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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.
Harrisburg invests $200,000 in teen program for life skills education
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — In June, Harrisburg City Council passed a $200,000 fund that will go towards the Harrisburg Housing Authority’s (HHA) summer growth program, also known as the Environmental Teen Corps. The six-week program is open to 100 teens ages 13-16. The participants will clean up trash...
Dauphin Co. firefighter accused of stealing sunglasses from Bass Pro Shops
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — A Swatara Fire-Rescue firefighter is facing charges after he allegedly stole a $200 pair of sunglasses. Scott Allen, 51, is accused of stealing from the from Bass Pro Shops on June 12, according to charging documents. Employees reported to police that Allen pocketed a...
Home Repair Assistance Applications Now Open Until July 15
{HARRISBURG} – Home repair assistance applications are now available for city residents in need of making necessary improvements to their household. The application process has been extended until July 15, 2024 at 3 p.m. You can download applications by visiting the city’s dedicated Homeowner Occupied Improvement Program website.
Multiple arrests made at Koons Park evening fireworks event, police remain on scene
DAUPHIN COUNTY, PA. (WHP) — Multiple people have been arrested at an evening fireworks event at Koons Park. Lower Paxton Township Police have confirmed their presence at the fireworks event, stating that officers made multiple arrests and broke up several fights between teenagers/kids. Police say that others are still...
GoFundMe started for Steelton firefighter's mom who lost home, pets in Swatara Twp. fire
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — It's a tragedy that hit close to home for a local firefighter. His mother lost everything in a house fire, including two pets, on Tuesday in Swatara Township. The Steelton Fire Department responded as mutual aid to Bressler Fire Company for a reported structure...
Firefighter's Family Home Burns In Central PA Blaze, Fire Department Says
"Steelton Fire experienced a tragedy that could not get any closer to hitting 'home,'" the department wrote in the release. The call to Firefighter Kyheir Gregg's mom's home in the 400 block of Penn Street in Bressler, Swatara Township came in around 5:30 p.m. on July 2, according to the Interim Chief of the Steelton Fire Department Stephen M. Brubacher II and a GoFundMe Gregg launched to help his mom Karen.
Big 190-seat Airbus planes coming to Harrisburg Int’l; airport expects July 4th to be second busiest ever
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — Some of the biggest passenger planes ever to serve Harrisburg International Airport will soon be flying here regularly. Beginning in August, American Airlines is scheduling as many as three daily flights on 190-seat Airbus A321 aircraft and two daily flights on 150-seat A320s to its hubs in Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth and […]
Macri Wins PA Speedweek Feature at Port Royal
PORT ROYAL, PA (July 3, 2024) — Anthony Macri is known for blasting around the top side of Port Royal Speedway in route to victory. Thursday night Macri used the middle to bottom of the track to move up from fifth starting position, passing Brent Marks to win the PA Speedweek feature at the Juniata County Fairgrounds half mile oval. Marks held on for second while Logan Wagner, Danny Dietrich, and Kody Lehmann rounded out the top five.
Senate Majority Leader says state budget could be smaller than Governor Shapiro's proposal
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — State lawmakers are going home for the 4th of July without a finished budget. The spending plan is now three days overdue, but Democrats and Republicans hope to get it finished soon. Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman spoke today about the progress being made so...
Lower Paxton Township Police will join statewide wave of aggressive driving enforcement
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Lower Paxton Township Police announced they will begin aggressive driving enforcement activities next week, as part of a statewide wave aimed at slowing down speeders. The initiative will run from July 8 through August 18, the police department said. Officers will focus on targeted areas in...
Justin Timberlake to perform in Hershey despite arrest, controversy. Here’s the latest
Pop star Justin Timberlake has been making headlines lately, and not just because he’s currently on a world tour. The “SexyBack” singer was arrested in New York and charged with driving under the influence in June, but he has since returned to his tour. If you purchase...
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.
Harrisburg Family Dollar store fixes alarm system; neighbors look forward to good night’s sleep
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A day after the company promised to fix an alarm system that kept neighbors awake at night, in some cases for months, Family Dollar said — and an abc27 News crew on the scene confirmed — a contractor was working to fix the system. A company spokesperson said Wednesday two contractors […]
Hershey Symphony Unveils 56th Season Lineup and Venue
The Hershey Symphony Orchestra has announced its 56th season, packed with a blend of classical masterpieces and thrilling pops performances. With romantic waltzes, the magic of Broadway hits, and a special tribute to the legendary Tony Bennett, the season promises something extraordinary for everyone. “This season our classical concerts feature...
Anthony Macri wins Pa. Speedweek 410 sprint car feature race at Port Royal Speedway
Defending Pa. Speedweek champion Anthony Macri of Dillsburg won his second race of this year’s Pa. Speedweek series, taking the checkered flag in Wednesday night’s 410 sprint car feature at Port Royal Speedway. Macri, who did not finish in last Friday’s Williams Grove feature due to a wreck,...
See all homes sold in Dauphin County, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Dauphin County reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 108 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,693-square-foot home on Oxford Road in Lower Paxton Township that sold for $255,000.
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