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Outlaws Invade Williams Grove May 10 &11
MECHANICSBURG, PA – The first appearance of the season at Williams Grove Speedway by the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Series is just two weeks away, slated for Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11. The Outlaws series drivers will hit town to compete in the...
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...
Market Milestone: For 50 years, the PA Open Air Farmers Market has offered food, flowers, fun
“I like working with the community best,” she said. “I’m a natural bridge builder between people, giving them the opportunity to buy fresh foods and lead them to other organizations and events.”. This year, Freeland, the market coordinator, is particularly excited about the May 7 opening, as...
18th annual Colonial Fort Halifax Festival to lead into another summer of excavating
The 18th annual Colonial Fort Halifax Festival is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 4, and will mark the start of another active year at Fort Halifax Park in Dauphin County. Visitors to the festival, where the parking and admission are free, will see artifacts recovered during two sessions...
Local comic and card game store expanding into Cumberland County
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A York County-based comic book and card game store recently announced that they will be opening a second location in Mechanicsburg. Krazy Jake’s Emporium first opened in York County on 2422 South Queen Street back in June of 2022. The local store is owned and operated by a Southern Kentucky native Jacob Kotelnicki, who recently announced that he would be expanding his business by opening a second store location – this time in Cumberland County.
HACC's Board of Trustees accused of violating Sunshine Act
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — HACCEA, the union that represents Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) faulty, announced Monday that it has filed a petition for contempt against HACC's Board of Trustees, claiming that the Board has violated a judge's orders to open its meetings to the public. The union...
Neighbors to Friends: Two Midtown Harrisburg neighborhood groups merge to share resources, serve the community
When Harrisburg resident Dan Fulton first heard about his neighborhood association, Midtown Action Council (MAC), he wasn’t all that interested. His neighbor had to drag him, a self-professed introvert, to his first meeting, but Fulton soon began volunteering at cleanup and beautification events. Fulton never would’ve thought that he...
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.
Thornton Sweeps Mid-Atlantic Weekend with Port Royal Triumph
PORT ROYAL, PA – Ricky Thornton Jr. swept the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Mid-Atlantic swing, winning on Friday night at Georgetown Speedway in Delaware and Sunday night at Pennsylvania’s Port Royal Speedway. Thornton led every lap of the Battle in the Borough to score his 33rd...
Grace Methodist participates in historic conference
CAMBRIDGE — In early April the Convening Conference of the Northeast Conference of the Global Methodist Church was hosted at Christian Life Assembly in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. This historic event was the first gathering of Northeast Global Methodist Church representatives from the 13-state Northeast region including members from Maine to West Virginia and part of Pennsylvania. There are currently 175 churches and over 200 clergy that have joined the GMC in this region with many more in the process of joining. The theme of the event was “Moving in the Spirit.” ...
Traffic switch planned this week at Dauphin County intersection improvement project
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that a traffic switch is planned for this week on Milroy Road at the Route 322/Chambers Hill Road Intersection Improvement project in Swatara Township, Dauphin County. Weather permitting, on Tuesday, April 30, northbound traffic on Milroy Road will be shifted from the...
Death investigation underway in Newport Township
NEWPORT TWP. — The death of a 36-year-old man in Newport Township earlier this month is being investigated as suspicious and may expand to other jurisdictions, according to several law enforcement sources. Mark J. Harrison was found deceased inside his Central Street residence on April 14. Luzerne County Coroner...
PUC To Investigate FirstEnergy Rate Hike Proposal
(Harrisburg, PA) -- The state Public Utility Commission will examine rate increases proposed by FirstEnergy. The electricity provider is seeking to raise the rates charged for distribution services by 34 percent, which would bring in nearly 504 million dollars. Across its four rate districts, customers would experience an average ten percent increase on their monthly bills. The PUC recently voted to suspend the rate hikes, pending their investigation. A final decision is due on January 1st, 2025.
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