Man allegedly set his York County home on fire with family still inside on...
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — A York County man is facing aggravated arson charges after he allegedly set his home on fire with his daughter and wife still inside, police said. Jose Romero-Aguilar, 33, reportedly burned down his trailer on Christmas Day while he was intoxicated, a police report stated.
Harrisburg woman combines love of books and horses in creative work
Editor’s note: As the nation celebrates Black History Month, PennLive, for the fourth year, is recognizing men and women making a difference in central Pennsylvania. Throughout the month, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, we will introduce you to our “Trailblazers and Trendsetters” —...
Police need to enforce speed limits on I-81 | PennLive letters
Why do we not see our state police making an attempt to slow down speeders and ticket reckless drivers? Our roads and highways are becoming killing zones, and no one seems to want to do anything about it. The section of Interstate 81 between Linglestown and the Wade Bridge is...
New Cumberland man arrested for allegedly severely injuring, knocking out co-worker during assault
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — A New Cumberland man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly severely assaulted a co-worker at a Dollar Tree on Old York Road, according to a police report. Christopher Barrett, 46, allegedly punched a co-worker multiple times on Dec. 8, 2025, and gave him severe...
Cumberland County man molested 7-year-old girl and a surveillance camera recorded it: police
A New Cumberland man is out on bail after he was caught on camera molesting a 7-year-old girl, police said in court documents. Zachary C. Yohn, 20, was charged with indecent assault and corruption of minors after the Jan. 30 crime. According to an affidavit of probable cause filed by...
Why is Pa. under an air quality alert? Here’s what’s causing it and how...
Air quality alerts has been issued for several counties in Pennsylvania, with one affecting Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York counties, and another affecting Allegheny County. The state has certainly seen air quality alerts in the past — notably, in recent years, due to Canadian wildfires. But the...
Measurable snowfall possible in Pennsylvania this week
PENNSYLVANIA — A winter weather advisory is in effect Tuesday evening for parts of central and eastern Pennsylvania, including Sullivan, Columbia, Schuylkill, and Lebanon counties, with slippery conditions expected to develop across the region. According to the National Weather Service, periods of light freezing...
Man accused of severely injuring coworker during assault at York County store
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Fairview Township police have arrested a man accused of attacking a coworker in December at a store in New Cumberland. The police said that, around 7:37 a.m. on Dec. 8, 2025, officers were called to the store on Old York Road to investigate a reported assault. At the scene, the police found...
NEW GAME WARDENS JOIN RANKS
HARRISBURG — Their training now complete, Pennsylvania’s newest State Game Wardens are working in their newly assigned districts. The 37th Class of the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Ross Leffler School of Conservation graduated Jan. 31, adding 24 more officers to the ranks. Members of the 37th Class, their...
Beloved breakfast and family-style restaurant has a major ownership shakeup
If you frequent Bob Evans Restaurant often, don’t be surprised if you witness a few changes soon. This family-style chain that’s known for its authenticity to its roots by utilizing farm-fresh ingredients through real country-inspired dishes has made a huge move recently. The farm-inspired restaurant’s parent...

















