Jessica Martinez

Sports Reporter · Ephrata, PA

Jessica, a former collegiate athlete, graduated from Millersville University and has been a passionate sports journalist for 7 years. Before joining the Lancaster Current team, she covered local high school athletics for the Reading Eagle.

13 stories from Jessica Martinez in Hershey

Miele Group building in Muncy, Pennsylvania

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Pa. skill games manufacturer ‘totally upended’ by ban, executive says

In the heart of Muncy, Pennsylvania, a once-thriving business is grappling with an unexpected and devastating blow. The Miele Group, a local manufacturer of skill games, is facing a drastic reduction in its workforce—about 40%—due to a recent ban imposed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. As chief...

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Penn State field hockey team celebrates historic victory against Northwestern

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Penn State field hockey defeats No. 1 ranked team for first time

In a thrilling display of skill and determination, the Penn State field hockey team made history on Friday afternoon, taking down the No. 1 ranked Northwestern Wildcats with a stunning 2-0 victory at State College. The atmosphere was electric, with fans filling the stands, their cheers echoing...

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Rick Carlisle coaching the Indiana Pacers

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NBA head coach to miss game Friday due to heartbreaking family news

As the sun dipped below the horizon on a chilly Friday evening, the usual buzz surrounding the Indiana Pacers was replaced by a somber stillness. Fans filled the stands, eager to cheer on their team, but the heart of the night was missing—head coach Rick Carlisle . The beloved coach, known for his...

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4 social slots with big bonus features worth a spin this spooky season

The Day of the Dead and Halloween bring out the best new social slots to kick off the holiday season. Make plans this holiday weekend to experience cutting-edge Halloween slots like Stampede Rush Wicked and Wicked Rich. From Spree’s Spooky Season Spins to Crown Coins’ Spooky Wins, sink your fangs...

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$5 deposit casino: 4 PA picks our team is backing before trick-or-treat night

Some Pennsylvania online casino players get frustrated by high minimum deposits and are looking for a $5 deposit casino they can try for the same price as a cup of coffee. Options are limited for a true 5 dollar deposit casino, but there are other low deposit casino options in PA. Our favorite low...

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HGTV Has Named a Harrisburg Home the "Scariest House in America"

After touring 20 petrifyingly paranormal and horrifically hideous houses to find the scariest of them all, the most scariest has been chosen! Surprisingly, it's located right here in Harrisburg! The homeowners of this winning house were awarded a showstopping renovation in the season finale of...

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People have received religious exemption against AI usage

There are some people out there who are morally opposed to AI, so much so they might be seeking legal protections against using it.

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PIAA District 3 girls volleyball playoffs: Thursday's results and updated matchups for all 6 classes

The District 3 girls volleyball playoffs continued with Class 1A and 4A quarterfinals on Thursday.

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ESPN analyst reveals who Maryland should hire to replace Mike Locksley

Maryland’s search to replace Mike Locksley is underway after Locksley was fired as the Terrapins’ head coach last week.

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‘Game of Thrones’ actor shelters in Kyiv metro station during air raid alerts

Actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau spent Wednesday night sheltering in a Kyiv metro station as Russian missile and drone threats forced the Ukrainian capital into a three-day air raid alert, Page Six reports.

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Here's ‘GameDay’ picker for Week 8; Saban birthday party planned

ESPN’s “College GameDay” announced Friday hat former NBA champion - and Indiana basketball legend Isiah Thomas will join the panel as the guest picker as No. 4 Indiana prepares to host Minnesota in a marquee Big Ten clash.

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FDA warns cinnamon brand could be contaminated just ahead of holiday baking season

Ground cinnamon is being recalled in 14 states just as holiday baking gets underway.

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Ivy League college leader accused of using AI to write piece on AI cheating

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH, The Associated Press

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