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Suspected killer of Porter Pickles the dog ordered to York County Court
2-year-old Porter Pickles was a 105-pound Akita described by his owners as a “gentle giant”. He got along with the neighborhood cats and was afraid to leave his own backyard if he heard the frogs croaking, his owners said. Eight months ago, he was shot by a neighbor....
South Western School District addresses concerns over window in gender-neutral bathroom
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — One week after parents in one York County School District raised concerns over a restyle to one of the school's gender-neutral bathrooms, the school is standing behind the change. At Wednesday night's South Western School Board Meeting, school officials addressed criticism they received after a...
'Newsies' at DreamWrights Center for Community Arts | Center Stage
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — "Newsies," which follows the story of poor boys who sell newspapers in New York City in 1899, is now playing at the DreamWrights Center for Community Arts in York County. They must seize the day when they’re hit with a steep price hike for “papes."...
Penn State football to fly out of Harrisburg Airport to face USC this weekend
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Penn State football team will fly out of Harrisburg International Airport on Thursday, Oct. 10, for Saturday’s contest against USC. Head Coach James Franklin was asked why the Nittany Lions plan to leave Thursday out of Harrisburg, to which he replied: “We cannot fly out of State College. That was […]
As crime falls in York, forum looks to keep momentum going
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — How to keep the momentum going — that was the focus of a crime forum in York County this week. Crime is down in the city and everyone wants to keep it going in that direction. Homelessness and economic development were also discussed. “Stand up. Don’t shrink. Get back out there,” […]
Thomas’ Breads, Operation Warm donate over 400 new coats to Harrisburg students
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — As the weather starts to cool down, over 400 students in Harrisburg will have new coats in preparation for winter. Bread company Thomas’ Breads and non-profit Operation Warm provided brand-new coats to approximately 420 students at Downey Elementary School Wednesday. The donation event is part of Thomas’ $300,000 donation to Operation […]
Shippensburg Kaydee Beckenbaugh, Cumberland Valley’s Trent Samelko in contention at District 3 Golf Championships
A first-round 1-under-par 71 has Cumberland Valley’s Trent Samelko in contention at the District 3 Golf Championships. At the same Honey Run Golf Club in York, Shippensburg’s Kaydee Beckenbaugh, last week’s runner up at the Mid-Penn showcase, is five off the pace of 3A frontrunner Piper Smith of Manheim Township.
Heisman Trophy watch: Can Penn State QB Drew Allar make a statement vs. USC?
Week 6 of the 2024 college football season is in the books, and it was a wild one with upsets galore. Now, we’re on to a Week 7 slate filled with high-profile matchups — games that could ultimately help decide which player hoists the Heisman Trophy. Boise State...
A creative space for teens
The Teen Center at the Harbaugh-Thomas Library is a great place for those in 7th-12th grade to relax after school, before sports practice, or during summer afternoons. Currently, the Teen Center is open Tuesday-Friday from 2:45-6:00 PM. The walls are decorated with artwork and posters made by 7th-12th graders who...
Midstate humane society helping Milton relief efforts
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A Midstate animal shelter is helping shelters in the south in the wake of Hurricane Milton. The Humane Society of Harrisburg is waiving adoption fees to make room for animals impacted by the storm. The shelter says it doesn’t yet know how many animals it will receive, but their partner at […]
See all homes sold in Perry County, Sept. 30 to Oct. 6
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Perry County reported from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6. There were 11 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,176-square-foot home on Cambridge Circle in Liverpool that sold for $213,000. Bloomfield.
Penn State Health unveils new nursing stimulation lab
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center unveiled its new nursing simulation lab. “It’s really fabulous. I think it’s going to certainly help improve the medical care at the Holy Spirit Hospital and Hampton Medical Center,” said Richard Stewart, Edward R. Norford charitable foundation board member. It offers real-life clinical […]
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