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Pennsylvania State Police SERT member shot in Lancaster County
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) – A Pennsylvania State Police Corporal was shot in Lancaster while assisting with a search warrant on Wednesday morning. Pennsylvania State Police say members of the Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) were conducting a search warrant on the 600 block of East Fulton Street in Lancaster City at 6:19 a.m. in relation […]
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...
Dave Grohl shares surprising Pa. connections in his family history at Hershey concert
The Foo Fighters concert on July 23 in Hershey included a surprise revelation from singer Dave Grohl. Before starting the song “My Hero,” Grohl explained his Pennsylvania roots. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation....
Minor injuries reported in Clarks Valley crash
MIDDLE PAXTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — One person was evaluated by medical personnel after a crash on Clarks Valley Road Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened around 2:50 p.m. at milepost 7.0 on the 24-mile isolated stretch between Dauphin and Tower City. A delivery van struck a utility pole and...
John Benjamin Hershey
LANCASTER — John Benjamin Hershey, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 on the family farm in Limestone Township, Montour County. Born August 5, 1943, he was the son of the late Clarence (Huber) and Lydia (Kreider) Hershey. On April 2, 1966 he married Ruth K. Zeager, and together celebrated 58 years of marriage.
'Rest, patriot spirits, rest'
On July 4, Dr. Ashley Whitehead Luskey delivered a moving keynote address for the “One Hundred Nights of Taps” ceremony. Dr. Luskey is the Assistant Director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College. She is also a member of the board of directors for the Lincoln Fellowship. Here are excerpts from her speech:
Pa.’s top prospect, Harrisburg’s Kevin Brown, talks Penn State commitment
Harrisburg junior offensive tackle Kevin Brown holds an offer from just about every major college football program in the country. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here. So what was it that set Penn State apart from the rest of his deep and decorated list...
Agreement approved for Ag Com expansion
A local business is growing its fertilizer operation in Straban Township, according to county officials. Adams County commissioners approved a sewer capacity and infrastructure development agreement last month with Agricultural Commodities Inc., (Ag Com).
Woman injured in overnight York shooting
YORK, Pa. (WHTM)– A woman was injured in a shooting overnight, according to the York City Police Department. Police said they responded to a shooting on the 600 block of E. Market Street around 1:16 a.m. last night. Officers discovered a woman, 28, with a gunshot wound on the scene.
Central Pa. councilman apologizes for remarks about Black people
An Elizabethtown Borough Council member on Tuesday apologized for remarks he made about Black residents at a public meeting last week, as local Democrats organized residents to call for his resignation. At a meeting Thursday, during which the council passed a symbolic “nonsanctuary” resolution reaffirming its support for federal immigration...
Pa. Senate approves promotion of local airman to Brigadier General
An airman from Upper Oxford is one step closer to becoming a Brigadier General in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard following the State Senate’s approval of his nomination. Recently, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously approved the confirmation of Colonel Jaime E. Ramirez, who currently serves as the 193rd Special Operation...
Gettysburg School District To Go Device-Free Starting Next School Year
GETTYSBURG, (KCCR) — The Gettysburg School District is one of a growing number of districts across the state and country to clamp down on access to smartphones and devices by students during the school day. Superintendent Amber Mikkelsen says the decision to make Gettysburg a device-free school started about a year ago…
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 […]
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...
Red Lion woman charged in connection to death of 18-year-old man found in her home
RED LION, Pa. — A York County woman has been charged in connection to the fatal overdose of a man found in her home earlier this year, State Police said Tuesday. Kianna Brackett, 39, of Red Lion, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, possession with intent to distribute, endangering the welfare of children, tampering with evidence, criminal use of a communication facility and reckless endangerment following an investigation of the death of 18-year-old Tyler Moser, whose body was found in a bedroom at Brackett's home on May 17, according to State Police.
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.”
Long-time Dauphin County police officer passes away unexpectedly
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A longtime member of the Lower Paxton Township Police Department has unexpectedly passed away. According to the Lower Paxton Township Police Department, Detective Steven Wertz died unexpectedly while off duty. Detective Wertz was a member of the Bureau for 18 years and had been assigned...
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