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Houston history: Two teens killed as train hits car at railroad crossing in 1929
Two teens were killed and one was injured at a railroad crossing in Harrisburg, Chronicle readers learned on this day in 1929. The three were heading north on Broadway the evening of Aug. 29 when they were struck by a speeding inbound passenger train at a crossing. Article continues below...
Dauphin County man robbed spa, raped 2 employees before police shot him: DA
A man who was shot while fleeing a Lancaster County spa earlier this week had stolen more than $800 from the business and raped two employees, prosecutors said. Christopher Rivera, 36, of Middletown, was charged on Thursday with robbery, rape and sexual assault in connection to a Tuesday burglary that ended with police shooting him in Manheim, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office.
'It was a moment of closure': West Perry football honors late teammate by scoring his jersey number
Austin Wonders studied the sky for a brief moment. The clouds had formed behind the Mustang Stadium scoreboard. The pads were still popping. The commands from the West Perry football sideline traveled through the Friday evening air. There was much commotion and excitement surrounding the proceedings on the field. But...
Lancaster County Officers Respond to Burglary in Progress, Suspect Shot and Hospitalized
MANHEIM, Pa. — A suspect is hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after an officer-involved shooting during a burglary in progress in Manheim, Lancaster County on Tuesday evening. According to the Lancaster…
Veterans Memorial Bridge over the Susquehanna River to close for 3 years to be rebuilt
Veterans Memorial Bridge over the Susquehanna River will close to traffic for about three years during an extensive rehabilitation project to save the historic structure, according to the state Department of Transportation. Elected and municipal officials in York and Lancaster counties were recently informed about the planned long-term closure of...
MC golf shoots lowest score in 12 years
LEWISTOWN — Mifflin County golf shot a 328 and won their tri-meet with East Juniata and Newport on Thursday. The Huskies were 2-0 on the day at Lewistown Country Club in a non-league match. Their score of 328 is the lowest score they’ve had in 12 years. MC...
Local roundup: Central York girls' soccer wins showdown at South Western
Central York girls' soccer secured a statement win at South Western on Thursday evening, as the defending York-Adams Division I champs held off the reigning league tournament winners for a 3-2 victory in Hanover. The Panthers improved to 4-0 overall and 2-0 in Division I play during the young season....
Trump makes plans for Harrisburg town hall next week: reports
Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump will be returning to south central Pennsylvania next week for a town hall-style event, according to reports by two central Pennsylvania news organizations. ABC27 News is reporting the event is being planned for Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show...
Trinity's Owen Schlager selects Siena as his college basketball destination
Three years of dominating the Mid-Penn boys basketball circuit will draw some college interest. That’s exactly what Trinity’s Owen Schlager did. And it's paid off for him. On Thursday, the Shamrock senior announced his verbal commitment to Siena College on X, formerly known as Twitter. Schlager, the 2022-23 and 2023-24 All-Sentinel Player of the Year, will join head coach and former Syracuse standout Gerry McNamara.
H.S. Football Week 2 Preview: SCA trying to bounce back in home opener
The last time Southern Columbia started a football season with an 0-1 record, most, if not all, of its current football players weren’t born yet. But the Tigers now find themselves in that spot for the first time since 2005 after dropping a 35-21 decision at Wyomissing on Saturday, and their schedule doesn’t get too much easier any time soon.
Married Couple Charged With Homicide In Harrisburg: Police
Harrisburg Police were called to an active assault in the 100 block of Pine Street at 11 p.m. Arriving officers were speaking with the residents of the apartment, Kyle and Chanise Burton, when they saw a dead woman inside, so "an investigation was immediately initiated," as stated in the police release, noting that "Detectives and forensics personnel responded to the apartment and continued the investigation throughout the night."
Source: Former Pres. Trump to hold town hall in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Former President Donald Trump is getting ready to return to Central PA once again. According to a source familiar with the matter, he will be holding a town hall at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex on September 4th. The Trump campaign has not formally announced...
Tom Brady receives PIAA Award of Merit
Tom Brady received the PIAA Award of Merit earlier this month at the 29th Annual PIAA Officials’ Convention in Mechanicsburg. The Award of Merit is given to those individuals who have served the PIAA member schools, their student-athletes and registered sports’ officials for many years with devoted and exemplary service.
District Attorney files robbery and rape charges against Dauphin County man shot in Penn Township police chase
A Dauphin County man who was shot by Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Tuesday night in Penn Township faces charges of robbery and rape. Christopher Rivera, 36, of Middletown, was shot when police responded to a “burglary in progress” at the Calm Spa located in the Penn Town Shopping Center on the 1200 block of Lancaster Road (Route 27).
Volleyball to Crack Open 2024 Season with Two Matches Friday at the Battlefield Classic
CARLISLE, Pa. – Head Coach Jenn McMonagle and the Dickinson volleyball team open up a busy 27-game schedule for the 2024 season on Friday night when they take on both Southern Virginia University and Gallaudet University at the Battlefield Classic hosted by Gettysburg College at 5 and 7pm respectively.
South Western girls' volleyball makes early statement with comeback at Central York
EMIGSVILLE — Sometimes in sports, it’s not about how you start, but how you finish. South Western girls’ volleyball proved exactly that on Thursday in its York-Adams Division I clash at Central York. The host Panthers, who have won nine of the last 15 D-I titles, came...
Men’s Soccer Ventures to Marymount for Season Opener Friday
CARLISLE, Pa. – Coming off a Centennial Conference tournament berth Head Coach Jorge Chapoy and the Dickinson men's soccer team will begin their quest for their first conference championship since 2011 when they head to Arlington, Virginia for a non-conference matchup against Marymount University at 7pm on Friday. Game...
York-Adams League Week 2 football preview: Capsules for each game
Week 1 of the York-Adams League’s 2024 football season featured a bevy of big plays, standout performances and signature wins. It’s time to run it back. Coaches often say that teams make their biggest improvements from Week 1 to Week 2, as that first full game exposes strengths and weaknesses in a way that practices simply can’t. Whether the season began with a 47-point win or a 69-point loss, there’s always something to work on and another game to prepare for.
Sentinel Shout-Outs: 3 athletes who shined in high school sports this week
Each week during the high school sports season, The Sentinel's sports staff recognizes some of the area's top performances. Bondy opened her junior season with a win at Saturday’s Warrior Twilight Tune-Up Invitational in Lititz. Bondy completed the 3K course in 10 minutes, 23.10 seconds, more than 13 seconds ahead of the second-place finisher.
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