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People Moves: Donegal Promotes Landis; MEMIC Promotes Foote
Donegal Insurance Group, headquartered in Marietta, Pennsylvania, promoted Caleb Landis to assistant vice president of commercial lines systems development. Landis will be based out of Donegal’s home office in Marietta. Landis succeeds Barb Doyle, who will retire in September as vice president of commercial lines systems. Doyle’s 38-year year...
Two men sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison for June 2020 killing: DA
Roddrick Battle, 22, of West York, and Luis Rosado, 19, of York, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder charges last week for the June 2020 shooting death of Michael Quinones III. They were each sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison, according to the York County District Attorney's Office. The shooting took place...
See all homes sold in Hershey, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Hershey reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 10 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,490-square-foot home on West Pine Street in North Londonderry Township that sold for $330,611.
New Kids on the Block at Hersheypark Stadium: Where to buy tickets under $20
Blockheads can buy tickets to the New Kids on the Block concert in Hershey for less than $20. The boy band will perform with special guests DJ Jazzy Jeff and Paula Abdul at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Hersheypark Stadium. The band released its first new album,...
Shapiro Administration Secures $500 Million for Interstate 83 John Harris Memorial (South) Bridge, Largest Federal Transportation Grant Ever Received in Pennsylvania
The Governor and PennDOT Secretary Carroll have advocated for this federal funding for the last year and a half – and this investment from the Biden Administration to replace the South Bridge is the largest grant in state history for a transportation project. The South Bridge carries more than...
Tractor-trailer crash backing up I-81 traffic in Dauphin County
A Wednesday afternoon crash involving several tractor-trailers has created a backlog of traffic on Interstate 81 near Harrisburg, PennDOT said. The left southbound lane of I-81 is closed as of 2 p.m. at exit 66 to downtown Harrisburg/Front Street, according to PennDOT spokeswoman Fritzi Schreffler. Southbound traffic is slow-moving, she said, but getting by on the right lane.
Kipona Festival fireworks show canceled due to safety concerns, Harrisburg mayor says
HARRISBURG, Pa (WHP) — The City of Harrisburg's 108th annual Kipona Festival will take place this year without the fireworks and drone show. The city announced the decision Wednesday morning, citing "serious incidents" at this year's 4th of July fireworks shows and the need to make the show safer.
York has new memorial police officers who died in the line of duty
YORK, Pa. — A new memorial has been placed outside York police headquarters to honor officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. It was installed on Friday. The Fraternal Order of Police spearheaded the effort. The stone lists the name of Officer Henry Schaad, who was...
Harrisburg cancels fireworks show at Kipona festival, officials work on safety plan
Harrisburg’s end-of-summer festival will not include its traditional fireworks show this year. Mayor Wanda Williams announced on Wednesday that the city would cancel fireworks at the Kipona festival over Labor Day weekend, in light of incidents involving guns at previous city firework displays. Earlier this month, Harrisburg’s July 4th...
Workers provide maintenance for Shawnee Run
Workers from LandStudies, Inc. began maintenance on a stretch of Shawnee Run today. Two areas have experienced bank erosion due to deposited sediment from upstream areas exerting pressure on the newly stabilized banks. These areas of erosion needed to be addressed to maintain the pollution reduction credits associated with the project.
National Night Out to explore police-community dynamic
Some believe that trust must be earned. But trust must also be cultivated, nurtured and fostered. That's the premise upon which the Manheim Township Police Department's (MTPD) approach to National Night Out is based. It's an opportunity to revisit and reinvent connections with the community. Some 45,000 residents call Manheim...
Amtrak’s $122 million Harrisburg Line Project enters phase four
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Amtrak’s $122 million project to improve tracks between Lancaster and Harrisburg is advancing to the project’s fourth phase after reaching 50% completion. Crews are continuing work in a new location today for the Harrisburg Line Track Renewal Project’s latest phase, but that will...
Cause of motorcycle crash that killed Mount Joy Township man is undetermined: police
Police have yet to say what caused the motorcycle crash that killed a Mount Joy Township man last week near the Lancaster-Lebanon county line. Matthew Ferruzza, 28, of the 400 block of Rockwood Drive, died early July 19 after his motorcycle collided with an SUV, according to the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office. Ferruzza died of multiple traumatic injuries, and the coroner ruled his death accidental.
Donald Trump to visit Harrisburg next week for rally
Former President Donald J. Trump, the Republican candidate for president, plans to hold a rally in Harrisburg next week, his campaign announced Thursday. The event, scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, will take place at the New Holland Arena at 2300 N. Cameron St., according to a press release. The New Holland Arena has a capacity of 7,318 seats, according to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex’s website.
Train accident in northeastern York County blocks road: 911
A train accident was reported this evening in East Manchester Township, blocking a road, according to Ted Czech, public information officer for the York County Office of Emergency Management/York County 911. A couple of cars came off the track in the 1400 block of Wago Road, he said. They have...
Three months rent free on the table for businesses impacted by recent warehouse fires
A marketplace in York City is opening its doors to businesses impacted by recent warehouse fires. The New York Wire Works, the former wire factory that reopened in 2022, announced that it would offer three months rent-free to businesses displaced by several recent warehouse fires in York County. “We’re here...
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