Homeless man, woman burn selves while heating tent with propane: Harrisburg fire officials
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — As temperatures tumble, two homeless individuals are hurt after burning themselves on a heater while trying to keep their tent warm, according to officials with Harrisburg Bureau of Fire. One man and one woman were reportedly taken to the hospital by EMS after they were...
Inspectors to patrol York for snow violations
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — York will send inspectors to patrol for snow violations as residents shovel their way out of a weekend snowstorm, the city’s mayor said. The enforcement, which may result in fines, starts Tuesday, said Mayor Sandie Walker. City code requires residents and property owners to remove snow and ice from...
Bank Manager Allegedly Embezzles $84,573 From Customer Account, Violating Bank’s ‘Safety and Soundness’
A former regional sales manager of a Pennsylvania-based bank has allegedly drained tens of thousands of dollars from a customer’s account. According to new court documents, Krista Murr – who was a regional manager of the Orrstown Bank in Harrisburg – allegedly “misappropriated” $84,573 from a customer’s account...
PA Baby Delivered During Snowstorm In Tractor-Trailer: FD
A crew from Boiling Springs and Carlisle assisted on a medical call that resulted in the delivery, and responders were then needed for neonatal resuscitation, the company explained. As crews worked to get the newborn safely to the hospital, a South Middleton Township plow operator became part of the response...
Start digging! In central Pa., most municipalities give you between 5 and 48 hours...
YORK, Pa. — Now that Sunday's snowstorm is over, city and borough officials across central Pennsylvania are reminding homeowners and other residents about their responsibilities when it comes to removing snow from their sidewalks. In most Central Pa. municipalities, residents have between 5 and 48 hours from the end...
Local Farmer Declines Multi-Million Data Center Bid to Preserve Land Instead
Two hundred acres of Lancaster farmland are set to be preserved thanks to taxpayer funds and a partnership with Lancaster Farmland Trust. A farmer in nearby Cumberland County has turned down a multi-million dollar bid to use his farmland for a data center thanks to a partnership with the Lancaster Farmland Trust,...
Convicted Murderer James Campbell Dies At SCI Camp Hill
James Campbell, 46, was found unresponsive on Sunday, Jan. 25, and prison staff immediately began life-saving measures, Superintendent Lindsy Kendall said in the release. Facility medical personnel responded, and Lower Allen EMS continued advanced life support efforts, officials said. Campbell was pronounced dead at...
Snow causes tents at Harrisburg’s homeless community to collapse, video shows
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — New video shows tents at Harrisburg's homeless community collapsing due to Sunday's heavy snowfall. The lot, which is operated by local nonprofit AMiracle4Sure, experienced its first amount of significant accumulating snow since it was formed this past summer. Multiple tents appear to be...
Storm delays trash pickup in some Midstate communities
(WHTM) — This weekend’s winter storm is delaying trash pickup in some Midstate communities. Camp Hill Camp Hill’s trash and recycling collection won’t take place Monday and will follow a holiday schedule this week, delaying collection by one day. Carlisle Carlisle’s trash collection is delayed by one day. No...
Government offices, courthouses close for winter weather
(WHTM) — A multitude of municipal offices and courthouses across the region are closed Monday or will open late due to this weekend’s winter storm as communities continue clean-up efforts. Adams County. All county and court offices in Adams County are closed Jan. 26 due to inclement weather.
