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Bug crawling out of cooker; mold-like substance on ice machine: Cumberland County restaurant inspections
The following Cumberland County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations between the dates of April 14-28, 2024. Inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture. The department notes that in many cases violations are corrected by the restaurant before inspectors leave. If you purchase...
Police investigating after Harrisburg infant found ‘unresponsive’
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– An infant in Harrisburg was rushed to the hospital after police say the child was found “unresponsive,” and an investigation is ongoing. According to Harrisburg police, officers were dispatched to the Hall Manor community for an “unresponsive infant” on Thursday just after 7 p.m. Once officers got to the scene, they immediately […]
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,...
After a workweek of sun and heat, the weekend brings chill and rain
After five days of mostly clear skies and high temperatures in the 80s, central Pennsylvania will see a return to more typical spring weather over the weekend. So far, the high temperatures in the Harrisburg area for May have been in the 80s — and it hit 90 degrees Thursday at Harrisburg International Airport, breaking a record for that date, according to the National Weather Service in State College.
Vehicle crash on Susquehanna Trail in Conewago Township
ZIONS VIEW, Pa. — A report came in for a vehicle crash on the 4400 block of Susquehanna Trail in Conewago Township around 10:30 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. According to the York dispatcher, there was one vehicle involved. No injuries have been reported at...
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.
Dover Middle School parent sues district for using male pronouns to refer to her child
The mother of a Dover Area Middle School student who was referred to by male pronouns and a different name by staff without her consent has filed a lawsuit against the school district, board of directors, superintendent, middle school principal and a middle school teacher. To protect the identity of the child,...
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.
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...
Wires down in the street reported in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Wires were reported down in Dauphin County this morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. They were reported on Elm Street between North 17th and North 18th streets in Harrisburg around 7:45 a.m. Crews have been notified. For live traffic updates, click here. Do...
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...
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 &...
Fine Wine & Good Spirits reopening in Cumberland County
CAMP HILL, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) announced that it has reopened its store in Camp Hill following renovations. abc27 news reported when the Fine Wine and Good Spirits store at The Shoppes of Hampden on 3760 Market Street, had closed back in February for renovations.
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...
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