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What’s Going Around: Strep, COVID, colds
This week, pediatricians at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital are seeing an uptick in COVID cases and upper respiratory viruses. They are also seeing some colds and strep throat. WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate are seeing non-COVID respiratory infections and diarrhea. They’re also seeing a lot of back-to-school updates like general checkups and […]
Endangered birds successfully nest for first time since 1960s on Presque Isle
(WJET/WFXP) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) announced Wednesday that a species of bird found along Presque Isle State Park successfully nested at the park for the first time in roughly 60 years. The PGC announced two common tern chicks fledged successfully at Presque Isle’s Gull Point Saturday for the first time since an effort […]
Missing woman on ‘spiritual’ quest found after 4 days in Colorado wilderness
The San Miguel County Sheriff's Office reported that a woman has been found safe after she participated in an excursion where hikers were discouraged from bringing their cellphones and from eating during the solo excursion.
Chambersburg man wanted by State Police on rape, other charges dies
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A Franklin County man who was wanted on rape and other sexual assault charges has died. Online court documents show that the charges against Victor Vanvranken, 35, of Chambersburg, were dismissed after his death. Victor was wanted on multiple felony charges of rape forcible compulsion, statutory sexual assault, unlawful contact […]
Man charged with attempted homicide after Chambersburg shooting injures 1
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A man is facing attempted homicide charges from a Tuesday shooting in Chambersburg that injured another man, police say. Wd Jackson, 41, of Chambersburg, is accused of shooting the other man twice, while the two were in a dispute just before 2 a.m. at a property along the 1000 block of […]
Construction work for new Midstate Wawas is underway
(WHTM) — The Midstate’s first Wawas are another step closer to reality. Construction work is well underway on one along Carlisle Road in Dover and it’s scheduled to open by the end of the year. Same with the Wawa along Route 30 – Lincoln Highway – West York City on the way to Spring Grove. […]
Tips on what to lookout for to avoid job-hunting scams
(WHTM) — With jobs getting harder to find in 2024 and fully remote jobs even tougher it will be easier than ever in the next few months to fall for a job-hunting scam. “After almost 10 years I was laid off from my remote position,” Deb Kovacs Sturtevant said. She suddenly found herself in need […]
Seven more Lancaster County farms will be preserved thanks to funding
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Lancaster County is number one in the country for farmland preservation and it isn’t stopping anytime soon. Seven more farms totaling 652 acres will now be preserved across the county. More than $2-million of state funding and $540,000 of county funding is being used. Once a farm is preserved, the […]
Pennsylvania National Guard will deploy soldiers to Germany
(WHTM) — Over 150 soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team will be deployed to Germany for one year. “We’re going over there to help with the U.S. Army partners and allies that supports our national interest,” Commander Of The 56th SBCT Christopher Costello said. “And we’re going over there to […]
York City Mayor to visit ‘sister city’ in France in September
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — The City of York’s Mayor, Michael Helfrich, will head to the city’s “sister city” in France next month. According to sistercities.org, a sister city, county, or state relationship is a “broad-based, long-term partnership between two communities in two countries. A relationship is officially recognized after the highest elected or appointed official […]
Experts warn parents about dangers of back-to-school photos
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The first day of school is always exciting for students and their parents. But before you send your child off to school, the Center for Child Justice is working to ensure that kids and families enjoy a happy back-to-school season free from the potential for danger and abuse. The center […]
Police: Huntingdon man fought, spit on nurses and officers
HUNTINGDON, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Huntingdon man is facing multiple charges after a violent confrontation with emergency room personnel and police officers at Penn Highlands Huntingdon Hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 15. Zachary Larson Jamison, 28, was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and harassment following the incident. According to the criminal […]
‘He was a predator’ convicted Johnstown murderer charged in death of woman Jilly Todaro
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Nearly four years after 43-year-old Jilly Todaro went missing, charges were filed against her accused killer— Brian Giles. Giles, who was already convicted of murdering his wife Nancy, was charged with homicide in the death of Todaro after her body was found buried in the basement of his former residence earlier […]
Two Pennsylvania men indicted for bombing that killed one
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two Clearfield County men have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges relating to a 2019 explosion that killed one woman. Clint Addleman and Kris Joseph Nevling, both 47, are facing charges of conspiracy to maliciously destroy property by explosive or fire and possession of an unregistered destructive […]
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