West Hanover Township
LATEST NEWS
College of Medicine welcomes international students to Hershey
HERSHEY, Pa. — Penn State College of Medicine’s Global Health Exchange Program welcomed 12 international students to central Pennsylvania for three weeks of training and learning in Hershey. The Global Health Exchange Program (GHEP) is a three-credit, completely immersive course of study embedded in the master of public...
DCNR unveiling final plans for Susquehanna Riverlands State Park
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced that a public meeting will be held to unveil the final conceptual plans for the Susquehanna Riverlands State Park. According to the DNCR, an upcoming public informational meeting will be held to showcase the final conceptual ecological restoration and site improvement considerations for […]
Amtrak track improvement project between Lancaster, Harrisburg progresses to fourth stage
An Amtrak track renewal project in the Susquehanna Valley progressed to the fourth phase on Wednesday. While work crews are moving to a new location, existing Keystone Service schedules will remain in effect. Pennsylvanian train schedules are not impacted. The $122 million project is now 50% finished. The work between...
World of Outlaws Set for Three Pennsylvania Races, 2024’s Lone New York Stop
YORK HAVEN, PA (July 23, 2024) – The summer stretch continues with another busy week of action for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. First, Sprint Car racing’s fiercest rivalry resumes with three races over four nights in Pennsylvania where the Posse awaits. Then, it’s north to New York for the season’s one visit to the “Empire State.”
Scooped Ice Cream trail highlights local Pa. dairy, business
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – The 7th annual Scooped trail is underway in Pennsylvania, brought to you by Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development‘s tourism website. The trail runs across the entire state from May 30 until September 7! All you need is a car and a cell phone. There are some stops along the […]
UPMC Harrisburg launching free fitness programs, live demonstrations
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — UPMC Harrisburg is launching a new initiative for summer 2024 to provide free, accessible fitness opportunities for the Harrisburg community. UPMC Healthy Harrisburg is hosting class demonstrations on Tuesday, July 23, at their new location at 1000 Paxton St., in Harrisburg. The program’s new location provides a larger exercise space and additional free parking.
The York Merchant on Market reopening this weekend following expansion
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — The York Merchant on Market is holding a grand reopening celebration this weekend. The York Merchant on Market, located at 441 East Market Street in York, made its official debut back in 2020. The market is best known for offering a vast variety of handmade items, artwork, and one-of-a-kind products across 10,000 square feet of space.
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...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.