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PERRY COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A plea agreement was reached in a case where a Perry County baby died after being shaken and dropped in 2024, court records show. Eriezer Melendez Jr., 38, pleaded nolo contendere, meaning he does not accept guilt but accepts being convicted, on a murder of the third degree charge. Other...

(WTAP) - On Mar. 28, 1979, one of the worst accidents in the history of the U.S. nuclear power industry begins when a pressure valve in the Unit-2 reactor at the Three Mile Island fails to close. According to History.com, cooling water, contaminated with radiation, drained from the open valve...

PALMYRA, PA — A woman was arrested following a domestic disturbance on South Forge Road on March 25, 2026. Police on patrol observed an active domestic disturbance in the 100 block of South Forge Road at 9:12 a.m. April Rae Knoche, 29, of Pennsylvania, was identified as one of...

Dauphin County’s office scene is buzzing this month with several solid admin openings. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a hybrid setup, there’s something here worth a look.

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Tonight’s Hometown Heroes aimed for strikes and spares. ABC Lanes East near Harrisburg hosted a multi-state tournament Friday for the Merakey Foundation, which supports services that address mental health, autism, foster care and disabilities in children and adults. Its network reaches...

Dauphin County’s roads are busy, and so is the hiring scene. From local routes to long hauls, several employers are looking for skilled drivers and technicians right now. Work with one of the largest Freightliner dealers in the U.S. Enjoy top-notch training, modern facilities, and strong benefits while keeping...

Dear Eric: I have two friends with whom I frequently engage in trekking; we always have great chats and fun. But I noticed when offering an invitation to come stay in our holiday home, approximately two hours’ drive away, the replies were quite muted or passive but polite. Responding with their absence of enthusiasm...

State College, Pa. — Faculty members at Penn State University and Penn State administrators met in Harrisburg for a hearing regarding unionization efforts. Faculty members have been in the process of unionizing as the Penn State Faculty Alliance (PSFA), an affiliate of Service Employees International Union (SEIU),...

PennDOT will close lanes on northbound I‑83 between Union‑Deposit Road and Jonestown Road (Route 22) overnight on Wednesday, April 1, to install two overhead sign structures. Work runs from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, with a backup date of April 2–3 if needed.

Scout troops 10 and 256 joined the Master Watershed Stewards for a hands-on conservation workshop in Lower Paxton Township. Led by Anne Wain and Shawn Jacobs, the group learned how to harvest and plant live stakes—cut branches that can grow into new trees along streambanks. The activity took place along a tributary...