PHOTOS: Crews called to Dauphin County laboratory after fire breaks out
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Crews were called to a Dauphin County laboratory for a fire Monday afternoon. Numerous companies, including Steelton Fire, West Shore Bureau of Fire, Swatara Fire-Rescue, and others, rushed to the McCreath Laboratories along Bobali Drive in Swatara Township after being dispatched for a...
Lebanon Rescue Mission sells 9th St. shelter to Jubilee Ministries
In 1985, the Lebanon Rescue Mission, in cooperation with Lebanon County Christian Ministries and Catholic Social Services, sought to provide a homeless shelter for women. Restoring a historic mansion at 9th and Walnut Streets, the Agape Family Shelter provided sanctuary for single women, pregnant women and mothers...
Suspected burglar shot by Dauphin County homeowner
SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) – A Dauphin County homeowner shot a suspected burglar late Sunday evening. Susquehanna Township Police say around 10:50 p.m. on November 30, officers responded to a home invasion on the 4300 block of Mountainview Road. Officers located a burglary suspect who was shot by the homeowner...
SCHOOL CLOSING: Cumberland Valley School District announces snow day
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — It’s a snow day in the Cumberland Valley School District. Tuesday, Dec. 2, will be the first of the district’s three traditional snow days — meaning there will be no synchronous or asynchronous instruction. Designated employees should report to work at their regular time unless their...
Winter leaves its mark on Pa. roads and bridges
YORK, Pa. — As winter sets in, PennDOT is urging drivers to watch for new damage on Pennsylvania roads, while a national report highlights deeper structural concerns for many bridges across the state. Every year, the freeze-and-thaw cycle leaves its signature on roads, jagged cracks and potholes etched into...
Juvenile trying to sell gaming console robbed at gunpoint in Lebanon, police say
LEBANON, Pa. (WHTM) — A juvenile was allegedly robbed at gunpoint by two men when he tried selling a PlayStation 5 last month, according to police. The two men — 21-year-old Alexandel Orosco and 21-year-old Jerry Torres, both of Lebanon — were charged Saturday with robbery, theft and recklessly endangering another...
Man arrested after weekend Harrisburg shooting
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A man was arrested and charged after a shooting in Harrisburg on Sunday. The bureau says on Sunday, November 30, authorities responded to the area of N. Cameron Street and Herr Streets for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, police say they encountered an adult male gunshot victim...
Lebanon man accused of using stolen identity to steal $6K from local credit union
LEBANON, Pa. — A Lebanon man is facing fraud and identity theft charges after police claim he used a fraudulently altered driver's license and a forged U.S. Treasury check to bilk a local bank out of $6,000. Nytel Abdul Defendini, 50, is charged with felony counts of identity theft,...
Three charged for allegedly stealing clothing from Lowe’s
Monroe Township, Pa. — Three people were charged for allegedly stealing clothing from a Snyder County Lowe's store on several occasions. Pennsylvania State Police at Selinsgrove were called on Oct. 29 regarding several retail thefts at the Monroe Township store. Here's what happened according to Trooper Melvin Eby:...
11-year-old raises $1,200 selling handmade cards, buying toys for children’s hospital
(WHTM) — It’s not the only toy drive for children, but this one is also run by a child. Eleven-year-old Anderson Yinger was picking out toys not for himself, or even for anyone he knew. Ever since he was just six, he has been selling handmade holiday cards and using the proceeds to buy toys […]
