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Chemical spill forces evacuation of Cumberland County Chipotle
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A Cumberland County Chipotle was evacuated earlier this week after a chemical spill. Multiple emergency crews, including the Cumberland County Special Hazards Operations Team (SHOT), were dispatched for a chemical spill inside the restaurant, New Kingstown Fire Company said in a news release. Restaurant employees had already evacuated by the time […]
Crews respond to two-vehicle crash reported in Chambersburg
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Police respond to a two-vehicle crash reported in Franklin County Thursday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews were called to the 1600 block of Orchard Drive near South Main Street in Chambersburg Borough just before 7 a.m. Police were on the scene...
Natural gas leak closes Cumberland County street
Note: As of 5 p.m. the gas leak has been contained. However, police are still asking the public to avoid the area. A natural gas leak in Camp Hill, Cumberland County, is closing a section of a nearby street on Thursday afternoon, according to police in the area. Police posted...
Cumberland County school district parents receive frightening kidnapping scam call
Imagine receiving a phone call from a school in your district and hearing a voice say your child has been kidnapped with audible screaming and crying in the background. That is what happened to one parent in the West Shore School District on Wednesday, according to a letter sent by district Superintendent Todd B. Stoltz.
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.
$1.3M Cumberland County home blends modern comforts, 1800s charm: Cool Spaces
This Cumberland County home features old-world charm wrapped in a modern package. Dubbed “primitive house” by its original owners, the home fits in perfectly with the many 1800s historic farmhouses and estates lining the road on which it sits. However, the home is only 20 years old, having been built in 2003. It’s built in a traditional Colonial style.
Heavy thunderstorms, power outages hit central Pa. Wednesday morning
Loud thunderstorms with heavy rain and lightning crossed central Pennsylvania early this morning, and power outages have been reported. The National Weather Service in State College said the storms are starting to wind down as of 5:30 a.m. Affected areas include Perry, Lancaster, York, Adams, Cumberland, Lebanon and Dauphin counties.
Big city parking system comes to Carlisle, but not the rates
CARLISLE - Carlisle Borough is about to enter the world of big city parking as crews start replacing the town’s old school parking meters with multi-space kiosks of the type that have been used in larger cities for decades now. The better news?. If you purchase a product or...
County mental health officials ask Pa. for funding amid rising suicide rates
HARRISBURG, Pa. — More problems, few programs and growing impatience have mental health advocates calling on lawmakers in Harrisburg for help. "We routinely hear from families who ask why it takes so long to get the needed help," said Annie Strite, mental health administrator for Cumberland and Perry County. "I’ve worked in the mental health system for 30 years and I’ve never seen it this difficult."
See all homes sold in Cumberland County, April 29 to May 5
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Cumberland County reported from April 29 to May 5. There were 43 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,810-square-foot home on Maple Lane in Monroe Township that sold for $289,000.
Susquehanna Valley resident loses nearly $1,000 to job scam
While job seekers are looking for employment, scammers are looking for them. A person in Cumberland County found that out the hard way. According to Shippensburg police, the person got an email from what they thought was a known, legitimate sender about a job opening. The victim responded and was...
Moms go the extra mile for maternity care amidst shortage in Central Pennsylvania
SAINT MARYS, Pa. (WTAJ) —While abortion and women’s reproductive rights remain a hot topic, one question remains unaddressed: What about access to healthcare for pregnant women who want to be mothers? Nationwide, 217 hospital obstetric units closed over the past decade in an alarming trend that has continued into 2024 with hospitals citing a declining […]
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