Minister Charged In Cold Case Slaying Of Girl, 8: 5 PA Stories You Need To Read

Good evening, Pennsylvania Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from Pennsylvania:

1. Coworkers are remembering a 32-year-old police officer, who died suddenly, as a consummate professional who was "compassionate and gentle." Troy Nicholson died off-duty on Saturday, July 15. (Read more on Patch.)

2. A man faces charges after jumping on cars in a public parking lot across from the Chester County Justice Center earlier this month, police said. The 24-year-old is free on bail after being arrested and charged with criminal mischief and public drunkenness. (Read more on Patch.)

3. Community members and family gathered Sunday evening to remember the six souls lost during fatal flooding in Bucks County. The search continues for 9-month-old Conrad Sheils. His sister Matilda ("Mattie") was recovered over the weekend in Philadelphia. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Looking to scare up some part-time money this fall? Kennywood is hiring hundreds of actors for its upcoming Phantom Fall Fest. You have to be at least 14 to play one of the zombies, mummies, or vampires at the park. (Read more on Patch.)

5. An 83-year-old man has been charged in connection with the 1975 murder of 8-year-old Gretchen Harrington, of Delaware County. Authorities allege that David Zandstra, a retired minister who now lives in Georgia, was the kidnapper. (Read more on Patch.)