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Gettysburg prepares for visitors, economic influx for 161st anniversary of key Civil War battle
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — This week marks the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and the local Gettysburg community is preparing for an influx of visitors for the occasion. Destination Gettysburg says tens of thousands of visitors are expected to come to the historic borough this week for the...
Authorities urge people to follow Pa. firework laws ahead of Independence Day
CAMP HILL, Pa. — While thousands of Pennsylvanians will watch fireworks shows across the region to celebrate Independence Day, others will be setting off their fireworks at home. As people prepare to light up their fireworks on Thursday, municipalities across the region are urging people to follow the state’s...
Lancaster County Workforce Development Board assisting employees impacted by Retreat Behavioral Health closure
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Employees of Retreat Behavioral Health are still trying to figure out the next steps after losing their jobs. Workers were officially notified of their termination through a company email on June 27, despite the email saying their positions were eliminated before that date. The announcement...
Littlestown Borough residents see hike in water and sewage bill
LITTLESTOWN, Pa. — Littlestown Borough residents are opening their mail to see an increase in their water and sewage bills, with many taking to Facebook to ask fellow community members if they also saw the jump. Littlestown Borough officials say that the increase was communicated to residents and, despite...
District Attorney: Man shot by 4 Harrisburg Police officers on June 22 was trying to commit 'suicide by cop'
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Harrisburg man wounded in a police-involved shooting on June 22 was attempting "suicide by cop," according to Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo, who announced his findings in a press statement on Tuesday. Bryan K. Horton Jr., 39, was struck multiple times by gunfire in...
Harrisburg boxer Antonio Perez is rising, quickly becoming a big-time name in pro boxing ranks
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Harrisburg's Antonio Perez continues to make a name for himself in the WBC boxing ranks. His latest fight came on the undercard for Adrien Broner; he not only defended his title but also added another one to his collection. Through it all his hometown of Harrisburg has been a huge reason he fights.
State Police investigating child injured in Franklin County farming incident
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after a child was reportedly injured in a Franklin County farming incident. According to troopers, the incident was reported at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2, along Young and Mercersburg Roads in Franklin County. The child was reportedly injured by...
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.
Scam alert: Lancaster County District Attorney's Office releases warning for jury duty scam calls
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Officials in Lancaster County are warning of a jury duty scam affecting residents. According to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office, the scam involves a caller claiming to be with the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office and demanding payment. Officials are aware of multiple cases and...
Cold case solved: Missing Harrisburg man identified as body pulled from Susquehanna River in 1998
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — The identity of a John Doe in a decades-old cold case has been determined. At 12:16 p.m. on April 18, 1998, a fisherman came across the body of an adult man in the Turkey Point area of the Susquehanna River, in Manor Township, Lancaster County, according to the Lancaster County Coroner's Office.
Pennsylvania State Police release Top 5 Most Wanted in Lykens
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police in Lykens, Dauphin County have released their top five most wanted people. Kevin Timothy Stephenson, 48, is wanted for endangering the welfare of children in 2023 and simple assault. Stephenson is described as 5'10", weighs 130 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. His last known location was in Williamstown.
Middletown man accused of assaulting victim in elementary school parking lot
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — Police in Dauphin County are searching for a man accused of assaulting a victim in an elementary school parking lot. Future Waid, 35, of Middletown, is charged with simple assault, strangulation, and harassment in connection to the alleged incident, which police say occurred around 9:40 p.m. last Friday in the parking lot of Reid Elementary School.
PFBC will focus on keeping impaired boaters off the water over July 4th weekend
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission on Tuesday announced that its water conservation officers will be focusing on keeping impaired boaters off the water -- during both the extended July 4th holiday weekend and the rest of the summer. From July 4-6, 2024, WCOs will participate in Operation Dry Water,...
Inmate at Camp Hill State Prison found dead in his cell
CAMP HILL, Pa. — An inmate at Camp Hill State Correctional Institution was found dead in his cell this morning, superintendent Michael Gourley announced Tuesday. Inmate Kevin Beattie, 57, was found unresponsive in his cell this morning by prison staff, who immediately attempted life-saving measures until Lower Allen EMS arrived, Gourley said in a press release. Despite their additional life-saving efforts, Beattie was pronounced dead at 8:16 a.m.
Carlisle man accused of possessing, sharing child pornography
CARLISLE, Pa. — State Police have a charged a Cumberland County man with possession and dissemination of child pornography. Christopher Harris, 33, of Carlisle, was charged last week following an investigation launched last August by State Police, who were alerted by a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, according to the criminal complaint affidavit.
Lancaster man jailed for engaging in sexual relationship with minor in his care
LANCASTER, Pa. — A Lancaster man will serve up to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges that he engaged in a sexual relationship with a minor that was under his care. Daymarr Jackson, 29, of the 500 block of South Lime St., pleaded guilty in April...
Southwest-style burgers and quinoa salad celebrate the Fourth of July | Seasonal Servings
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Summer is here, and so are some favorites just in time for Fourth of July celebrations!. Nothing says an outdoor barbecue quite like burgers. The beef is going to speak for itself (as it should with a good burger), so we won’t stack it with too many seasonal ingredients. Vidalia onions and jalapenos are cooked down with honey for a sweet and spicy topping. Creamy avocado slices are also added to neutralize some of the heat.
Pickleball offers fun, friendship, better health | Health Smart
YORK, Pa. — Pickleball has become the fastest growing sport among people of all ages. In this week's Health Smart report, we look at why it's more than just fun--it offers players several health benefits as well. Pickleball has been around since 1965; however, the combination sport of tennis,...
Police investigating death on Route 30
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A section of U.S. 30 in Lancaster County has reopened after being closed for hours this morning. The Manheim Township Police Department has identified the woman involved in the incident but will not be releasing her identity at this time. Police responded to the New...
TSA stops man from boarding plane with gun, bullets in carry-on at Harrisburg International Airport
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Virginia man is facing a citation and fine after attempting to board a plane at Harrisburg International Airport with a handgun and magazine with seven bullets in his carry-on bag. Transportation Security Administration officers discovered the gun at the security checkpoint when the x-ray unit...
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