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Carlisle apartment complexes change hands
A Philadelphia-area apartment owner has scooped up a pair of Carlisle-area complexes alongside nine other properties around the state. The Carlisle-area properties — the 93-unit Hanover Manor and 80-unit Carlwynne Manor — are the two smallest properties taken in the deal, which includes more than 3,400 units overall,
Cumberland County restaurant inspections from June 16-31
The following Cumberland County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations between the dates of June 16-31, 2024. Inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture. The department notes that in many cases violations are corrected by the restaurant before inspectors leave. Homewood Suites by...
After lengthy delays, 7-Eleven in Cumberland County is finally opening
A 7-Eleven in Cumberland County that was delayed for over a year as the developer struggled to obtain a liquor license is finally opening but without alcohol sales. The store at 151 Gettysburg Pike in Upper Allen Township, featuring a Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits kiosk, will open around July 25, said an employee who didn’t want to be identified.
Historic Cumberland County church could soon be used for worship again, historical groups fighting to preserve property
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — A historic Cumberland County church currently owned by the state could soon change hands. Peace Church has sat at the corner of St. Johns Church and Trindle Roads in Hampden Township since 1798. “When you look around, it’s like stepping back 225 years," said Kevin...
Homeowners hit with pricey sidewalk repairs in Cumberland County borough’s paving project
About a month ago, Cortney Bench noticed Mechanicsburg borough workers spray painting pink marks on the sidewalk in front of her home on Broad Street. The workers told her husband the borough was preparing for a paving project, but first the sidewalks needed to be fixed. Two weeks later, the couple received a bill for $4,000. Bench’s mother, Brenda Miller, who lives near her, got a bill for an eye-popping $9,200.
New program will offer free rides to local bar patrons, aims to deter drunk driving
A local organization is offering to be the designated driver for nights out downtown. The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (TCRPC) announced at a press conference on Tuesday the launch of its pilot program “Sober Ride Home,” which aims to lessen the number of impaired driving incidents by offering free rideshare vouchers for those consuming alcohol at local bars and restaurants.
Carlisle Barracks full-scale exercise to be held Tuesday
CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — If you live in Carlisle, you may hear some loud noises coming from Carlisle Barracks Tuesday as part of a training exercise. The facility will hold its annual installation-wide full-scale exercise from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The barracks says it will incorporate “loud, realistic,...
Greystone Derby committee makes big donation to Veterans Outreach of PA
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — After a successful charity event in May, the Greystone Derby Day committee is paying it forward. The group donated $70,000 to Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania. The check was presented at the Greystone Brew House in Dillsburg. The committee says that those finds are going...
After monthslong search, Green Park hires new city clerk who once worked for Crestwood
After months of searching for the just-right fit, the City of Green Park hired Theresa Pfyl as its new city clerk. She began the position and attended her first Green Park Board of Aldermen meeting on June 17. “It’s been a busy day. We want to welcome you, Theresa,” Mayor...
Fallen tree reported on wires in Camp Hill Borough
CAMP HILL, Pa. — A tree fell on wires in Cumberland County Monday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. It was reported in the 400 block of Parkside Road between Parkside Court and Appletree Road in Camp Hill Borough. According to county dispatchers, the wires caught...
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