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Tuesday, Oct. 11

The map, right, shows environmental grades for subregions of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Lancaster County is part of the Lower Susquehanna. (Source: University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science)

• Former Manor Township police chief under investigation for indecent assault: Police confirmed Todd Graeff is being investigated in connection with a July 25 incident in the Poconos, but no charges have been filed. Manor Township fired Graeff Oct. 3. (Source: LNP)

• Legislator proposes free college tuition for indigenous people: Chris Rabb, D-Philadelphia, has proposed abolishing Columbus Day and banning the use of Native American name and symbol by public school sports teams. (Source: WHYY)

• Columbia pharmacist charged with fraud: Police say Richard Boahene, the owner of Qwik-Med Pharmacy, gave customers extra pills and falsified prescription. (Source: WGAL)

• Chesapeake Bay pollution reduction is behind schedule: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and New York are all falling short in their efforts to reduce runoff from farms. (Source: LNP)

• Nation/world: Russia intensifies missile attacks against Ukraine. (Source: NBC News) Russian hackers claim responsibility for airport cyberattacks. (Source: USA Today) LA City Council president relinquishes role after recording of racist comments surfaces. (Source: ABC News) Hospitals brace for flu, Covid-19 amid staff shortages. (Source: UPI) At least 28 dead from Hurricane Julia. (Source: AP)