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Sunny and dry for work week in splendid start to September
TONIGHT: Drying Out, Cool. Lo 62. Winds NW 5-10 mph. MONDAY: Sunny, Mild. Hi 76. Lo 51. TUESDAY: Sunny, Mild. Hi 75. Lo 53. A warm day but an overall manageable one despite the humidity. Highs reached the upper 80s for what may have been summer’s last gasp. We saw some limited shower activity but for the most part we stayed dry. Lows now drop into the lower 60s overnight.
Cloudy, Damp, Drizzly Tonight; Strong Storms Possible Saturday
Tonight, cloudy skies are in store, with lows in the upper 60s. Patchy drizzle will continue. Saturday will start with clouds and some drizzle, then as a warm front lifts north, we'll see peeks of sun in the afternoon. By evening, cold front will approach, bringing scattered strong to severe thunderstorms. The window for storms is 5 p.m. to midnight from northwest to southeast. Watch for damaging wind gusts, hail, and heavy rain. It won't take much rain to cause problems in Mifflin, Juniata, and Perry Counties, where flash flooding occurred Thursday night.
Watch: Highlights of Christian Joy, Trinity’s win over East Pennsboro
CAMP HILL — Christian Joy left no doubt for Trinity in a 37-14 win over East Pennsboro at COBO Field on Friday. Joy was box-office with 20 carries for 223 yards and four touchdowns, while also pulling down two catches for 22 yards and an interception on defense. He averaged 11.2 yards per carry in a dominant effort for the Shamrocks.
East Pennsboro field hockey downs Susquehanna Township in MPC crossover game
The East Pennsboro field hockey team defeated Susquehanna Township, 5-2, in a Mid-Penn Conference crossover match. East Pennsboro got second quarter goals from Goal: Emma Hornbaker, Abbie Heckman and Jordynn Fry to take a 3-0 lead. Hornbaker scored her second goal of the game in the third quarter and Kendra...
Cedar Cliff outlasts Central Dauphin in week two overtime thriller
(WHTM) — Four quarters weren’t enough to settle it as Central Dauphin (0-1) and Cedar Cliff (1-0) met Friday night in week two of the high school football season. Cedar Cliff held off the Rams 21-13 in overtime.
No. 3 Women’s Soccer Draws in Defense Battle Against No. 19 Carnegie Mellon
GRANTHAM, Pa. – The Messiah University women's soccer team opened the 2024 season with a 0-0 draw against No. 19 Carnegie Mellon on Friday night. The Tartans had one of the best chances of the night in the 70th minute, but Bailie Dull made a sliding stop that bounced off the post and out of harm's way to keep the score tied. The Falcons also had their chances with four shots on goal, including a late goal line clearance from the Tartans defense, after a Falcons corner kick to prevent Messiah from taking the lead.
Josh Smith unloads 4 TDs as Mechanicsburg football flies past Palmyra
MECHANICSBURG — Thursday’s inclement weather brought the lighting. On Friday, Mechanicsburg was all thunder. The Week 2 clash between the Wildcats and Palmyra was postponed 16 hours due to unplayable conditions, but the storm continued in the form of a 35-14 win for Mechanicsburg at Memorial Park’s John H. Frederick Field.
Gettysburg wraps up perfect weekend at Battlefield Classic
After dropping the first two sets of the morning on day two of the Battlefield Classic, Gettysburg won five straight sets to go 2-0 on the day and wrap up a perfect weekend to kick off the 2024 season. The Bullets found themselves in a 2-0 hole to Wisc.-Eau Claire before winning the final three sets for their second 3-2 win of the weekend. Gettysburg then bookended the weekend with another 3-0 victory, taking down Susquehanna.
L.L. Bean announces grand opening details for its first store in central Pa.
L.L. Bean has announced additional details about its grand opening celebration for its new store in the Mechanicsburg area. The new store will open on September 20 at Silver Spring Square in the former Bed Bath Beyond location in the shopping center at 6416 Carlisle Pike in Silver Spring Township.
