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Volunteer firefighter’s family home destroyed in Dauphin County blaze
A Dauphin County volunteer firefighter’s family lost their home, all of their belongings and two pets in a Tuesday blaze, the department said. Steelton firefighters were dispatched to a Tuesday afternoon fire on the 400 block of Penn Street in Bressler, Swatara Township. They soon discovered the home belonged to one of their volunteer’s mothers, Stephen Brubacher, Steelton’s interim fire chief, wrote on Facebook.
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...
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,...
Lancaster County coroner IDs John Doe found dead in Susquehanna River in 1998
MANOR TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A John Doe whose body was found in the Susquehanna River 26 years ago has been identified. The Lancaster County coroner said James Gibson, 39, of Harrisburg, died of freshwater drowning. The manner of death remains undetermined. A fisherman discovered his body on April 18,...
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 Wednesday about the progress being made so...
Cellmate charged with murder in man’s death at Camp Hill prison
A 30-year-old incarcerated man was charged with murder in connection to the death of a 57-year-old man at SCI Camp Hill on Tuesday, Pennsylvania State Police announced. Kevin Beattie, 57, of Philadelphia, was found unresponsive in his cell and pronounced dead at 8:16 a.m., according to the Department of Corrections. A press release from state police said Beattie’s cellmate at the time of his death was Shaquille T. Gibson, 30, of York, who was charged with murder following an investigation.
29th Street bridge over I-83 near Harrisburg to close for over a year
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is reminding drivers the 29th Street bridge, which goes over Interstate 83 near Harrisburg, is scheduled to close for replacement starting on Monday, July 8. Weather permitting, the bridge will close Monday night and will not reopen until Nov. 12, 2025, according to a press...
Three huge concerts will be in Hershey this July 4 weekend, and it’s not too late to get tickets
This weekend is a busy one for Hersheypark Stadium. Three major concerts are coming to the venue, with two pop stars and a small army of folk music icons all performing there within a span of only four days. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Death reported at Camp Hill prison for 2nd time in 3 days
A 50-year-old man died at SCI Camp Hill this week, officials said on Wednesday, one day after announcing another man was killed by his cellmate. Bryan Conrad, 50, was found unresponsive in his cell on Monday, the Department of Corrections said in a Wednesday news release. He was pronounced dead at 3 p.m. His cause and manner of death have not been released.
Bill to allow medical practice across state lines sent to Gov. Shapiro
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — In an effort to address healthcare worker shortages, Rep. Frank Burns created legislation that would allow interstate licensing compacts to become operational. That bill, H.B. 2200, was sent to the Governor Shapiro on Wednesday, July 3. The legislation would require applicants in healthcare professions to submit fingerprints as part of their […]
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.
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.
Police: Baltimore woman robbed two victims inside their New Cumberland motel room
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — A Baltimore woman is facing charges after allegedly robbing two people inside their motel room. According to the Fairview Township Police Department, Patricia Monet Gilmer, 33, entered a motel room off Limekiln Road in New Cumberland without permission on June 7 at 9:38 p.m. She allegedly threatened two people inside the room, claiming she had a firearm, stole their purses and fled the area.
West Shore Regional Police announce road closures at Negley Park ahead of upcoming July 4th events
LEMOYNE, Pa. — West Shore Regional Police announced that road closures around Negley Park in Lemoyne will begin Wednesday night ahead of this weekend's July Fourth festivities. The closures will begin around 7 p.m. Wednesday and at 4 p.m. Saturday to prevent congestion and roadway issues for emergency vehicles...
Harrisburg Family Dollar responds to noisy overnight false alarms
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — He doesn’t shop there often, but for most of the nearly a decade the Family Dollar store at 18th and Derry has been across the street from where Mohamed Kharabiesh lives, he felt it sure beat the vacant lot it replaced. “But now I...
Two inmates dies at SCI Camp Hill within 24 hours
CAMP HILL, Pa. (WHTM) – The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections says a second SCI Camp Hill inmate died hours before after another inmate was killed. Inmate Bryan Conrad, 50, was found unresponsive in his cell on July 1 and pronounced deceased at 3 p.m. despite life-saving measures. Conrad was serving a 4 to 8-year sentence for Failure to Comply with Registration of Sexual Offenders Requirements. He had been at SCI Camp Hill since April 6, 2023.
Visiting the National Watch and Clock Museum in Lancaster County
If you’re looking for information about visiting the National Watch and Clock Museum in Lancaster County, you’re in the right place!. Since its opening in 1977, the National Watch and Clock Museum has grown to house the most extensive collection of horological (time-keeping) artifacts in North America. Located...
Lt. Gov. Davis hails gun violence efforts
In Harrisburg last week, Lt. Governor Austin Davis hosted a roundtable discussion with local and state leaders, representatives of law enforcement, community organizations and victim’s advocates to showcase the strategies and efforts that have resulted in Pennsylvania showing the second-biggest improvement in gun-related homicides. “Pennsylvanians deserve to be safe...
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