Pennsylvania
Conspiracy-Ridden Notes Found In Food Packages, PA Parks
PENNSYLVANIA — A series of bizarre, conspiracy-riddled notes have been discovered in food packages and parks across Pennsylvania, leaving many wondering who is behind the notes and what they mean.
The messages, dubbed the “Schuylkill Notes” by amateur web investigators, have been found in recent years tucked into cereal boxes and pinned to trees in state parks, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report.
While mostly indecipherable, some of the notes contain coded sentences mentioning secret societies, Nazis, and names including Bill Gates and Oprah, according to reports and posts on the Reddit group r/schuylkillnotes.
According to the Inquirer, the notes were initially found in Schuylkill and surrounding counties. Others have been found in Huntingdon and Lycoming counties. One Reddit user also created a map containing dozens of locations where notes were found.
One person discovered a note in a box of Belvita biscuits at a store in Luzerne County, the Coal Region Canary reported. Two others reported finding notes in boxes of Milk Duds and Hot Tamales.
“Super creepy and sad to see so many people receiving these,” one reader told the Canary.
In December, a Luzerne County man found one of the notes in a box of Lucky Charm’s cereal.
“It just bothers me, the note really it’s the note that really bothers me. These notes are found inside food like kids food,” Joe Miller told WBRE.
Zachary Zimmerman was hiking in Swatara State Park in Lebanon County when he discovered a handful of notes attached to trees and wrapped around stones, the Inquirer reported.
“I picked it up and read it and it really doesn’t make any sense to me,” Zimmerman told the publication.
Last year, the Coal Region Canary analyzed one of the messages using ChatGPT.
“This message appears to reference various ideas often associated with secretive societies and symbol interpretation. It seems to argue that secret societies (abbreviated as “SS”) are orchestrating world events and are linked with multiple institutions and symbols across society, ranging from corporations, educational organizations, to religious groups. The societies are implicated in everything from riots to terrorism,” ChatGPT’s analysis read.
When contacted by the Inquirer, an FBI spokesperson could not confirm or deny an investigation into the notes.
According to the FDA, tampering with food products is a federal crime. A spokesperson said the agency is aware of the notes, the Inquirer reported.
Pennsylvania
Cash reward offered for information leading to Pennsylvania cold case homicide resolution
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A cash reward is being offered for anyone who has information surrounding a 2021 cold case homicide in Lebanon County.
The $2,000 reward is for anyone who has information that can solve the case of the death of 35-year-old Zachary Lauderman, according to State Police.
Lauderman was found dead with two gunshot wounds to his head in his home, located along Ulsh lane in Bethel Township Sept. 10 just before 3 p.m., according to Troopers.
Anyone who knows something is asked to contact PSP Tips at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (8477), or they can go online to submit a tip by clicking here.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Auto Show begins this weekend at the Pennsylvania Convention Center
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The Philadelphia Auto Show is about to get underway at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
It kicks off this weekend, but on Thursday Mayor Cherelle Parker and auto show executives gave us a preview of all the fun.
Organizers say this will be one of the largest shows in its 123-year history.
Car enthusiasts will get a chance to see the latest lineup from manufacturers around the globe.
“With more manufacturers, the longest track, Camp Jeep back on display… there truly is something for everyone,” said Jeff Glanzmann of Glanzmann Subaru.
That also includes classic cars and Hollywood rides from favorite films and shows, all of which will be showcased on the 600,000 square foot exhibit floor.
The Auto Show opens to the public on Saturday and runs until Jan. 20.
6abc is a proud sponsor.
Don’t miss our Philadelphia Auto Show special, which airs Saturday at 7 p.m.
For tickets and more information, visit this page on 6abc.com.
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Pennsylvania
Firefighters battle 2-alarm house fire in Chester, Pa., amid sub-freezing temperatures
Thursday, January 9, 2025 1:23PM
Firefighters in Chester, Pennsylvania, dealt with sub-freezing temperatures while battling the flames during a house fire.
CHESTER, Pa. (WPVI) — Firefighters in Chester, Pennsylvania, dealt with sub-freezing temperatures while battling the flames during a house fire.
Authorities say the fire broke out in a three-story twin home at 1 a.m. on Thursday in the 200 block of West 7th Street. It grew to two alarms before firefighters were able to get it under control.
Help arrived from first responders in neighboring communities in Delaware County.
Officials said they don’t know what sparked it yet.
No injuries have been reported.
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