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Better broadband service speeds up Perry County
Brightspeed, one of the nation’s leading fiber broadband builders, marked a significant milestone in its efforts to close the digital divide in Pennsylvania with the launch of its high-speed fiber internet service in Perry County. The event, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 21 in New Bloomfield, had key dignitaries including U.S. Congressman John Joyce, state Sen. Greg Rothman and state Rep. Perry Stambaugh in attendance.
Update: Flash flood warning for Perry County until 2 a.m. Friday
On Thursday at 10:57 p.m. an updated flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Friday at 2 a.m. for Perry County. "At 10:57 p.m., Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain. Reports of significant flash flooding in and near Thompsontown. A number of road closures, as well as several basement collapses have been reported. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring," according to the weather service. "Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses."
L.L. Bean confirms opening date in Cumberland County
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — L.L. Bean recently confirmed the official opening date for its new retail store opening in Cumberland County. abc27 news reported back in June when the popular outdoor retailer, L.L. Bean, first confirmed that they would soon be opening a new store location at the Silver Spring Square at 6416 Carlisle Pike, in Mechanicsburg.
Cumberland County bakery awarded grant; announces expansion
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A locally owned bakery in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, was recently awarded a grant to help support its upcoming expansion project. Talking Breads is owned and operated by Cumberland County natives Shana and Joseph Amsterdam, who first debuted their bakery business back in 2014 out of their farm home in Perry County.
Mifflin County falls to Northern in 2OT
The 1-0 Mifflin County Huskies traveled to Dillsburg Friday night to face the 0-1 Northern York Polar Bears. “It was a tough week. We started school. We weren’t on the field much and it showed tonight,” said Mifflin County coach Shane Breon. “We weren’t able to hit too much. I know they are a well, good coached football team. I knew that i knew it was going to be four quarters of football with these guys. I lived down here. They never give up here on the field or anywhere. We got to settle in there’s some things we missed offensively. “We just need to regroup. We need to be able to run the ball a little bit better. We got to regroup. It doesn’t get any easier the rest of the year with the teams we face so.
Sinkhole opens on Route 333 in Juniata County
JUNIATA COUNTY, Pa. — Severe storms caused widespread damage across Juniata County overnight, including a sinkhole that opened on Route 333. The 1600 block of Route 333 is closed in both directions in Port Royal. Part of the road is still covered in water after heavy rain fell in...
Perkiomen Valley over Governor Mifflin 31-14
COLLEGEVILLE — Governor Mifflin coach Mick Vecchio put it succinctly after Friday night’s loss to Perkiomen Valley. “I thought they were pretty good, but they’re really good,” Vecchio said of the Vikings. Vecchio’s Mustangs had some moments but PV asserted itself on both sides of the...
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