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Kids involved in chase with Central Dauphin teen who died tried to lure him repeatedly: Lawyer
Justin Johnson moved to Lower Paxton Township with his father in January 2023, when he was 15. He joined a new country, new school, and new culture. And the Jamaican teen, who worked hard with his father to earn his citizenship, wanted to be a part of it. Jamaica’s national...
Woman fatally struck in Lebanon County hit and run crash, police investigating
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A woman was killed in a hit-and-run in Lebanon County on Tuesday morning, according to police. South Lebanon Township Police said in a news release that officers were dispatched for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Eastfield Drive at about 7:37 a.m. The pedestrian, a 77-year-old woman who lived in […]
Police: Schuylkill County man was driving under the influence of drugs when he caused crash that killed Lebanon County woman
CLEONA, Pa. — State Police have charged a 33-year-old Schuylkill County man with homicide by vehicle while DUI and numerous other offenses related to the death of a pregnant Lebanon County woman in April 2023, according to a criminal complaint. Christian Hennessey, of Pine Grove, was driving under the...
Autopsy released after body found in the Susquehanna River
NEW CUMBERLAND BOROUGH, Pa. (WHTM) — Three days after a man’s body was found in the Susquehanna River, the Dauphin County Coroner has released the official cause of the death. According to the coroner, the man died of freshwater drowning. The man has not yet been identified and...
Lebanon County man sentenced after sextortion investigation
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – A Lebanon man will spend a year and a half in a federal prison for threatening to release someone’s intimate images if they did not pay $150,000. John Anthony Zayas, 35, of Lebanon, pleaded guilty to federal charges of extortion by interstate communication. Zayas,...
Lebanon County property transfers: See area home sale prices
The following real estate transfers were recorded recently in Lebanon County:. Wesley Irwin-Gennace to 708 Walnut Street RE1 LLC, 1111 Lehman St., $88,000. Harold E. Dice to Yinesca Matos, 446 Pershing Ave., $170,000. Rafael Altreche to Pedro and Damaris Beltre, 29 Canal St., $68,000. Patricia Rothermel to Jean and Anita...
Here’s how to become a Pennsylvania Lottery witness
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – The Pennsylvania Lottery helps older Pennsylvanians every day, and if you want to be part of that process, you can sign up to be a witness. The Pennsylvania Lottery openly recruits witnesses who will visit the studio and watch the drawings aired on television. According...
Mancino's Pizza and Catering offering 45-cent slices celebrating 45 years of business
A pizza shop in the Lebanon Valley Mall will be offering 45-cent slices in celebration of their 45 years in business. On Saturday, May 4, Mancino's Pizza will be offering 45-cent slices of cheese pizza, limited to two per customer, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., as well as other giveaways and activities for children.
See all homes sold in Lebanon County, April 22 to April 28
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Lebanon County reported from April 22 to April 28. There were 27 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was an 898-square-foot home on West Maple Street in Palmyra that sold for $230,000.
Man says his emotional support alligator, known for its big social media audience, has gone missing
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man who credits an alligator named Wally for helping relieve his depression for nearly a decade says he is searching for the reptile after it went missing during a vacation to the coast of Georgia. Joie Henney has thousands of social media users...
Black teen who died after chase outside his home was always trying to make new friends
Hundreds of students gathered at Koons Park in Linglestown to celebrate the birthday of Justin Johnson. But it was a party Johnson could not attend. Instead, he died Friday, days before his 17th birthday after an incident that remains under police investigation and close community scrutiny. If you purchase a...
Scott and Sue Kleinfelter list cozy Lebanon property with modern amenities
This charming property, listed by Scott and Sue Kleinfelter of Iron Valley Real Estate Lebanon, offers a great opportunity for homeownership. With an asking price of $145,000, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home is ready to welcome its new owners. Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by a cozy living space that provides...
Two displaced after overnight blaze in Lower Paxton Twp.
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — Two people are displaced after a house fire early Wednesday morning in Lower Paxton Township, according to the American Red Cross of Greater PA. At 1:15 a.m., emergency dispatchers received a call reporting a structure fire at a home on the 300 block of Deaven Road.
For King + Country ‘The Unsung Hero 2024 Tour’ coming to Pa. this fall: Where to get tickets
The four-time Grammy Award-winning Christian pop group, for King + Country, will perform in Hershey and Pittsburgh this fall. “The Unsung Hero 2024 Tour” will be at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17; and at the Giant Center in Hershey at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.
Lebanon County hair salon gave free haircuts to kids
(WHTM) — Monday’s hometown heroes “made the cut” with families this past weekend. Millard’s Salon and Spa in Annville offered free haircuts to all kids in Lebanon County. The salon hasn’t officially opened yet but the owner says he wanted to do something to help...
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