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Route 30 construction in York will run until late 2025. The work starts Monday
Crews will start a project along Route 30 and a section of Roosevelt Avenue in the York area this month to repair a sinkhole and patch the pavement, according to the state Department of Transportation. The work, which is expected to start on Monday, July 8, will be done between...
A timeline of events that help tell York County’s story
(This is Part 2 of a timeline of York County history. Part 1 providing glimpses of the 18th and 19th centuries, “A brief historical sketch helps make sense of a complex York County,” was published on June 30.) In its 275 years, stories, big and small, connect to shape York County’s larger story. ...
'Major' water main break impacting residents in Conewago Township
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Fire officials are alerting the public to a "major" water main break in Conewago Township. The break, which happened on W. Elm Avenue in the area of Magic Elm Skateland, may result in low water pressures and cloudy or dirty water, according to Hanover Area Fire & Rescue.
Finding a Place to Call Home
The lack of affordable and safe housing in York is impacting thousands of residents in our County. The 2023 State of the Nation’s Housing Report by Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies reinforces what local agencies already know: America is experiencing record disparities in income and significant housing shortages.
Crash closes northbound lanes of I-81 in Dauphin County
A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 in Dauphin County is closing all northbound lanes, according to PennDOT and 911 dispatchers. PennDOT first listed the crash at 6:28 p.m. just over a mile north of exit 77 for PA 39 – Manada Hill/Hershey and said a shoulder was closed. However,...
New program will offer free rides to local bar patrons, aims to deter drunk driving
A local organization is offering to be the designated driver for nights out downtown. The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (TCRPC) announced at a press conference on Tuesday the launch of its pilot program “Sober Ride Home,” which aims to lessen the number of impaired driving incidents by offering free rideshare vouchers for those consuming alcohol at local bars and restaurants.
‘Safety concerns’ cancel fireworks show early
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The fireworks show in Harrisburg came to an early end due to “safety concerns,” the city said in a Facebook post Thursday. The show, described as one of the largest displays in the Midstate, had begun at 9:15 p.m. “Due to safety concerns,...
Dauphin Co. family left in dark for nearly a week after devastating storm
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A family in Lykens has now been without power for days — not because of the weekend storms, but because of storms that hit the area last Wednesday night. CBS 21 spoke with the homeowner, who chose not to be identified, on Monday...
"I always feel like I'm in the service": Veterans battling PTSD around the 4th of July
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The 4th of July is a celebration of our independence— but it’s also important to think of those who have protected those freedoms – and how our celebrations might trigger them. PTSD and other mental health conditions among veterans is a...
Dauphin County restaurant inspections from June 16-31
The following Dauphin County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations between the dates of June 16-31, 2024. Inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture. The department notes that in many cases violations are corrected by the restaurant before inspectors leave. Fishers Delight. If...
Fourth of July BLAST in Jacobus brings community together
JACOBUS, Pa. — There are lots of Fourth of July festivities across central Pennsylvania today. However, the Fourth of July BLAST in York County not only brought the fun but is hoping to bring the community together. “We serve, that’s our motto. So, we want to let [the community]...
Central Pa. company fined $60K for having kids do roofing work: OSHA
The U.S. Department of Labor has fined a Perry County company more than $60,000. Inspectors with the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened an investigation of S&L Roofing, Gutters and Siding after the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry notified the agency that the owner’s 12- and 14-year-old sons were doing roofing work.
Going where they get a bang for their bucks: Marylanders cross border for holiday fireworks
It’s the evening before the Fourth of July, and the parking lot of the Phantom Fireworks store is crawling with SUVs and pick-up trucks trolling for a parking spot. Based on the number of Maryland flag and Chesapeake Bay license plates coming in and out of the parking lot, it might appear this store was in Maryland. But the shop is actually 10 minutes north of the border, off Interstate 83 in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, a state with significantly looser laws and restrictions around fireworks.
York County Community Foundation Welcomes New Vice President of Grants & Community Engagement
(York, PA, July 2, 2024) – The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is pleased to welcome Michele Mummert as the Vice President of Grants and Community Engagement. In this role, Michele will lead the Grants Department and set the strategic direction of YCCF’s grantmaking. Michele’s experience with program development and collaboration will encourage and fuel community transformation in York County.
Officials are urging people to stay safe on the water ahead of Independence Day
HARRISBURG, Pa (WHP) — As many prepare to celebrate Independence Day on the water, Harrisburg officials are urging the community to do so with caution. There are more than 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths every year in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s a...
Paving project begins next week in Dauphin County; delays expected
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that a roadway paving project is scheduled to begin next week in Dauphin County. According to PennDOT, a maintenance crew in Dauphin County is scheduled to begin paving a section of Route 443 (Fishing Creek Valley Road) in Middle Paxton Township next week.
PUBLIC NOTICE – ZONING HEARING BOARD – JULY 23, 2024
ZHB 24-08 – Quality Service Center (QSC Associates, LLC) – requests a special exception §150-289 to expand/alter an existing nonconforming use (auto repair shop) by less than 25% located at 28 South Oxford Street (Tax Map: 04; Parcel: 0365A) in the R-5 Residential Zone. ZHB 24-09 –...
Cumberland County brewery announces upcoming closure
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — After six years of operation, a family-owned brewery in Cumberland County recently announced that it will be closing at the end of this summer. A locally operated brewery with a taproom at 4830 Carlisle Pike in Mechanicsburg, named Mellow Mink Brewing, announced that they would be closing down at some point later this summer.
Pa. Game Commission looks to add thousands of more acres to game lands
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is considering the purchase of more than 7,000 acres of land to be part of various public game lands across the state and it’s considering a mineral and gas rights in Tioga County with bonus payments to the agency totaling more than $10 million. The...
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