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Funeral held for Harrisburg woman found dead in river: ‘All she wanted was to be loved’
Rebecca Shanice Beamer-Hicks’ laugh could echo through an entire house. She was a social butterfly, yet always humble, with a fierce fashion sense and a devotion to Nike “down to the socks!”. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
What is the 'Senior Assassin' game?
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — Though the community is still waiting for more answers about the death of 16-year-old Justin Johnson, the family’s attorney Wednesday brought attention to a TikTok trend he thinks may have contributed to the teen’s unexpected passing. Nick Johnson with the Osborne &...
Downtown Daily Bread closed on May 2 and May 3 due to "unexpected issue"
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Downtown Daily Bread has announced on Facebook that the building will be closed May 2 and May 3. The human services organization shares that the momentary closure is due to an unexpected issue. “The safety and well-being of our community are our top priorities,” writes...
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...
Cumberland County man convicted of January 6 felonies identified by dating website
(WHTM) – A Cumberland County man was convicted of multiple felonies related to his actions on January 6 at the U.S. Capitol. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of Columbia, Joseph Pastucci of New Cumberland was convicted of three felony offenses, including obstruction of an official proceeding, civil disorder, and assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers.
See all homes sold in Perry County, April 22 to April 28
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Perry County reported from April 22 to April 28. There were 10 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,456-square-foot home on Upper Bailey Road in Oliver Township that sold for $214,900.
Classmates’ texts likely to be key evidence in investigation of teen’s death after chase
All eyes are on the legal system after the death of a Black 16-year-old after doorbell cameras recorded his classmates chasing him around his Lower Paxton Township home Friday night. “He just went to [expletive] Africa,” one of the teens yelled when Justin Johnson, who would have turned 17 on...
Victim IDs suspect in 2023 Harrisburg shooting from photos: police
A Harrisburg man was arrested this week for shooting another man multiple times in the city last fall, police said in court documents. Dayshawn L. Lee, 31, was charged on Nov. 16, 2023, with attempted homicide, aggravated assault and two firearms offenses after a shooting on the 1500 block of Vernon Street. He was arrested Tuesday.
New stuffed cookie franchise, pottery studio, and local comic & trading card store
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — This week in the Midstate, a new stuffed cookie franchise opened, a new pottery studio made its debut, and a local comic book and trading card store announce its expansion. Dirty Dough. This new cookie franchise is most known for offering a wide variety of...
Report: Vehicle crash on Paxton Street in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A vehicle crash was reported on the 2000 block of Paxton Street in Harrisburg around 7:45 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. There were no reports of injuries or road closures. Crews are responding to the scene. This story was curated by Hearst's...
UPDATE: Man arrested for anti-Semitic letter left at Jewish cultural center
CARLISLE, Pa. (WHP) — Carlisle Police have arrested Ronald Gates after an investigation into an intimidation incident on May 1 at a Jewish cultural center. Police report that Gates was the man who placed an anti-Semitic letter at the front door of the Jewish cultural center at 7:02 p.m. on May 1.
AAA Central Penn collecting pet supplies for animal shelters
(WHTM)– Thursday’s hometown heroes are helping animal shelters. AAA Central Penn is collecting pet supplies at all its branches in the Midstate and to raise attention Speranza Animal Rescue brought along Stefan an American Staffordshire terrier who is up for adoption. The pet supply drive is looking for...
Local summer camps offer financial assistance as prices surge
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Summer is right around the corner, but many parents are already dipping in their wallets as they get ready to send their kids off to camp. That’s because camp prices this year are soaring. Just imagine going to sign your child up for...
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