERKS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)-- A Pennsylvania man is being accused of attempting to lure multiple children in Berks County. According to the Berks County District Attorney's Office, Robert Ruhe, 66, of Mohnton, Pennsylvania, is facing charges of luring a child into a motor vehicle, stalking, and...

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Cook Political Report shifts Pennsylvania House races toward Democrats

The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election handicapper, on Friday shifted a dozen more House races toward Democrats in the final stretch of the midterm cycle.

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1 million Pennsylvania absentee, mail ballots returned before Election Day

(WHTM) - More than 1 million absentee and mail ballots have been returned in Pennsylvania ahead of Tuesday's general election. According to the Pennsylvania Department of State, voters have returned 1,007,829 ballots as of 8 a.m. on Oct. 30. With 1,314,481 ballots requested this year, the statewide...

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Motorcyclist killed in Lancaster County crash identified

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)-- The Lancaster County Coroner's Office identified the victim of Thursday's fatal vehicle crash on Route 30. The coroner's office responded to Lincoln Highway at Simmontown Road in Salisbury Township for a vehicle collision involving a sedan and motorcycle at around...

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Central Pennsylvania hotel ranked among 10 'most haunted' hotels in America: Tripadvisor reviews

The “Do Not Disturb” sign might not help you much at these properties.

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Misinformation about voting spreads less than a week before Election Day

False and misleading claims about the voting process are being spread online as voters cast their ballots in the 2026 midterms, with Election Day less than a week away.

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Millions of Social Security payments hitting accounts ahead of schedule: Here’s why

The Social Security Administration is sending millions of payments today, two days ahead of the regular schedule.

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Daylight saving time will end this weekend. When do clocks ‘fall back’?

Daylight saving time will end this weekend.

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R.C. Horsch gave feds info about child prostitution, drugs to avoid lengthy sentence

Newly unsealed federal court records have revealed details regarding a 2009 plea agreement involving Raymond Horsch, who died in 2025 and has been linked to seven women in the Olney house of horrors investigation.

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Pa. college opens new wrestling facility as women’s program triples in size

Cedar Crest College cut the ribbon on a new wrestling facility Oct. 24 during Homecoming Weekend, marking a milestone for the program that launched just four years ago and has since tripled in size.

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Report: Number of state, local officers helping ICE has doubled since February

The number of officers collaborating with federal officials to provide border and immigration security as part of the 287(g) program has doubled since February, according to a new report.

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Lingering Democratic divisions could preview 2028 challenges

Democrats are weeks away from the start of the next presidential primary — a contest many in the party have been eagerly anticipating since their devastating loss in the 2024 race. But the divisions that could shape the 2028 race are already on full display, even as Democrats look to make gains in...

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U.S. residents ‘not optimistic about financial future’: report

A new report has found a drop in consumer sentiment regarding financial outlook.

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Route 30 roadwork set at multiple locations next week in Lancaster County

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) -- PennDOT announced that Route 30 will see lane restrictions, traffic shifts and stop conditions as a result of multiple projects in Lancaster County. A new pavement patching, road base and joint repair operation is getting underway on Monday, Nov. 2, as part of a...

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Potential Binance 'hack' forces crypto firms to freeze $3 billion

The exchange, which described the situation as a "security issue," has temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals while it "conducts security checks, freezes funds, and works with law enforcement." I

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Swing district voters in Pa. grapple with economy, Iran war ahead of midterms

By Molly Bilinski

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An already-ailing alcohol industry might have a new problem: GLP-1s

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic might have impacts outside of people’s weight-loss.

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Dauphin County township moves to get ahead of data center development with ordinance

In response to the data center boom, officials in Lower Swatara Township say they are being proactive by drafting a data center ordinance ahead of any development proposals.

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3 dead after 2 helicopters crash near Oregon airport

The R22 is a two-seat aircraft and the H125 can carry up to six passengers, depending on the configuration.

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Gov. Shapiro brings quest for Democratic allies to Cumberland County

Gov. Josh Shapiro came to Camp Hill looking for allies Thursday night.

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Pennsylvania receiving nearly $9M after GM data-sharing lawsuit

(WHTM) -- General Motors will pay Pennsylvania millions of dollars to settle a data-sharing lawsuit. Thirty-six states sued GM over allegations of illegally selling the private driving data of their customers, despite GM telling customers they would not sell their data. Information that was sold...

