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West Perry baseball shuts out East Juniata, 5-0
The East Juniata Tigers lost 5-0 to the West Perry Mustangs May 16 in what was a major upset. No – not that West Perry won. Both teams came into the game with six wins. The fact that it didn’t rain despite 90% cloud cover was a minor miracle considering the recent spring weather the team has had to contend with.
Community pools go through final maintenance checks ahead of Memorial Day weekend
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — As Pennsylvanians look ahead to Memorial Day weekend, community pools across the region are preparing to open for the summer season. In Mechanicsburg, crews spent most of Friday testing the water and checking the equipment of the Mechanicsburg Borough Pool. Public works officials say they have been preparing for months to open on Memorial Day weekend.
Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals evolves for a new generation
Afraid that the next generation hasn’t embraced car culture? Then you haven’t been to Carlisle’s import show. The show's transformation can now be called complete. Since 1986, the folks at Pennsylvania’s Carlisle Fairgrounds have hosted an annual spring import show. When we first started attending in the early ’90s, we praised the great swap meet, strong camaraderie and growing car show that featured some 100 machines.
Mechanicsburg’s Jeff Lougee, Reese Young highlights coaches’ Mid-Penn Keystone baseball all-star picks
After leading the Mechanicsburg Wildcats to a District 3 championship game, teammates Jeff Lougee and Reese Young shared some recognition on Monday. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Patriot Legacies: Pennsylvanian Joseph McConnell
Joseph McConnell was born in Pennsylvania about 1745. He served in the Cumberland County, Pennsylvania militia. Under a 1777 Pennsylvania law, most Pennsylvania male adults were required to serve. It is difficult to know what Joseph McConnel did in the Revolutionary War because of the rotational nature of militia duty in Pennsylvania. He died without filing for a pension, so he left no record of his service. We do know that he paid taxes which, based on when and where paid, were used to finance...
Carlisle Police investigating after school playground equipment set on fire
CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) – Carlisle Police are investigating after a piece of playground equipment caught fire. Police say on April 25 police and firefighters responded to Hamilton Elementary School for a fire on the playground. The fire was extinguished and there were no injuries reported. Police say surveillance video...
What $500,000 can buy you in Mechanicsburg and Camp Hill
Prospective homebuyers considering the Mechanicsburg and Camp Hill real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between May 13 and May 19. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Camp Hill, and Mechanicsburg, all of which featured homes under $500,000. Below, we...
New Cumberland County senior community holds ribbon cutting ceremony
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new senior community was held yesterday to celebrate its opening. According to Luminest Community Development, they recently unveiled a new affordable senior living community for individuals 62 and older. The newly unveiled Citrus Grove Senior Living can be found on 18 East Orange Street in Shippensburg.
I-83 crash closes northbound lanes Friday evening: PennDOT
Note: As of 6:30 p.m., the crash has been cleared and the lanes are reopened. A crash involving at least two vehicles closed all lanes of I-83 north near the York and Cumberland county line, according to PennDOT. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
UPDATE: 15-year-old girl reported missing in Cumberland County has been found
UPDATE: Nevaeh Showers was found safe about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Police in North Middleton Township, Cumberland County, are looking for a 15-year-old girl they said has been missing since the beginning of this week. Nevaeh Showers — who was described as a white girl with light blonde/brown hair — was...
Things to do this weekend: Yoga, strawberry festival, ArtsFest
(WHTM) – The final weekend in May is here and for many it’s a long one with Monday, May 27 being Memorial Day. In the Midstate, there are festivals and parades, yoga classes, carriage rides and more happening this weekend. Harrisburg area. SpringGate Strawberry Festival – SpringGate Vineyard...
What $500,000 can buy you in Cumberland County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Cumberland County, here's what sold for or under $500,000 between May 13 and May 19. Below, we provide an overview of the top three properties in each area, carefully chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
Police searching for group of males who allegedly set fire to school playground equipment
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Carlisle Police are searching for several people involved in a "dangerous burning" that took place at Hamilton Elementary School on April 25. Police were dispatched to the elementary school around 4:50 p.m. to address a piece of playground equipment that was on fire. Officials extinguished the fire upon arrival and say that the pictured males "ran from the area."
Carlisle Woman Arrested for Stabbing Boyfriend
In Carlisle, a 41-year-old woman named April Chestnut was arrested following an altercation in which she allegedly stabbed her boyfriend. The incident occurred at the American Inn on 1145 Harrisburg Pike. Middlesex Township Police responded after the victim approached them reporting the assault. Chestnut is accused of pushing the victim...
Update: Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in Perry and Cumberland counties Saturday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated report at 6:50 p.m. on Saturday for strong thunderstorms until 7:15 p.m. for Perry and Cumberland counties. Residents should be prepared for wind gusts of up to 55 mph. "At 6:50 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 17 miles south of Lewistown,...
Memorial day parades canceled as storms loom in central Pa.
Several Memorial Day parades planned for Monday have been canceled due to predicted severe weather, including in the towns of Carlisle, Lingelstown, Lititz, Lebanon, Elizabethtown Borough, and Chambersburg. Many of the municipalities that canceled their parades will still have indoor Memorial Day Services. The Elizabethtown Memorial Day Service that normally...
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