Trick or treat; church & state; cold case: Good Morning, Pennsylvania

© JOE HERMITT/pennlive.com/TNS Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford is sacked by Michigan defensive back R.J. Moten and linebacker Kalel Mullings during the third quarter on Oct. 15, 2022.

What you need to know today, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022.

Today’s weather

High: 57; Low: 36. Mostly sunny.

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Cold case: Bessie Jones was the last operator of a multi-generation house of prostitution in conservative Carlisle. The 50th anniversary of her death in a robbery/murder was feted last night in a panel discussion at Dickinson College.

© Sean Simmers/pennlive.com/TNS The 2022 Mechanicsburg Halloween parade, Oct. 11.

Baby’s death: A baby was pronounced dead in a Lancaster home this week after getting shot in the face, police said. A 3-year-old was the shooter, police said.

Fall foliage: Fall is in full swing, bringing pumpkin patches, corn mazes and Halloween fun – not to mention the changing color of the leaves. We took a look at central Pennsylvania’s foliage from the air.

Death investigations: Only five of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties have accredited coroner or medical examiner offices, which the state doesn’t require. In one county, for example, the coroner’s office relies on a facility with rusted equipment.

© Sean Simmers/pennlive.com/TNS A rally was held in York for Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate John Fetterman, Oct. 8. Politics

Fetterman’s health: Five months after having a stroke, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman released a medical report from an Oct. 14 doctor’s visit. It says he is healing well and has been cleared for full-time public service work.

© Jimmie Brown/pennlive.com/TNS Here’s how Harrisburg’s Second Street looks now from a drone view.

Church and state: Pa.’s candidates for governor, Doug Mastriano and Josh Shapiro, both follow religions in their personal lives. However, they have opposing thoughts on the role of faith in governing.

Hannity show: Fox News’ Sean Hannity was in York yesterday for what he called a town hall, but it essentially was a campaign rally for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz.

Halloween

Parades: Halloween parades are scheduled in Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties this week and next.

Trick or treat: Trick-or-treating is scheduled in central Pa. towns mostly on two dates: Oct. 27 and Oct. 31.

Sports

Penn State-Minnesota: Penn State football will be rebounding Saturday from its 24-point loss to Michigan, and Minnesota has lost its last two games after starting 4-0. A lot of players and coaches could decide this one on Saturday night.

Undefeated: The Boiling Springs field hockey team won its 17th consecutive game yesterday, defeating Susquehanna Township, 4-1.

In brief

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