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Thousands without power after severe storm strikes York County: Met-Ed
Thousands around the Hanover area and York County were without power after a severe storm uprooted trees, brought down power lines and even threw a trampoline into wires. As of 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Met-Ed reported a total of roughly 15,000 people around York County were without power, according to the outage tracker on the company's website. ...
With storms in the forecast, first responders warn of the danger of downed wires
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — After storms slammed parts of central Pennsylvania- and with more in the forecast- first responders are reminding the public how dangerous downed wires can be. According to Union Fire Company No. 1 in Manchester, York County, when strong winds or trees push over utility poles,...
Firefighters were called to reports of structure fire in Hallam
HALLAM, Pa. — Firefighters were called to a structure fire reported in York County around 9:45 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crew headed to Frysville Road in Hallam. No injuries or road closures have been reported at this time. For live traffic updates, click here.
Look for marble-sized hail with thunderstorms in York and Lancaster counties Tuesday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 9:57 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 10:30 p.m. for York and Lancaster counties. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are expected. "At 9:56 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 15...
Flood advisory for York County Tuesday night
A flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 8:20 p.m. in effect until 10 p.m. for York County. The weather service comments, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas...
Thousands in central Pennsylvania without power after storm
(WHTM) — Thousands of central Pennsylvania residents are without power Tuesday evening after severe weather the region. According to FirstEnergy’s website, thousands of people who live in Adams and York counties currently do not have power. PPL’s outage map shows over 5,000 people in Lancaster County without power. Below is the list of PPL customers […]
Teen dies after being hit by a car while crossing busy Route 30 intersection: coroner
A teen died last week after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a road in Springettsbury Township, according to the York County Coroner's Office. Quinterrion Smith, 17, of Coffeeville, Mississippi died Friday morning at WellSpan York Hospital, a release states. The cause and manner of death is pending an autopsy, which is...
Officials in York County announce passing of K9 Dargo
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — York County officials are mourning the loss of "an amazing K9." The Search 93- South Central Pa. Search and Rescue Facebook page posted that K9 Dargo passed on Monday, July 15. "K9 Dargo you were loved by many and our hearts are breaking at the...
Temporary handwashing stations due to boil water advisory: York County restaurant inspections, July 16, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Dunkin Donuts, 2210 Old Trail Rd. Goldsboro, Follow-up, July 3. Pass. No violations. Rutter’s Farm Store #53, 2215 Old Trail Rd. Etters, Emergency Response, July 2. Pass. Facility is utilizing a high...
Police identify victim of deadly crash involving moped on Interstate 81 South
MANCHESTER, Pa. — A 70-year-old York County man died of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 South Sunday night, State Police said. Richard Thornton Fletcher, of Manchester, was operating a 2015 Yamaha YW50F moped near Mile Marker 59.4 in Hampden Township at about 11:39 p.m. when he attempted to merge from the right lane to the left lane and was struck from behind by a 2023 Freightliner M2 medium-duty truck. The impact caused Fletcher to fall off his vehicle, according to State Police.
Penn College sees unexpected increase in state budget
Williamsport, Pa. — On July 11, Gov. Josh Shapiro approved the 2024-25 Pennsylvania budget, which includes a $4 million increase in state appropriations for Penn College — a 13% increase compared to last year. In the College's 2024-25 budget, approved by the Board of Directors on June 27, the Board only anticipated a 5% increase. This brings the College's state appropriation funding to a total of $33,971,000. ...
Local bar owners say happy hour expansion bill is ‘huge win’ for PA
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