A sentinel of safety on York's streets since 1884, the city’s Gamewell fire alarm system is shutting down. It’s hard to imagine a 140-year-old communication system still in operation in an age where ...

YORK, Pa. — Pieces of history can be found on street corners, in alleyways and along the sidewalks of York - but not for much longer. York’s Gamewell fire alarm system is a relic from the past and has ...

HANOVER, Pa. (WHTM) — One of the fastest ways to report an emergency dates back to the 1800’s, and one Midstate community still has the system in service. The Borough of Hanover passed an ordinance to ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X POTTSVILLE – Firefighters and volunteers have been making sure fire alarm boxes in the city still ...

That was the question this week, as city officials first looked at potentially scrapping the Gamewell fire box system in York, then slowed down. Well, it was one question, anyway. There were others.

In a former dormitory, a display of firemen’s uniforms and helmets over the years, including the current gear on a mannequin in the front. A Gamewell fire alarm box that was in use up until 1979. Each ...

Last week, many felt the effects of a nationwide service outage for many cellphone companies. While it was relatively short in duration, it served as a poignant reminder of just how tied some vital ...