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Multiple arrests made at Koons Park ahead of evening fireworks show
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Several "bad actors" were arrested at a Dauphin County park ahead of a planned fireworks show. According to the Lower Paxton Township Police Department, officers at Koon's Park dispersed several fights among teens ahead of the event. Multiple arrests were also made after "bad actors continued[d] to disturb the crowd," officers wrote on Facebook.
Gettysburg National Military Park Announces Road Closures During the Annual Gettysburg Area Fireworks Demonstration
Gettysburg PA—Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) recognizes the long tradition of parking along the park avenue system to watch the annual Gettysburg Borough fireworks demonstration. We will continue to participate with our community in this event and ask the public to respect closures of select roadways and park rules to ensure the safety of visitors and park resources. Park roads will begin to close at 8 pm on July 4, 2024.
Justin Timberlake set to perform tonight at Hersheypark Stadium
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — Singer Justin Timberlake is performing at Hersheypark Stadium on the Fourth of July. Timberlake’s show at Hersheypark Stadium on Thursday, July 4 at 7:30 p.m. as part of his “Forget Tomorrow World Tour.”. The singer is set to perform his eighth concert since...
'Major' water main break impacting residents in Conewago Township
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Fire officials are alerting the public to a "major" water main break in Conewago Township. The break, which happened on W. Elm Avenue in the area of Magic Elm Skateland, may result in low water pressures and cloudy or dirty water, according to Hanover Area Fire & Rescue.
Anthony Macri wins Pa. Speedweek 410 sprint car feature race at Port Royal Speedway
Defending Pa. Speedweek champion Anthony Macri of Dillsburg won his second race of this year’s Pa. Speedweek series, taking the checkered flag in Wednesday night’s 410 sprint car feature at Port Royal Speedway. Macri, who did not finish in last Friday’s Williams Grove feature due to a wreck,...
Columbia Volunteer Fire Company holds annual fireman’s parade
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Across America families, friends, and communities celebrated the Fourth of July, including the Columbia Volunteer Fire Company. For the last 102 years, the Columbia Fire Company has hosted its annual fireman’s parade on the Fourth of July. The town fills with past and present residents as this is one of […]
Spring Grove Area School District's new superintendent charged with DUI
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Spring Grove Area School District's new superintendent has been charged with driving under the influence. On June 28 around 2:38 a.m., Joseph Bradley, 51, was found to be DUI in the 100 block of S. Forney Avenue in Hanover, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
Fourth of July BLAST in Jacobus brings community together
JACOBUS, Pa. — There are lots of Fourth of July festivities across central Pennsylvania today. However, the Fourth of July BLAST in York County not only brought the fun but is hoping to bring the community together. “We serve, that’s our motto. So, we want to let [the community]...
Going where they get a bang for their bucks: Marylanders cross border for holiday fireworks
This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. It’s the evening before the Fourth of July, and the parking lot of the Phantom Fireworks store is crawling with SUVs and pick-up trucks trolling for a parking spot.
7 juveniles arrested at Koons Park fireworks event, police say
DAUPHIN COUNTY, PA. (WHP) — Multiple people were arrested Wednesday evening at a fireworks event at Koons Park. Lower Paxton Township Police confirmed that officers made multiple arrests and broke up several fights between teenagers/kids. Eight people were arrested at the event, and seven of those arrests were juveniles, police said.
Multi-vehicle collision involving dump truck reported on PA-372 in Martic Township
MARTIC TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A multi-vehicle crash was reported on State Route 372 in Martic Township Thursday morning. It was reported at the intersection with Old River Road at 7:43 a.m.. A dump truck was reportedly involved. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Minor injuries have been reported...
Lititz celebrates Independence Day
LITITZ, Pa. — Lititz, Lancaster County, is hosting its 207th Independence Day celebration. The day started with a blanket run and baby parade followed by the parade. There are games, food and contests in Lititz Springs Park, with the Lighting of the Candles and fireworks capping off the celebration.
29th Street bridge over I-83 near Harrisburg to close for over a year
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is reminding drivers the 29th Street bridge, which goes over Interstate 83 near Harrisburg, is scheduled to close for replacement starting on Monday, July 8. Weather permitting, the bridge will close Monday night and will not reopen until Nov. 12, 2025, according to a press...
Silent Night: Harrisburg Family Dollar neighbors confirm false overnight alarms have stopped
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The company promised to fix the problem. Then it sent contractors out to do that. But the big question after false alarms kept neighbors of the Family Dollar at 18th and Derry streets awake night after night for months: Would the alarms finally stop this time?
‘Nothing more American than baseball:’ York Revolution celebrates Fourth of July
YORK, Pa. — On Independence Day, while many Americans celebrate with cookouts, fireworks, and parades, others choose to spend it at the stadium with the York Revolution and Lancaster Stormers. The schedule included an orchestra concert, fireworks, and competitions. According to John Gibbson, the general manager of The York...
Lt. Gov. Davis hails gun violence efforts
In Harrisburg last week, Lt. Governor Austin Davis hosted a roundtable discussion with local and state leaders, representatives of law enforcement, community organizations and victim’s advocates to showcase the strategies and efforts that have resulted in Pennsylvania showing the second-biggest improvement in gun-related homicides. “Pennsylvanians deserve to be safe...
Lunch On Us continues to grow
TMCS program provides free meals in Tipp, Monroe Township. The Lunch On Us program is currently experiencing one of the busiest summer seasons in its fifteen-year history, providing an average of 700-800 meals per week for Tipp City and Monroe Township residents. “It’s grown each year,” Kitchen Manager/Cook Renee Johnson...
Hershey man, teen charged in New Year's Day burglary, assault at Palmyra home: police
A young adult and a teen face burglary and assault charges after they allegedly broke into a Palmyra home on Jan. 1, according to police. The Western Lebanon County Regional Police Department arrested Isaiah Williamson, 18, of Hershey, and a 17-year-old female on July 3, saying they forcibly entered a residence in the 600 block of North Railroad Street and attacked the people inside on New Year's Day.
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