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Storms canceled Memorial Day events across central Pa., but didn’t happen. Why not?
Did rain wash out your Memorial Day plans, only for sun to persist throughout the holiday?. Residents in several municipalities woke up to disappointment to see their annual town parades canceled because of predicted thunderstorms and bad weather. Initial forecasts showed problematic weather beginning as soon as 5 a.m., leading to some of the cancelations. Then projections were pushed back to the afternoon.
Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in parts of central Pa.
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 6:04 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6:45 p.m. for Perry, Dauphin and Cumberland counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 6:03 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Enola, moving east at...
10 most expensive homes sold in Perry County, May 13-26
A house in Penn Township that sold for $550,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Perry County between May 13 and May 26. In total, 10 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past two weeks, with an average price of $245,800. The average price per square foot was $147.
Solicitor arrested in Cumberland Co. for allegedly assaulting, shouting slurs at driver
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A solicitor in Cumberland County was arrested Friday after he allegedly assaulted a passing driver. According to the Camp Hill Police Department, officers were dispatched Friday at approximately 7:06 p.m. to a disturbance in the 2300 block of Logan Street, where they found that a 44-year-old man address was soliciting door-to-door without a permit.
African American Civil War Veterans honored in Cumberland County cemetery
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — Just off West Winding Hill Road in Upper Allen Township is a plot of American history. The Lincoln Cemetery is recognized as the final resting place of several African American soldiers from the Civil War. “After the war, a lot of the Black cemeteries, not...
Some Memorial Day parades in South-Central Pa. canceled due to weather
LITITZ, Pa. — There is a chance for severe weather today and officials in some Susquehanna Valley municipalities aren't taking any chances. The following parades have been canceled. The Lititz Memorial Day Parade has been canceled. "In an abundance of caution, the organizers of the Lititz Memorial Day parade...
Green Park bans the use of plastic bags for curbside trash collection
The Green Park Board of Aldermen passed an ordinance April 15 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...
Man Arrested in Cumberland County Following Assault
On the evening of May 15, officers from the New Cumberland Borough Police Department apprehended 60-year-old Braden King following a distressing incident in Cumberland County. The arrest was catalyzed by a text message from the victim pleading for help, which she sent when King’s behavior turned violent. Upon receiving...
West Perry High School prom: See 67 photos from Saturday’s event
West Perry High School hosted its prom at the Letort View Convention Center on the Carlisle Barracks on Saturday night. We hope you enjoy the photos captured at the event, taken by PennLive photographer Vicki Vellios. PennLive will be sending photographers to many central Pa. proms throughout the season, which...
Police searching for missing teen in Cumberland County
CARLISLE, Pa. — Police in Carlisle are searching for a 15-year-old boy. Police say on Friday night, they were notified that Ky'nell Shepherd was missing. According to police, Shepherd was last seen Friday afternoon, wearing black shorts and a white shirt. Anyone with information on Shepherd's whereabouts is asked...
15-year-old boy reported missing in Cumberland County
Police in Carlisle are looking for a 15-year-old boy they said went missing on Friday afternoon. Ky’nell Shepherd was last seen around 4 p.m. wearing black shorts and a white shirt, according to a police report. He was reported missing to Carlisle Police around 9:15 p.m. The report did...
Business wants some sidewalk space in Newport
The Juniata Valley Winery is planning to open on the square of Newport at the former Expresso Yourself Café site. At the Newport Borough Council meeting on May 7, Juniata Valley Winery owner George Hazard requested a modification of an ordinance to allow outside seating. He said he’d like to have approximately four outside tables.
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...
Massive traffic backlog due to crash on Interstate 81 in Cumberland County
CARLISLE, Pa. — There were severe delays due to a crash on Interstate 81 in Cumberland County. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. It happened in the northbound lanes near Exit 47, Hanover Street, in Carlisle shortly after 8 a.m. Police, EMS and fire crews responded to...
Man accused of teaching 14-year-old to drive in Carlisle while intoxicated
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Police arrested a man Sunday for allegedly being drunk while teaching a teenager to drive in Carlisle. According to the Carlisle Police Departments, officers responded Sunday at approximately 8:12 p.m. to the area of N. College Street and B Street for reports of a reckless driver.
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