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Road in York County shut down after multi-vehicle crash
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A multi-vehicle crash is causing a closure on a road between Adams and York counties County Monday night. According to 511pa, the closure is for all lanes on Route 30 between Queen Street and Lake Road, and Paradise Homes in Paradise Township as of 8:30 p.m. Details of the crash […]
York State Fair holds Senior Citizen Appreciation Day
YORK, Pa. (WHTM)– The York State Fair continues to draw attendees from around the commonwealth with its daily celebrations and shows, and today, Monday, senior citizens get in for free. According to the York State Fair, today is Senior Citizen Appreciation Day, which means all seniors who bring a...
The York County SPCA still needs help after last week's power outage
The York SPCA on Monday provided an update its status following last week's power outage. The facility was forced to place 68 dogs into foster care after storm damage caused the loss of all electricity, knocking out air conditioning in the building. The power loss prompted a plea for public help from staffers at the York SPCA.
2024 York Fair features live animal exhibits, birthing center
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) – Monday, July 22, marks day four of the 2024 York State Fair!. Today, (Monday, July 22) is Senior Citizens Appreciation Day and the gates open at 1:00 P.M.!. The fair brings in so many people across Pennsylvania to enjoy agriculture and entertainment. To experience both,...
Researchers test water pipes for lead in Wrightsville, York County
WRIGHTSVILLE, Pa. — Researchers from Drexel University tested water pipes in Wrightsville, York County. This is part of a research project to find faster, less intrusive ways of determining whether a pipe is made of lead rather than digging it up. News 8 was with the crew as they...
Grant applications now available for small businesses in York County
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Small businesses in York County are invited to apply for grant funds to help them improve their business. Applications for the 2024 BLOOM Grant Program for Small Businesses in York County open today and are available through Aug. 12 at 8 p.m. The funds are awarded by the BLOOM Business Empowerment Center through the York County Economic Alliance.
Harrisburg IT unveils new backup location to store data, fight cyberattacks
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Harrisburg has made a major upgrade to its data center. Harrisburg’s IT department has recently completed its 18-month project in creating a secondary full-scale backup location that will store all data the city sends to the cloud automatically. This will allow any data to be retrieved in the event of a […]
Pennsylvania parents need more options to educate their children | PennLive letters
As the founder of Harrisburg Families United, I see firsthand the profound impact school choice can have on our children and families. The ongoing debate over school vouchers in Pennsylvania underscores a critical issue: the current system fails to meet the diverse needs of our students. In the article, “Division...
Carroll Township calls up the financial reserves for deficit coverage
The July 9 Carroll Twp. supervisors’ meeting spotlighted financial concerns, including being over budget due to unforeseen expenses such as an ambulance purchase and higher fuel and snow removal costs. Despite the overages, supervisors said the township can cover the deficit with healthy reserves. John Sledzinski provided an update...
More Funding for Home Repair Program Left Out of State Budget Despite High Demand
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A popular program that helps Pennsylvania homeowners with the cost of essential repairs did not receive more funding in this year’s state budget, despite overwhelming demand in many counties. Article by Charlotte Keith of Spotlight PA. Almost 18,200 homeowners who applied for help from the...
More than $1.4 Million in grants awarded to grow Pa. special educator workforce
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania Department awarded more than $1.4 million to 77 school entities to grow the Commonwealth’s next generation of special educators. The announcement from the Shapiro Administration says the funding will support Pennsylvania’s students "for decades to come.”. The awardees include Local Education Agencies (LEAs)...
MAAM P-61 Gets Nose Art – Introducing “Moonbeam Dream”
Just over a month ago, in June 2024, the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum (MAAM) unveiled a brand-new paint job on their Northrop P-61B Black Widow, USAAF #42-39445 / N550NF. The massive fighter sat proudly, fully covered in gloss black paint, as visitors from around the country stopped to take photos during the museum’s 33rd Annual World War II Weekend. Just recently, during the museum’s members’ day picnic on July 20th, there was another unveiling to do. After 79 years, their P-61 has its own identity and nose art; Moonbeam Dream.
About Town – July 21, 2024
(Click/tap on photos to see larger, sharper images.) A huge fire caused massive damage to Tollbooth Antiques last Thursday. The next morning, crews began demo and clean-up, as shown here. The front of the building looked largely intact Friday morning (above). *****************. Earlier in the week, a fierce storm ripped...
Flood advisory for Dauphin County Monday afternoon
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory at 1:43 p.m. on Monday in effect until 3:15 p.m. for Dauphin County. The weather service says, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," says the weather service. "Turn around, don't drown when encountering...
[LNP | LancasterOnline] Route 30 lane closures in Columbia Borough on Monday
There will be lane restrictions Monday on eastbound and westbound Route 30 at the Columbia/Marietta/Route 441 exit in Lancaster County to allow for the installation of traffic management equipment. Weather permitting, there will be left lane restrictions in place at the exit from 9 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. so...
New Northeast business group forms
The newly formed Far Northeast Small Business Association met recently at Paddy Whacks Irish Sports Pub. The guest speaker at the July 11 gathering was to be state Sen. Jimmy Dillon, but he was in Harrisburg as lawmakers were finalizing the budget. Dillon’s chief of staff, Matt Darragh, addressed the group, as did Dan Lodise, a Bustleton resident and director of internal and external affairs for City Councilman Isaiah Thomas.
18th century Braddock coat of arms slated for auction
An English auction house will accept bids on a coat of arms belonging to Gen. Edward Braddock, an ill-fated British military leader during Southwestern Pennsylvania’s involvement in the French and Indian War. Painted in oil on canvas, the heraldic design dates from the mid-18th century and is about 10...
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