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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.
Hershey Farm Resort reopens to the public
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — It's been a year and a half since a fire destroyed a popular restaurant in Lancaster County. With a lot of work and support from the community, the restaurant has a fresh start and a new name. The Hershey Farm Resort has officially reopened its...
We saved you a bite: Snitz Creek Brewery Palmyra (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
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Two suspects charged in deadly Reading shooting
READING, Pa. — Two teenaged suspects have been charged in connection to a deadly shooting in Reading on July 10, city officials said Friday in a press release. Luis Rios, 18, and Jasir Escoto, 16, are accused of shooting and killing 19-year-old Rafael Tinco-Villagomez in City Park. Tinco-Villagomez's body...
Amish Outlaws get crowd up and moving at Lebanon Area Fair
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Pedestrian ID'd After Fatal Strike Near Hersheypark After Def Leppard, Journey Concert (UPDATE)
A 54-year-old man was killed crossing the street shortly after a concert in Hershey on Friday, July 26, Derry Township police announced in a release.Randy Ticknor, Binghamton, NY was hit by a Dodge Caravan driven by Isaac Young, 29, of Fredericksburg, PA, the police explained. The fatal …
City of Lancaster's mayor will not seek reelection
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHP) — The City of Lancaster's Mayor Danene Sorace announced Thursday she will not seek a third term. Sorace, Lancaster's 43rd mayor, made the announcement in a video posted to Facebook. "At the end of this year, the campaign season will begin to elect the next mayor,...
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...
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...
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 […]
Groundbreaking held for affordable housing project in S. Annville Township
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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...
Museum of Bus Transportation to reduce fleet by selling collectibles
HERSHEY, PA—The AACA Museum’s Bus Collection Committee has been faced with a difficult situation. The museum’s historic fleet has reached 60 buses, and less than half of them are in inside storage. Based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the museum parks buses not currently on exhibit at a nearby...
New Pittsburgh group offers community, friendship for Latinas
When Brenda Garcia attended the PA Latina Women Conference in Lancaster, PA, she had no idea it would inspire her to start her own group for Latina women. Now, a few short months later, LatinasPGH has almost a thousand followers on Instagram, and Garcia is busy planning events for women to meet, hangout, and get to know each other.
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...
Hershey audience still believin’ in rockers Journey, Def Leppard and Steve Miller Band
Hersheypark Stadium was rocking Thursday as a trio of legendary acts — Def Leppard, Journey and the Steve Miller Band — took the stage. And while these are long-running acts — Journey is celebrating its 50th anniversary — there were adoring fans of all ages at the show.
Steve Miller band’s armed forces tribute is a hit in Hershey
The Steve Miller Band closed out its set during Thursday’s show at Hersheypark Stadium with a tip of the cap to the armed forces that had the crowd fired up. Performing ahead of Def Leppard and Journey on the night, the band played a few songs from its discography before turning its attention to those who have served in the armed forces.
Homes at or under $250,000 in Lebanon
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Lebanon, here’s what sold for or under $250,000 between July 15 and July 21. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top seven properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living areas available.
Swimming area reopens at Blue Marsh Lake
BERN TWP., Pa. - Officials at Blue Marsh Lake say the swim area is once again open a week after high bacteria levels caused its closure. As of Friday, swimming restrictions at the Dry Brooks Day Use Area swim beach have been lifted. Officials say water samples taken daily for...
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...
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