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Cumberland County parents charged in 2021 death of 10-year-old
Two Cumberland County parents were charged with homicide and endangering the welfare of children this month after police said their 10-year-old daughter died in their home in August 2021, according to an affidavit. It noted that the young girl was severely emaciated and had not seen a doctor in about...
Central Penn College unveils new facility for surgical technology students
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — As the healthcare industry continues to battle staffing shortages, Central Penn College is doing its part to groom the next generation of workers. Leaders at the school have spent time talking to health care partners in the region and learning about which training and staff are needed most. Surgical technologists were at the top of the list. These are the people who assist surgeons before, during, and after surgeries, sterilizing instruments, handing them tools and keeping operations flowing smoothly.
See all homes sold in Cumberland County, Aug. 12 to Aug. 18
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Cumberland County reported from Aug. 12 to Aug. 18. There were 71 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,349-square-foot home on South Queen Street in Shippensburg that sold for $290,700.
Cumberland County man convicted of sexually assaulting minor
CARLISLE, Pa. — A Cumberland County jury this week convicted a Carlisle-area man for the sexual abuse of a minor between 2016 and 2018. Dennis Weaver, 35, was found guilty of indecent assault of a child and corruption of minors after a two-day trial before Judge Albert H. Masland, the Cumberland County District Attorney's Office said.
Central Penn College opening new surgical technology education center in Cumberland County
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Central Penn College cut the ribbon on a newly expanded facility to train new surgical technologists. The surgical technology education center in Summerdale, Cumberland County has major upgrades, including a virtual reality classroom and a lab that simulates working in an operating room. “We have always prided ourselves on our […]
Hope Station names new executive director following strategic planning process
A new leader stands at the helm of Carlisle-based nonprofit Hope Station, the organization announced Thursday. South Central Pennsylvania native Rogette Harris will take on the agency's executive director role beginning Sept. 3. Harris has nearly 20 years of experience in government affairs, public policy and legislative advocacy and has...
Camp Hill personal trainer brings fitness classes to clients' homes
Cumberland County has no shortage of residents with unique talents and independent spirits. From artists to mechanics, office workers to outdoor professionals, these entrepreneurs showcase the best of what businesses in the county have to offer. Every week, The Sentinel’s Small Business Spotlight will feature these people and share their...
Florida man arrested in connection to skimming devices in Cumberland County fuel pumps
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A Florida man was arrested in New Cumberland Borough on Monday for alleged involvement in installing skimming devices in fuel pumps in the area, according to the Fairview Township Police Department. Police say Jorge Yandi Cabrera-Tapanes, 31, of West Palm Beach, FL, was arrested on...
Pennsylvania State Police investigate death of 13-year-old in Cumberland County
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police say they are investigating the death of a 13-year-old in Cumberland County. Video above: Headlines from News 8. Troopers were called shortly after 2 p.m. Tuesday to the 300 block of Britton Road in Shippensburg Township for a report of a deceased juvenile.
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