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Luke Bryan to perform at Dauphin County farm
Country star Luke Bryan will trade the arena stage for a Dauphin County farm in September. He chose Bow Creek Farm & Cattle Co. in Grantville to round out his 2024 "Farm Tour" schedule. This year will be Bryan's 15th of setting up stages in the fields of local farms to give back to the community.
Harrisburg man asks for guns back after they were confiscated during election night incident
A Dauphin County man who brought several unloaded guns to a polling place last November to retrieve $100 missing from a lost wallet is now asking for those guns to be returned to him. David Lassiter, 75, received no further penalty after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct back in March...
Pink and black moldlike substance on ice machine: Dauphin County restaurant inspections, July 17, 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 @ Harrisburg International Airport, 1 Terminal Dr. Middletown, July 6. Fail. The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection. Food employees observed in prep area, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard covers. Hat was then corrected on sight, but no beard covers available. Observed food ingredient storage containers (bins), in the front and back areas, are not labeled with the common name of the food. Food dispensing utensils in the set of three rolling bins of spices observed stored in the food and not with handle above the top of the food and the container. Commercially processed refrigerated, ready to eat, time/temperature control for safety food, located in the small True walk-in cooler in the front prep area, and held more than 24 hours, is not being marked with the date it was opened. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration. Observed three lids on the set of rolling floor bins located in prep area, are not in good repair or condition and are in need of replacement. Observed pink and black mold-like substance on the interior crash bar of the large ice machine in the back area and is not clean to sight or touch. Observed two hot mitts that were extremely dirty and coming in contact with food. Corrected on sight. Observed salt shaker that is extremely dirty and coming in contact with salt dispensed. Observed a large floor fan in the front prep area with accumulation of static dust and flour and in need of cleaning. Observed the exterior of the Amana microwave, in the front prep area, with accumulation of dried food debris and in need of cleaning. Observed a set of three large rolling bins in the front prep area and one large white rolling bin in the back area with accumulation of food debris on the exteriors and in need of cleaning. Observed single-service, single-use articles (a case of 22 ounce cups) stored in back dry storage area directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor. Mops are not being hung to air dry.
Update: Thunderstorms with quarter-sized hail and damaging winds in central Pa. Wednesday
On Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning valid until 7 p.m. for Dauphin, Lancaster and Lebanon counties. Be ready for quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. “At 6:40 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Brickerville,...
Alert: Strong To Severe Storms Possible Wednesday Evening
Alert Day: Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible, roughly between 2pm-8pm. Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 8 pm for Adams, York, Dauphin, Lebanon, Lancaster counties. Ahead of a cold front, scattered thunderstorms are possible from early afternoon through sunset. Storms may produce damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, and hail, just like yesterday, so please stay weather aware and download the WGAL app!
Hollywood Casino blackjack dealer, players allegedly stole $16K+ in gambling scheme
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A card dealer and two players at Hollywood Casino are accused of working together to steal nearly $17,000 in a gambling scheme, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The charging documents show that the blackjack dealer Yadav Bhandari, 22, and players Shankar Karki, 37, and Prakash Thapa, 24, allegedly worked together […]
September Is When Wawa and Sheetz Will Officially Collide
A Wawa store is expected to open in September in central Pennsylvania and the heart of Sheetz territory. Wawa is slated to open its first Dauphin County store in Middletown, Central Pennsylvania, on Sept. 18. Its part of a vanguard of 40 Wawa locations planned in that region by 2030.
Police search for missing teen in Lower Paxton Township
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Police are searching for a missing teen in Dauphin County. Randy Ortiz-Albino, 17, has not been seen since July 11, according to Lower Paxton Township Police. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Lower Paxton Township Police at (717) 558-6900 or submit a...
17-year-old reported missing in Dauphin County
A 17-year-old boy has been missing for nearly a week from Lower Paxton Township, police said. Randy Ortiz-Albino was last seen July 11 on the 1000 block of Buttonwood Drive, police said. Police are asking anyone with information on Ortiz-Albino’s whereabouts to call Dauphin County dispatch at 717-558-6900 or submit...
Here’s how District 3 football alums rate in EA College Football 25
With the return of the beloved video game series, EA College Football 25 is the first game in the franchise to actually have players’ names included, thanks to the new NIL rules in collegiate sports. That means that we can now take a look at former high school stars...
Past repair: Aging I-83 bridge spanning Susquehanna to get $1 billion replacement
The aging Interstate 83 bridge to Harrisburg spanning the Susquehanna River will be replaced by the end of the decade with the help of $500 million from the federal government. The interstate connects central Pennsylvania to Baltimore and is considered part of a vital travel corridor. “I’m sure most people...
Harrisburg man sentenced for emailing death threats to government employees
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — A Harrisburg man was sentenced Tuesday for sending threatening emails to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Thomas West, 44, was sentenced to time served and one of supervised release in connection to threats he made in February, the Department of Justice said in a news release. At the time of West's sentencing, he'd already been in custody for over five months.
Pride parade returns to Harrisburg LGBT festival after 12-year absence
After over a decade of absence, the Pride Festival of Central Pa. is bringing back the Pride parade as a part of its annual celebration. The parade debuted in 2006 and quickly became an important staple in the festival’s lineup. In 2011, however, it was canceled due to permit issues with the city of Harrisburg, according to the festival’s website.
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