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DNA evidence leads to charges against man in 15-year-old Adams County burglary
Fifteen years after an unknown burglar left blood on a broken window, State Police have filed charges against a man now accused of the crime, based on DNA evidence, court records reveal. On Wednesday, May 8, Pennsylvania State Police filed charges against Daniel Knouse, 50, of New Oxford, who is...
Wires reported down in Conewago Township
MCSHERRYSTOWN, Pa. — Wires were reported down in Adams County Thursday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. They were reported on Fairview Avenue near Stomback Street in Conewago Township just before 7 a.m. Crews have been notified. For live traffic updates, click here. Do you have...
Adams County Sports Update – May 9 2024
The Warriors rode another sterling Tegan Kuhns pitching performance to the win over LD on Wednesday. Kuhns went the distance, allowing only an unearned run, striking out eight and walking two. Lower Dauphin took a one-run lead in the fifth but Gettysburg answered back with two runs in the bottom of the inning. Wyatt Sokol and Austin Keller each had a pair of hits for the Warriors.
Chemical spill forces evacuation of Cumberland County Chipotle
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A Cumberland County Chipotle was evacuated earlier this week after a chemical spill. Multiple emergency crews, including the Cumberland County Special Hazards Operations Team (SHOT), were dispatched for a chemical spill inside the restaurant, New Kingstown Fire Company said in a news release. Restaurant employees had already evacuated by the time […]
21 bands in 13 hours: Music festival ready to rock Hanover
Twenty-one bands are set to rock out at the Pleasant Hill Fairgrounds this Saturday during the third annual Rock On The Hill Music Festival. The one-day event is organized by the Hanover Area Jaycees, with supporting sponsorships from the Hanover Eagles #1406 and several local clubs and businesses. The festival runs...
Another successful seedling distribution wraps up
Thanks to a team of some 80 energetic volunteers, the Adams County Planting Partnership, of which the Watershed Alliance is a founding partner!, distributed more than 8,000 native tree and shrub seedlings free of charge to local residents last month. When mature, these native plants will help sequester carbon dioxide from our air and pollutants from our waters, as well as cool and beautify Adams County neighborhoods.
Gravel gets his 100th World of Outlaws win at PA's Lincoln Speedway
ABBOTTSTOWN, PA — Sprint Car Racing history was made Wednesday night at Lincoln Speedway. All the hype heading into Lincoln Speedway’s Federated Auto Parts Gettysburg Clash was the renewal of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car and Pennsylvania Posse rivalry. And while the atmosphere was alive and well in the Pigeon Hills, the evening evolved into a historic occasion not for the rivalry, but for The Greatest Show on Dirt.
Owner charged after police find dead cats, neglected dogs in Adams County house
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– The discovery of three dead cats along with two neglected dogs in an Adams County home has led to animal cruelty charges. Allison Ost, 27, of Fairfield, left the animals locked inside the home, alone, for weeks without proper food or water, according to charges filed by Carrol Valley Police. Adams […]
Heavy thunderstorms, power outages hit central Pa. Wednesday morning
Loud thunderstorms with heavy rain and lightning crossed central Pennsylvania early this morning, and power outages have been reported. The National Weather Service in State College said the storms are starting to wind down as of 5:30 a.m. Affected areas include Perry, Lancaster, York, Adams, Cumberland, Lebanon and Dauphin counties.
Presidential Paint and Wine Night at Eisenhower NHS Farm
The Adams County Arts Council and the National Park Service at Eisenhower National Historic Site invite you to the Presidential Paint and Wine Night event at the Eisenhower Farm on Tuesday, June 11, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. The NPS-sponsored event will be held at Eisenhower National Historic Site. The...
Things to do this weekend: Mother’s day, music, dancing
(WHTM) — It’s the second weekend in May and that means Mother’s Day is here. Whether you’re looking for a way to celebrate, or just a fun way to spend your weekend, there are plenty of options in the Midstate. Here is abc27’s list of events happening from Friday, May 10 to Sunday, May 12.
Adams County soccer team heading to Germany
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – The South Central PA Soccer Academy (SCPASA) 07 Lions, of Adams County, is preparing to travel to Germany to compete in two “friendlies.” “This team basically has one year left together because most of them are graduating,” said assistant coach Damien Michaels. “So this will be like one last trip.” […]
Natural gas leak closes Cumberland County street
Updates: As of 5 p.m. the gas leak has been contained. However, police are still asking the public to avoid the area. The 2100 block of Market Street was opened around 7:30 p.m. A natural gas leak in Camp Hill, Cumberland County, is closing a section of a nearby street...
Big city parking system comes to Carlisle, but not the rates
CARLISLE - Carlisle Borough is about to enter the world of big city parking as crews start replacing the town’s old school parking meters with multi-space kiosks of the type that have been used in larger cities for decades now. The better news?. If you purchase a product or...
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