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‘Unknown’ no longer: Two newborns who died in Pa. in the early 1960s are identified

WILLIAMSPORT — Death certificates for two newborns who died in the early 1960s in Lycoming County are now being corrected to include their last names thanks to the forensic work of a deputy coroner.Through research by Alexis Martin, the names of the mothers of the babies have been identified. Plans...

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Dauphin County police search for missing 17-year-old boy

Police in Dauphin County are searching for a teenage boy who was reported missing.

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Police: Franklin County children forced to put hands in freezer, would be hit by hammer

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) -- Charges were filed Wednesday after children reported alleged abuse in which they would be hit with a hammer while their hands were in a deep freezer, according to charging documents. Evelio Wyatt Forbes, 50, faces 12 criminal charges after Chambersburg Police were...

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Cumberland County mom, daughter charged after teen’s DUI crash tied to house party

A Cumberland County woman and her mother are facing charges after police said a 16-year-old girl was involved in a DUI crash after attending a party at their home, according to charging documents.Kayla F. Stambaugh, 20, and her mother, Erin E. Hess, 48, are both charged with 15 counts of corruption...

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How a Midstate farm is converting waste into energy thanks to state funding

(WHTM) -- State environmental and agriculture officials visited a Midstate farm Thursday, spotlighting funding that will help turn waste into energy. Jubilee Dairy in Middletown, Dauphin County, received nearly $1 million through the Rise PA Program to install equipment that converts manure and...

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Nationwide campaign launched to support poll workers ahead of Election Day

(WHTM) - A new nationwide campaign titled “Pollworkers Are Us” is launching to highlight and support the approximately 700,000 poll workers across the United States ahead of Tuesday's election. The campaign uses yard signs and video messaging in several states to build public confidence in election...

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With more veterans making benefits claims, see how the VA is responding

The Department of Veterans Affairs processed a record 3.1 million compensation and pension claims in fiscal year 2026, and that number is expected to go up.

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Lancaster Plain community shielded fake chiropractor accused of sex abuse from prison term: DA

A Lancaster County man who posed as a chiropractor and was accused of sexually assaulting multiple women and a child will spend only 10 years on probation, a sentence prosecutors attributed to prosecutorial “roadblocks” and efforts by a local Plain community to protect him.John M. Esh, 63, of...

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When is trick-or-treat night in central Pennsylvania? | Full List

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- The chill of fall is in the air and, soon, ghosts, goblins, and more will roam our streets seeking sweet treats. Communities are already preparing for Halloween parades, trick-or-treat nights, and trunk-or-treat events. Check out a list of events across central...

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Hersheypark selling discontinued Sweet Lights displays

HERHSEY, Pa. (WHTM) - Pieces of Hershey's discontinued Sweet Lights display are now for sale on Hersheypark's website. As abc27 first reported in September, Hersheypark’s published a statement saying they will “focus on growing Hersheypark Christmas Candylane” and retire the driving experience....

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Crack & cash found hidden in toilet; multiple people charged in Lancaster drug investigation

LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) - Police say $2,100 in cash and a large assortment of drugs were found hidden in a toilet at a Lancaster home. Lancaster City Police executed a search warrant at a home on the first block of Coral Street on Oct. 22 after a months-long investigation. Police say they saw two...

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US cruise ship suspends 3-year global voyage

The MV Odyssey, a U.S. cruise ship on an around-the-world voyage that marketed cabins as floating homes, has suspended its three-year journey in Cambodia.

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Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship coming to GIANT Center

HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) -- Hershey Entertainment Resorts (HE R) announced that the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship will be holding an event at the GIANT Center in Hershey. According to HE R, this Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) event will take place on Friday, December 4, 2026, starting at...

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Truck hauling horses involved in Perry County crash, part of highway closed

PERRY COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) -- A truck hauling a loaded horse trailer was involved in a crash that has part of a highway in Perry County closed Thursday afternoon. A spokesperson for PennDOT confirmed the crash between the pickup truck and a car happened around 3:45 p.m. in the area of 3298...

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Firefighters battle cornfield blaze near Carlisle as wildfire risk rises

Multiple fire departments are at the scene of a cornfield fire in Cumberland County Friday afternoon, according to dispatch. The fire was reported around 1:30 p.m. in the 100 block of Green Hill Road in West Pennsboro Township near Carlisle, Cumberland County dispatch said.

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