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Dirt Bike Crash Kills Cristian Brito-Bruno, 29 Of Highspire
Cristian Brito-Bruno of Highspire was ejected from his dirt bike after striking a car at the intersection on Essex Street between Main and Monroe streets, the Dauphin County Coroner’s Office explained. Brito-Bruno had been going east on Poplar Alley when he collided with the car heading north on Essex...
Wawa entering Central Pennsylvania market in challenge to Sheetz
Wawa is taking on a regional rival by expanding into central Pennsylvania, a market long dominated by the Sheetz convenience store chain. The local firm is building a Wawa in Middletown, Pa., less than a half-mile from a Sheetz location. The Harrisburg-area site would be the westernmost for Wawa, which...
Facing national criticism, Cumberland Valley School Board to hold special meeting; might re-instate Pancholy speech
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Facing national pressure and a rebuke from their own top administrators, Cumberland Valley School Board members have agreed to hold a special meeting to consider reversing their decision to cancel an assembly featuring Maulik Pancholy, abc27 has learned. The special meeting will be Wednesday, April 24, at 5 p.m. at […]
Police make arrest in Harrisburg murder investigation
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Harrisburg Police announced they have arrested a man as part of a homicide investigation. Marcus Stultz, 26, of Harrisburg, was arrested and charged Friday for his alleged involvement in the fatal April 17 shooting of a man in the area of Evergreen and Thompson Streets. Court documents show that Stultz faces charges […]
10 most expensive homes sold in Cumberland County, April 15-21
A house in Hampden Township that sold for $1.3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Cumberland County in the past week. In total, 47 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $319,256, or $182 per square foot.
Multiple crews battle house fire in Cumberland County, five displaced
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Multiple people are displaced following a house fire in Cumberland County. Emergency crews were called for a fire that broke out around 6 p.m. on Saturday at a home along Howard Street in Enola, the East Pennsboro Fire Chief said. The home is split up into two apartments, one upstairs and […]
Man walks out of Mechanicsburg Walmart with bin full of stolen baby formula
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Officials are searching for a suspect accused of stealing "large amounts" of baby formula, according to the Silver Spring Township Police Department. The theft occurred on Saturday, April 13, at the Walmart on Carlisle Pike, when the pictured suspect allegedly filled a plastic container...
Earth Day in Harrisburg: The city’s goal is to be the ‘neatest speck on Earth’
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Environmental leaders marked Earth Day at Harrisburg’s Reservoir Park. During the event, students from Melrose Academy built birdboxes for the park. Speakers said protecting the environment goes beyond cutting down on pollution. They also talked about recent investments in Reservoir Park including trail improvements they say will improve public health and boost […]
Former youth leader at Harrisburg church charged for alleged unlawful contact with minor
UPPER ALLEN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) – A former Harrisburg church youth leader has been charged with allegedly molesting a child in public and police say they’re working to identify other potential victims. Upper Allen Police responded to a McDonald’s in Mechanicsburg on April 7 after witnesses reported seeing an older man sexually assault a young […]
Pleasant and warmer today with a breeze developing; more frosty mornings ahead
TODAY: Mostly Sunny, Warm & Breezy. Hi 70. Winds: SSW 10-15 mph. Gusts to 25 mph. TONIGHT: Increasing Clouds, Stray Showers. Lo 53. Winds: S 5-15 mph. WEDNESDAY: Mostly Cloudy, Stray Showers, Breezy. Hi 66. Winds: W 10-15 mph. Gusts to 25 mph. After a pleasant bounce-back yesterday afternoon with...
Central Pa. autism 5K and family fun walk planned for Saturday
The Autism Society Greater Harrisburg Area will mark National Autism Acceptance Month with its 19th annual Logan’s Run 5K and Family Fun Walk at City Island in Harrisburg on Saturday, April 27. The 5K Run will begin at 10 a.m. (registration begins at 8:30 a.m.) and the Family Fun...
State Police charge former Cumberland County carnival games operator with indecent assault of child
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police have charged a former Cumberland County carnival game business owner with multiple counts of indecent assault. According to PSP, Richard Lee Ridley, 53, a registered sex offender, has been charged with indecent assault- person unconscious, indecent assault- person less than 13 years old, corruption of minors- defendant age 18 or above and indecent exposure.
Fuel spill discovered outside Cumberland Valley middle school
Thousands of gallons of fuel oil spilled outside of a Cumberland County middle school Friday morning, officials said. The leak, involving #2 fuel oil, was discovered by maintenance crews outside of Eagle View Middle School, located at 6746 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, during a pre-scheduled, routine stormwater assessment in the area, according to a letter that was emailed to parents Friday morning.
Big yard sale in Cumberland County to raise money for local school district
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– You can be a hometown hero this weekend by stopping by a big yard sale in Mechanicsburg. Operation Wildcat is hosting its semi-annual yard sale this weekend. The yard sale is this Friday and Saturday at Mechanicsburg Brethren In Christ church on York Street. Here’s...
See all homes sold in Newport, April 15 to April 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Newport reported from April 15 to April 21. There were 2 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,204-square-foot home on Walnut Street in Newport Boro newport that sold for $171,000.
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