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Midstate woman stole $1M in federal funds as head of home healthcare business: court docs
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — The former president of a home healthcare service business that provides services in the Midstate is accused of stealing federal funding and money from different banks, according to court documents. Ester Mbaya pled guilty to federal charges of healthcare fraud and bank fraud from the scheme where she stole over […]
People in Pennsylvania Fooled By Fake Alligator in Local Creek
Back in 2018, an alligator was spotted in rural Atlantic County, New Jersey. Video caught the gator on tape crawling across a grassy area in Mullica Township. Police and others searched the area, but could not locate the reptile. Then, the next spring, Bullet the dog discovered the remains of...
Penn State coach James Franklin stops at Cumberland County restaurant
Ahead of Penn State Football team’s weekend game against UCLA, coach James Franklin made a pit stop Friday at a Cumberland County restaurant. Franklin stopped at Bagel Boutique in Silver Spring Township where he purchased a dozen assorted bagels, two tubs of cream cheese and two black coffees, said Amanda Wanner, assistant manager.
Central PA Food Bank helping those impacted by stolen SNAP benefits
(WHTM) — Central Pennsylvania Food Bank says its seeing the impacts of stolen SNAP benefits. abc27 received multiple reports Thursday of money missing from SNAP accounts. The Department of Human Services says there is nothing it can do to get the money back now. Since it takes time to verify it was stolen and after […]
PSU commit Messiah Mickens scores 3 TDs with James Franklin in the house to lead Harrisburg past Altoona
James Franklin took a helicopter Friday to see the Harrisburg Cougars play at Altoona, and he probably liked what he saw. That’s because Harrisburg running back and Penn State commit Messiah Mickens led the way, rushing for three touchdowns, as the Cougars scored a 33-0 win. If you purchase...
Cumberland County home builder charged with swindling clients found not guilty of felony theft
A Carlisle-area home builder was recently acquitted by a Cumberland County judge of multiple felony theft charges arising from a county investigation into complaints by five former clients that he failed to properly use their funds for their projects. Timothy Hoffman, of Hoffman Custom Contracting, was found not guilty after...
Weather alert issued for fog in part of Pennsylvania until early Saturday morning
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Friday at 10:53 p.m. for fog until Saturday at 4 a.m. for Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York and Lancaster counties. "Locally dense fog has developed this evening and will continue through the early morning hours. Visibilities between one-half...
Over The Edge, rappelling down 18 stories to support Big Brothers Big Sisters
The participants of the Over The Edge event in Harrisburg are supporting children in need by rappelling down an 18-story building to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region. The event began at 9 a.m. on Oct. 4, and continues until 5 p.m., with more than...
York City man found guilty of first-degree murder for September 2022 shooting
Tyrell Shyheim Christian, 30, of York City, this week was found guilty of first-degree murder and possession of firearm prohibited for the 2022 shooting and death of 19-year-old Ethan Mooney. According to the York County District Attorney's Office, it took the jury approximately one hour to decide the verdict, following the 4-day trial....
Local gelato shop owner gets 2nd in worldwide competition
(WHTM) — We have an update on an international competition. Kim Zanni of Gelato Di Babbo in Hummelstown, went to Italy to compete against 34 of the best gelato makers in the world. And guess what? She came in second place in what she describes as an “iron chef” type of challenge. “I got second […]
Maurice Barnes leads defensive bounce-back as Bishop McDevitt stymies Cumberland Valley
Last week, Bishop McDevitt’s defense was on its heels for large stretches of the night, pulling out a 28-21 win over Altoona. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
College in central Pa. to discontinue some majors, reduce staff
Elizabethtown College will reduce its full-time faculty by 13 positions by June 30, 2025, and will drop the fine arts major, sociology major and minor as well as the Spanish and Spanish education majors. The news was shared with the college community in an email from the college president Friday.
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