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Police in York County trying to find missing endangered man
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Police are asking for the public’s help to find a missing endangered man in York County. In a news release, York County Regional Police said Harry Runkle, 75, was last seen at the Naval Academy in Annapolis at about 5 p.m. Wednesday. Runkle is a dementia patient and he has […]
Cumberland Valley community comes together for swimmer fighting cancer
(WHTM) — It was more than your typical high school water polo game Wednesday night. The Cumberland Valley school community held a water polo recognition night for Nico Falcone, one of their student athletes who is battling cancer. “Nico’s a fun-loving kid,” said Corey Pelow, the head coach for Cumberland Valley’s water polo team. “He’s […]
Celebrating 100th anniversary of the radial arm saw DeWalt invented in – where else? – Mechanicsburg
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The borough’s name makes up for, with precision, what it lacks in creativity. It was a “settlement of mechanics” in 1820, as a sign at the borough line still says. Sure enough, a mechanic born in 1885 — Raymond DeWalt — invented all kinds of useful things in the area, including […]
'Everybody's at the same level' | Wheelchair basketball tournament pushes access to good jobs for all
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — Every year a Cumberland County wheelchair basketball tournament brings service members and the community together to support those with disabilities. The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Business Systems Center (BSC) held its 33rd annual wheelchair basketball tournament at Mechanicsburg Middle School on Wednesday evening. This...
Harrisburg Line Track Renewal Project advances ahead of schedule
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Amtrak announced Thursday that the Harrisburg Line Track Renewal Project is progressing ahead of schedule, with its replacement bus service scheduled to end two weeks early. According to Amtrak, the replacement bus service is now set to end on Nov. 7. Amtrak’s booking channels are also updated with new schedules for Nov. […]
Furry Friends | Meet Raindrop, the dog!
YORK, Pa. — Meet Raindrop!. "He is super goofy, super wiggly. He is all puppy, the friendliest dog you'll ever meet," said canine behavior and enrichment manager, Katie Keith. The 9-month-old Pitbull mix is looking for his forever family. The puppy was surrendered to the York County SPCA at...
Scammers Posing as Officers Steal $3,800 from Township Resident
North Middleton Township Police are investigating a scam where men, posing as Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department officers, defrauded a resident out of $3,800. The incident began at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday when a scammer, claiming to be a deputy from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department, called the victim, stating he had failed to appear for Federal Grand Jury selection. The scammer falsely claimed that an arrest warrant had been issued.
York-based BAE Systems receives $184 million U.S. Army contract
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — The York County-based BAE Systems announced they have received a $184 million contract to produce Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles for the U.S. Army. According to BAE Systems, they received a $184 million contract modification to produce an additional 48 Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles (AMPV) for the U.S. Army. These new AMPVs replace […]
Staying cool and dry through Friday
Today will be pleasant enough, but there will be passing clouds occasionally as a trough pushes through New England. A few showers will even dot the northern tier of the state, while Central PA stays dry and comfortable. Highs will be in the 60s with a northwest breeze today. Tonight will bring clear skies and ideal conditions for radiational cooling. That means temperatures will plummet tonight, likely into the lower 40s. Some valley spots may even dip into the 30s tonight.
As vehicles get safer, motorcycles remain deadlier than ever in Pa., records show
A 41-year-old man was riding his motorcycle in Cumberland County last month when a driver turned their vehicle in front of him, killing him. A 38-year-old man on a motorcycle also died last month after a Toyota “following too close” on I-81 in Lebanon County struck his motorcycle and killed him.
Mechanicsburg's Taryn Zerby breaks 'curse,' wins gold in Mid-Penn tennis final
An eventful year of Mid-Penn girls tennis comes to a close as the Mid-Penn 3A girls tennis finals took place Monday morning at the Hershey Racquet Club. The day was dominated by Cumberland Valley as the Eagles took home the most gold medals (two) and earned a district qualifier. •...
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