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Manheim Central at Ephrata | Game of the Week preview
EPHRATA, Pa. — This week's FOX43 High School Football Frenzy Game of the Week is a showdown between two former Lancaster-Lebanon League division rivals who are meeting for the first time in seven years. The last time Manheim Central and Ephrata squared off in 2017, the Barons rolled to...
Football Game Preview: Juniata on Home-Turf
The Juniata Indians will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against the Steelton-Highspire Steamrollers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Juniata is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They fell...
Hersheypark announces newest ride addition
HERSHEY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Hersheypark announced that a new attraction will be coming to the amusement park in 2025. The “Twizzlers Twisted Gravity” is a pendulum attraction that will be the tallest “Screamin’ Swing” in the world. The one-minute and 10-second experience will reach speeds of 68 miles per hour with multiple zero G moments. […]
Staying warm and humid today with more rain chances tonight
TODAY: Partly Cloudy, Evening Showers. Hi 86. TONIGHT: Downpours & T-Storms. Lo 68. FRIDAY: Mostly Cloudy, Stray Showers. Hi 76. Yesterday’s official high of 91° makes it the hottest day of the week. This final week of August has certainly reminded everybody that summer isn’t over and plenty of heat and humidity is left to go around. Even today looks warmer than originally forecast. Expect a mix of clouds and sun on this Thursday (highs in the mid-80s) with some evening showers developing. Some downpours and thunderstorms could continue overnight, but like yesterday, the development of storms remains uncertain. If any do develop, model guidance suggests they will occur during the late evening and overnight time window.
Bloom to Loom: Natural color blossoms at Berry Mountain Color Farm
Wesson Radomsky’s earliest memories were shaped by two things: farming and fiber arts. Growing up on a farm in Elizabethville, Radomsky tended to the animals living on the property and spent time helping on neighboring dairy farms. “There are plenty of things you can do to help out around...
Hot weather fishing comes down to awareness in and out of the water
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A handful of fishers competed in a Capital City BassMasters organized tournament on Wednesday evening despite the heat. They say to be successful in the high temperatures fishers need extra awareness of what’s happening in and out of the water. When it comes to snagging...
Soccer Game Preview: Williams Valley Leaves Home
The Williams Valley Vikings are taking a road trip to take on the Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Williams Valley can't be to happy about their upcoming road game considering what happened when they opened their season on the away from home on Monday. They fell just short of Notre Dame-Green Pond by a score of 3-2.
A sweet ride: Miller brothers’ 167 years of work at Hershey Chocolate Company
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Mechanicsburg, Chambersburg girls soccer settle for draw amid inclement weather
Mechanicsburg and Chambersburg’s girls soccer game on Wednesday ended in a 1-1 draw due to inclement weather. The contest was called 20 seconds into the second half due to storms in the area. Lena Rudy scored the lone goal for the Wildcats. If you purchase a product or register...
Walk of the Town: Gallery Walk paints the city red and blue and purple and . . .
The annual art rite of passage that heralds the start of the fall season, Gallery Walk, rolls out its 36th edition on Sept. 8. There may be no better person qualified to lend an artist’s eye to this grand event than Jonathan Frazier of the Art Association of Harrisburg. As one of the Seven Lively Artists in the region, Jonathan is truly a renaissance man. “Artist” is at the top of the list, along with musician and intrepid traveler, someone as comfortable in New Orleans as his own beloved Harrisburg.
Stuffed buffaloes donated to fire department in honor of Corey Comperatore
BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- A group from Altoona is helping to give back in memory of Corey Comperatore.Comperatore, a longtime Buffalo Township volunteer firefighter, was shot and killed at the Trump rally in Butler County last month. On Tuesday, the Because We Care Foundation donated several boxes of stuffed buffaloes to the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company and Buffalo Township Police in Comperatore's honor.The stuffed animals are given to children during traumatic times.Comperatore's widow and daughter were there for the donation. Remembering Corey ComperatoreComperatore was the former fire chief for Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company and a "cherished member" of the community.He joined the department in 1994 and served as fire chief in the early 2000s. In the wake of Comperatore's death, an emotional candlelight vigil was held at Lernerville Speedway.Comperatore was honored at the Republican National Convention when his fire gear was placed on the stage during former President Trump's speech. Trump walked over and kissed the helmet before calling for a moment of silence from the convention crowd.
Longtime Washington Capitals and Hershey Bears announcer John Walton battling colon cancer
HERSHEY, Pa. — Longtime Washington Capitals and Hershey Bears announcer John Walton posted onsocial media that he was diagnosed with colon cancer following a colonoscopy and underwent surgery on Wednesday. Video above: Headlines from News 8. Walton says his doctors consider his prognosis good. He wrote, "I will be...
Fellowship takes Harrisburg kinesiology major to Spain for internship
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — A Penn State Harrisburg kinesiology major spent eight weeks interning in Barcelona, Spain, as one of nine students in Penn State Global’s Perreault Fellows Program. The Perreault Fellows Program is a competitive global leadership and internship program that prepares students from multiple disciplines for personal...
Capital Blue Cross’ Push for Health Equity in Harrisburg
SPONSORED CONTENT: The Harrisburg region is a wonderful place to live and work, and Capital Blue Cross is proud to be a part of the region’s ongoing growth and success. We started in Harrisburg more than 85 years ago, and we continue to proudly call this area our home.
Carlisle CNA Killed In Airborne Jeep Crash: PA State Police
A 25-year-old CNA died at the scene of a rollover crash early Monday morning, Aug. 26, Pennsylvania State Police announced later that day. Sierra Marie Hockley of Gardners was not properly wearing her seatbelt while driving her 2016 White Jeep Grand Cherokee north on Route 94/Carlisle Pike in …
Romero Rockets Homer in Loss to Senators
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania- The Portland Sea Dogs (33-19, 69-52) fall 11-4 to the Harrisburg Senators (22-31, 60-62) on Wednesday night. Mikey Romero rocketed his first Double-A homer while Tyler McDonough went 2-4 on the night. Brendan Cellucci pitched 2.0 scoreless and hitless in relief. Robert Hassell lll put Harrisburg on the...
Harrisburg officials urge commercial drivers to park in designated spots
An influx of illegally parked trucks and other large vehicles in Harrisburg prompted a press release from the city on Wednesday urging commercial drivers to utilize parking spots designated for their vehicles. Commercial vehicles are only permitted to park in areas zoned as commercial general, commercial neighborhood or industrial, according...
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