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Sex Offender Bryan Wayne Conrad Dies In PA Prison
Bryan Wayne Conrad of Mechanicsburg died at 3 p.m. on July 1, 2024, Superintendent Gourley explained in the release. Conrad "was found unresponsive in his cell [...] Prison staff immediately responded and provided life-saving measures until facility medical personnel arrived. Lower Allen EMS arrived and advanced life support measures were continued" until he was pronounced dead, Gourley stated in the release.
Protesters ask ‘how can you justify’ Harrisburg police killings
The streets of center city Harrisburg were filled with the chants of “no justice, no peace” Wednesday afternoon as nearly 40 protesters made their way from City Island to the Capitol to speak out against killings by police. “We’re tired of our babies getting harassed, getting killed, getting...
Cumberland County brewery announces upcoming closure
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — After six years of operation, a family-owned brewery in Cumberland County recently announced that it will be closing at the end of this summer. A locally operated brewery with a taproom at 4830 Carlisle Pike in Mechanicsburg, named Mellow Mink Brewing, announced that they would be closing down at some point later this summer.
Two inmates die at SCI Camp Hill within 24 hours
CAMP HILL, Pa. (WHTM) – The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections says a second SCI Camp Hill inmate died hours before after another inmate was killed. Inmate Bryan Conrad, 50, was found unresponsive in his cell on July 1 and pronounced deceased at 3 p.m. despite life-saving measures. The Cumberland County Coroner’s office says Conrad, who was serving a 4 to 8-year sentence for Failure to Comply with Registration of Sexual Offenders Requirements, died by suicide. He had been at SCI Camp Hill since April 6, 2023.
Man tried three times in Phylicia Barnes killing is charged with rape in Baltimore County
Michael Maurice Johnson, previously accused of killing a 16-year-old girl in 2010, is now facing charges of rape in Baltimore County. Baltimore County Police arrested Johnson, 40, of York, Pennsylvania, on charges of first- and second-degree rape and first- and second-degree assault. Johnson appeared for a Tuesday hearing in Baltimore County District Court remotely from the detention center, ...
Hershey man, teen charged for New Year’s robbery, assault
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – Two people have been arrested in connection to a burglary and assault on New Year’s Day in Lebanon County. Western Lebanon County Regional Police say on July 3 they arrested Isaiah Williamson in connection to the assault. Police say Williamson forcibly entered a home and assaulted multiple occupants. A 17-year-old female has also been charged as a co-conspirator.
Harrisburg marks July 4 with food trucks, fireworks
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Harrisburg is hosting its annual Fourth of July Food Truck Festival in Riverfront Park on Thursday, offering visitors a chance to grab a tasty bite to eat and enjoy entertainment ahead of a fireworks show above the Susquehanna River. The event runs until 9 p.m. along...
What’s Going Around: Strep, stomach bug, COVID
This week, the providers at UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics in York and Spring Grove are seeing hand, foot and mouth disease, stomach viruses that are causing diarrhea, non-specific rashes, and other viral syndromes. WellSpan Community Pediatrics reports viral upper respiratory infections and a few cases of COVID. This week, pediatricians at Penn State Health are […]
Asian street kitchen restaurant to open in Cumberland County
A Silantra Asian Street Kitchen is coming to Hampden Township later this month. Owners Sam and Cindy Guo confirmed the restaurant at 3499 Carlisle Pike will open on July 18. It’s located in the former Sandwich, which closed in December. The couple, who started Silantra in Lancaster in 2015,...
Two arrested after pursuit near LaPorte-Porter County line
A pursuit near the LaPorte-Porter County line led to two arrests. On Saturday, June 29, around 1:30 a.m., Trooper Nicholas Isajczuk was patrolling I-94 near the Porter/LaPorte County line when he spotted a speeding gray Toyota SUV without headlights or tail lights. Despite reaching speeds over 110 mph, the trooper eventually caught up as the SUV merged onto the shoulder to pass another car.
Big 190-seat Airbus planes coming to Harrisburg Int’l; airport expects July 4th to be second busiest ever
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — Some of the biggest passenger planes ever to serve Harrisburg International Airport will soon be flying here regularly. Beginning in August, American Airlines is scheduling as many as three daily flights on 190-seat Airbus A321 aircraft and two daily flights on 150-seat A320s to its hubs in Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth and […]
Paving project begins next week in Dauphin County; delays expected
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that a roadway paving project is scheduled to begin next week in Dauphin County. According to PennDOT, a maintenance crew in Dauphin County is scheduled to begin paving a section of Route 443 (Fishing Creek Valley Road) in Middle Paxton Township next week.
Justin Timberlake to perform in Hershey despite arrest, controversy. Here’s the latest
Pop star Justin Timberlake has been making headlines lately, and not just because he’s currently on a world tour. The “SexyBack” singer was arrested in New York and charged with driving under the influence in June, but he has since returned to his tour. If you purchase...
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