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Summer Underground Railroad Tours Start Today
Beginning today, Historic Gettysburg-Adams County (HGAC) in cooperation with the National Park Service’s Network to Freedom (NTF) Program will be providing tours of Gettysburg’s only officially recognized Underground Railroad site where hundreds of freedom-seekers were sheltered during their escape from slavery in the years before the Civil War.
Boiling Springs High School prom: See 108 photos from Friday’s event
Boiling Springs High School held its prom Friday night at the Letort View Community Center. Please scroll to the bottom to see the entire gallery. SUBSCRIBER BENEFIT: This prom season, PennLive is offering subscribers free downloads of print-quality images. Simply log in to PennLive, look through the photo gallery to see if we photographed your favorite prom-goer, and choose “Get Photo” to download the images of your choice. You can also get 50% off the purchase of prom-related keepsakes. If you are not a subscriber, you can subscribe here.
Chambersburg’s Peter Mertz takes shot put at Stan Morgan Invitational
Peter Mertz took the top spot Saturday in the shot put at Carlisle’s Stan Morgan Invitational. The Chambersburg senior hit a mark of 50′10.75″. West Perry senior Caleb Gutshall was second with a mark of 48′ 7.25″, and Waynesboro junior Ben Williams was third with a mark of 47′ 3.50″.
Rolling stop planned on I-81 for construction project
SOUTH MIDDLETON TWP., Pa. (WHTM) – Traffic on Interstate 81 near Carlisle will be stopped for a short time this Monday because of a construction project adjacent to the highway. PennDOT says there will be a rolling stop between Exits 44 and 45 to allow a contractor to blast...
New Rutter’s opens in Cumberland County
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Rutter’s recently announced that they have officially opened a new location in Cumberland County. According to Rutter’s, they have officially opened their newest store chain in Shippensburg on 100 Cramer Road. This newly constructed store is Rutter’s 87th location. The company says...
Autopsy completed on man found dead in Susquehanna River
Questions remain about the death of a man whose body was found in the Susquehanna River in Cumberland County over the weekend. The man died of freshwater drowning before his body was found around 7:25 a.m. Saturday near New Cumberland, according to the Dauphin County Coroner’s Office and Swatara Township police.
Cumberland County police department warns residents to be wary of scammers as weather turns warmer
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — Police in Cumberland County are warning residents about potential scammers as the weather turns warmer. The North Middletown Township Police Department on Tuesday issued a warning to residents that scammers may approach homeowners with offers to pave and seal their driveways, perform roof work, or other work offers -- but it's all a ruse designed to access a victim's home to steal from them.
Experience the Sweetest Family Tradition at Mister Ed’s!
Looking for a unique family outing that promises fun for all ages? Look no further than Mister Ed’s, where elephants meet sweet treats in a whimsical wonderland that will delight your senses and create lasting memories. At Mister Ed’s, you’ll find elephant figurines, art, and household goods of every...
Inflation, low staff, temporarily shuts down Slate Belt seafood restaurant, owners say
Price hikes due to inflation and a staffing shortage has caused a Slate Belt seafood restaurant to temporarily close its doors. American Lobster at 1420 Jacobsburg Road in Plainfield Township has shut down for now. Owners shared the news on the restaurant’s Facebook page Thursday. “Due to staffing and...
Calisle’s Darian Crim wins 400 at Stan Morgan Invitational
Darian Crim led the way in the 400 meters on his home track at Saturday’s Stan Morgan Invitational. The Carlisle senior finished ahead of the field in a time of 50.16. His teammate, junior Parker Smith, was second in a time of 50.47. If you purchase a product or...
Man leaves 'anti-ethnic' note at Dickinson College Jewish Life center: police
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Officials are asking the public for help identifying a man caught on camera leaving an offensive message on a college campus. Carlisle Police confirm the unknown pictured individual recently left the note at the Asbell Center for Jewish Life at Dickinson College. The investigation...
Mechanicsburg’s Maria Clark wins shot put, discus at 2024 Stan Morgan Invitational
CARLISLE – Not too many throwers in Pennsylvania are having a better season than Maria Clark. The Mechanicsburg senior entered Saturday holding the No. 2 shot put mark in the state, as well as the No. 4 mark in the discus. And on Saturday, Clark showed why she remains to be the top thrower in the Mid-Penn Conference by winning both events during the 35th Annual Stan Morgan Invitational at Carlisle.
Fine Wine & Good Spirits reopening in Cumberland County
CAMP HILL, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) announced that it has reopened its store in Camp Hill following renovations. abc27 news reported when the Fine Wine and Good Spirits store at The Shoppes of Hampden on 3760 Market Street, had closed back in February for renovations.
See all homes sold in Cumberland County, April 22 to April 28
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Cumberland County reported from April 22 to April 28. There were 36 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,040-square-foot home on Olde Oak Court in Hampden Township that sold for $240,000.
Lane restrictions planned this weekend and next week on South Bridge, PennDOT says
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that there will be daytime lane and shoulder restrictions this weekend and next week on the northbound and southbound Interstate 83 John Harris Memorial (South) Bridge spanning the Susquehanna River between Cumberland and Dauphin counties so an inspection can be performed. Weather...
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