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Harrisburg man accused of pointing gun during road rage turns himself in
The 57-year-old Harrisburg man who police say pointed a gun at two people during a road rage incident earlier this month in Cumberland County surrendered on Wednesday, according to a press release. Police said William S. Kent turned himself in around 9 a.m., one day after police filed criminal charges...
The 2024 Central Dauphin East High School prom: See 79 photos from Friday’s event
Students arrive at the Best Western Premiere Hotel for the 2024 Central Dauphin East High School Prom. We hope you enjoy the photos captured at the event, taken by PennLive photographer Sean Simmers. PennLive will be sending photographers to many central Pa. proms throughout the season, which continues through early...
Cumberland County road closed due to downed tree, power lines
A downed tree has closed a road in Cumberland County. The Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency made a post on their Facebook page announcing that a portion of York Road (Pennsylvania Route 74) is closed in Monroe Township. The post stated that the road is closed between Williams Grove Road...
Students in Cumberland County arrive in style on Drive Your Tractor To School day
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Students in Cumberland County went to school Wednesday on a different set of wheels. They skipped the school bus and the car and took their tractor for a spin. Big Spring High School encouraged students to take part in Drive Your Tractor To School day. There’s a lot of farming done […]
Perry County woman first in the world to undergo newest type of heart valve replacement at UPMC Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — An 82-year-old woman from Perry County with aortic valve stenosis was the first person in the world to undergo a new type of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) at UPMC Harrisburg. The patient has been discharged and is recovering well, according to UPMC staff members. Hemal...
Driver hurt after losing control, crashing into guard rail in Cumberland Co.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A crash on Route 15 sent a Dillsburg man to the hospital Tuesday, police said. According to the Upper Allen Township Police Department, officers responded at 9:45 p.m. to a single-vehicle crash near mile marker 38.2 in the northbound lanes. A police investigation revealed...
Green Park bans use of plastic bags for trash collection, cites mechanical limitations, wildlife
The Green Park Board of Aldermen passed an ordinance April 16 amending language in the city’s municipal code related to solid waste, outlawing residents from using plastic bags in place of or in addition to traditional waste containers. The ordinance passed by a vote of 4-3, with Mayor Tim...
Regular seasons come to an end, but several teams look for postseason opportunities
This year’s softball season is coming to a close, which means it’s time for championship play. Not including a couple of rescheduled games due to rain, Greenwood has a current record of 3-17, Newport 8-8 and Susquenita 18-2. The Blackhawks have suffered losses only to East Juniata and...
Cumberland County man admits to assaulting his baby out of anger
A Hampden Township man has pleaded guilty to abusing his two-month-old daughter last year. Nicholas Beers, 26, of Hampden Township, pleaded guilty to one felony count of aggravated assault of a child younger than 13 years of age at a pretrial conference in April. Beers was home alone with the...
Newport baseball completes season, and Buffaloes hope to secure a spot in districts
Newport played three games last week to round out its regular season with a 13-5 record. The Buffaloes are currently ranked third in the District III AA rankings behind Halifax and Delone Catholic. Because Class AA takes the top four teams, they have a likely shot at making it. Newport...
Inaugural class of certified nursing assistants graduates in Duncannon
Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove, Duncannon, graduated its first class of certified nursing assistants on May 10. Seven health professionals graduated from HEART CNA training, a 120-hour program that spans six weeks. “We’re immensely proud to celebrate the achievements of our inaugural CNA class,” said Vickie Kilmer, RN, NHA, regional clinical...
10 most expensive homes sold in Perry County, April 29 - May 12
A house in Carroll Township that sold for $340,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Perry County between Apr 29 and May 12. In total, 13 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past two weeks, with an average price of $159,048, or $97 per square foot.
New coffee shop that employs trafficking survivors opens in Cumberland County
CAMP HILL, Pa. — A new cafe in Cumberland County is serving up more than just coffee. It's also giving second chances to survivors of sex trafficking. Good Ground Coffee Company opened in Camp Hill on Tuesday, but it’s been years in the making. “We’ve known since about...
Stretch of Route 22/322 reopens following tractor-trailer crash
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — A portion of Route 22/322 has reopened 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 around 8 p.m. on May 14. Both eastbound lanes were closed, as well as the left lane westbound where concrete barrier pieces flew into.
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