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Binghamton man killed after being struck by car in Hershey
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM)– A man died early Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle in Dauphin County, according to the Derry Township Police Department. The victim, 54-year-old Randy Ticknor of Binghamton, New York, was fatally struck by a Dodge Caravan on Hersheypark Drive, according to police. Derry Township Police Department says nearby officers and […]
Pottsville Pizzeria celebrating 75 years
POTTSVILLE, Pa. — "My grandparents come to Pottsville Pizzeria, my parents come to Pottsville Pizzeria, so of course I've grown to love Pottsville Pizzeria. And I myself come here and I'm hoping that my kids will soon come here too." said Kiersten Conville of Pottsville. For the beloved pizzeria,...
Stadium Tour rocks Hershey for third year
Three classic rock bands are headlining huge venues across North America. Def Leppard and Journey, along with Steve Miller Band, have teamed up for another powerhouse iteration of The Stadium Tour. A concert series that kicked off in 2022 with the reunion of Motley Crue co-headlining with the likes of Def Leppard, along with Poison and Joan Jett, the trek has reconfigured its lineup for the past two summers.
Palmyra council OKs Penn State Health for ambulance service after tense meeting
After a tense discussion July23, a majority of Palmyra Borough Council members voted to keep Penn State Health Life Lion EMS services for the borough. In a 4-2 vote, with one abstention, council members authorized a 10-year ground ambulance service provider agreement. Over the last two months, officials have been considering continuing ambulance...
Meeting planned next week to discuss potential changes to permit parking in Lancaster
Lancaster officials will unveil preliminary recommendations for changes to the city’s Residential Permit Parking program and invite public feedback at a meeting next week. The session is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, in Polite Council Chambers at City Hall, 120 N. Duke St. The permit program, RPP...
Youth Volunteer Corps of Reading honors outstanding students at 2024 awards ceremony
The Youth Volunteer Corps of Reading proudly presented awards to exemplary young volunteers at the 2024 awards ceremony held at the Goggleworks on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. This annual event celebrates the remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication ofBerks County youth who have significantly contributed to the community through their volunteer efforts.
Cigarette ash can sparked central Pa. house fire: police
Police say a cigarette ash can is responsible for starting a fire at a Lancaster County home Thursday night. At 7:37 p.m., police, EMS, and fire crews responded to the first block of North Church Street, Ephrata, after reports of a porch fire at a duplex home, Ephrata police told PennLive.
Photos: CABARET At Ephrata Performing Arts Center
See first look photos of the classic musical CABARET, now playing through August 10th at Ephrata Performing Arts Center. The cast is led by EPAC newcomer Tell Williams IV as the Emcee, Rachael Opdenaker as Sally Bowles, and Zach Haines as Cliff Bradshaw. Rounding out the principal cast is Julia Smith as Fraulein Schneider, Marc Lubbers as Herr Schultz, Rachel Faust as Fraulein Kost, and Rogan Motter as Ernst Ludwig.
The Hershey’s Store unveils Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins
HERSHEY, Pa. — You may be thinking, “It’s too soon to celebrate Halloween, right?” Well, when there’s Reese’s involved, it’s never too early. The brand is giving chocolate and peanut butter lovers exactly what they deserve with the release of Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins for the first time ever on shop.hersheys.com in July.
No more booths: Turnpike set to expand Open Road Tolling in coming years
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission gave more details this week about its timeline for ditching toll booths in favor of Open Road Tolling (ORT). All toll roads east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension will be converted to ORT, a system that electronically charges motorists at highway speeds, in January 2025. Crews will begin removing toll booths in that section of the state shortly after.
Lancaster church hosts 41st annual Hispanic Festival
LANCASTER, Pa. — A Lancaster church is holding a festival to raise money and celebrate the Hispanic community. "It really is a very uniting event, and it keeps our common heritage alive. People want to listen to something in the language they understand," Father Luis Rodriguez said. San Juan...
Derry Township Police urge pedestrians, drivers to keep each other safe along Hersheypark Drive
HERSHEY, Pa. — Derry Township Police continue investigating a deadly pedestrian crash that happened along Hersheypark Drive and Hotel Road early Friday morning. The crash killed a 54-year-old man from New York. Police said it remains unclear if the victim was attending a concert across the street before the...
Cats Break Away from Fightin Phils with Big Eighth Inning
MANCHESTER, NH — The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (6-17, 36-55) took down the Reading Fightin Phils (10-14, 41-52) at Delta Dental Stadium Friday, 7-3. The Cats scored in bunches: three runs in the third and four in the eighth. For the second straight night, the Fisher Cats offense came...
10-Year-Old Alex Kovtounenko Clocks Top-5 Times in 50/100 Fly at Middle Atlantic Junior Champs
LCM (50 meters) Results on MeetMobile: “2024 Middle Atlantic LCM Junior Champs”. Orca Swim Club 10-year-old Alex Kovtounenko broke two LSC records at the Middle Atlantic Junior Championships last weekend in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, registering times that rank inside the top 5 all-time for his age group. Kovtounenko won the...
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