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Construction blasting to take place in Bellefonte, delays expected
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Borough of Bellefonte is warning residents and drivers that construction blasting for a project is set to begin on July 22. Blasting will be taking place at the site of the new Bellefonte Area School District elementary building starting on Monday. Wampum Hardware Company will be blasting several times […]
Vrieling, Patriots Fire One-Hit Shutout In Series Opening Win Over Altoona
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots fired a one-hit shutout to defeat the Altoona Curve 2-0 on Friday night in their series opener at TD Bank Ballpark. Friday marked the second one-hit shutout of the season for Somerset, with the first coming on 4/19 vs. HFD. The one-hit gem was the Patriots sixth shutout of the season and first hurled since 5/19 vs. POR. Out the Patriots six shutouts, Friday was the fourth started by Trystan Vrieling.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER RHP Trystan Vrieling (6 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 3 BB, 3 K)...
2024 wing festival kicks off at PNG Field in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Curve kicked off their first “s’WINGfest” night at People’s Natural Gas Field on Thursday. The event replaced the former “Wing Fest” that was usually held at Legion Park. The last event was held in 2023 before it was canceled. Fans had free admission into the stadium and walked along […]
Police investigating alleged face and neck stabbing incident in Carlisle
CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — Carlisle Police are investigating a reported stabbing incident that occurred earlier today. According to the Carlisle Police Department, on July 20 at about 9:16 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of North Hanover Street for a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, officers say they...
Iconic 1958 Chevrolet Apache Restored for STA-BIL’s 60th Anniversary: A Unique Classic Truck Up for Auction
The enduring popularity of the Chevrolet Apache is a testament to the enduring passion of car enthusiasts. Introduced in 1958, the Apache served as the final act for the Task Force series and a brief introduction to the legendary C/K trucks. While its primary purpose was useful, the Apache’s production...
Delegation from Gettysburg’s Japanese Sister City visits Gettysburg
Officials from Gettysburg’s sister city, Sekigahara (seck-ee-GUH-hahr-uh), Japan, spent time this week visiting with officials from the National Park Service, Gettyburg Borough, and economic development and tourism agencies in a cultural exchange of ideas and programs. The team is working toward a World Battlefield Summit planned for late 2025...
Community names Broad Street Market temporary structure “Tenty McTentface”
The people of Harrisburg have spoken. The Broad Street Market’s temporary tent has a name: “Tenty McTentface.”. The market announced in May that it would take community suggestions of names for the tent, which provides temporary space for vendors in place of the brick building, which was ravaged by fire a year ago.
New ‘Tex-Mex’ restaurant debuts in York County
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A new quick-service, ‘Tex-Mex’ restaurant recently made its debut in Western York County. The new Poblano Tex-Mex Grill in York is owned and operated by Pablo Ayala, who officially debuted his new quick-service Mexican restaurant back on Wednesday, July 17. Poblano Tex-Mex Grill is located at 2150 White Street suite […]
Central Pennsylvania organizations impacted by Microsoft outage
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Organizations across the world are scrambling to recover from a Microsoft outage that rendered many systems inoperable Friday morning. The outage has been traced back to a cybersecurity company called CrowdStrike, which provides anti-cyberattack services to Microsoft and other large companies. Central Pennsylvania was hit just...
Hefty Lefty's: Popular Central Market sub shop to open a second location in Red Lion
Hefty Lefty's, a business located in Central Market known for their hoagies and cheesesteaks, announced this week that they will be opening a second location in the soon-to-be Franklin Street Social food hall in Red Lion. The stand went viral this year for their signature method for making hoagies, where...
Sanitizer stored next to hot dog buns: Lancaster County restaurant inspections, July 19, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, mobile food facility Type 3, 7 Snyder Hill Road, Lititz, July 12. Pass. Counter, abutting window ledge and screens in the food prep area, with a buildup of old food and old food residue and needs to be cleaned. Hand-wash sink not draining properly and needs to be repaired. Air return vent above ovens with a buildup of static dust and needs cleaning.
Eastern Enterprises starts process to subdivide two commercial lots in Gretna
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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 […]
Warehouse that caught fire in York now demolished after starting to collapse, Mayor says
YORK CO, Pa. (WHP) — York officials are now identifying the location of the massive and challenging July 12 fire as the former "York Hoover Body Corp," saying the contents inside helped fuel the fire, and now it has been demolished. Officials cite that upon arrival heavy fire was...
Wawa, Sheetz Collision Coming When Central PA Store Opens
Wawa is opening a store in Central Pennsylvania and the heart of Sheetz territory. Wawa is working on opening its first Dauphin County store in Middletown, Central Pennsylvania, part of a vanguard of 40 Wawa locations planned in that region by 2030. Harrisburg up to State College, and I’ll say...
Ripleigh's Creamery, Mr. G's team up to raise money for SPCA
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. — Two central Pennsylvania ice cream shops have partnered to raise money for a local animal shelter during National Ice Cream Month. Ripleigh Maring, owner of Ripleigh's Creamery, says she grew up eating Mr. G's ice cream and thought it would be fun to strike up a friendly competitive partnership. Both creameries created a Brown Sugar Cookie Dough Chip ice cream in their own style.
Cyber outage causes disruptions for UPMC, WellSpan; patient care, appointments not impacted
Two of the region’s largest healthcare and hospital systems on Friday reported some disruptions as a result of the massive global technology outage that had brought to a standstill airlines, banking, TV broadcasts and other businesses and services around the world. However, both UPMC and WellSpan Health said that...
‘Pitties’ can be adopted for $5 throughout August during Pennsylvania SPCA event
(WHTM) — Thursday’s hometown heroes are showing nothing but love for “Pitties.”. The Pennsylvania SPCA is hosting its first ever Pittie Fest. The SPCA shelter on Prince Street in Lancaster is participating. The event is to help Pitties find homes and squash some misunderstandings. For example, Pit...
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