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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.
Tractor trailer crashes through Dauphin Co. Wendy’s
LOWER SWATARA TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — Earlier this morning, a tractor trailer struck a Wendy’s fast food restaurant. According to Lower Swatara Township Police Department, on Friday, July 12 around 2:43 a.m., police came upon a tractor trailer that had struck the Wendy’s located on 801 Eisenhower Boulevard in Middletown.
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...
Fayette Community Carnival
The Fayette Community Carnival will be taking place from Tuesday, July 30th to Saturday, August 3rd at Lost Creek Community Park in McAlisterville. There will be nightly entertainment, a parade, antique vehicle show, a corn hole tournament, food, games, rides and fireworks. For more information click here. All proceeds from...
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Spring Grove Carter Smith
Coach Says: “Carter started at RB for us last year and did a great job as a lead blocker. This year we hope to see him get more touches carrying the ball. He works extremely hard in the weight room and has a tremendous work ethic”. LET’S GET...
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
Governor Shapiro Orders US, Commonwealth Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Butler County Resident Corey Comperatore
Harrisburg, PA – Today, in accordance with the United States flag code, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered United States and Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to fly at half-staff immediately today, Sunday, July 14, 2024, to recognize the tragedy that occurred at a rally for former President Trump in Butler County last evening and in honor of Corey Comperatore, a Butler County husband and father who was killed while attending the event. The Governor also extends the prayers of all Pennsylvanians to the two Pennsylvanians who remain in critical condition and their families.
Back-to-back disasters strike in York: Fire tears through warehouse, tankers collide
SPRING GARDEN TWP., Pa. -- In South Central Pa., back-to-back disasters strike. First, a history-making 6-alarm fire tears through a warehouse in York, then two tanker trucks slammed into each other while responding to the fire. Damage could be seen on the front of a tanker, including cracked glass. Seven...
Tesla Vehicle Burns to a Crisp at Supercharger Station
Pennsylvania firefighters doused a Tesla that had caught on fire at a Supercharger Station in the borough of Mechanicsburg, according to a Facebook post from the local fire department, leaving a dramatic shell of what was once a white vehicle. The firefighters from the Upper Allen Fire Department responded to...
Here’s when thunderstorms could hit, cooling central Pa. on Wednesday
Update: Tornado watch issued for part of Pennsylvania until Wednesday night. It’s another oppressively hot day in the Harrisburg area, and thunderstorms this evening will bring only temporary relief. The region — Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York counties — are under a heat advisory until...
Three Mile Island considers nuclear restart as Pa. lawmakers look to new tech to meet demand
The company that owns one reactor at Three Mile Island near Harrisburg is floating the idea of reopening the shuttered nuclear plant. TMI’s Unit 1 reactor closed in 2019 because owner Exelon said it wasn’t competitive against cheaper methane gas and renewable sources amid flat demand for power.
Benefit Game raises money for Dustin Sheffler family
The Lady Greyhounds Softball Team and Boys Baseball Team held a benefit softball game on the Lady Hounds playing field Tuesday evening July 2, to raise money for the family of Dustin Sheffler. A large crowd gathered for the game in remembrance of their beloved coach. The game began with...
Lawsuit filed in case of teen who died after eating spicy chip as part of online challenge
BOSTON (AP) — A lawsuit was filed Thursday against Hershey, Walgreens and several others in the case of a Massachusetts teen who died after he participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge that was widely promoted on social media. Harris Wolobah, a 10th grader from the city of Worcester,...
East Berlin garden tour on tap for weekend
The East Berlin Community Center’s 29th Annual Garden and the Arts Tour is set for Sunday, July 14, 12-5 p.m. Five gardens in the Lake Meade community and the Borough of East Berlin will be open for tours, rain or shine, according to a tour release. Area artists will...
Three summer music festivals, a Palm Springs spa, and relief from tired legs
Two of Newport’s iconic music festivals celebrate milestones this year, with the 65th anniversary of the Newport Folk Festival July 26-28 and the 70th anniversary of the Newport Jazz Festival Aug. 2-4. Both festivals take place at Newport’s Fort Adams State Park and feature four different stages for performances, vendors selling food and crafts, and exhibits. At the folk fest, see Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, Guster, Dropkick Murphys, Joan Baez (reading poetry), Conan O’Brien and Real Musicians, and Billy Brag, among many others. The jazz festival welcomes Elvis Costello, Galactic with Irma Thomas, Nile Rodgers and Chic, Samara Joy, and more than a dozen other performers. Wait list tickets may still be available; prices vary. https://newportjazz.org and https://newportfolk.org.
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