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Take a look inside the Academy of Live Technology at Rock Lititz
Rock Lititz, the entertainment venue in Lancaster County, started a new chapter on Friday with the launch of a program that will offer students hands-on experience while earning a degree. The Academy of Live Technology at Rock Lititz opened its newly constructed education facility and welcomed students from the Pennsylvania...
Meet Tweed, the newest member of the Cumberland County DA’s office
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — The Cumberland County DA’s office has a new service dog. Named Tweed, he came from Susquehanna Service Dogs. The two-year-old Lab will have duties. The bar association wanted him to be there for individuals in court, who are in distress. “He’s here for anybody, you know what I think of […]
York Rose Bowl helps area economy
YORK, Pa. — The York County economy is getting a boost from the York Rose Bowl now underway in York County. Hotels and restaurants are among the big winners during the two-day athletic event which kicked off the 2024 Pennsylvania high school football season. It began Friday at York Suburban High School. A football team from Canada played a team from Philadelphia.
Shop provides York County first responders with free coffee
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — First responders in York County got an extra jolt of appreciation Friday. A new drive-through coffee shop called 7 Brew Coffee in the Red Lion area gave them and their families free coffee. York County Regional Police and local firefighters were there. “We think it’s really important,” Matt Peters of […]
S.I. boxer now charged in Pennsylvania in daughter’s slaying; New details emerge
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The case of a former professional boxer from Staten Island accused of killing his daughter has officially been reassigned to law enforcement in Pennsylvania. An affidavit filed in the Keystone state, meanwhile, offers new insight into the 2020 murder investigation. Kabary Salem, 56, of Deal...
Lancaster County prison committee closes meetings, silences members
Austin Beiler, the director of operations at the Lancaster Airport Authority and a resident of West Lampeter Township, is entering his third year as a member of the Lancaster County Prison Advisory Committee, a panel whose work is entering a critical final year of planning — the largest capital project in the county’s history could break ground before the close of 2025.
Second half goal by Liam Spears propels Carlisle boys soccer past New Oxford
The Carlisle boys soccer team got a goal from Liam Spears in the 54th minute and made it stand up to record a 1-0 season-opening victory over New Oxford in a non-conference game Saturday. Spears’ winning goal was assisted by Nick Mentzer. Carlisle goalkeeper Bradyn Sober turned away four New...
Reading Public Library awarded Professional Development Mini-Grant
The Pennsylvania Department of Education Office of Commonwealth Libraries has announced that 14 libraries across Pennsylvania have been awarded Professional Development Mini-Grants to enable librarians and staff to develop new skills and stay up to date on current trends. In Berks County, the Reading Public Library received a $5,000 mini-grant.
Sheetz to be built at site of pizzeria, wine shop in central Pa.
Sheetz is making plans for a convenience store in Mount Joy Township that would take a spot along Route 743 just over a half-mile south of Route 283. The new Sheetz would replace a building at 50 Veterans Drive that is the home of Pizzatown and Ferrarelli House of Wine, whose owners say they plan to relocate.
Helper stole $180K, drugs from elderly woman in central Pa.: police
A caretaker made nearly $200,000 in purchases and withdrawals using credit cards stolen from a woman in Manheim Township, according to police. Jamie Lloyd, 42, of Lititz, faces multiple felony charges of identity theft, financial exploitation of an older adult and theft by deception after police said she took advantage of an older woman in her care.
Mustangs enter 2024 football season with high expectations
For the hordes of West Perry football fans that have filled stadiums from Elliottsburg to Wyomissing and everywhere in between, the 2024 team will look quite different than that of years past. Gone are four-year starters like Marcus Quaker, Ian Goodling and Bryce Smith, along with seven other seniors that...
West Perry boys’ soccer aims for division title
Coming off a solid 10-8-1 season (4th place) and a District III playoff loss head coach Jared Weibley is even more optimistic than usual about the West Perry boys’ soccer team. “You can only try to handle what you can control,” Weibley remarked. “But I have lofty expectations for...
What's the best YAIAA high school football helmet? Vote for your favorite headgear
Which YAIAA high school football team has the best helmets? GameTimePA is asking the fans to answer that question. Cast your vote for your favorite headgear from now until 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29. Scroll the above gallery to see each team’s helmet and then vote below for your favorite. Which school...
Week 1 football scores: Palmyra's running back duo runs all over Lebanon
Playmakers make plays, and that's what happened Friday night in Palmyra. To kickoff Pa. high school football season, Palmyra’s running backs led the way to a 40-8 win over Lebanon. Senior Justin Kaplan put up three touchdowns, including two on special teams — while junior rusher Braxtin Risser added two scores and led the...
School board member addresses social media posts about Kamala Harris
The following letter was sent by the Souderton Area School District to community members on Friday afternoon, Aug. 23, 2024, with a message stating that “Earlier this month, we shared a message with you regarding the actions of one of our school board members, Mr. Formica. Today, Mr. Formica has asked that we share with you a letter he has written in response.”
Comeback Bid Fizzles as Revs’ Record Streaks Come to a Close
(August 23, 2024 – Hagerstown, Md.): The York Revolution saw their record 12-game winning streak against the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars come to a close, dropping their series opener 5-4 at Meritus Park on Friday evening. York jumped ahead early as Zander Wiel ripped a two-out RBI double down the...
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