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St. Thomas Township Responds to Single Vehicle Crash into Pole

Photo and information obtained from St Thomas Township Fire and Rescue

Yesterday evening, St. Thomas Township Fire and Rescue’s Company 18 was dispatched to an incident involving a single vehicle that struck a utility pole. The crash occurred on the 8400 block of Edenville Cheesetown Road.

Pennsylvania State Police alerted the rescue units after the vehicle collided with the pole. Rescue Engine 18, Ambulance 18-9, and Lieutenant 18-1 quickly responded to the scene. Upon arrival, Lieutenant 18-1 confirmed the situation as reported.

The emergency teams acted swiftly to secure all hazards. Following their intervention, the units returned to service without delay. St. Thomas Township Fire Police managed the road closure, maintaining traffic control until the vehicle was safely removed from the scene.

Runaway Juvenile

On 11/05/26 at 0725 hours, Spencer Newman ran away from his residence. Newman is 5’9, 125 pounds, white male, brown eyes, brown hair and was last seen wearing a brown

Fred Allen Blocher 1943-2026

Fred Allen Blocher, 83, of Gardners, PA passed away Saturday, October 24 2026 at his home. Born October 19, 1943 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Fred

Frank Charles Henry 1945-2026

Born January 4, 1945 in Washington, D.C., Frank was an avid Civil War enthusiast who loved to share his knowledge with others.

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