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Shady Maple Smorgasbord continues to thrive, serving thousands each day
LANCASTER, Pa. — In a day and age where all-you-can-eat buffets are declining in popularity, one spot in Lancaster County is thriving. Shady Maple Smorgasbord in East Earl Township is having its best summer yet, feeding over 8,000 hungry customers each day. “The food is excellent here at Shady...
James Franklin Among Best Coaches in Big Ten, Analyst Says
James Franklin is heading into a big season for Penn State Football, and It should be Playoff or bust for the Nittany Lions, with the playoffs expanding from four teams to 12 this season. Penn State never made the college football playoffs in the first ten years it was established.
Ace Baldwin’s leadership grows while new faces fit like a glove I Men’s basketball notebook
Mike Rhoades finally has continuity on his side. Heading into his second year helming Penn State, five key performers from last year’s roster will be returning to Happy Valley in the hopes of improving upon their 16-17 record from last season. This experience could also set the team’s newcomers...
Sportsbeat Top 10: Bald Eagle QB Carson Nagle
WINGATE, Pa (WTAJ) — Last fall Bald Eagle’s 12 wins were the most in the Jesse Nagle era. The team thrived behind quarterback Carson Nagle, who was one of the top passers in the state last year. “He’s definitely the most dynamic and best overall quarterback we’ve ever had,” Jesse Nagle said. At 5’11”, […]
Penn State hockey joins military academies in first Capital Hockey Classic
Penn State hockey will have an opportunity to grow its national footprint with the first game of the 2024-25 schedule announced on Wednesday. The Nittany Lions will join the United States Military Academy West Point and the United States Naval Academy in the inaugural Capital Hockey Classic in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, December 12.
Couple charged in attack on Lancaster woman that left her hospitalized
LANCASTER, Pa. — A man and woman from Lancaster are facing charges after allegedly beating another woman so badly she needed to be hospitalized, police claim. Damaris Almodovar-Ramos, 38, and Antonio B. Farrell, 35, both of Lancaster, are charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct in connection to the alleged incident, which occurred on July 10 on the 200 block of Kentshire Drive, according to Manheim Township Police.
A first-of-its-kind food hall will be opening in Red Lion later this year
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A unique, first-of-its-kind food hall that has something for everyone will be opening in York County this year. Food halls have been becoming more popular but there’s not something like that in York so chef Ethan Greer figured that opening the Franklin Street Social in the area would be great […]
What’s Going Around: Strep, stomach bug, swimmer’s ear
This week, pediatricians at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital are seeing stomach bugs, upper respiratory infections and some COVID. This week, the providers at UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics in York and Spring Grove are seeing swimmer’s ear and viral syndrome. WellSpan Community Pediatrics is not seeing a lot of infections like strep or COVID right […]
September Is When Wawa and Sheetz Will Officially Collide
A Wawa store is expected to open in September in central Pennsylvania and the heart of Sheetz territory. Wawa is slated to open its first Dauphin County store in Middletown, Central Pennsylvania, on Sept. 18. Its part of a vanguard of 40 Wawa locations planned in that region by 2030.
WellSpan York Hospital Emergency Department receives Lantern Award for second time
Marking the second time earning this prestigious recognition, WellSpan is proud to announce that the WellSpan York Hospital Emergency Department has been awarded the esteemed Lantern Award for the years 2024-2027. The Lantern Award, presented by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), is given to emergency departments across the nation for exceptional and innovative performance.
Harrisburg expected to fund expansion of two winter overnight shelters to operate year-round
Two Harrisburg nonprofits may soon receive thousands of dollars to expand their homelessness services. Harrisburg officials said that the city would give $1 million of its federal COVID-relief funds to Downtown Daily Bread (DDB) and Christian Churches United of the Tri County Area (CCU) to begin offering year-round overnight shelters.
Cambria County students to learn about healthcare careers through Conemaugh Memorial
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center and Bishop McCort Catholic High School are teaming up to help students with their future careers before they leave high school. On Thursday, the medical center and the high school unveiled the ‘H.E.A.L program’, which is geared towards giving students opportunities to learn about healthcare careers and […]
Historic Benjamin Franklin Statue Relocated to Franklin County Judicial Center
In a significant move reflecting local heritage and pride, the historic Benjamin Franklin statue, a cherished symbol of Chambersburg’s resilience and history, has found a new permanent home. On Wednesday, contractors from Lobar Construction successfully relocated the statue from its long-standing position at the Chambersburg Heritage Center & Gift Shop to the Franklin County Judicial Center.
CMMC 'mutually' parts ways with lead oncologist
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center has "mutually" agreed to part ways with its lead oncologist, Dr. Ibrahim Sbeitan, according to a hospital spokesperson. Health system officials say the separation was "on good terms with the utmost respect for each other." “We appreciate Dr. Sbeitan’s years of...
Saxonburg Police acquire new K-9 from Middlesex
For the first time in over a decade, the Saxonburg Police will have a police dog on their staff, courtesy of a transfer from the adjacent Middlesex Police Department. The K-9 officer, a German shepherd named Bolt, was transferred from Middlesex Township to Saxonburg this week. According to Saxonburg Police Chief Joe Beachem, this is the first police dog to join the Saxonburg Police Department in at least 14 years.
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