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PennDOT Announces Pipe Replacement on Route 944 in Cumberland County
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has scheduled a significant infrastructure project involving the replacement of a large pipe on Route 944 (Wertzville Road) in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County. The specific location of the work is situated between Peacock Drive and Deer Lane. This maintenance initiative is set to commence...
The York County SPCA still needs help after last week's power outage
The York SPCA on Monday provided an update its status following last week's power outage. The facility was forced to place 68 dogs into foster care after storm damage caused the loss of all electricity, knocking out air conditioning in the building. The power loss prompted a plea for public help from staffers at the York SPCA.
Coroner identifies victims in deadly Lancaster County crash
LANCASTER, Pa. — The Lancaster County Coroner's Office on Monday released additional details about a deadly crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Penn Township over the weekend. Three people -- a father and his two children -- died in the crash, which involved a passenger vehicle and a tractor...
Rodent droppings in food prep area: Lebanon County restaurant inspections, July 22, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Latin American Supermarket, 429 N. 9th St. Lebanon, Follow-up, July 12. Pass. The fans in the walk-in cooler used for produce, are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
Grant applications now available for small businesses in York County
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Small businesses in York County are invited to apply for grant funds to help them improve their business. Applications for the 2024 BLOOM Grant Program for Small Businesses in York County open today and are available through Aug. 12 at 8 p.m. The funds are awarded by the BLOOM Business Empowerment Center through the York County Economic Alliance.
Jersey Mike’s opening in Cumberland County
Jersey Mike’s Subs is opening another outpost this week in Cumberland County. One of the sub restaurants is en route to 40 Shippensburg Shopping Center in Shippensburg on July 24. As part of the grand opening, a fundraiser will be held July 24-28 to support Make-A-Wish- Greater Pennsylvania and...
DUI driver arrested after crashing into horse-and-buggy in Lancaster County: police
A man was under the influence of drugs and alcohol when he crashed into a horse-and-buggy carrying eight people Sunday in Lancaster County, police said. James L. Walkergoutal, 27, of West Chester, rear-ended the buggy with his Toyota Prius around 4:16 p.m. on Lincoln Highway East, near the Slaymaker Hill Road intersection in Paradise Township, police said.
Motorcyclist dead after crashing into pickup truck in Cumberland County
A 67-year-old man died Friday after his motorcycle crashed into a pickup truck at a Cumberland County intersection, police said. William E. Mack, of Carlisle, was trying to make a left turn from York Road onto Boiling Springs Road in Monroe Township when the crash happened around 1:24 p.m., according to Pennsylvania State Police.
Crews fight overnight garage fire in Cumberland County
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Firefighters put out a garage fire at an East Pennsboro Township home early Monday morning, according to emergency dispatchers. Crews were sent to the home on the 100 block of Sgrignoli Lane around 1 a.m. The blaze ended up being upgraded to a two-alarm...
Planning to attend the 50th Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show? Here's what to know
In July 1975, local artists Bruce Johnson and Reed Dixon took their idea of holding an art show in Mount Gretna to John Wenzler, the then director of Chautauqua Summer Programs. Together they prepared the grounds for the first-ever Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show, now celebrating its 50th year. In...
Cumberland County boyfriend stabs man he found in bed with his girlfriend: police
A Carlisle man tried to stab another man to death after finding him in bed with his girlfriend over the weekend, police said in court documents. Henry A. Gumby admitted to stabbing the man multiple times in the neck and face before officers arrived around 9:16 a.m. Saturday at Gumby’s apartment on the 400 block of North Hanover Street, according to an affidavit of probable cause.
Central Pa. man who drove vanload of rioters to Jan. 6 attack sent to prison
A Dillsburg man will spend 10 months in federal prison for helping to storm the Capitol Building on Jan. 6, 2021, per an order handed down by a federal judge Friday. 57-year-old Lynnwood Nester, owner of an archery shop, drove himself and eight other people — five of whom have been convicted of offenses related to Jan. 6 — to Washington D.C. that day.
Benefit auction set for Lancaster County auction vendor fire victims
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — The Boltz Auction Company has set a date for the Tollbooth Antiques benefit auction. The Company announced the auction will be on Saturday, August 31 at 9 a.m. The proceeds will help the 50 vendors who had their stands destroyed in the fire last Thursday, and the auction house says people from all over are already stepping up to help.
Multiple fire crews on scene of residential fire in Ephrata, dispatchers say
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Multiple fire crews are on the scene of a house fire in Ephrata, dispatchers confirm. First reports of the fire were received around 3:00 p.m. Crews were dispatched to the 300 block of Church Ave with Ephrata Fire Department as the primary responding agency.
Lancaster Hockey Club brings home silver at 2024 Police-Fire Can-Am Games
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM)– Local police officers and firefighters from across central Pennsylvania went toe to toe on the ice last week in the 2024 Police-Fire Can-Am Games in Butler, PA. According to the West Lampeter Police Department, local officers from the Lancaster Fighting Amish Hockey Club took on seven teams of firefighters and police from […]
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