Local police urge vigilance after latest scam attempt
LEWISTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — Police in Mifflin County are warning residents to be vigilant after a scam attempt occurred. Lewistown Police said a resident from Perry County told a local bank that a local law enforcement organization called them and said they had a warrant for a parking violation.
PIAA 6A (Girls): Defending champ Perkiomen Valley escapes Central Dauphin in OT
— HARRISBURG – Before the weekend is over, everyone will lose an hour. The defending state champion Perkiomen Valley girls team felt like it lost at least an hour before the PIAA Class 6A tournament began Friday. Overcoming the challenges of hitting the road early for a Friday afternoon...
Harrisburg Celebrates 9th Annual Ice & Fire Festival
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — For the ninth year in a row, Harrisburg hosted its annual “Ice & Fire” festival, bringing hundreds to the Midstate. The event featured over 60 ice sculptures of all sizes, as well as an ice slide, fire dancers and vendors. “The slide is what we’re looking forward to,” said Kristen Ennis, […]
The Medical Minute: Latest Treatments Help Ease Essential Tremor Symptoms
HERSHEY, Pa. — About a decade ago, Joan Riggs, a 64-year-old from Lemoyne, started to have shaky hands. At first, it was an annoyance. However, as the tremors worsened, they kept her from doing the activities she enjoyed most. She stopped working as a nurse. She couldn’t enjoy her...
Central Dauphin’s Ashley Hoffman captures first PIAA girls wrestling medal
HERSHEY — Ashley Hoffman wasn’t satisfied with merely reaching the PIAA girls wrestling championships as a freshman last year. The allure of a state medal was treasure that lied just out of reach. Having not placed, if given the opportunity, the Central Dauphin ace knew things would go differently in the future.
Pair of Penn State Wrestling Commits, Signees Become State Champs
Four Penn State wrestling commits and signees competed this weekend at the PIAA State Championships in Hershey, and the two who were expected to win state championships did just that. At 121, Norwin’s Landon Sidun capped off a 51-1 campaign by winning his second state title, tech-falling Connellsville’s Tommy Gretz...
Four injured, five displaced after upper Dauphin County house fire
HALIFAX, Pa. (WHTM) — Four people were taken to an area hospital after flames decimated a home in upper Dauphin County Saturday evening. Firefighters from Halifax and surrounding communities were called to a home on Longview Drive just before 6 p.m. Halifax Assistant Chief Matthew Herrold said he was one of the first...
Harrisburg mayor ‘surprised’ by contempt order filed by city council over interim position
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Mayor Wanda Williams' office said it was "both surprised and disappointed" to learn of the contempt motion filed by Harrisburg City Council on Friday. The motion accused Williams of violating an agreement by keeping an "interim" director on staff and allegedly refusing to allow city...
Milton S. Hershey Water Fountain and Historical Marker Inside Hersheypark
If you've been inside Hersheypark I'm sure you've seen the famous Milton S. Hershey water fountain and historical marker. It's located near the front entrance inside the park's gates. Every time we go to Hersheypark we like to take family photos with it. Heck, we're not the only ones...thousands of people take family...
Lancaster man dead after an altercation with roommates ended with shooting
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A criminal homicide investigation is underway after a man was fatally shot late Saturday in Elizabethtown, according to a press release from Elizabethtown Borough Police Chief Derek Koch. Police said officers were dispatched at 11:53 p.m. on March 7 to 11 Beech Lane for a...

















