Lebanon County bookstore moving to larger space
A bookstore at the Lebanon Valley Mall is moving to a larger space inside the mall. The Haunted Whimsy is moving to a space near the Mercatus Wonderous store at the mall from its space in the middle of the shopping center near the Shoe Dept. The Lebanon County bookstore...
Man arrested after firing gunshots in Chambersburg neighborhood
A 20-year-old Carlisle man is in Franklin County Jail, denied bail, after he allegedly fired a dozen gunshots in a Chambersburg neighborhood, according to court documents filed by borough police. Nasir Yusef Iman, formerly of Chambersburg, is charged with two counts each of illegal gun possession and carrying a...
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‘Code Orange’ extends to Monday for Midstate, adds Lehigh Valley, southeast Pa.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is extending a Code Orange advisory through Monday for much of our area and portions of eastern Pennsylvania. PADEP initially made Sunday a Code Orange air quality action day for Dauphin, Cumberland, Lebanon, Lancaster, and York counties...
Problem properties raise issues in Newport
A vacant property at 499 North Front St. in Newport was declared a dangerous structure by borough council following a hearing Feb. 3. Codes officer Bruce Psaras said the home, constructed in 1978 and unoccupied for several years, has many structural issues, including a deteriorated roof. The property also has...
Local students compete in LEGO robotics state championship
PALMYRA, Pa. (WHTM) — Three-dozen teams from across Pennsylvania took part in the third annual FIRST LEGO League Challenge state championship this weekend, vying for a spot in the World Championship in Houston. The Krypton Kittens from Hershey earned a spot in this weekend’s contest. “We had our first competition in...
Midstate couple beat the odds after 66 years — and a near-fatal crash
CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — Today is Valentine’s Day and, the saying goes, “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” A Midstate couple didn’t plan to test that idea when they were struck head-on by a drunk driver, then beat the odds together with some remarkably parallel experiences. Esther and Dick Ocker met not...
La Papleta at York Central Market offers loaded baked potatoes
In Puerto Rico, residents eat a sandwich called burripleta that is made with beef, pork or chicken. But Frances Leon said she wanted to make something different. She decided to put the meat on top of a baked potato and created what she calls "la papleta." She piles the baked potatoes or sweet potatoes high with one...
Exploring Cove Barn Antiques in Perry County
A visit to Cove Barn Antiques in Duncannon is like stepping inside a treasure-filled time capsule. Housed inside a historic three-story barn in Perry County, this multi-vendor antique mall offers an ever-changing mix of vintage finds. From the moment you walk through the doors, the rustic beams and wide plank...
19-year-old led police on chase after alleged shooting in Chambersburg: state police
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A 19-year-old led police on a high-speed chase after an alleged shooting in Chamberburg, according to a report from Pennsylvania State Police. Nasir Yusef Iman, from Carlisle, led police through Carlisle Borough, North Middleton Township and Middlesex Township. His vehicle was later...
