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Cumberland County brewery announces upcoming closure
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — After six years of operation, a family-owned brewery in Cumberland County recently announced that it will be closing at the end of this summer. A locally operated brewery with a taproom at 4830 Carlisle Pike in Mechanicsburg, named Mellow Mink Brewing, announced that they would be closing down at some point later this summer.
Neighborhood without water after water main break in Hampden Twp.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A neighborhood is now without water with no end in sight after a water main break in Kingswood. The break happened in the neighborhood Thursday night at the intersection of Chippenham Road and Claverton Road, Hampden Police said. Since the issue, officers stated that...
Central Pa. company fined $60K for having kids do roofing work: OSHA
The U.S. Department of Labor has fined a Perry County company more than $60,000. Inspectors with the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened an investigation of S&L Roofing, Gutters and Siding after the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry notified the agency that the owner’s 12- and 14-year-old sons were doing roofing work.
7-Eleven Store Opening in Cumberland County Without Alcohol Sales
A new 7-Eleven store is set to open at 151 Gettysburg Pike in Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County, by July 25. The opening comes after delays due to difficulties in obtaining a liquor license, which ultimately will not be available at this location. Highview Commercial, the developer based in New...
Cumberland County’s Mechanicsburg Faces High Sidewalk Repair Costs Ahead of Paving Project
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, is undergoing a major street paving project set to start after Labor Day, necessitating prior repairs to sidewalks and curbs. Residents, including Cortney Bench on South Broad Street, have been notified about the required repairs and are responsible for the costs. For instance, Bench and her neighbor received bills amounting to $4,000 and $9,200 respectively.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Roadwork reminder: 29th Street Bridge over I-83 near Harrisburg to be closed until November of 2025
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is reminding travelers the 29th Street bridge over Interstate 83 near Harrisburg will be closed starting July 8. The closure is part of the East Shore Section 3 of the larger I-83 Capital Beltway Project and is expected to be completed...
River restoration group calls for removal of Harrisburg's Dock Street Dam
HARRISBURG, Pa (WHP) — It's been called a "drowning machine" after several incidents, and now one group is calling for the removal of a low head dam in the Susquehanna River. American Rivers, a group that seeks to restore rivers across the country, is proposing the removal of the...
'I always feel like I'm in the service': Veterans battle PTSD around the Fourth of July
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The Fourth of July is a celebration of our independence— but it’s also important to think of those who have protected those freedoms and how our celebrations might trigger them. PTSD and other mental health conditions among veterans is a consistent fight...
Crash closes northbound lanes of I-81 in Dauphin County
A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 in Dauphin County is closing all northbound lanes, according to PennDOT and 911 dispatchers. PennDOT first listed the crash at 6:28 p.m. just over a mile north of exit 77 for PA 39 – Manada Hill/Hershey and said a shoulder was closed. However,...
Harrisburg Mayor speaks after Fourth of July incidents: ‘Time for the parents in Harrisburg to take charge’
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams spoke strongly at a press conference Friday addressing the safety concerns at the Fourth of July event that led to the premature end of the city’s massive fireworks show. Three guns, one being a BB gun and the other being a pistol that could become fully automatic […]
I-81 reopens after car carrier crash in Dauphin County
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A stretch of I-81 through Dauphin County has reopened after an extended closure caused by a multi-vehicle crash. The closure happened just before 6:30 p.m. and it is for northbound traffic from Exit 77: PA 39 – Manada Hill/Hershey and Exit 80: PA 743 – Grantville/Hershey, according to 511PA. A […]
‘Anything Floats’ races return with large crowd to Cumberland County lake
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Pa. Game Commission looks to add thousands of more acres to game lands
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is considering the purchase of more than 7,000 acres of land to be part of various public game lands across the state and it’s considering a mineral and gas rights in Tioga County with bonus payments to the agency totaling more than $10 million. The...
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