Body recovered from Susquehanna River near Dauphin County boat launch, dispatchers say
The Dauphin County Coroner’s Office was called on Thursday to a boat launch after a body was found in the Susquehanna River, according to 911 dispatchers. Just after 3:20 p.m., dispatchers reported a body in the water just north of the Steelton Boat Launch in Highspire. Police also responded...
3 adults, 3 kids charged after fight breaks out ahead of Steelton-Highspire prom
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Police have filed charges against three adults and three kids after a fight erupted at an event held before the Steelton-Highspire prom. On Thursday, the Swatara Township Police Department announced disorderly conduct charges against Starr Lynch, Yachanise Sellers and Jerrell Washington. PRE
Family of WWII veteran reunites with his medal and memorabilia
HARRISBURG, Pa. — For Alicia Sanders, remembering her father is about remembering his positive outlook on life. Her father is Earl F. Detweiler, a World War II veteran and Purple Heart recipient who lost his leg fighting in Europe. After years of being separated, Sanders was reunited with some of her father’s war memor
Tionesta Driver Cited After Striking Drive-Through Window Awning, Leaving Scene
MONROE TWP., Pa. (EYT) — State police have cited a Tionesta woman following a hit-and-run crash at a local drive-through in Monroe Township. According to a report released this week by Pennsylvania State Police in Clarion, the single-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 8:43 p.m. on May 10 at The Meadows ice cream s
Homeless Memorial Blanket Project honors first responders in Cumberland County
CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — The Homeless Memorial Blanket Project honored first responders in Cumberland County today. Volunteers joined Carlisle area fire, police, and ambulance crews, and Carlisle Mayor Sean Shultz at the Louther Street Fire Station to provide hand-crafted blankets, quilts, and other necessities for tote
Celebrate! Annville hopes to make Holiday Parade of Lights an annual event
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Weis Markets joins PA dairy community in commemorating World Milk Day and welcoming National...
Community kickoff launches month-long in-store fundraising effort aimed at combating hunger across Pennsylvania
Central Pa.’s spring drought could lead to water conservation orders, but end may be...
The drought picture across central Pennsylvania is looking a bit brighter, but concerns linger in a number of counties. Adams County has seen its status improve from a drought warning to a watch, said the state Department of Environmental Protection. At the same time, the Commonwealth Drought Task Force moved...
Displacements reported after house fire in Steelton: dispatch
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Residents of a home in Steelton were displaced Thursday morning after an overnight house fire. The fire was reported around 2:20 a.m. in the 500 block of North 2nd Street, county dispatch said. Dispatch confirmed the Red Cross was notified to assist, though it's...
Multiple displaced in Dauphin County rowhome fire
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Multiple people are out of their homes after an overnight rowhome fire in Dauphin County. Seven people are out of their homes after the fire, which started shortly before 2:30 a.m. in the 500 block of North Second Street in Steelton. The Dauphin County Fire Investigation Team is working to f
