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After lengthy delays, 7-Eleven in Cumberland County is finally opening
A 7-Eleven in Cumberland County that was delayed for over a year as the developer struggled to obtain a liquor license is finally opening but without alcohol sales. The store at 151 Gettysburg Pike in Upper Allen Township, featuring a Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits kiosk, will open around July 25, said an employee who didn’t want to be identified.
Cumberland County restaurant inspections from June 16-31
The following Cumberland County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations between the dates of June 16-31, 2024. Inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture. The department notes that in many cases violations are corrected by the restaurant before inspectors leave. Homewood Suites by...
Cumberland County brewery announces upcoming closure
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — After six years of operation, a family-owned brewery in Cumberland County recently announced that it will be closing at the end of this summer. A locally operated brewery with a taproom at 4830 Carlisle Pike in Mechanicsburg, named Mellow Mink Brewing, announced that they would be closing down at some point later this summer.
Historic Cumberland County church could soon be used for worship again, historical groups fighting to preserve property
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — A historic Cumberland County church currently owned by the state could soon change hands. Peace Church has sat at the corner of St. Johns Church and Trindle Roads in Hampden Township since 1798. “When you look around, it’s like stepping back 225 years," said Kevin...
Central Pa. company fined $60K for having kids do roofing work: OSHA
The U.S. Department of Labor has fined a Perry County company more than $60,000. Inspectors with the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened an investigation of S&L Roofing, Gutters and Siding after the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry notified the agency that the owner’s 12- and 14-year-old sons were doing roofing work.
Homeowners hit with pricey sidewalk repairs in Cumberland County borough’s paving project
About a month ago, Cortney Bench noticed Mechanicsburg borough workers spray painting pink marks on the sidewalk in front of her home on Broad Street. The workers told her husband the borough was preparing for a paving project, but first the sidewalks needed to be fixed. Two weeks later, the couple received a bill for $4,000. Bench’s mother, Brenda Miller, who lives near her, got a bill for an eye-popping $9,200.
Pa. Game Commission looks to add thousands of more acres to game lands
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is considering the purchase of more than 7,000 acres of land to be part of various public game lands across the state and it’s considering a mineral and gas rights in Tioga County with bonus payments to the agency totaling more than $10 million. The...
New program will offer free rides to local bar patrons, aims to deter drunk driving
A local organization is offering to be the designated driver for nights out downtown. The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (TCRPC) announced at a press conference on Tuesday the launch of its pilot program “Sober Ride Home,” which aims to lessen the number of impaired driving incidents by offering free rideshare vouchers for those consuming alcohol at local bars and restaurants.
Dauphin Co. family left in dark for nearly a week after devastating storm
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A family in Lykens has now been without power for days — not because of the weekend storms, but because of storms that hit the area last Wednesday night. CBS 21 spoke with the homeowner, who chose not to be identified, on Monday...
Bill to allow medical practice across state lines sent to Gov. Shapiro
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — In an effort to address healthcare worker shortages, Rep. Frank Burns created legislation that would allow interstate licensing compacts to become operational. That bill, H.B. 2200, was sent to the Governor Shapiro on Wednesday, July 3. The legislation would require applicants in healthcare professions to submit fingerprints as part of their […]
Harrisburg Family Dollar store fixes alarm system; neighbors look forward to good night’s sleep
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A day after the company promised to fix an alarm system that kept neighbors awake at night, in some cases for months, Family Dollar said — and an abc27 News crew on the scene confirmed — a contractor was working to fix the system. A company spokesperson said Wednesday two contractors […]
Officials are urging people to stay safe on the water ahead of Independence Day
HARRISBURG, Pa (WHP) — As many prepare to celebrate Independence Day on the water, Harrisburg officials are urging the community to do so with caution. There are more than 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths every year in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s a...
New clerk sworn in to head troubled county courthouse recordkeeping office in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The county's chief judge named a temporary replacement Monday for the Dauphin clerk of courts, three days after the elected clerk fired a deputy clerk and she and another top aide abruptly quit before a hearing about mismanagement of the office. Dauphin County President Judge Scott...
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