Posted May 10, 2021 at 12:51 p.m. ET
York County Coroner
Victims identified in the York City shooting
The York County Coroner’s Office has identified a 41-year-old non-binary person who died early Tuesday morning after a shooting in York City.
The victim was identified as Whispering Wind Bear Spirit, whose last home address is listed as LifePath Christian Ministries, 367 W. Market St, according to a press release from the coroner’s office.
York County Coroner’s Office (Photo: Submitted)
The victim, once known as Jennifer Jean Makos, was at a friend’s apartment on the 300 block of Smyser Street in York City at around 11:25 p.m. on Monday when they were involved in the shootings.
Authorities identified the victim as non-binary, which means their gender identity is not exclusively male or female, according to The Associated Press. Spirit died at 1:15 a.m. at WellSpan York Hospital.
Anyone with information about the shootings is encouraged to contact the York Police at 717-846-1234, submit a tip at 717-849-2204, or email abaez@yorkcity.org send. Call York County Crime Stoppers at 755-TIPS.
Franklin Township
Looking for comments on the bridge project
York Counties are invited to give their opinion on a bridge project that is expected to begin in Franklin Township next year.
A public online advertisement of the project is available immediately and can be viewed at www.penndot.gov/RegionalOffices/district-8/Pages/default.aspx. Click Public Meetings and click the Baltimore Road over Tributary to Bermudian Creek tile. “
According to a PennDOT press release, the project will replace the 80-year-old bridge on Route 194 over the tributary to Bermudian Creek in Franklin Township with a prefabricated reinforced concrete box culvert.
Additional road works include paving the road, replacing the guardrail, and raising the lanes and shoulders to 11 feet and 5 feet, respectively.
Work is expected to take place during the 2022 and 2023 construction seasons, PennDOT said.
The bridge will be closed for three months, making a detour using Cabin Hollow Road, Route 15, and Harrisburg Street to Route 74. The duration of the closure has not yet been announced, according to PennDOT.
York County Agency on Aging
Diabetes Self Management Program
The York County Agency on Aging is running a free virtual diabetes self-management program on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. from May 19 to June 23.
Adults 60 and over living with diabetes or pre-diabetes and caregivers 60 and over caring for someone with diabetes can attend the workshops.
For more information or to sign up for the program, contact Faye Kinard at 717-771-9610, ext. 1044.
Senior Commons at Powder Mill
Outdoor concert and picnic
The Senior Commons at Powder Mill on 1775 Powder Mill Road are hosting a summer concert with the Emigsville Band on Thursday, May 27, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The event will also include a picnic and will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.
The cost is $ 5 to the Alzheimer’s Association. The meal includes hot dogs, burgers, corn on the cob, baked beans, cupcakes, and macaroni and potato salads.
Participants are asked to wear masks and social distancing is also practiced.
Reservations are required and can be made by calling 717-741-0961.
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