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Flames damage home in East Pennsboro Twp.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Emergency crews were busy handling a house fire that broke out Friday afternoon in Cumberland County. Crews rushed to the fire that broke out at a home along the 4000 block of Caissons Court in East Pennsboro Township. Photos from the scene show a home that suffered damage from the […]
Plane crash in Lebanon County injures one
A plane crash in Lebanon County injured one person on Friday afternoon, according to county 911 dispatchers. The call came in at 2:43 p.m. at Reigle Airport in South Londonderry Township, located at 1805 South Forge Road. A live 911 incidents list in Lebanon County shows the crash was listed as a “hazmat” situation due to fuel spill.
Storm topples trees, damages generational farm in Lebanon County
NORTH LONDONDERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — After heavy winds and rainfall during a storm Wednesday night in Lebanon County, one prominent farm owned and operated by the same family was damaged by toppled trees in the Palmyra area. Family members involved with JDS Family Farms in North Londonderry Township said...
Palmyra family farm vows to rebuild after severe storm, community steps in to help
PALMYRA, Pa. (WHP) — A Palmyra farm was heavily damaged in a storm Wednesday that tore through many Central PA communities. The damage at JD’s Family Farm could be seen above with Sky View 21. But, despite the devastation, the family that owns it said they're not letting...
Fire torches popular Lancaster County antiques warehouse
A Thursday night fire at Tollbooth Antiques in Columbia, Lancaster County, left the business’ building ravaged and smoldering. The Columbia Borough Fire Department and several surrounding fire crews were sent to the area of Chestnut and North Second streets just after 8:30 p.m. Over a dozen fire and EMS vehicles lined the streets.
Road in Lititz closed due to water main break
LITITZ, Pa. (WHP) — Warwick Street in Lititz is closed due to a water main break, according to Lititz borough police. The stretch of that road between West Lincoln Avenue and Bear Lane is closed as crew are working to control the leak. Police say traffic on West Lincoln...
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis headlines annual state Mayors' Conference in Johnstown
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — The Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania, Austin Davis, visited Johnstown on Friday where he spoke at the Pennsylvania State Mayors' Association annual conference. Lt. Gov. Davis talked with us about the bipartisan budget for next year that Governor Josh Shapiro signed last week. He says the...
Comfy and pleasant Friday afternoon
High pressure at the surface has been building in and that is bringing us a beautiful day. Dew points have dropped back into the 50s making for a comfy feel and we're seeing plenty of sunshine. Afternoon readings look to jump back into the mid-80s for much of the Valley which is par for the course for this time of year. Another disturbance works our way tomorrow as the humidity starts to increase once again. A few storms are possible as this wave lifts in from the SW. Here's the latest!
Golf tournament will support student-athletes
Hempfield School District's boys' and girls' basketball booster clubs will host their 11th annual golf tournament fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 2, at Crossgates Golf Club, 1 Crossland Pass, Millersville. The rain-or-shine event will include dinner, various challenges and chances to win prizes, and proceeds will benefit both the boys' and girls' basketball program.
Martin’s New Oxford Hardware 50th Anniversary
On July 6th, 2024 Martin’s New Oxford Hardware held their Customer Appreciation Day in honor of their 50th Anniversary. The New Oxford Chamber of Commerce was also there to present a ribbon cutting, as a sign of not only the 50 years accomplishment, but for the next 50 years of business too.
Philly police investigate vandalism of Israeli flag on the Parkway
Philadelphia police are investigating the vandalism of the Israeli flag along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Friday morning. Lori Lowenthal Marcus, the legal director of the Deborah Project – described as a “public interest law firm that asserts and defends the civil rights of Jews facing discrimination” – shared a photo of what appeared to be red paint smeared on the Israeli flag along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City.
Mother-Daughter Duo from Spring City Take On Bike Ride to Support Fight Against Multiple Sclerosis
Laura and 12-year-old Gabriella Geiger are preparing for their long ride in September. Laura and 12-year-old Gabriella Geiger, a mother-daughter duo from Spring City, decided to participate in the Bike MS: City to Shore Ride to support the fight against multiple sclerosis (MS), inspired by her cousin who has long participated, writes Courtney Diener-Stokes for The Daily Local News.
Bryce Harper issues warning to rest of MLB
Bryce Harper will never turn down an opportunity to pump up the image of Philadelphia, his adopted city, or the Philadelphia Phillies, the team that the superstar has become the face of since signing in 2019. With the Phillies pacing the league with 62 first-half wins, Harper wasn't shy about...
What happens to unclaimed Pennsylvania Lottery winnings?
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — A $100,000 Powerball ticket recently expired in Dauphin County. Somebody had the winning ticket but never cashed it in. So, what happens to that unclaimed money, and how often does this happen in Pennsylvania? This week is Lottery Week, but, every week, the Lottery cheers its winners. There have been close […]
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