ACTI Students Help Restore History at the National Apple Museum
Years of exposure to the elements have taken a toll on the eastern wall of the National Apple Museum in Biglerville. Museum volunteers had worked to caulk gaps between the aging boards, but as volunteer Edy Sarnoff explained, “Then, the boards started to crumble.” It became clear that more substantial repairs were...
Faith and strength meet at Legacy Arm Wrestling Pennsylvania Arnolds Qualifier
HARRISBURG, Pa. — What is typically a place of worship transformed into a competition floor this weekend as Legacy Faith Church in Harrisburg hosted the Pennsylvania Arnolds Qualifier for arm wrestling, drawing competitors of all ages and experience levels. Jason Berry, the event organizer, said the idea to host...
Venezuelan native living in Harrisburg, local community reacts to Maduro’s capture
Venezuelan native living in Harrisburg, local community reacts to Maduro's capture.
‘SWEET CUDDLY MAYHEM:’ Hershey Teddy Bear Toss nets more than 80k stuffed animals
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — It’s one of the sweetest days on the rink in the Sweetest Place on Earth: time for the Hershey Bears’ Teddy Bear Toss. The Bears hosted the Rockford IceHogs Sunday at the GIANT Center for the 2026 edition of the cuddly tradition. For each year’s event, as the first goal horn […]
Courthouse roof repairs receive $200k state grant in Cumberland County
CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — A planned project to repair the slate roof at the Cumberland County Courthouse is receiving some help from the state. A $200,000 Local Share Account grant will go towards the project, county officials announced earlier this week. “We are so grateful to our Cumberland County legislators for...
Lebanon County veterans ride to support veterans’ mental health
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. — Veterans in Lebanon County rode their motorcycles in support of veterans' mental health over the weekend. Defiant Vets MC held its fourth annual "War on Winter" charity benefit at AMVETS Post 293 on Saturday. The ride included a trip to the Gap Cemetery, with riders raising money for the For the...
Chimney fire in Lebanon County generates two-county response
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. — Update, 2:45: Lebanon County Emergency Dispatch confirmed the scene has cleared, and all roads in the area are open. Crews are responding to a chimney fire reported at a home Sunday morning on the 1200 block of Ash Lane in Cornwall Township, Lebanon County. The...
Pennsylvania Weather Alert: Warmer Pattern Brings Rain and Ice Risk to Harrisburg Jan 9–13
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – A mid-January warm-up could bring periods of rain to much of Pennsylvania while increasing the risk of freezing rain and icy travel conditions in colder regions as temperatures...
Human Trafficking Survivor Lauren Steele Missing, $5K Reward
Lauren Steele was 36 years old when she was reported missing after her last contact with family on Monday, Aug. 5, 2025, Pennsylvania State Police said. Steele was last known to be living in a hotel in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in August 2024, according to investigators. She had moved to Pennsylvania...
Tariffs force York tea shop to raise prices, cut holiday inventory
YORK, Pa. — Tea lovers could soon feel the impact of tariffs at checkout as small business owners shared that tariffs are forcing them to make tough decisions. “The price of, let's say, the green tea going from $12 to $15 a pound to $20 to $40 a pound," said Amanda Axe, owner of tea shop Lilybird & Company....

















