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Stretch of Route 22/322 shut down following tractor-trailer crash
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — A portion of Route 22/322 is closed following a collision involving a tractor-trailer. According to PennDOT officials, a tractor-trailer crashed into a concrete barrier on Rt. 22/322 eastbound near Dauphin. Both eastbound lanes are currently closed, as well as the left lane westbound where concrete barrier pieces flew into.
Rutter's breaks ground on new 'prototype' store in Northumberland County
MILTON, Pa. — Rutter’s on Tuesday announced the groundbreaking for a new, 13,500-square-foot "prototype" store in Northumberland County. The new store will be located on Industrial Park Road off Route 147 in Milton, the company said. It will open by the end of the year. "The brand-new Rutter’s...
Damaged bridge spurs 36-mile detour in Perry County
NEWPORT, Pa. (WHTM) – A bridge in Perry County is closed after PennDOT says it was damaged in a crash. The bridge carrying Route 34 over the Little Buffalo Creek in Newport will be closed until further notice while PennDOT puts together a repair plan. In the meantime, a...
Police activity reported in Northumberland County
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are reportedly investigating an incident in Northumberland County Tuesday night. According to our crew on the scene, state police, along with Shamokin and Coal Township Police are investigating a police incident. 28/28 News talked with eyewitnesses who say they saw police taking someone into their police cruiser. We are still […]
Longtime central Pa. restaurant headed to the auction block
A central Pennsylvania dining institution is headed for auction. The Wooden Nickel at 219 Market St. in Millersburg is scheduled to be auctioned at 6 p.m. July 15, according to Liddick Auction Services in Millersburg. The company said the turnkey sale of the tavern, contents and liquor license is due to the owner’s retirement.
Police: Man tases woman's boyfriend
Sunbury, Pa. — A Sunbury man was charged after he allegedly deployed a taser on a woman's boyfriend and threatened him with a switchblade, according to police. Jason Michael Schenherr, 35, came to the woman's Sunbury home on May 6 and cornered the male accuser in a room before hitting him in the face with a fist, according to Officer Riley Bremigen of Sunbury Police Department. Schenherr then deployed a taser on the accuser. Schenherr also pulled a switchblade on the accuser and asked him...
Plainfield Man Charged with July 2023 Plainfield Train Station Murder Arrested in PA
ELIZABETH, NJ — A Plainfield man who was charged in 2023 for a fatal stabbing in Plainfield was arrested on Friday, May 10th in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Plainfield Police Director James T. Abney announced today. Aswad J. Spruiel, 44, was charged with one count of first-degree murder, one count of third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER At approximately 2:00pm on Thursday, July 6, 2023, Plainfield Police Officers and NJ Transit Police Officers responded to...
We need a real solution to the disgusting litter on state roadways | PennLive letters
Litter on the roadside is a disgusting blight on the state. For years, I’ve watched countless letters to the editor bemoan this. Nothing ever changes and the problem only gets worse. The only way to fix this problem is for teams of government workers to get out there and...
Watsontown River Bridge to close in Union, Northumberland Counties
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A heads up for drivers in Union and Northumberland Counties, starting Monday, the Watsontown River Bridge will be closed for a bridge preservation project. PennDOT officials say Brimmer Avenue will be closed between Route 15 in White Deer Township, Union County, and Elm Street in Northumberland County. Officials say this project […]
Thief steals traffic counters
East Chillisquaque Township, Pa. — Police say someone stole traffic counters along a state highway in Northumberland County. The theft occurred sometime between May 6-9 along Route 147 southbound, approximately a quarter mile south of Route 254, according to Trp. Brett Harvey of state police at Milton. The traffic counters are worth $1,000. Anyone with information may contact PSP Milton at 570-524-2662 and reference incident number PA24-603849.
"An angel came to my door;" Lower Paxton officer cares for dogs while owner is in surgery
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A good deed from a great officer. Bryan Cleveland went recently into the hospital for abdominal pain and needed surgery. He had no where to turn when it came to needing someone to take care of his dogs, so a Lower Paxton Police officer met him at the hospital, got his keys, and went above and beyond.
Central Dauphin Schools should have a moment of reflection on racism and bullying | Pennlive letters
Central Dauphin School District should have a morning of reflection where every middle school and high school student stays silent in their homeroom for the first two hours of the day so that they can reflect on what happened to Justin Johnson. They should be told to think about the...
New Asian food restaurant, bar opening in Lower Paxton Township
LOWER PAXTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) – Freshido, an Asian food restaurant with multiple locations in Dauphin County, will soon be opening a new location in Lower Paxton Township. Freshido Bar and Kitchen will open at Blue Ridge Village on Linglestown Road next to the new Cafe Fresco. Other businesses...
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