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Jessica Martinez

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.

15 stories from Jessica Martinez in Reading

4 social slots with big bonus features worth a spin this spooky season — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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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 — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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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" — ABC27 WHTM Harrisburg
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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 — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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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 — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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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 — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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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 — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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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 — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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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 — ABC27 WHTM Harrisburg
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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 — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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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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Eagles’ defense is getting torched, but young starter says: ‘I don’t think it’s frustrating’ — PennLive Sports
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Eagles’ defense is getting torched, but young starter says: ‘I don’t think it’s frustrating’

PHILADELPHIA — Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter said on Wednesday that losing five straight games has not taken a toll on him, going so far to say that it hasn’t affected him at all.

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Eagles get huge trade boost: Blockbuster deal could spark bidding war for Philly’s rising defender — PennLive Sports
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Eagles get huge trade boost: Blockbuster deal could spark bidding war for Philly’s rising defender

The Eagles became big winners on Thursday after the Chicago Bears traded two first-round picks to the Tennessee Titans for All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons.

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Live on PennLive: Cocalico at Twin Valley football — PennLive Sports
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Live on PennLive: Cocalico at Twin Valley football

Cocalico has spent the past three weeks turning its season around. Now comes the toughest part.The Eagles have rebounded from a 3-3 start with three consecutive wins, pushing their way to No. 8 in the District 3 Class 5A standings heading into the regular-season finale.

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The surprising story behind an 83-year-old fan, Matt Campbell and 15 years of weekly phone calls — PennLive Sports
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The surprising story behind an 83-year-old fan, Matt Campbell and 15 years of weekly phone calls

Fifteen years ago Ron Poturalski stood in front of a captive audience, microphone in hand, looking to make a good first impression.

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Boiling Springs aces test, tops Shippensburg in District 3 3A boys soccer quarterfinals — PennLive Sports
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Boiling Springs aces test, tops Shippensburg in District 3 3A boys soccer quarterfinals

SHIPPENSBURG — There weren’t any secrets. No stones were left unturned.

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