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When, where and how to register for workshops, summer camps, golf tournaments, etc.
Registering for sports, camps or other summer activities? Check here for how to do it:. The Washington County Master Gardeners are offering a monthly series of gardening workshops taught by master gardener volunteers through October from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on designated Saturdays at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro. Classroom presentations and hands-on learning in demonstration gardens. Workshop topics include, watering, composting, attracting pollinators and converting lawn into gardens. $15 per workshop, includes all class materials. Registration required. Go to https://extension.umd.edu/locations/washington-county/home-gardening/classes-and-events/, email acormany@umd.edu or call 301-791-1604.
Police ID man who confessed to running over 80-year-old with ATV
HOUGHTON COUNTY, MI – Police have named the suspect who reportedly committed suicide after confessing to running over an 80-year-old man with an ATV this weekend. The suspect was identified as Joshua Kemppainen, 22, of Quincy Township in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Hancock Police Chief Tami Sleeman said in a Thursday, July 25 update on the police department’s Facebook page.
Toms River softball team loses state championship to the rules
Toms River and Hanover were playing for a state championship. The game was called when a lightning sensor went off. The Toms River Little League 12U softball team thought they still had a chance at the state championship Wednesday night and advance into tournament play but a ruling by Little League baseball ended that dream.
National Night Out is back on City Island August 6: Everything you need to know
HARRISBURG – Following an immensely successful first year, the Harrisburg’s National Night Out is back on City Island, Tuesday, August 6. The Harrisburg Bureau of Police, Harrisburg Bureau of Fire, and dozens of City of Harrisburg non-profits will take part in the annual event, which promotes community building between first responders and local neighborhoods.
Slow-smoked brisket piled on a sandwich: Best Eats
Giovanni and Angela Traino started with a restaurant in Lower Swatara Township called Angelina’s Pizza & Ice Cream. When it shut down two years ago during the COVID pandemic, the couple started food trucks. They work out of two. They sell flatbread pizzas, housemade Italian sausage, pork barbecue, brisket,...
Former Franklin County nurse charged in connection with Chambersburg patient's death
A nurse faces charges in connection with the death of a patient at a Franklin County hospital, months after a syringe was found hidden in the deceased person's hospital bed. Sara Rae Miller, 32, is charged with three misdemeanor counts of providing false or fraudulent material information for allegedly failing to document that she administered a "substance" to the patient, who died soon afterward, according to court documents filed by the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General.
Parsons, Deane work in offseason to raise their games | Sports Spotlight
HARRISBURG, Pa. — "That smell is in the air. Football's got that certain smell," said Lance Deane, with a smile as he looked out over a football field. If the game of football is in your life, in any way, the next few weeks will happen fast. For their...
Buford Bear brings joy to children at York State Fair
YORK, Pa. — The York State Fair is full of lots of great attractions, but there's one in particular that's especially popular with kids. News 8 photojournalist Ray Rosario shares a day in the life of Buford Bear. Watch the video in the player above.
The rise of Alyssa Thomas: How the Central Dauphin grad, WNBA star reached Olympic stage
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Alyssa Thomas just has that switch. She’s capable of flipping it on at will every time she steps on a basketball court. Posting a near triple-double in a June outing against the Los Angeles Sparks, the Connecticut Sun’s star was right on brand. The urgency in her communication, the pure physicality in her movement, it was typical stuff from the five-time WNBA All-Star.
Black Pumas bring unique soul and R&B sound to Harrisburg Riverfront
The Black Pumas, an Austin Tx. based soul and R&B group brought their unique sound to the Harrisburg University Summer Concert Series Thursday night. Led by lead singer Eric Burton and guitarist Adrian Quesada, the Grammy Award-winning group played a soulful set that included their biggest hit, “Colors”.
Bell Socialization Services host grand opening for new family shelter
YORK, Pa. — Bell Socialization Services, a nonprofit organization in York, has housed families and children for over 30 years, giving them a chance to start fresh. After declining more than 1,000 families in the past for shelter services due to the limited space, the group decided to move to a new facility to serve more families.
Vending machine outside of local hospital offers condoms, pregnancy tests & more; First of its kind in Pennsylvania
(WHTM) — Two major health care systems have teamed up to provide easy access to personal care and life-saving products. The Health To Go vending machine is outside of the emergency department of UPMC Harrisburg, and it’s one of the first in the state. Among the items in the machine are pregnancy tests, male and female condoms, naloxone, and fentanyl test strips. All of them, free.
Mother of trans youth said he was outed by Pa. Girl Scouts officials
The mother of the 17-year-old transgender boy at the center of an upheaval at a Girl Scouts summer camp in Dauphin County said her son was cruelly outed by the actions of camp directors. In an emotional interview with PennLive, Devin Sloan said her transgender son, a junior counselor who...
Part Of Annandale Rd. To Be Closed Next Month.
It will allow crews to replace a pipe. Frederick, Md (KM) A part of Annandale Road from Hampton Valley Road to the 17247 address west of Emmitsburg will be closed for about three weeks beginning on August 5th. The Frederick County Department of Highway Operations says this closure will allow crews to replace a pipe to help reduce flooding in the area.
Forest Corps is for young adults who want to make a positive impact on their environment
Forest Corps is a new AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps Partnership. It’s with the United States Forest Service. Forest Corps is geared towards young adults who want to make a positive impact when it comes to reducing wildfire risks and getting forests back into good condition!
Shawn T. Lauver
Shawn T. Lauver, 37, of Bolivia, North Carolina, suddenly died on Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was born on September 15, 1986 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Linglestown, Pennsylvania and was a 2005 graduate of Central Dauphin High School.
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