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York State Fair holds Senior Citizen Appreciation Day
YORK, Pa. (WHTM)– The York State Fair continues to draw attendees from around the commonwealth with its daily celebrations and shows, and today, Monday, senior citizens get in for free. According to the York State Fair, today is Senior Citizen Appreciation Day, which means all seniors who bring a...
Fairgoers take in the sights of the 2024 York State Fair
YORK, Pa. — The skies were clear and the weather was perfect for the grand opening of America's Oldest Fair. “You just see people having fun, and the weather is perfect for the first day," said Latisha Santiago, who was attending the York State Fair with her friends. On...
Police announce road closures due to concerts at Hersheypark Stadium
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Two concerts at Hersheypark Stadium this week will cause roads in the area to close for several hours, according to the Derry Township Police Department. The Foo Fighters will perform on Tuesday, July 23, with Journey and Def Leppard following on Thursday, July 25. On...
Meet some new animal faces, a sloth, alligator and marmoset, at the York State Fair
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — With the York State Fair now underway, people are out and about enjoying the festivities that includes some familiar ,and different, animal faces. Who ever said learning can’t be fun? The animals are there to teach attendees facts about wildlife, and while you may not see a elephant or a […]
The York County SPCA still needs help after last week's power outage
The York SPCA on Monday provided an update its status following last week's power outage. The facility was forced to place 68 dogs into foster care after storm damage caused the loss of all electricity, knocking out air conditioning in the building. The power loss prompted a plea for public help from staffers at the York SPCA.
2024 York Fair features live animal exhibits, birthing center
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) – Monday, July 22, marks day four of the 2024 York State Fair!. Today, (Monday, July 22) is Senior Citizens Appreciation Day and the gates open at 1:00 P.M.!. The fair brings in so many people across Pennsylvania to enjoy agriculture and entertainment. To experience both,...
Researchers test water pipes for lead in Wrightsville, York County
WRIGHTSVILLE, Pa. — Researchers from Drexel University tested water pipes in Wrightsville, York County. This is part of a research project to find faster, less intrusive ways of determining whether a pipe is made of lead rather than digging it up. News 8 was with the crew as they...
Grant applications now available for small businesses in York County
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Small businesses in York County are invited to apply for grant funds to help them improve their business. Applications for the 2024 BLOOM Grant Program for Small Businesses in York County open today and are available through Aug. 12 at 8 p.m. The funds are awarded by the BLOOM Business Empowerment Center through the York County Economic Alliance.
[LNP | LancasterOnline] Route 30 lane closures in Columbia Borough on Monday
There will be lane restrictions Monday on eastbound and westbound Route 30 at the Columbia/Marietta/Route 441 exit in Lancaster County to allow for the installation of traffic management equipment. Weather permitting, there will be left lane restrictions in place at the exit from 9 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. so...
An archaeological dig in 1949; would-be soldiers at Camp Meade in 1924
By July 21, 1999, the efforts to bring the Rocky Springs carousel back to Lancaster had seen some success. The newly formed Rocky Springs Carousel Association had recently secured a lease/purchase agreement to bring the carousel back to Lancaster from its most recent home at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
About Town – July 21, 2024
(Click/tap on photos to see larger, sharper images.) A huge fire caused massive damage to Tollbooth Antiques last Thursday. The next morning, crews began demo and clean-up, as shown here. The front of the building looked largely intact Friday morning (above). *****************. Earlier in the week, a fierce storm ripped...
Benefit auction set for Lancaster County auction vendor fire victims
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — The Boltz Auction Company has set a date for the Tollbooth Antiques benefit auction. The Company announced the auction will be on Saturday, August 31 at 9 a.m. The proceeds will help the 50 vendors who had their stands destroyed in the fire last Thursday, and the auction house says people from all over are already stepping up to help.
Flood advisory for Dauphin County Monday afternoon
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory at 1:43 p.m. on Monday in effect until 3:15 p.m. for Dauphin County. The weather service says, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," says the weather service. "Turn around, don't drown when encountering...
18th century Braddock coat of arms slated for auction
An English auction house will accept bids on a coat of arms belonging to Gen. Edward Braddock, an ill-fated British military leader during Southwestern Pennsylvania’s involvement in the French and Indian War. Painted in oil on canvas, the heraldic design dates from the mid-18th century and is about 10...
Jughandle on Route 322 in Dauphin County to open Thursday, July 25
HARRISBURG, Pa. — PennDOT announced that the new jughandle on eastbound Route 322 at Winter Road in Swatara Township is expected to open to traffic next week. The jughandle, which is located just over a mile west of the Route 322/Chambers Hill Road intersection, is being constructed as part of the Route 322/Chambers Hill Road Improvement Project.
Mural dedicated during festival at Dauphin County library
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — There was hardly any quiet at a Dauphin County library Saturday and for good reason. “Today is the third annual Children’s Lit Festival here at formerly Kline library, now, the George and Hettie Love Memorial library,” said Ryan McCrory, the Executive Director of the Dauphin County Library System.
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