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Chambersburg man wanted for allegedly hitting victim with pipe
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – A Chambersburg man is wanted for allegedly assaulting someone with a metal pipe. Chambersburg Police say on April 20 they responded to a residence on the 400 block of North Second Street for an assault. Police allege Vincente Everett struck the victim in the face...
Frost advisory issued just days before temperatures forecast to reach the 80s
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a frost advisory in parts of central Pennsylvania for Friday morning, but temperatures in the region are also predicted to reach the mid 80s just days later. The frost advisory — which is in effect from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. Friday — covers...
Office of Open Records rules Fulton County, Pa., must turn over emails, lawyer pay records
Commissioners in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, have been ordered to reveal personal communications with a voting machine inspector and how their special counsel is being paid. On April 12, the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records sided with the USA TODAY Network in a public information request standoff with the local government. Fulton County officials have been given 30 days to either provide the records or to dispute their existence through a sworn affidavit.
Live from 2024 Trinity’s prom red carpet: Watch here
The 2024 prom season is finally here, and central Pennsylvania students are bringing out their most stylish suits and dresses to mark the occasion. For the second year in a row, PennLive is taking viewers live onto the red carpet from several high school proms across central Pennsylvania. If you...
Hours Extended at Topper’s McConnellsburg Office
To better serve residents, Rep. Jesse Topper’s (R-Bedford/Fulton) McConnellsburg office, located at 421 Lincoln Way East, will now be open through the lunch hour. Beginning in May, the office will be open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday. It will be closed on Friday. “As more and more...
Two injured after police chase ends in Huntingdon County
FULTON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Allentown man is accused of leading state police on a chase Monday evening that led to a crash. State police out of Everett (Troop T) attempted to stop a white Dodge Truck pulling a trailer with a car on it on the Pennsylvania Turnpike around 7:40 p.m. on April […]
Vehicle crash reported on Grape Vine Road in St. Thomas Township
WILLIAMSON, Pa. — A vehicle crash was reported at the intersection of Grape Vine Road and St. Thomas Williamson Road. As of this time, no injuries or road closures have been reported. Crews are responding to the scene. Click the video player above to watch other headlines from WGAL...
Tips have been pouring in for most cases at Chambersburg Police Department. Here's why.
If you commit a crime in Chambersburg, there’s a good chance someone will tip off the police. Thanks to a web of surveillance cameras around the borough and Chambersburg Police Department’s prolific use of a platform called Crimewatch to share photos of possible suspects and vehicles, about 75% of crimes lead to at least one tip, according to Police Chief Ron Camacho.
Second brother arrested for Franklin County Courthouse bomb threat
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – The second brother accused of threatening to bomb the Franklin County Courthouse earlier this month has been arrested. The Chambersburg Police Department says Jason Rogers was arrested on Tuesday in connection to the April 10 threat that allegedly involved his brother Chadwin Rogers. According to...
Track and field leaders: Here are the athletes that have topped the competition this season
Here are the Franklin County girls' and boys' track and field leaders, as compiled by Chambersburg assistant coach Bob Walker:. 4x100 relayJaxin FrazerJahnaya Trotter-WimberleyLashae HangNatalia HolmesChambersburg50.27. 4x400 relayJaxin FrazerJahnaya Trotter-WimberleyLashae HangNatalia HolmesWaynesboro4:16.9. 4x800 relayElla BlancoAnne SehonLeah WillisQuinn NelsonMercersburg Academy10:04.39. Long jumpJahnaya Trotter-WimberleyChambersburg17-5 Triple jumpJahnaya Trotter-WimberleyChambersburg34-11.75. High jumpJaeda DockmanAlyssa TrnWaynesboroShippensburg5-2 Pole...
LIST: Farmers markets in Central Pennsylvania
(WTAJ) — Looking for some fresh fruits and vegetables to bring to your dinner table? Here are some farmer’s markets right here in Central Pennsylvania. If you know of a farmers market that’s not on the list, please email us at digitalnews@wtajtv.com so we can keep this list as up-to-date as possible. Bedford Bedford Farmers Market: Opens […]
Jimmy Bell, Jake Miller lead James Buchanan past McConnellsburg
Jimmy Bell went 2-for-2 and shared four RBIs with Jake Miller Friday to hoist James Buchanan over McConnellsburg. Bell added three runs while Hayden Sanchez scored twice for the Rockets, up 6-1 after two frames. Parker Summers and Drew Crouse chipped in RBIs behind starting pitcher Carter Hissong. The latter worked four innings for the win.
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