Black historian who preserved Harrisburg art, culture through storytelling dies
“If I can help somebody along the way, then my living shall not be in vain.”. That was the mantra of Lenwood Sloan, the 77-year-old Pennsylvania titan who dedicated his life toward the preservation of Black art, history and culture. Sloan died over the Christmas holiday. He was 77. Sloan...
Midstaters salt roadways and shop for groceries ahead of winter storm
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Well, it was almost a white Christmas as more winter weather entered parts of the Midstate on Friday afternoon. “It’s a normal business day for us, but we have B shift coming in at noon. Those guys will be on until midnight tonight, and then the C shift will come back […]
Governor honors SV students for community service
Two Seneca Valley School District students were recognized by Gov. Josh Shapiro and first lady Lori Shapiro for “exceptional commitment to community service.”. Kelsey Schmitz, a 10th-grade student, and her sister Leah, an eighth-grader, were honored along with a group of young women in Pennsylvania at a luncheon Dec....
Proposed school district restructuring faces opposition
The proposed West Perry elementary consolidation project continues to be a major source of contention in the district. The board gave an update Dec. 8 on the project and then took input from numerous concerned citizens. Board member Katherine Stover reported on the schematic design phase and presented the...
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Veterans Affairs director recognized for service
Perry County commissioners recognized Jim Scott on Dec. 15 for reaching 10 years of service with the county. Scott, who serves as director of Veterans Affairs, was praised by commissioners for his dedication and for the positive feedback they regularly receive from veterans and residents he assists. Scott thanked...
UPDATE: PennDOT loosens I-81, more restrictions after winter storm
UPDATE (12/27): PennDOT has lifted all vehicle restrictions and most speed restrictions on roads in the southcentral PennDOT District 8 region consisting of Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York counties. Due to the winter storm impacting the region, PennDOT temporarily restricted...
Columbia Borough lifts ban on Chris Vera
In a letter dated December 22, 2025, Columbia Borough has rescinded its March 12 “Letter of No Trespass” banning Chris Vera from borough property. The “Rescission of Letter of No Trespass” allows Vera to “enter public areas of property belonging to the Borough during times such property is open to the public.”
Wet weather expected in coming days after Friday’s glazing of ice in central Pa.
More precipitation is expected in the coming days, according to the National Weather Service, after the Harrisburg region saw a healthy glazing of ice during Friday’s storm. Sleet and freezing rain blanketed most of Pennsylvania on Friday, leaving behind between a tenth to a quarter of an inch of ice in most...
PennDOT: Midstate vehicle restrictions lifted
(WHTM) — PennDOT announced that it has lifted all vehicle restrictions in the Midstate as of Saturday morning. PennDOT announced that all vehicle restrictions and most speed restrictions on roads in the southcentral PennDOT District 8 region were lifted, including in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster,...
