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Mechanicsburg’s Sam Rybacki, Carlisle’s Alexis Kline headline coaches’ Mid-Penn Keystone softball all-star picks
Sam Rybacki and Alexis Kline were two of the top hitting/pitching stars in their conference this year, and on Monday, they received top honors among their division. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
World Of Outlaws Stars Join Star-Studded Bob Weikert Memorial Entry List
The biggest and richest Sprint Car race of the year thus far just got even bigger. Following Saturday's World of Outlaws event at Atomic Speedway, a trio of Outlaws stars have made their way to Port Royal Speedway for Sunday's High Limit Racing Bob Weikert Memorial. Who's Racing In The...
Crash closes interstate ramp in Carlisle
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A multi-vehicle crash is causing traffic delays for some commuters in Carlisle Thursday morning. According to PennDOT's 511PA, the crash happened on Route 34 at the exit for I-81 North - Harrisburg. As a result, the ramp was closed. The ramp has since reopened,...
Carlisle school district sees success as homeless counselor boosts graduation rates
Within the last two years, the Carlisle Area School District (CASD) has seen the number of homeless students’ spike. However, in Oct. 2022, nearly two years ago, the district hired Sandy Seaux, a homeless counselor. “When I started at the end of October 2022, I’d say we had about...
Susquenita schools budget would include tax hike
A preliminary 2024-2025 general fund budget of $38,563,830 was approved May 14 by the Susquenita School Board. It included a tax increase option of either 4.48% or 6.8% for Perry County residents. After extensive discussion and public comment, the board voted 4-2 to approve a 6.8% tax increase, noting that...
Watch: Highlights of the 67th Big 33 Football Classic
MECHANICSBURG – Team Pennsylvania pulled out all the stops and unleashed a 31-7 win over Team Maryland in the 67th Big 33 Football Classic at Chapman Field on Sunday. It was the fifth straight victory for the Keystone State in the annual game. Imhotep Charter’s Tyseer Denmark, a Penn...
Newport baseball advances to TVL championships
Sometimes all it takes to win a baseball game is a single inning. For Newport, this was the case for the Tri-Valley League semifinal game against Susquenita. The Buffaloes scored all of their runs in the third inning, after the game was scoreless for the first two. If you purchase...
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.
A response to Commonwealth Charter Academy’s (CCA) Board President | PennLive letters
Since Commonwealth Charter Academy’s (CCA) Board President mentioned me by name in his April 29 letter, I must respond. It is estimated that cyber charter schools cost about $8,000 per student to operate. Yet CCA took $21,6662.88 per student from local schools in 2021-22. How CCA thinks that paying more than twice the actual cost is a “bargain” for taxpayers puzzles me. I think it’s a rip-off although, as he said, it’s a legal one. Gov. Josh Shapiro and lawmakers should fix this before the next school year starts.
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,...
Greenwood softball heads home, prepared for postseason
Greenwood will head to Districts once again with a 3-17 record to play 4-16 Halifax in the District III A championship. The Blue and Gold Wildcats have had a rough couple of years, but they get a chance at the district title and a spot in the state tournament. The...
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...
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.
See all homes sold in Perry County, May 13 to May 19
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Perry County reported from May 13 to May 19. There were 8 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,956-square-foot home on Lincoln Street in Penn Township that sold for $279,900.
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