Orbisonia
LATEST NEWS
Chambersburg fountain to flow again after two years of rehabilitation
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – A project years in the making will soon be finalized in Chambersburg. The Glen Street fountain has been undergoing rehabilitation since June 2022. Now, water will start flowing through the fountain again on May 17. The structure’s cast iron walls, pedestals, and concrete have been...
Here are Mid-Penn girls to watch in the District 3 track and field championships
The second leg of the high school track and field postseason is upon us in Pennsylvania, and the District 3 championships are set to unfold Friday and Saturday at Shippensburg University’s Seth Grove Stadium. Plenty of athletes in the Mid-Penn Conference are gearing up to win medals and return...
10 most expensive homes sold in Shippensburg, May 6-12
A house that sold for $480,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Shippensburg in the past week. In total, 10 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $240,390. The average price per square foot ended up at $150.
Meet Copper and Rustic, this week’s CVAS pets of the week
Meet Copper and Rustic, this week’s CVAS pets of the week. These are just two of the amazing animals residing at area animal shelters. Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter has lots of adorable pets who are looking for forever homes. While Copper and Rustic would like to meet you, check out all the other adorable animals available for adoption also. Go to this Animal Shelter link to see all their residents.
Central Pennsylvania gas prices remain above national average
(WHTM) – Drivers in Central Pennsylvania are continuing to pay more than the national average for gas despite prices coming slightly down in the last week. According to Gas Buddy, the average price of gasoline in Harrisburg is $3.76 a gallon, down 3.6 cents in the last week. Gas is up 5.2 cents per gallon over the last month and 17.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago in the region.
Blood taken from 2009 burglary scene linked to DNA from incarcerated Adams County man nearly 15 years later
NEW OXFORD, Pa. — An Adams County man already in prison in Huntingdon County is facing additional charges after investigators matched his DNA with blood left behind at the scene of a 2009 burglary, according to State Police. Daniel L. Knouse, 50, of New Oxford, is charged with burglary,...
See all homes sold in Shippensburg, May 6 to May 12
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Shippensburg reported from May 6 to May 12. There were 10 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,164-square-foot home on Hershey Road in Southampton Township that sold for $248,000. Greene...
Update: Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Huntingdon County early Wednesday morning
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 3:53 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:15 a.m. for Huntingdon County. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 3:53 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 17 miles south of Huntingdon, moving...
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...
Central PA Autism Sensory Day & Walk on May 18th
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Central PA Autism Community (formerly known as the Blair County Autism Support Group/BCASG) is a group devoted to local support of people with autism spectrum diagnoses and their families, of any age. Our sensory friendly events are attended by families in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, and Huntingdon Counties. Our hopes are to create welcoming environments for families with children of Autism and special needs as well as bring about awareness of Autism within our communities.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.