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Lebanon Valley College to Honor Seven Alumni During Homecoming Weekend
Seven distinguished alumni will receive awards on Friday, Oct. 11, the first day of Lebanon Valley College’s three-day Homecoming Weekend. Family and friends are welcome to register here. The honorees include:. Distinguished Alumnus Award—Bishop Peggy Olver Johnson ’75, P’05, a Baltimore, Md., native, is a retired United Methodist Church...
Ducks Use Big Innings to Even Series
(August 28, 2024 – York, Pa.): The York Revolution were unable to overcome a pair of big innings, falling to the Long Island Ducks, 15-6 on Wednesday night at WellSpan Park. Long Island got the scoring started immediately as Nick Heath clubbed a leadoff homer to right on the first pitch of the game for the second time in as many series between the two teams. Aaron Antonini added a two-out RBI single to right, spotting the Ducks a 2-0 head start.
Featured Lebanon Valley events for the weekend of August 30 to September 2
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Hersheypark adding world's tallest ride of its kind next summer
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Hersheypark said a Twizzlers-themed ride is coming to the theme park next summer. In a news release on Tuesday, Hersheypark said Twizzlers Twisted Gravity will open in the summer of 2025. The news release said the pendulum attraction will be the "tallest Screamin' Swing in the world."The ride will be 1 minute and 10 seconds long, taking riders 137 feet in the air and reaching speeds of 68 miles per hour. Riders will also "experience multiple mind-bending zero G moments as they swing high above Spring Creek in The Hollow region of Hersheypark," the news release said. "We are thrilled to add a Twizzlers-branded Screamin' Swing to our unmatched ride portfolio next summer," Vikki Hultquist, vice president of Hersheypark & Entertainment Operations, said in the news release. "Twizzlers Twisted Gravity will provide our guests with the best of both worlds - the ultimate thrills and never-before-seen views of our Park's beautiful 121 acres as they soar to a record-breaking height and leave gravity behind." Hersheypark is the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania. It features more than 70 rides, a water park and a zoo.
Kipona event guide: What to expect for the Labor Day weekend festival in Harrisburg
Harrisburg’s Kipona Festival will be held this weekend, with events across Riverfront Park and City Island from Aug. 31 through Sept. 2. Activities and attractions include live music, food vendors, cultural celebrations, games and carnival rides, and arts and crafts on display. If you purchase a product or register...
Over $10k already raised for man hit and killed by tractor-trailer on I-81
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The central PA community has quickly rallied behind the family of a young man who was tragically hit and killed over the weekend after stepping onto the road. |Tractor-trailer hits and kills person on I-81 in Cumberland County; coroner. In a GoFundMe posted by...
Performing Arts Venues in the Valley
Are you looking to catch a show or movie? Cumberland Valley is home to several fantastic performing arts theaters that offer a diverse range of entertainment. Get your popcorn ready as you explore these unique venues!. Located in the heart of New Cumberland, the West Shore Theatre has been a...
Board tables mining appeal over road safety concerns raised by community voices
CECIL COUNTY — The Cecil County Board of Appeals voted late Monday night to table an appeal by York Building Products to mine sand and gravel on a plot of land outside of Perryville, citing concerns over how the mine would transport its product and its impact on road safety on a road with a single-lane underpass. York’s appeal, which was passed by the Planning Commission in a meeting held last week, asked for a special exception to be granted to conduct mining operations on...
Officials build new wildlife viewing platform on Haldeman Island
(WHTM) — The state game commission opened a new way to take in the great outdoors. A new wildlife viewing platform officially opened on state game lands on Haldeman Island near Duncannon. Haldeman Island was always open to the public. The game commissions say the new platform provides visitors shelter, along with a great view. […]
Newport RB Dalton Kratzer released from hospital following injury vs. Juniata Valley
One of the Mid-Penn’s toughest running backs is said to be on the road to recovery following a frightening scene Friday night in Alexandria. Newport’s Dalton Kratzer was injured with 3:51 remaining in the Buffaloes’ season-opener at Juniata Valley. If you purchase a product or register for...
Man arrested for arson after fire at Gingerbread Man Bar in Carlisle; police
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — After weeks of searching, Carlisle Police say they have the man they believe caused a fire at a popular downtown bar in Carlisle. |Police in Carlisle investigating string of 'suspicious' fires. 45-year-old John Petonyak II is accused of setting fire to a nearby plastic...
Midstate non-profit coffee shop supporting young adults in foster care opening another location
CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — A local nonprofit coffee shop supporting young adults aging out of the foster care system will open its second Midstate location. The Cracked Pot Coffee Shop recently announced it will be opening its second Midstate location later next month. The new coffee shop will be located at 34 North Hanover Street in Carlisle on Friday, September 27.
Palmyra girls volleyball sweeps Hershey
Palmyra girls volleyball swept Hershey, 25-14, 25-15, 25-17 in Mid-Penn Conference Keystone Division action on Wednesday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
City of Harrisburg sees increase in illegal parking by commercial vehicles
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Parking enforcement officers with the Harrisburg Bureau of Police say they're seeing a growing number of trucks, tractor-trailers, and other large vehicles parking illegally. They are now urging those commercial vehicles to park only in the designated spots found in the city, or they risk getting daily tickets.
Lions Club car show and barbecue will support community organizations
A variety of vehicles, food, entertainment and more will highlight the 23rd annual Cruise In and chicken barbecue hosted by the Elizabethtown Lions Club. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rheems Fire Department, 350 Anchor Road, Elizabethtown. Registration for the car show will begin at 8 a.m.
Man, 41, dead after crash in North Manheim Twp.
N. MANHEIM TWP, Pa. -- A 41-year-old man is dead after a crash in Schuylkill County Tuesday morning. It happened around 9:45 a.m. in the 100 block of Gordon Nagle Trail in North Manheim Township. The man was traveling northbound when his vehicle veered off the roadway and hit a...
Mom grieves again after murdered son’s grave marker stolen from Dauphin County cemetery
Jowanna Howze woke up to a series of missed phone calls and text messages last month, the kind of furious communication attempts that she hadn’t experienced since her son was fatally shot in Harrisburg six years ago. The news this time was nearly as shocking: A group of people...
Week 2 preview: West York and Red Lion face off, Central York travels to Manheim Township
One week down, nine to go. The opening of the 2024 YAIAA football season is over and done with, and now the regular schedule can truly begin. Teams are now in a groove; preparation is over and the schedule doesn't stop until October from here on out. ...
Penn State vs. West Virginia game features a renewed rivalry for two York County greats
YORK, Pa. — Penn State's season opener against West Virginia is the second year in a row that these two teams will meet to start the year. The anticipation for the matchup includes ties close to south-central Pennsylvania. Penn State QB Beau Pribula and West Virginia RB Jahiem White...
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