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Cumberland County man admits to assaulting his baby out of anger
A Hampden Township man has pleaded guilty to abusing his two-month-old daughter last year. Nicholas Beers, 26, of Hampden Township, pleaded guilty to one felony count of aggravated assault of a child younger than 13 years of age at a pretrial conference in April. Beers was home alone with the...
Local students raise over $17,000 for Midstate 8-year-old girl who beat cancer
We recognize a hometown hero and the children they support. Students at the Goddard Schools of Harrisburg and Enola raised money last month for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the school matched it for a total of over $17,000. Students were inspired by eight year old Allison, who is a Midstate girl who battled […]
Brand new fire equipment on display during firefighter expo in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Firefighters from all over the country are taking to the Farm Show Complex this weekend. The Fire Expo, put on by the Lancaster County Firemen’s Association, connects thousands of firefighters with displays of the newest equipment and technology. “You’re coming to look at all...
SCI Camp Hill hosting two day job fair
CAMP HILL, Pa. (WHTM) – For those considering a career in corrections, the Department of Corrections is hosting a two-day job fair next week. The event is at the State Correction Institution at Camp Hill on May 21 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and May 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Central Pa. dad launches ‘Men Raising Black Boys’ event in Harrisburg
Corey Dupree believes that young Black boys should be supported by a community because that was the one thing he wanted after having his first child at 20 years old. Today, the 34-year-old has two children. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Lower Paxton Township unveils new dog kennel to help reunite stray dogs with their owners
LOWER PAXTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — If you are looking for your lost dog, the new dog kennel in Lower Paxton Township may be a way to locate them. Police say they pick up multiple strays a week in Lower Paxton, so the township created a kennel to make it easier for their owners to find them.
Biden administration visits central Pa. glass plant to tout clean manufacturing standards
The Biden Administration is highlighting a glass manufacturer in Pennsylvania for taking steps to reduce planet-warming emissions. Officials with the General Services Administration and Environmental Protection Agency toured the Vitro Architectural Glass plant near Carlisle to mark the one-year anniversary of a pilot program that created more climate-friendly standards for building materials.
Harrisburg is breaking a weather record, and it might have saved you a buck or two
You may not realize it, but we are breaking a weather record here in the Harrisburg area this month. The total number of heating degree days for the 2023-24 cold-weather season, a count that runs from July 1 forward, sat at 4,219 through Wednesday. That’s well under the previous low of 4,285 through the same date, set in 2012.
Retailer’s program gives bikes to children in military families
(WHTM)– We recognize a hometown hero and the children they support. Ocean State Job Lots is helping military families with its Buy Give Get Bike program. Anyone who purchases a Huffy children’s bike for $100 can donate it back to the store and receive a $100 gift card.
See all homes sold in Mechanicsburg, May 6 to May 12
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Mechanicsburg reported from May 6 to May 12. There were 17 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,320-square-foot home on East Simpson Street in Mechanicsburg that sold for $326,000. Hampden...
Car dealership thefts with similar MOs, police are investigating
In less than two weeks, there have been car thefts in York and Adams counties following similar methods. The first on April 26 where two cars, a 2024 Chevy Corvette Stingray and a 2018 yellow convertible Camaro ZL1, were stolen from the Renn Kirby Chevrolet. The general manager at Renn...
What $250,000 can buy you in Carlisle
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between May 6 and May 12. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Carlisle, all of which featured homes under $250,000. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top three...
Law school graduate finishes studies alongside his four-legged best friend
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Tuesday's commencement ceremony for Widener University's Commonwealth Law School was years in the making for graduate Zachary Penzone. "It's been a hectic three years, been an amazing three years," he said. "I loved every minute at Widener." Tuesday's ceremonies were a treat to share with his...
SoMa Fest, summer block parties return to Harrisburg with drinks, live music, games
As the summer season rolls in, Harrisburg’s SoMa neighborhood will get the party started. Monthly SoMa block parties will kick off in May with music, food and games, with a special SoMa Fest planned for Saturday, June 1, featuring all things beer and wine. The first SoMa block party...
Driver hurt after losing control, crashing into guard rail in Cumberland Co.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A crash on Route 15 sent a Dillsburg man to the hospital Tuesday, police said. According to the Upper Allen Township Police Department, officers responded at 9:45 p.m. to a single-vehicle crash near mile marker 38.2 in the northbound lanes. A police investigation revealed...
Man Charged in Connection with Drug-Related Death in Franklin County
Daquan Woods, 27, from Harrisburg, faces serious charges after being implicated in the death of Dakota Rowles, 26, due to a drug overdose in Franklin County. Woods was arrested and is being held with bail set at $200,000. He is charged with drug delivery resulting in death, following Rowles’ fatal overdose in December 2022, which involved substances such as fentanyl, heroin, and oxycodone.
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