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10 most expensive homes sold in Perry County, July 15-21
A house in Spring Township that sold for $365,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Perry County in the past week. In total, 12 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $193,708. The average price per square foot was $135.
A true fish story: Marysville angler wins national title
Joshua Kauffman, a recent graduate of Susquenita High School, has brought national recognition to Perry County by winning the prestigious 2024 Abu Garcia High School Fishing National Championship, which was held June 19-21 at Lake Hartwell in Anderson, S.C. The Marysville native, along with his fishing partner Trent Carey of York Springs, emerged victorious in a fiercely competitive tournament, besting 249 other teams to secure the significant victory.
Landlord attacked with sledgehammer after evicting tenants in Perry County: police
PERRY COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A man and woman from Newport are behind bars after allegedly attacking the landlord who evicted them. Jason Goshorn, 39, and Ashely Zellers, 38, were arrested by Pennsylvania State Police following the incident on Wednesday, as first reported by PennLive. Around 2:20 p.m., police...
Perry County stranded on bases in 5-3 loss to Enola
Those of you of a certain age may remember the TV show where Gilligan and his mates were left stranded on an island. Well, no fewer than 11 Perry County sandlot players may have felt just like Gilligan as they were left stranded on the bases in a close 5-3 loss to Enola in New Bloomfield July 11 in East Shore Twilight League play.
Evicted tenants hit Perry County landlord in the head with sledgehammer: police
A man and woman told to move off a Perry County property hit their landlord with a sledgehammer and stabbed him in the face with a screwdriver earlier this week, police said in court documents. Newport residents Jason M. Goshorn, 39, and Ashely C. Zellers, 38, were charged with attempted...
Obituaries from the Perry County Times (7/20/24)
Obituaries for Perry County for the weeks preceding July 20. John S. Kost, 71, of Duncannon passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024. He was born June 24, 1953, in Harrisburg to the late Samuel and Leona (Hollen) Kost. He was retired from the New Cumberland Army Depot; a lifetime...
Weather Impact Alert issued for high heat, humidity, chance of storms
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The FOX43 Weather Impact Team declared Weather Impact Alert Days Tuesday and Wednesday. The primary impact is high heat and humidity that makes for dangerous feels-like numbers that could lead to heat-related illnesses, but stronger storms are possible too. An EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in effect...
Update: The heat advisory is forecast to expire at 8 p.m.
The advisory was for Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York and Lancaster counties. "The temperatures are cooling down, and the threat has ended," according to the National Weather Service. Weather service Heat safety: A guide to staying safe in high temperatures. Stay hydrated: Remember to drink plenty of fluids.
Alert: Dangerous High Heat Through Tuesday With Possible Storms
ALERT DAYS - MONDAY & TUESDAY. Highs will soar to the upper 90s again Tuesday, and high pressure near Bermuda will crank up humidity. Dew points will hover near 70, making it feel tropical. Today's record high is 99 degrees, and tomorrow's record is 104 degrees. Overnight lows stay warm, in the mid 70s.
Central Pennsylvania Farmers Face Challenges Due to Heatwaves and Drought
In Central Pennsylvania, a severe drought compounded by recent heatwaves is impacting the agricultural sector significantly. According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, several counties including Fulton, Franklin, Adams, Cumberland, Perry, Lancaster, York, Dauphin, and Huntingdon are experiencing moderate to severe drought conditions, with surrounding areas also suffering from abnormal dryness.
Dangerous heat is back in central Pa., and it will feel like it’s 105 degrees
A heat advisory is still in effect for central Pennsylvania, and the National Weather Service has added an excessive heat warning that will go into effect at noon. The weather service warned that Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York counties will be feeling oppressive heat over the next couple of days, with the heat index topping out around 105 degrees today and 106 on Tuesday.
Weather Impact Alert declared for high heat, humidity
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The FOX43 Weather Impact Team declared Weather Impact Alert Days today through Wednesday. The primary impact is high heat and humidity that makes for dangerous feels-like numbers that could lead to heat-related illnesses, but stronger storms are possible too. An EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in effect...
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