Ephrata Crossing Guard Controversy | Harrisburg News

A near-miss at Fulton Elementary has sparked concern in Ephrata, where a car narrowly avoided hitting a child as a crossing guard stood off to the side. Residents question whether the guard’s position was optimal and if the stop sign was obscured. The city switched from its own police-managed guards to an outside vendor, Crossing Guard Services, LLC, after struggling to hire locally. While the vendor handles staffing, police remain involved in oversight and have even covered posts during training. One guard was reassigned following the incident. Some residents miss the personal touch of local guards and worry about safety amid heavy traffic, but the Police Chief stands by the decision, urging community members to report any issues directly to help improve the service. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f811aa19e725d945