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There are 3 drive-in theaters still operating in Central PA; here's how to find them for a fun night under the stars
YORK, Pa. — Drive-in movie theaters are a truly American invention. According to driveinmovie.com, a website dedicated to preserving drive-in movie culture, the first theater opened in Camden, New Jersey in 1933. They hit their peak in the 1950s, but since then have steadily declined in popularity. Today, the...
Perry County woman first in the world to undergo newest type of heart valve replacement at UPMC Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — An 82-year-old woman from Perry County with aortic valve stenosis was the first person in the world to undergo a new type of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) at UPMC Harrisburg. The patient has been discharged and is recovering well, according to UPMC staff members. Hemal...
Don’t pay the parking meters for the next two weeks in this central Pennsylvania municipality
CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — The eventual point is to collect parking money more efficiently, but for two weeks — while this borough rips out 630 old meters and installs 56 new kiosks — parkers are going to like the side effect of all that:. Free parking in...
Juniata County off-ramp to close for construction
JUNIATA COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – If you’re traveling along U.S. Route 22 west in the Mifflintown area, you won’t be able to use the Mifflintown/McAlisterville off-ramp beginning next week. PennDOT says the ramp leading to State Route 35 from Route 22 will be closed starting Monday, May...
10 most expensive homes sold in Perry County, April 29 - May 12
A house in Carroll Township that sold for $340,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Perry County between Apr 29 and May 12. In total, 13 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past two weeks, with an average price of $159,048, or $97 per square foot.
West Perry falls to Mifflin County 8-5 despite late rally
The Mifflin County Huskies used a five run third inning to erase a 2-0 deficit en route to handing the West Perry softball team its fifth consecutive loss 8-5 May 3 at West Perry dropping the Mustangs’ record to 4-12. After retiring the first six batters she faced starter...
Broadband doesn’t move at lightning speed
Perry County Commissioner Brenda Watson acknowledged, during the commissioners’ April 29 meeting, a delay in the opening of the request for qualifications (RFQ) for broadband services. The delay, attributed to ongoing funding considerations, allows for the assessment of vendor responses in light of recent funding allocations exceeding a billion dollars for broadband initiatives. The postponement aims to prevent conflicts with potential vendor investments, with a new opening date to be posted on the county’s website.
Carlisle High School prom: See 77 photos from Saturday’s event
Carlisle high school hosted their prom at the Letort View Community Center, Carlisle Barracks on Saturday night. We hope you enjoy the photos captured at the event, taken by PennLive photographer Matthew O’Haren. PennLive will be sending photographers to many central Pa. proms throughout the season, which continues through...
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.
Spencer Griffie shines on mound for Carlisle in win over CD East
Spencer Griffie shined on the mound Monday for Carlisle in a 7-0 win over CD East. He pitched all seven innings, striking out 16 while allowing just three hits, to get the win. Bradyn Sober and Lucas Smith each had two RBIs for Carlisle, and Lucas Ream and Levi Smith...
Vision, hearing screening program keeps Lions’ mission in clear sight
“The Lions Clubs of District 14-T (Perry, Juniata, Franklin and Dauphin counties) thank you for having your child screened today for vision and hearing difficulties,” reads the referral parents receive should a vision or hearing difficulty be identified through the Lions Clubs’ KidSight program. “Our mission in Lions District 14-T is to ensure all children have the opportunity to receive vision and hearing screening, because every child deserves to hear and see the world clearly and succeed in school and society.”
Suspected drunken driver goes airbone into marsh with 3 kids in truck
BERLIN TOWNSHIP, Michigan (WXYZ) -- A suspected drunken driver launched her truck into the air and into a marsh with children inside the vehicle. It happened Sunday afternoon near Superior Avenue and North Avenue in Newport. The Monroe County sheriff says there were minor injuries. Neighbors say if it weren't...
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