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Tractor-trailer driver says foggy glasses led to Wendy's crash: police
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — A tractor trailer smashed into a Middletown Wendy's early Friday morning. Around 2:43 a.m., Lower Swatara Township Police officers happened upon the crash at the restaurant on 801 South Eisenhower Boulevard, according to a news release. Police say the driver was travelling too fast...
Harrisburg shooting leaves two men injured
Two adult males were shot in the area of South 13th Street and Cloverly Road on Thursday afternoon, Harrisburg police said. Police were dispatched around 3:30 p.m. to the scene and found both men with non-life-threatening wounds. The men were transported to local hospitals. If you purchase a product or...
'It's miserable': Heat, transformer issues lead to daily power outages in New Oxford
The combination of excessive heat and transformer issues has left many New Oxford area residents frustrated as they experienced daily power outages this week. Fred Widdowson, who has lived in New Oxford for 18 years, said power outages have rarely happened in his neighborhood until this week. "It doesn't happen...
Lex Cyrus commits to South Carolina football
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — In a decision that came down to the 11th hour for star wide receiver Lex Cyrus, the Susquehanna Township speedster chose the Gamecocks over the Nittany Lions. The Susquehanna Township rising senior is headed to South Carolina to play football at the next level, and told the media after making the […]
Penn State Health banner wins first place at Arts Fest
Two years ago, Penn State Health created the “From Our Kids to Your Kids” campaign, which brings together children from State College to create artwork with patients at the Penn State Health Children’s Hospital in Hershey. At last year’s Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts Children &...
Harrisburg International Airport gets new credential authentication technology
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — New technology that confirms the validity of a traveler's identification and flight information is now in use at the Harrisburg International Airport. The Transportation Security Administration said the latest generation of Credential Authentication Technology is equipped with a camera that captures a real-time photo of the traveler.
Chesapeake Bay health improves to C+ for the first time in over 20 years
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) released its annual report card on July 9 with the overall Chesapeake Bay earning a grade
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich
Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!. For something new: Max Johnson Jazz Trio at note! on Sunday Worth noting: Blueberry festivals, HU Presents Charley Crockett at XL (sold out!) Things on my agenda this weekend: I’m out of here … abbreviated version next week.
Obituary: Shelby Jean Schultz
Shelby Jean Schultz, 87, of Gettysburg, âslipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of Godâ on July 7 at Paramount Senior Living, Fayetteville, PA, her residence since January 2020. She was born November 20, 1936 in Adams County, the daughter of...
How the COVID-19 shutdown affected the pandemic babies
The pandemic babies who were toddlers, and preschoolers are now school aged showing signs of learning loss, speech delays, behavioral problems and more. Ms. Denean Bressi serves as the Director of Special Education and Student Services at the Susquenita School District. Bressi expressed the students were affected in many ways...
Exceeding Expectations
Alex Arnold (German, food studies) didn’t expect to love his First-Year Seminar, but he soon found that it led to fascinating discussions and field trips, close connections—and even a sweet dog-walking gig! Learn more about his first year on campus and how he's making the most of his time at Dickinson through involvement in music ensembles and departmental and special-interest clubs and as a College Farm intern.
Family sues Hershey and Walgreens after teen dies from viral chip challenge
A Massachusetts family has filed a lawsuit against Hershey, Walgreens, and others after their son, Harris Wolobah, died from participating in the viral "One Chip Challenge." Harris, a 10th grader from Worcester, died on Sept. 1, 2023, after eating the Paqui chip, which contains a high concentration of chile pepper extract. An autopsy revealed he had a congenital heart defect.
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