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Autopsy released after body found in the Susquehanna River
NEW CUMBERLAND BOROUGH, Pa. (WHTM) — Three days after a man’s body was found in the Susquehanna River, the Dauphin County Coroner has released the official cause of the death. According to the coroner, the man died of freshwater drowning. The man has not yet been identified and...
Mechanicsburg man arrested on charges of strangulation and assault against juvenile
CUMBELRAND, Pa. (WHP) — Upper Allen Township Police arrested March Rodriguez, 35, on April 28 following reports of a domestic assault involving a juvenile victim. Police were dispatched to the 600 block of Geneva Drive in Mechanicsburg, PA at around 7:20 p.m. Upon arrival, police determined that Rogriguez assaulted...
Shapiro administration previews 2024 construction season plans in central Pa.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 8 highlighted over 80 road and bridge projects expected to be bid this year across central Pennsylvania, reflecting an estimated investment of $257 million. “PennDOT will continue to improve the transportation network in southcentral Pennsylvania,” said District...
Cause of death for 16-year-old Justin Johnson announced by coroner
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — The Dauphin County Coroner's Office released findings Tuesday from 16-year-old Justin Johnson's autopsy. According to county officials, Johnson's official cause of death was ruled to be complications of sickle cell disease. Johnson was found unconscious inside his Lower Paxton Township home Friday night. His...
Cumberland County police department warns residents to be wary of scammers as weather turns warmer
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — Police in Cumberland County are warning residents about potential scammers as the weather turns warmer. The North Middletown Township Police Department on Tuesday issued a warning to residents that scammers may approach homeowners with offers to pave and seal their driveways, perform roof work, or other work offers -- but it's all a ruse designed to access a victim's home to steal from them.
Rutter’s opens a store in Cumberland County
A central Pennsylvania convenience store chain is expanding in Cumberland County. Today, Rutter’s is opening a 10,250-square-foot store at 100 Cramer Road in Shippensburg. The 24-hour store features 16 fueling positions, six commercial fueling lanes, a full food menu and 29 degree beer cave. It’s the 87th store for...
Special meeting of the West Shore School Board held this afternoon
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — For the third time in April, the West Shore School Board is set to meet and address concerns surrounding recent actions made by the board's majority. The Education Law Center (ELC) is slated on the agenda to present, as announced at the start of the April 19 meeting of the board.
Italian restaurant in Cumberland County temporarily closes
An Italian restaurant in Cumberland County with a loyal following has temporarily closed. Owners Mario and Maria Lubrano left Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant at 1509 Market St. in Camp Hill about a week ago, said Nino Basic, the property owner. Basic, who operates Carpe Diem restaurant in New Cumberland, said he’s not sure why the Lubranos decided to depart the business.
One dead in overnight fire in Perry County
DUNCANNON, Pa. — Emergency personnel and the county coroner were called to the scene of a deadly fire in Perry County overnight, authorities confirmed. The fire was first reported shortly before midnight, according to emergency dispatch. It occurred along the 200 block of Railroad Street in Penn Township, near...
Murder charges refiled against Harrisburg landlord in 2022 double-killing at one of his properties
Harrisburg police have refiled charges against a man they say shot and killed two people in the city in 2022 before going on the run for 20 months. Kurt Tasker, 34, was initially charged on April 19, 2022, with the March 13 double homicide of Ana Scott, 42, and Shawn Hairston, 35, in an unapproved rooming house Tasker owned on the first block of South 16th Street.
Hagerstown man, suspect in murder, apprehended in Harrisburg, Pa.
A Hagerstown man being held Monday morning in a Harrisburg, Pa., jail is a suspect in a case that Hagerstown Police believe is a domestic-related murder, according to a post on the police department's Facebook page. Hagerstown Police found an apparent homicide victim Sunday after being asked around 10:30 a.m. to do a...
Wawa President: Expansion in Central PA Is Not Aimed at Sheetz
Wawa President Brian Schallar talks about Wawa's relationship with Sheetz. A friendly rivalry has raged for decades in Pennsylvania about who is better–Wawa or Sheetz–but it was a friendly competition because they pretty much stayed in their own territories. Now Wawa is moving into Sheetz’ home turf, with...
A 100 teenagers are working to become Midstate firemen
(WHTM)– There are 100 teens are on track to become firefighters. There are 21 Midstate fire companies are participating in the “100-teens-to-lifesavers challenge” where 16 and 17-year-olds are being trained to become full-fledged firefighters. And they’ve learned practice is key. “I think it’s just going to sharpen up their skills, at least tonight, it’s just […]
Pennsylvania Turnpike says loose pig on the highway is now safe
(WHTM) – The Pennsylvania Turnpike says a pig that was loose near the highway is now safe. The turnpike says the pig was reported on/near the lanes of travel near milepost 244.4 between Harrisburg West Exit #242 & Harrisburg East Exit #247. “This little piggy went Wee, wee, wee,...
Lunch with Lena: This Dillsburg restaurant is serving up some of the "best BBQ in Pa"
DILLSBURG ― You won't find a microwave in Road Hawg Barbecue's kitchen. In fact, you might show up to find the dish you had your heart set on is out of stock. According to restaurant owner Keith Walters, that's the way it should be if you're doing barbecue right.
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