Power restored to much of Cumberland County
(WHTM) — Just over 1,000 customers were without power on the West Shore as the storm rolled through the area Sunday night. PPL Electric Utilities and MetEd report a combined 1,536 customers were out in Cumberland County as of 8 p.m. Both companies reported that power has been mostly...
Student loses car in fire outside Lebanon County college
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Firefighters helped a student whose car went up in flames Monday morning at Lebanon Valley College. The fire started in the car's engine compartment following a mechanical failure, according to the Annville Cleona Fire Department, whose crews were called to the fire. The fire...
Northern York County Regional Police officer dies after battle with cancer
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Northern York County Regional Police officer has died after a battle with cancer, the police department announced Monday. Matthew Straub, 55, passed away Sunday, March 22, following 14 years of service to the Northern York County Regional Police Department. “Throughout his career, he...
Farmer who runs Pa. goat-snuggling biz charged with animal cruelty
The owner of a Berks County family farm known for offering goat snuggling at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg is facing felony animal cruelty charges. Justin Steinmetz, who owns Steinmetz Family Farm with his wife, Lauren, has been charged with cruelty to animals, including torture and causing death, as well...
Man angered by past-due rent, bills allegedly set fire that displaced 8 in Steelton:...
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — Officials have charged a Steelton man they say started an apartment blaze after issues paying rent and utility bills. The fire broke out on March 3 around 4:11 p.m., as flames were seen spewing out of the apartment complex, located at the 600 block of South Second Street.
Former Steelton mayor, business owner asking leaders to enforce night life ordinances
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Officials said Aaron Anderson Jr., 26, was killed, and three others were injured in a shooting in Steelton at Paradise Palace. Now locals are calling on borough leaders to step up. Before the Paradise Palace, 9 North Front Street was occupied by Steelton Grocery,...
Proposed electrical ‘superhighway’ would cut across 200 miles of southwestern and central Pa.
Two of the country’s biggest electric power companies are planning to build an extra-high voltage transmission “superhighway” across 10 counties in southwestern and central Pennsylvania, in what would be one of the largest new electric transmission projects ever built in the commonwealth. NextEra Energy and Exelon...
Harrisburg woman punished child by placing a gun between his eyes: police
A Harrisburg woman was arrested Friday after police were told she’s been using a handgun to discipline children in her Cloverly Road apartment. Maria Roche, 31, was charged after one of the children said that on March 19, she pointed the barrel of a gun between the eyes of his 12-year-old brother, according to an...
Blotter: Forgery, defiant trespass, hit-and-runs, attempted motor vehicle theft
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Plan A Day Around This Year-Round Pennsylvania Market That’s Packed With Finds
Some outings start with a short errand and somehow turn into an all day adventure. You pop in thinking you will browse for a few minutes, then one booth leads to another, the snack cravings kick in, and suddenly you are fully committed to the hunt. That is the charm...
