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Burn bans issued across Central PA as America 250 celebrations begin

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — As holiday celebrations ramp up for America’s 250 festivities and the July Fourth weekend, officials across central Pennsylvania are urging residents to take extra precautions outdoors as burn bans expand in parts of the Susquehanna Valley. In York County, a 15-acre brush fire...
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Columbia: A River Town Reinventing Itself

Three hundred years after its founding, Columbia is entering a new and exciting chapter. (VIDEO LINK AT BOTTOM OF ARTICLE) As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Columbia has already marked a remarkable milestone of its own. During Riverfest this past weekend, the community celebrated its 300th anniver
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Arrest made in 2025 Halloween homicide

WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A teenager was arrested Tuesday in connection to a 2025 Halloween night homicide case, according the Williamsport Bureau of Police. Vincent Baskerville, 17, was arrested in Dauphin County and charged with the homicide of 15-year-old who was found shot in the street in William
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York County events postponed due to heat

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – Two events in York County are being postponed due to this week’s heat wave. The county announced that Saturday’s History Made Here Cultural Fair has been postponed and is tentatively rescheduled for Friday, October 2. Additionally, the Independence Day Ceremony will move indoors to the York Co
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New hot chicken eatery debuts in Cumberland County

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A new local establishment offering a range of chicken tenders, sliders, fries and more has just opened its doors in Cumberland County. The new restaurant, Zee’s Hot Chicken, located at 5315 East Trindle Road in Mechanicsburg, held its official grand opening on Wednesday, July 1. Zee’s Hot Ch
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Cops Say This PA Man Disguised a Retired NASCAR Truck as a Street-Legal Chevy...

Pennsylvania State Police say a Williamsport man tried to launder a retired NASCAR Truck Series racer into a titled, street-legal pickup — and the paperwork trail he allegedly built to pull it off is what’s now landing him in a Cumberland County courtroom. According to a Pennsylvania State...
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York County firefighters rescue dog from locked vehicle

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Firefighters in York County rescued a dog after he became stuck in a locked car Friday. The Shrewsbury Fire Company said 4-year-old Wojtczak, a golden retriever, accidentally locked the car behind his mom at the PA Welcome Center. Firefighters said they were able to...
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A couple a days in Harrisburg

As a Trained Observer Of The Human Condition I continue to pursue my epic quest to expose obscure and exotic places, cultures and customs to my legions of fans, admirers and, yes, even detractors. Thus is was that, on my way to Canada to avoid having to share the 4th...
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Patriotic mural unveiled at 9th and Maple

In celebration of the country’s 250th anniversary this weekend, CubeSmart held a ceremony unveiling a patriotic mural by the intersection of North 9th Street and Maple Street Thursday. The mural, painted by local artist Andrew Zidik, depicts the Constitution, George Washington crossing the Delaware River, the Statue of
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Volunteers, vendors, & military displays set stage for Lebanon County 250th bash

The 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding is almost here. Happy Independence Day!. LebTown will provide live updates Saturday, July 4, from the Lebanon Valley Exposition Center & Fairgrounds as guests celebrate the semiquincentennial. Check back often to see updates, or follow us on Facebook for the latest news.

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