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Mustangs extend win streak, top Waynesboro in baseball
After trailing for a majority of the game against the third-place AAAA Boiling Springs Bubblers, the West Perry Mustang bats came alive exploding for 13 runs in the last three innings to win 14-8 on April 29 at home. In the bottom of the fourth Bryce Smith walked and stole...
West Perry Track and Field wins Mid-Penn Capital Division
West Perry faced multiple opponents last week and had a successful turnout with multiple new records. For the boys’ team, there were multiple first place finishes against East Pennsboro. The Mustang’s 4x800 relay team took first place with a final time of 8:54.80, and Marcus Quaker kept his crown...
What is going on with Cumberland county schools? | PennLive letters
While only separated by 12 miles in Cumberland County, I find it interesting and ironic that Cumberland Valley School District invited, disinvited, and re-invited Maulik Pancholy to speak to middle school students about bullying. A week later, Dickinson College invited and disinvited Michael Smerconish to give a commencement address to...
Vision, hearing screening program keeps Lions’ mission in clear sight
“The Lions Clubs of District 14-T (Perry, Juniata, Franklin and Dauphin counties) thank you for having your child screened today for vision and hearing difficulties,” reads the referral parents receive should a vision or hearing difficulty be identified through the Lions Clubs’ KidSight program. “Our mission in Lions District 14-T is to ensure all children have the opportunity to receive vision and hearing screening, because every child deserves to hear and see the world clearly and succeed in school and society.”
In Harrisburg area, home sales, prices up in April, says report
Harrisburg-area home sales and prices both moved higher last month, according to the latest report on previously owned houses. In the three-county region, 496 homes sold in April, compared to 448 in April 2023, as the median sales price rose to $255,000 from $245,000 over the period, according to the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors (GHAR).
CNN host Michael Smerconish reacts to commencement speech cancellation
CUMBERLAND CO, Pa. (WHP) — CNN host and radio personality Michael Smerconish was cancelled as the graduation speaker at Dickinson College. This, after some students took issue with findings in a book he wrote 20 years ago, saying he supported racial profiling. He sat down with Joel D. Smith,...
Angels Across America visits the Midstate
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – They drive all across America to bring awareness to the country’s drug epidemic. Saturday, they were in Mechanicsburg. Angels Across America was founded by Leslie Smith after he lost a child to overdose. He and others travel the country, working to help grieving parents...
Third-grade ‘heimlich hero’ saves cheese-choking friend at Pennsylvania elementary school
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Even if the whole thing didn’t happen in a loud grade school lunch room, no one would have heard the choking child crying for help, because an important thing to know about people who are choking is: They can’t make any noises. Still, all the activity couldn’t have helped. But […]
Juniata County off-ramp to close for construction
JUNIATA COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – If you’re traveling along U.S. Route 22 west in the Mifflintown area, you won’t be able to use the Mifflintown/McAlisterville off-ramp beginning next week. PennDOT says the ramp leading to State Route 35 from Route 22 will be closed starting Monday, May...
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...
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.
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...
A weekend trip around the automotive world in Cumberland County | Travel Smart
CARLISLE, Pa. — Another one of Carlisle Events' iconic car shows takes place this week and this time it will take you on a trip around the automotive world. The Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals is set for Friday and Saturday (May 10-11) at the Carlisle Fairgrounds which will bring more than two thousand vehicles from several different countries, all in one place.
What $500,000 or less gets you in Carlisle
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between April 29 and May 5. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Carlisle, all of which featured homes under $500,000. Below, we provide an overview of the top three...
West Perry’s Molly Zimmerman, Hershey’s Stefan Verbeek named 2024 John Travers Award winners
West Perry multi-sport standout Molly Zimmerman and Hershey soccer star Stefan Verbeek were honored Monday at the 43rd John Travers Award ceremony at the Hilton Harrisburg Hotel. Zimmerman and Verbeek were selected as winners of the prestigious student-athlete award, named for the late executive sports editor of The Patriot-News. The...
Cumberland County man, woman inducted into Pa. Voter Hall of Fame
Two Cumberland County residents were inducted into the Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame earlier this week to honor their 50 years of consecutive voting in November elections. Wanda Hunter, 83, of Carlisle, and Richard Arnold, 72, of Lemoyne, were recognized by the Cumberland County Board of Elections, along with area lawmakers, Governor Josh Shapiro’s office and the Department of State at a board of elections meeting.
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