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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
We wish our readers a wonderful Mother’s Day this weekend and hope the rain doesn’t hinder your celebrations! Before you head out to find a last-minute gift for mom, read up on this week’s news, below. Bob’s Art Blog highlights local exhibits in Carlisle and Harrisburg that...
One, two, three: Susquenita T&F breaks school records
It was another busy week for the Blackhawks. On Saturday, April 27, Susquenita sent athletes to two different competitions, the Penn Relay Carnival and the 63rd Annual Cedar Cliff Relays. While the boys 4x400m headed to Philadelphia to compete against teams from across the globe at the oldest and largest...
Penn State Health: The Health You Need to Live the Way You Want
Specialists from Penn State join us to discuss how they’re helping us get the health we need to live the way we want. EMS Week is a time for celebrating the hard work and dedication of the emergency professionals that keep our community safe. Ahead of EMS Week’s 50th anniversary, chief flight paramedic Matt Bailey and EMS fellow Dr. Caitlin Hester-Laird educate us on what to do in an emergency.
Cumberland County college launches cannabis business certificate program
Officials at Central Penn College say the time is now to prepare for business opportunities that may soon emerge as states and the federal government consider changes to the laws related to marijuana. Central Penn College in East Pennsboro Township is offering a new nine-month Cannabis Business Certificate program. If...
Penn Mile Stakes tops big night of horse racing at Penn National Race Course on May 31
The Penn Mile Stakes, the signature Thoroughbred race of the year at Penn National Race Course, is set for Friday, May 31. Nominations for the one-mile race for three-year-olds over the Grantville turf course will close on Wednesday, May 15. Expectations are that the connections of nominated top turf horses...
Man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter has appeal rejected
SUNBURY—The state Supreme Court has refused the hear the appeal of a Northumberland County man convicted of third-degree murder in the abuse death of his former girlfriend’s three-year-old daughter. Jahrid Josef Burgess, 23, had appealed the October decision by a Superior Court panel affirming his conviction. As is...
Lower Dauphin caps regular season with victory over Central Dauphin
A pair of seventh inning runs helped Lower Dauphin solidify its spot inside the District 3 5A baseball tournament. With the Rams holding a one-run advantage Saturday, Casey Westerberg’s one-out walk started LD’s rally in the seventh and eventual 5-4 decision. Pinch runner Jaxon Monroig would later post the tying run on Hunter Strohm’s double and CD error.
Five for Friday: General Assembly edition
April showers quickly led to May flowers in Harrisburg, where legislators in both the House and Senate moved several major pieces of legislation during a busy week at the Capitol. Amidst the rallies and press conferences, and debate over what will happen with the state budget, several significant bills made their way out of committee, through both chambers and are on the way to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk.
Suspected drunken driver goes airbone into marsh with 3 kids in truck
BERLIN TOWNSHIP, Michigan (WXYZ) -- A suspected drunken driver launched her truck into the air and into a marsh with children inside the vehicle. It happened Sunday afternoon near Superior Avenue and North Avenue in Newport. The Monroe County sheriff says there were minor injuries. Neighbors say if it weren't...
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