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63-year-old woman dead after Perry County blaze
A 63-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene of an early Monday fire at a Perry County home, police said. The woman, who has not yet been identified, was in a home that caught fire around midnight Monday on the 200 block of Railroad Street in Penn Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
Two Cumberland County men charged with drug trafficking, illegally possessing firearms
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Two Cumberland County men are facing drug trafficking and illegally possessing firearms charges. According to the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, William L. Nalley Jr., 27, from Boiling Springs and Rafael Orihuela, 22, from Carlisle, were indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury on charges related to the distribution of controlled substances and unlawful possession of a firearm.
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.
Man jailed for vicious assault that landed victim in hospital
Beavertown, Pa. — A Beavertown man is in jail after he allegedly assaulted and seriously injured another man. The assault occurred shortly after 3:15 p.m. April 18 at Conewago Snyder on Route 522 in Beaver Township. Trp. Jacob Kozma said Anthony R. Savage, 31, got into a fight with a 45-year-man at the drug and alcohol rehabilitation center. The male victim was taken to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville for treatment of serious injuries, police said. Savage was charged with felony aggravated assault, misdemeanor simple assault, and summary harassment through the office of District Judge Bo Trawitz. Savage remains in Snyder in lieu of $10,000 bail as he awaits a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 15. Docket Sheet
10 most expensive homes sold in Perry County, April 15-28
A house in Southwest Madison Township that sold for $433,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Perry County between April 15 and April 28. In total, 13 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past two weeks, with an average price of $232,044. The average price per square foot ended up at $144.
Harrisburg area hospitals among highest-rated in the nation: report
Hospitals in the Harrisburg-Carlisle region are among the highest-rated hospitals in the nation for patient safety and medical outcomes. At the same time, however, Pennsylvania’s overall national ranking in hospital safety fell slightly in a year from its previous spot at 4th to 7th. That is according to the...
Central Dauphin teen was bullied before death: ‘They went there to make fun of him’
Justin Johnson’s dream was to play for the Los Angeles Rams. The 16-year-old had the opportunity to take the first step by playing on his high school football team at Central Dauphin this fall, according to his friends. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
The death of Central Dauphin student Justin Johnson has alarmed many Black parents who fear their children aren’t safe in local schools | Social Views
“For sure in this township … if it was Blacks that did this there would be no hesitation … they would [be] already at DCP [Dauphin County Prison].”. That’s only one of a slew of angry comments on social media following the death of 16-year-old Justin Johnson. It’s reminding many of the senseless deaths of Black people like George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Emmett Till; except this time, police or vigilantes didn’t do the dirty work. Many believe the systemic racism permeating our schools did.
Man pleads to fleeing, other counts in May chase that ended with two PSP troopers badly hurt
UPDATE: This post was updated at 9:15 a.m., May 1 with new information on the current condition of the two Pennsylvania State Police troopers injured in a collision that occurred during this chase. A New York City man pleaded guilty in Cumberland County court Tuesday to his role in a...
South-central Pennsylvania students participate in PennDOT's Youth Safe Driving Competition
SUMMERDALE, Pa. — Students across the Susquehanna Valley tested their driving skills in PennDOT's annual Youth Safe Driving Competition. The competition is designed to stress the importance of safety while out on the roads. School districts in Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, and Perry counties participated. Each student had to make...
Seven most expensive homes sold in Newport, March 25 - April 28
A house that sold for $260,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Newport between March 25 and April 28. In total, seven residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past five weeks, with an average price of $144,400. The average price per square foot was $142.
Dickinson College students continue to protest the Israel–Hamas War
(WHTM)– Some students at Dickinson College continue to protest the Israel–Hamas War with an encampment on campus. There are signs of support for Gaza on the lawn across from High Street. College campuses across the country have been the center of protests over funding to Israel amid its...
Carlisle Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder, Solicitation, and Fleeing Charges
Jonathan Lepperd, a resident of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to several charges including attempted murder, retaliation against a victim, fleeing from police, and solicitation of murder. The plea was entered on April 24 in the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office. Lepperd’s sentencing is scheduled for May 28, with an...
Prepare for dense fog in part of Pennsylvania until Wednesday morning
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 4:37 a.m. on Wednesday for dense fog until 9 a.m. for Northern Clinton, Northern Centre, Southern Centre, Northern Lycoming, Southern Clinton and Southern Lycoming as well as Clearfield, Cambria, Blair, Huntingdon, Somerset, Bedford, Fulton, Tioga, Union and Snyder counties. "The combination...
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