Midstate couple beat the odds after 66 years — and a near-fatal crash
CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — Today is Valentine’s Day and, the saying goes, “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” A Midstate couple didn’t plan to test that idea when they were struck head-on by a drunk driver, then beat the odds together with some remarkably parallel experiences. Esther and Dick Ocker met not...
La Papleta at York Central Market offers loaded baked potatoes
In Puerto Rico, residents eat a sandwich called burripleta that is made with beef, pork or chicken. But Frances Leon said she wanted to make something different. She decided to put the meat on top of a baked potato and created what she calls "la papleta." She piles the baked potatoes or sweet potatoes high with one...
Exploring Cove Barn Antiques in Perry County
A visit to Cove Barn Antiques in Duncannon is like stepping inside a treasure-filled time capsule. Housed inside a historic three-story barn in Perry County, this multi-vendor antique mall offers an ever-changing mix of vintage finds. From the moment you walk through the doors, the rustic beams and wide plank...
19-year-old led police on chase after alleged shooting in Chambersburg: state police
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A 19-year-old led police on a high-speed chase after an alleged shooting in Chamberburg, according to a report from Pennsylvania State Police. Nasir Yusef Iman, from Carlisle, led police through Carlisle Borough, North Middleton Township and Middlesex Township. His vehicle was later...
Family demands answers after dog shot with BB gun in York County
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A York County family is searching for answers after their dog was fatally shot with a BB gun. Pennsylvania State Police say the shooting happened in Airville in January. The dog, a black-and-white lab named Moose Bair, suffered a gunshot wound to the mouth.
PennDOT seeking name recommendations for new 550-horsepower ‘Super Snow Plow’
HARRISBURG, Pa. — PennDOT officials seek help from the public in naming its new Super Snow Plow. According to a post on Facebook, residents can comment potential names for the plow until Feb. 25. The 550-horsepower, tri-drive truck has a standard plow in front and a 21-foot wing on...
Local bridge to close for four months; see where
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. (WHTM) — A bridge on the West Shore will be closed for several months beginning in March. The Beacon Hill Boulevard bridge over the Yellow Breeches Creek will close March 2, according to Fairview Township Police. It will remain closed through June 30. This is to allow for maintenance on the...
Columbia Borough Council approves $14,139 transmission replacement for aging dump truck
Columbia Borough Council voted 4-2 Tuesday night to approve a $14,139 transmission replacement for a borough-owned dump truck. Council members Jeanne Cooper and Ethan Byers were the two no votes. Councilwoman Joanne Geesey was absent. A rebuilt transmission transmission will be installed within “a week or so” and...
Rain and wet snow expected Sunday in central Pa. as February thaw continues
A mix of rain and wet snow will move across central Pennsylvania later today into tonight, with minor accumulations of up to one inch possible, primarily in east-central regions. The precipitation is expected to have a limited impact as temperatures remain relatively mild. The weather system will develop this...
A couple of coffee pros are in business as shop changes hands
Buffalo Brew at 24 N. Second St. in Newport changed hands on Feb. 10 when longtime coffee professionals Ava McGuire and Molly Feinberg took over ownership of the shop from current owner Lindsay Brunner. Brunner, who has owned Buffalo Brew for three and a half years, described the transition as...