Harrisburg police investigating shooting
Harrisburg, PA — UPDATE | Harrisburg police have provided an update to Saturday's incident. According to a press release, officers arrived to thethe area of North 6th and Division Streets around 4:30pm for a report of two men that had been fighting. When they arrived, they found one of...
Football Game Recap: East Pennsboro Takes a Loss
East Pennsboro's game on Friday was all tied up 14-14 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They came up short against the Trinity Shamrocks, falling 37-14. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 38-22 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2019.
Parent company of ‘The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy’ files for bankruptcy
(WHTM) — The parent company of four Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy locations across Central Pennsylvania has filed for bankruptcy. According to court documents obtained by ABC27 News, the parent company that owns the four Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy locations in the Midstate, CL Cressler Inc., filed for bankruptcy on Thursday. The...
Bermudian Springs Cruises Past York Suburban (Photo Gallery)
YORK SPRINGS, PA – Bermudian Springs hosted York Suburban in a YAIAA matchup Friday night at Alumni Field. The Eagles got the win over the Trojans 42-14. In the first quarter, both teams started the game with lengthy drives that both resulted in a punt. Then, at 5:57 left in the first, Bermudian’s Lane Hubbard threw a 10-yard pass to Dylan Hubbard for a touchdown, making it 6-0. The PAT attempted by Jacob Keller missed the uprights, keeping it 6-0. The Trojans would get a couple more opportunities to score in the first, however, penalties and pressure on QB Rylan Bratton kept the Trojans scoreless in the first.
Drew Branstetter, Noah Doi help Camp Hill get by Big Spring
CAMP HILL -- Revenge was on Drew Branstetter’s mind heading into a long-awaited rematch with Big Spring. Branstetter left last year’s game with a concussion and Big Spring went on to win, 29-28, in double-overtime. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Chambersburg Hall of Fame — Mitch Stahl dominated in volleyball
CHAMBERSBURG HALL OF FAME – MITCH STAHL. Mitch Stahl had the height and he had the athleticism, and when he mastered the skills of playing volleyball, he turned into a force. Stahl, who was considered the top volleyball recruit in the nation after his senior year of playing for...
No. 5 Field Hockey Dominates in Season Opener Over Dickinson
GRANTHAM, Pa. – The No. 5 Messiah field hockey team earned a 5-0 victory against Dickinson College on Friday evening to open the 2024 campaign. The Falcons scored a goal in the first quarter and took a 1-0 lead into the half. The Falcons added two goals in the third and two in the fourth to defeat the Red Devils 5-0. Aubrey Clark scored two goals for the Falcons while Mallory Kline, Ellie Lefever, and Hailey Womer each added one.
Mifflin County falls to Northern in 2OT
The 1-0 Mifflin County Huskies traveled to Dillsburg Friday night to face the 0-1 Northern York Polar Bears. “It was a tough week. We started school. We weren’t on the field much and it showed tonight,” said Mifflin County coach Shane Breon. “We weren’t able to hit too much. I know they are a well, good coached football team. I knew that i knew it was going to be four quarters of football with these guys. I lived down here. They never give up here on the field or anywhere. We got to settle in there’s some things we missed offensively. “We just need to regroup. We need to be able to run the ball a little bit better. We got to regroup. It doesn’t get any easier the rest of the year with the teams we face so.
Josh Ertel nets 4 goals in Halifax's boys soccer win over West Shore Christian
Joshua Ertel scored four goals and added an assist, and goalie Blake Burkholder had five saves for Halifax in a 5-0 boys soccer win over West Shore Christian on Friday. Ethan Roe scored the other goal for Halifax, which jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first half before putting the game away in the second half.
Ney Scores OT Winner In Season Opener
(WASHINGTON, Pa.) – Paige Ney (Biglerville, Pa. / Biglerville) scored with 2:31 left in overtime to give Wilson a season-opening victory over host Washington & Jefferson on Friday evening. It was the junior's second of the game and gave the Phoenix their eighth consecutive season opening triumph. The Basics.
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