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Murder-Suicide In Shippensburg: PSP Chambersburg
The "domestic altercation where shots were fired" happened in Lenwood Park, Southampton Township, Shippensburg, around 7:25 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, Trooper Megan Frazer detailed in the release. PSP Chambersburg Troopers formed a perimeter around the home but they failed to make contact with the people inside, so the Pennsylvania...
Multi-vehicle crash shut down part of I-83 in Cumberland County
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Drivers in Cumberland County using I-83 were alerted to a multi-vehicle crash that caused a closure Thursday afternoon. According to a PennDOT spokesperson, there was a crash before 4 p.m. involving a “few” tractor-trailers and passenger vehicles in the northbound lanes of I-83 near the Lemoyne Exit. The road was closed […]
Trooper Among 3 Hospitalized Following Crash: PA State Police
The crash involved a marked PSP patrol SUV with lights and sirens on and a Ford Transit van with two 57-year-old men, a California driver with a Massachusetts passenger on Saturday, April 20 at 1:38 p.m., as detailed in the release. The van was heading south of Millerstown Road in...
Philadelphia-style hoagie shop announces it’s closing one unit in Cumberland County
A Philadelphia-style hoagie restaurant with two Harrisburg-area shops is consolidating operations. Hoageez announced on Thursday the restaurant at the West Shore Plaza in Lemoyne is closing on May 11. Owners Mike and Linda Martin said they are not renewing the lease after operating for five years. If you purchase a...
Zach Daley Dies At Scene Of Chambersburg Crash: PSP
Zachery "Zach" L. Daley of Greencastle was in the left lane, riding south on his 2003 Suzuki along PA Route 11/Molly Pitcher Highway when the crash happened at 8:22 p.m. on April 23, PA State Police Trooper Jesse Picklo detailed in the release. A 2014 Mini Countryman driven by 55-year-old...
Tips have been pouring in for most cases at Chambersburg Police Department. Here's why.
If you commit a crime in Chambersburg, there’s a good chance someone will tip off the police. Thanks to a web of surveillance cameras around the borough and Chambersburg Police Department’s prolific use of a platform called Crimewatch to share photos of possible suspects and vehicles, about 75% of crimes lead to at least one tip, according to Police Chief Ron Camacho.
See all homes sold in Cumberland County, April 15 to April 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Cumberland County reported from April 15 to April 21. There were 47 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,176-square-foot home on Charles Road in Hampden Township that sold for $277,950.
Fire forces 125 guests out of hotel in Cumberland County
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — A fire forced out 125 guests at a Cumberland County hotel early Wednesday morning. Firefighters responded to the Hampton Inn on Ritter Road in Lower Allen Township, near Mechanicsburg, around 2:45 a.m. According to the fire chief, the fire was confined to one room on the...
Primary election wrapup for Franklin County and Pennsylvania
Franklin County Democrats and Republicans didn’t have a lot of local choices on their ballots in the April 23 primary election, but there will be races in November. In addition, primary voters across Pennsylvania narrowed the field in some of the statewide contests. The sole contested position in Franklin...
Shippensburg University preps itself for Common Ground screening
Common Ground is the highly anticipated sequel to the documentary Kiss the Ground. “Common Ground,” the highly anticipated sequel to the widely acclaimed documentary “Kiss the Ground,” is set to make waves following its predecessor’s success. “Kiss the Ground” reached an astounding audience of over 1 billion people worldwide and even spurred the United States Department of Agriculture to allocate a significant $20 billion towards soil health initiatives. In “Common Ground,” the spotlight shifts to shed light on the unjust practices that have shaped current farming system, revealing a grim reality where farmers are literally sacrificing their lives to sustain us. However, amidst this stark portrayal, the documentary also showcases a beacon of hope in the form of a growing movement. This movement, comprised of black, white, and indigenous farmers, is embracing alternative “regenerative” models of agriculture. These models hold the potential to not only mitigate climate change but also enhance our health and stabilize the economy of the United States.
Second brother arrested for Franklin County Courthouse bomb threat
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – The second brother accused of threatening to bomb the Franklin County Courthouse earlier this month has been arrested. The Chambersburg Police Department says Jason Rogers was arrested on Tuesday in connection to the April 10 threat that allegedly involved his brother Chadwin Rogers. According to...
Slowdowns expected after crash reported on Allen Road in Carlisle Borough
CARLISLE, Pa. — A two-vehicle crash was reported in Carlisle Borough, Cumberland County. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews were called to Allen Road between Ritney Highway and Logistics Drive around 6:45 a.m. According to Cumberland County dispatch, only minor injuries were reported. Slowdowns were expected...
LIST: Farmers markets in Central Pennsylvania
(WTAJ) — Looking for some fresh fruits and vegetables to bring to your dinner table? Here are some farmer’s markets right here in Central Pennsylvania. If you know of a farmers market that’s not on the list, please email us at digitalnews@wtajtv.com so we can keep this list as up-to-date as possible. Bedford Bedford Farmers Market: Opens […]
Central Pennsylvania receiving $4.2 million for crosswalk, trail improvements
(WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Thursday that more than $49.5 million has been invested in 55 projects to improve community resources and public accessibility in the state. Funds are made available through the Surface Transportation Block Grant program Set-Aside, also known as the Transportation Alternative Set-Aside (TA Set-Aside). The administration has […]
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