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Urgent Alert: Missing Teenager in Mechanicsburg, PA
Authorities in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, have issued an alert for a missing teenager, Zane Dominic Gray, last seen on July 4, 2024. Zane, 16 years old, is currently listed in the National Crime Information Center under the case number NCIC# M598023894. The local police are urging anyone with information to come...
Tractor-trailer fire spreads to building in Dauphin County
SWATARA TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A tractor-trailer fire spread to a building in Dauphin County, according to emergency dispatch. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. The trailer fire started against a building in the 7100 block of Grayson Road between Mushroom Hill Road and Witmer Drive in Swatara Township.
Dauphin County crews battling building fire
Crews are battling flames inside a building in Swatara Township this Friday afternoon, according to dispatchers. Firefighters reported to a building along Grayson Road near Mushroom Hill Road at around 1:30 p.m., according to Dauphin County dispatch. There’s a tractor-trailer against a building at the scene, dispatch said. However, the...
Chambersburg Hall of Fame: Bob Thomas rolled up incredible baseball records as coach
Note: The Chambersburg Athletics Hall of Fame will induct its inaugural class of 11 athletes or coaches, plus one team, on Friday, Sept. 20 at halftime of the football game against State College. Stories about each inductee and the team will be published periodically before that date. Hall of Fame...
Stutts: ‘We Beat The Damn Outlaws’
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car and Pennsylvania Posse rivalry has given us so many memorable moments. And it delivered another gem on Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway. T.J. Stutts lined up on the front row alongside the hottest driver in the...
Spring Run Pit Stop Night Revs Up at Path Valley Speedway
This Saturday, July 27, racing enthusiasts are invited to experience the thrill of Spring Run Pit Stop Night at Path Valley Speedway. The evening promises high-speed action with a lineup that includes 270 Sprints, 600 Sprints, 4 Cylinder Thunder Cars, Strictly Stocks, and Wingless Super Sportsman. Gates open early, providing...
Former Harrisburg Mall tenant finds new home
An AT&T store will open at High Pointe Commons. AT&T has leased 1,600 square feet of space at High Pointe Commons, a 324,322-square-foot shopping center in Swatara Township. The store will be located next to the FedEx store. The AT&T store is tentatively scheduled to open on Sept. 30 and...
World War II museum in Gettysburg hosts 'Military Weekend'
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — It's Military Weekend at a museum outside Gettysburg. The three-day event at the World War II American Experience Museum is crossing generations. A World War II veteran signed an autograph for a young boy dressed in a military uniform. It was a special moment for the two of them.
This new hydrangea is a local plant expert’s favorite: George’s Plant Pick of the Week
Here’s PennLive garden writer George Weigel’s Plant Pick of the Week for this week:. * Common name: Dwarf panicle hydrangea WorryFree Ruby Snow. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Shippensburg Fair Announces Exciting Line-Up for July 26-27
The Shippensburg Fair is set to deliver a thrilling two-day event packed with entertainment, competitions, and family fun on July 26 and 27. This year’s fair schedule highlights a variety of attractions catering to all ages, with special emphasis on agricultural shows and evening entertainment. Friday, July 26 Highlights:
32nd Annual Pride Festival of Central PA will be held in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pride Festival of Central PA will be held Harrisburg this weekend. It's the 32nd year for the event and will also include the return of the Pride Parade. The parade had been on a 12-year hiatus because of permitting issues but is now back with...
Gov. Shapiro to rally support for Kamala Harris at Pennsylvania campaign event
CARLISLE, Pa. - Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shaprio will rally support for Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign event this weekend amid widespread speculation that he is on the shortlist of names being considered for Harris' running mate. The Harris for President event will happen Saturday morning in Carlisle and...
Application window opens soon for new Cumberland County affordable housing community
A little over a year ago, a Cumberland County nonprofit broke ground on an $18.1 million affordable housing project. Carlisle-based Safe Harbour broke ground on Harbour Village in 2024 on five acres of vacant land in South Middleton Township, bordering the borough of Carlisle near the Carlisle United Methodist Church on South Spring Garden Street. Harbour Village will include six residential buildings with 40 units and a community building on Harbour Village Drive.
Waldo’s and Company schedules fundraiser
Join Waldo’s and Company for a night of art, community, and support at their upcoming Friendraiser/Fundraiser event on Sunday, August 18, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Waldo’s and Company in Gettysburg. The non-profit art co-op is dedicated to fostering creativity and artistic expression within the...
Gov. Josh Shapiro rallies for Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania: ‘Tough as nails’
CARLISLE, Pa. — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro hit the campaign trail on Saturday to stump for Vice President Kamala Harris in the Keystone State. Shapiro, 51, delivered a 20-minute rallying cry at a “Weekend of Action Volunteer Kick-Off ” Saturday morning at the Rendezvous Run Farm in Carlisle, near Harrisburg, and was joined by local Harris for President volunteers. “She is someone who has always been for the people. I knew her when she was a courtroom prosecutor. And let me tell you something, she is tough as nails,” Shapiro said — boasting that the two have been pals for decades....
When, where and how to register for workshops, summer camps, golf tournaments, etc.
Registering for sports, camps or other summer activities? Check here for how to do it: JULY 27, next workshop The Washington County Master Gardeners are offering a monthly series of gardening workshops taught by master gardener volunteers through October from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on designated Saturdays at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center,...
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
What’s your weekend vibe? Shopping local businesses? Visiting your favorite restaurants? Taking a riverfront walk? Reading your favorite local magazine? We hope it’s all of the above! Whatever your plans, make sure to first catch up on this week’s news, below. Animal advocate Essie Petrovich has spearheaded...
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