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Coroner: Father, two children dead after Pennsylvania Turnpike crash
PENN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Three people are dead after their car was involved in a crash with a tractor-trailer on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, state police said. The occupants of the car were confirmed to be a father and his two children, according to the Lancaster County Coroner's Office. The...
Kitchen fire involving box fan displaces two Carroll County residents
CARROLL COUNTY, MD (WBFF) — Two Carroll County residents were displaced from their home after their kitchen caught fire on Sunday evening, officials say. At about 5:40, Westminster Volunteer Fire Department responded to call about a dwelling fire on Church street. Upon further investigation, officials say the cause of...
'STEM Adventure With the Science Guys' coming to nearby library branches
During the first week of August, the Science Guys of Baltimore will be visiting the Rosedale and Perry Hall branches of the Baltimore County Public Library to offer intriguing science-related demonstrations and activities. The Science Guys are scheduled to be at the Rosedale Branch on Friday, Aug. 2, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Likewise, they will be at the Perry Hall on Monday, Aug. 5, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. These hour-long events are designed for participants of all ages. ...
The Factor Colt Named MHBA Grand Champion
David and JoAnn Hayden's Dark Hollow Farm came away victorious in three of the four classes at the 90th annual Maryland Horse Breeders Association's Yearling Show held Sunday at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. Dark Hollow Farm's colt by The Factor, co-bred and owned with Ellen Charles of Hillwood...
Two men sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison for June 2020 killing: DA
Roddrick Battle, 22, of West York, and Luis Rosado, 19, of York, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder charges last week for the June 2020 shooting death of Michael Quinones III. They were each sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison, according to the York County District Attorney's Office. The shooting took place...
Downtown Inc Announces Finalists for 24th Annual Downtown First Awards
Downtown Inc is pleased to announce the finalists for the 24th Annual Downtown First Awards, to be held at Keystone Kidspace on Thursday, August 8, at 6pm. The finalists from each category represent businesses, organizations, and individuals who have put Downtown York first, through their commitments of time, advocacy, and resources. This event is made possible through the sponsorship of The Glatfelter Agency.
See all homes sold in York, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in York reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 19 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,056-square-foot home on North Hartley Street in York City that sold for $157,000.
Hershey offers Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins for online sale
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — Earlier today, Hershey announced that for the first time ever, their Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins will be available to purchase online starting this month. According to Hershey, they will be making their Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins available for purchase on shop.hersheys.com starting on July 23. Hershey says that the online sale […]
Lancaster Balloon Festival canceled due to rising costs
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM)– The Lancaster Balloon Festival announced today that it’s canceling the 2024 event. According to the Lancaster Balloon Festival, event costs are much higher this year, making it challenging to produce the same high-quality event for guests and pilots like they have the last 13 years.
Platinum Equity completes sale of Gettysburg facility
California-based Platinum Equity, a global investment firm, recently completed the sale of its Hunterstown power generation facility in Gettysburg to New York-based LS Power, a development, investment, and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector, for an undisclosed amount. The sale also included related assets. The Hunterstown facility uses a […] The post Platinum Equity completes sale of Gettysburg facility appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
YAIAA 100: Here are the seniors, juniors and sophomores we can't wait to watch in 2024-25
It might seem like we are in the heart of summer, but for high school athletes, fall is just weeks away. Media days are on the horizon. Heat acclimatization for football opens on Aug. 5, and the first official day of practice for fall sports is Aug. 12. That's just three weeks away. ...
'It's way too hot' | York fair-goers long for return to September date
YORK, Pa. — Hot weather over the weekend and storms this week are causing attendees at the York State Fair to reminisce about the fair being held in the fall. The fair had been held in October or September for nearly its entire history since 1765 until it was moved to late July in 2021.
Day 5 of the York State Fair: $2 Tuesday, Bullride Mania and more to see
Today is the fifth day of the York State Fair, and it's $2 Tuesday. Admission is $2 per person. Strates Show rides cost $2, and $2 food specials are offered. Bullride Mania on the grandstand tonight ...
Warm and humid Tuesday, few t'storms Wednesday in south-central Pennsylvania
We're seeing partly to mostly cloudy skies this morning, and muggy temperatures in the low 70s. Today will be dry, with a mix of clouds and sunshine in the afternoon, and seasonable highs in the upper 80s. As low pressure moves across the Mid-Atlantic tonight, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms...
Small businesses serve as vendors at York State Fair
YORK, Pa. — The York State Fair is currently in full swing and with all the excitement of rides and contests, fairgoers can take a moment to visit the numerous small businesses that are showcasing their products at the event. With over 100 vendors occupying every nook and cranny...
Gettysburg National Military Park announces road-paving project
Beginning Monday, July 29, park roads on the eastern portion of the Gettysburg battlefield in the Culp’s Hill and Spangler’s Spring areas, Coster Avenue, and Benner Hill will be repaved. This three-month project requires road closures that will temporarily interrupt the ability to visit portions of the battlefield...
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.
William 'Bill' Mack Killed In Motorcycle Crash Into Pickup
William "Bill" E. Mack, 67 of Carlisle was riding a 2018 Harley Davison FLHTKSE ANV north on York Road when he attempted to make a left on Boiling Springs Road — that's when he struck the rear of 23-year-old Carlisle resident, Kirstyn D. Brenton's 2004 Chevrolet Silverado at 1:24 p.m., PSP Carlisle Trooper Jorge Acevedo detailed in the release.
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