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News: Monday, Aug. 30

Hurricane Ida swirls over the Gulf Coast in this satellite image taken Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. (Source: Weather.gov)

Hurricane Ida swirls over the Gulf Coast in this satellite image taken Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. (Source: Weather.gov)

Headlines:

Local volunteers deployed for Hurricane Ida cleanup: The American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania Region is sending personnel to areas hit by the storm (Source: CBS 21) as is Mennonite Disaster Service. (Source: CBS 21)

Landis Communities proposes 55+ housing at former Worley & Obetz site: The 20 acres in Penn Township could accommodate 170 rental units plus 18,000 square feet of retail space. (Source: LNP)

Millersville U. student found dead: The body of Matthew Mindler, 19, was found Saturday in Manor Township. (Source: Fox 43) UPDATE: The death has been ruled a suicide. (Source: LNP)

Body of child, 5, recovered from Susquehanna River: The child reportedly fell into the river while playing near the Falmouth Access Boat Launch in Conoy Township. (Source: Fox 43)

National/world roundup: 1 million lose power due to Hurricane Ida (Source: UPI) Civilians reportedly killed in U.S. airstrike on ISIS. (Source: USA Today) EU to recommend reinstating restrictions on U.S. travelers. (Source: AP) Ed Asner dead at 91. (Source: NBC News)