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WATCH | Autistic 6-year-old found after over 100 person search throughout Lykens
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — Authorities in Dauphin County have announced that their search for a 6-year-old autistic boy has come to a happy end after locating him at a nearby home. The boy,Jonathan Brian Pringle, is autistic and semi-verbal, according to Pennsylvania State Police. He was first reported...
Derry Police searching for theft suspects after 25 vehicle break-ins
DAUPHIN COUNTY, PA. (WHP) — Derry Township Police are alerting Dauphin County residents after 25 vehicles in the area were broken into. Police are asking for the community's help in solving this series of overnight vehicle break-ins that occurred in Southpoint, Southpoint Commons and Deer Run neighborhoods near Middletown Road.
Wawa announces new store opening in Central Pennsylvania
Wawa has revealed the opening date for its new store in central Pennsylvania. The store, located along West Harrisburg Pike in Lower Swatara Township near Middletown, Dauphin County, will open its doors at 8 a.m. on Sept. 19. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m. The convenience store chain...
Woman injured in crash involving horse and buggy
LYKENS, Pa. — A Schuylkill County woman was injured earlier this month in a two-vehicle crash involving a horse and buggy in northeastern Dauphin County, according to State Police. Anne G. King, 56, of Spring Glen, suffered head lacerations in the crash, which occurred at about 1:24 p.m. on...
Expect traffic, detours this weekend for PennDOT bridge demolition
Those traveling late on Saturday near Interstate 83 in Dauphin County can expect to encounter traffic and detours. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is scheduled to remove the 29th Street Bridge in Harrisburg as part of the massive $1 billion Capital Beltway Project. The bridge, which crosses the interstate, closed...
Homes at or under $500,000 in Dauphin County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Dauphin County, here's what sold for or under $500,000 between Aug. 12 and Aug. 18. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top 10 properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living areas available.
Route 147 in Dauphin County expected to open on Aug. 26: PennDOT
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Thursday that Route 147 between Route 22/322 and Route 225 in Reed Township, Dauphin County, is expected to open by the morning of Monday, Aug. 26. The road was closed Aug. 9 due to flood damage. Detours for cars and large trucks remain...
‘Around the mountain’ route expected to reopen next week
HALIFAX, Pa. (WHTM) — State officials said Thursday that the route around Peters Mountain in Upper Dauphin County is expected to reopen next week. The road — one of two main links between the Harrisburg area and the valleys of Upper Dauphin — closed back on August 9 due to a washout.
Man injures horse-and-buggy driver in Dauphin County hit-and-run crash: police
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — A Williamstown man was arrested after he allegedly crashed into a horse and buggy and drove away. John Reed, 51, was taken into custody Thursday in relation to the hit-and-run crash, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The crash happened on Aug. 13 when a...
Multi-vehicle crash blocks Interstate 83 in Dauphin County
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Traffic was backed up over the Susquehanna River after a crash on Interstate 83 in Dauphin County. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. It happened in the northbound lanes near Exit 43, Capitol/Second Street, in Harrisburg around 10:30 a.m. The crash blocked multiple lanes...
Truck crash spills dog food, closing turnpike ramp in Dauphin County
An overturned tractor-trailer carrying dog food shut down a Pennsylvania Turnpike ramp in Dauphin County early Thursday morning, according to officials. The tractor-trailer overturned at 1:47 a.m. on the Exit 247 ramp connecting the turnpike to I-283 near Highspire, according to Pennsylvania Turnpike officials. Turnpike officials said one lane at...
Wanted Pennsylvania man jailed after setting off fireworks in a Hershey hotel parking lot, assaulting officers; police
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A wanted Pennsylvania man is in jail after police were alerted about someone setting off fireworks in a Hershey hotel parking lot, court documents show. According to the charges filed by Derry Township Police, Justan Grube, 40, of Allentown, was scaring the guests at the Sunrise Inn, located at 1733 […]
Dauphin County restaurant inspections from Aug. 12-18
The following Dauphin County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations between the dates of August 12-18, 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. Cocoa Diner. Location:...
See all homes sold in Dauphin County, Aug. 12 to Aug. 18
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Dauphin County reported from Aug. 12 to Aug. 18. There were 77 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,630-square-foot home on Schoolhouse Lane in Susquehanna Township that sold for $250,000.
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