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🌱 Police detail alleged assault on security guard at Camp Hill hospital.

Camp Hill, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Camp Hill! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police detail alleged assault on security guard at Camp Hill hospital.
  • Why Camp Hill residents heard a series of loud bangs Thursday morning.
  • Camp Hill mourns paddleboarder lost during sudden Codorus storm

Also on today's calendar: Cruise-in at Warhorse Camp Hill — Blue Moon Cruisers.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Sunny, hot and less humid, temps: high: 90, low: 65.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Woman charged after punching Cumberland County hospital security guard in genitals: police (local21news.com) — Police say a woman is facing aggravated assault and harassment charges after allegedly punching a security guard at a Camp Hill–area hospital in late May. The incident happened overnight at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital, and the guard was evaluated by a doctor. The suspect is being held in Cumberland County Jail on bond, with a court appearance scheduled June 17.
   

2. What were those loud bangs in Cumberland County? (pennlive.com) — If you heard loud bangs around Camp Hill Thursday morning, police say they came from cannon fire during a military retirement ceremony at Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg. Camp Hill officers fielded calls as the 9–10 a.m. volleys sounded, but emphasized there was no danger or bomb threat. Officials had posted advance notice on social media, and the situation was fully controlled.
   

3. Coroner IDs 24-year-old as drowning victim at Codorus State Park (ydr.com) — A 24-year-old Camp Hill man, Jack Alan Murray, died in an accidental drowning while paddleboarding on Lake Marburg at Codorus State Park during a fast-moving severe storm. Extensive multi-agency search efforts recovered his body two days later, and officials noted he was not wearing a life jacket, underscoring water safety concerns for Camp Hill residents who boat or paddleboard.
   

4. Boy Scouts raise the stars and stripes over Cumberland County ahead of Flag Day (abc27.com) — Highmark Health employees and local Boy Scouts gathered at Highmark’s Camp Hill campus to raise the American flag and honor veterans ahead of Flag Day. The early celebration included a flag-raising, the national anthem, and bald eagle pins marking the nation’s 250th anniversary, highlighting Camp Hill’s role in recognizing local veterans’ service.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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