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No, a tornado did not touch down in York County. Here's what caused the damage Tuesday.
A series of downbursts caused damage during the storms on Tuesday evening in York County, and some residents and businesses remain without power on Thursday morning. The York County Emergency Management Agency posted a statement that the National Weather Service issued about the storms, which toppled trees and power lines and even spun a Central York High School football goal post 45- to 90 degrees. ...
Fairgoers take in the sights of the 2024 York State Fair
YORK, Pa. — The skies were clear and the weather was perfect for the grand opening of America's Oldest Fair. “You just see people having fun, and the weather is perfect for the first day," said Latisha Santiago, who was attending the York State Fair with her friends. On...
Warehouse that caught fire in York now demolished after starting to collapse, Mayor says
YORK CO, Pa. (WHP) — York officials are now identifying the location of the massive and challenging July 12 fire as the former "York Hoover Body Corp," saying the contents inside helped fuel the fire, and now it has been demolished. Officials cite that upon arrival heavy fire was...
Meet some new animal faces, a sloth, alligator and marmoset, at the York State Fair
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — With the York State Fair now underway, people are out and about enjoying the festivities that includes some familiar ,and different, animal faces. Who ever said learning can’t be fun? The animals are there to teach attendees facts about wildlife, and while you may not see a elephant or a […]
Lancaster County community devastated by antique warehouse fire
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — As the sun rose on Friday, a Lancaster community looked at the devastation left behind from a fire that ripped through a historic warehouse full of antiques. A large part of Tollbooth Antique Warehouse in Columbia is now just a pile of rubble. “It was...
Health officials warn of anticipated increase in COVID-19 cases following Fourth of July Weekend
YORK, Pa. — Health officials are warning that an increase in COVID-19 cases is anticipated in the coming week, particularly among individuals who may have been infected during the Fourth of July weekend. Dr. Raghav Tirupathi, the medical director of infectious disease at WellSpan, stated that the number of...
Volunteers work to fix up homes in York County
DILLSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — They don’t do it to get attention but we heard about incredible work some local volunteers are doing – and we checked it out. These are members of Mount Pleasant Church of God in Dillsburg, they are spending all week with volunteers from other churches – fixing up other people’s homes. […]
'It never gets old' | Vendors make last-minute preparations for York State Fair
YORK, Pa. — Friday marks the grand opening of the York State Fair, and vendors are working to finish assembling the fairgrounds before the gates open. Many operators look forward to another year making memories for hundreds of people. “It doesn’t get old," said Dan Stoltzfus, the owner of...
18th century Braddock coat of arms slated for auction
An English auction house will accept bids on a coat of arms belonging to Gen. Edward Braddock, an ill-fated British military leader during Southwestern Pennsylvania’s involvement in the French and Indian War. Painted in oil on canvas, the heraldic design dates from the mid-18th century and is about 10...
PA State Reps Host Emergency Service Roundtable
Several state representatives hosted a fire and EMS roundtable in York, Pennsylvania today. Concerns about recruitment and funding have been felt by emergency services across the state. The roundtable comes a week after the state budget passed with no major fund increases for emergency services. Last year, Pennsylvania increased how...
City of York looking for its next Christmas tree
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — It might be the middle of July, but the city of York is already thinking about Christmas. The search has officially begun for the city's 2024 Christmas tree, according to an announcement made Wednesday. The city is looking for a spruce tree over 30...
[LNP | LancasterOnline] Route 30 lane closures in Columbia Borough on Monday
There will be lane restrictions Monday on eastbound and westbound Route 30 at the Columbia/Marietta/Route 441 exit in Lancaster County to allow for the installation of traffic management equipment. Weather permitting, there will be left lane restrictions in place at the exit from 9 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. so...
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