After 37 years and thousands of columns, it’s good-bye | Nancy Eshelman
Good-bye. Au revoir. Arrivederci. Adios. Sayonara. Auf Wiedersehen. This is it for me. The end of an era, if you will. After today, I will no longer be a columnist. My column launched in The Patriot and Evening News on June 7, 1989. Almost 37 years. That’s a lot of words.
Woman said she had a gift for her child’s dad. Then she stabbed him:...
A 37-year-old woman has been charged with attempted homicide and related charges after police said she stabbed the father of her child Wednesday afternoon in Cumberland County. Shannon Kerns, of Carlisle, was charged with attempted homicide, two felony counts of aggravated assault and two misdemeanor counts of...
Crews battle overnight house fire in Lebanon County
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Crews battled a house fire overnight in Lebanon County. Crews responded to the 400 block of West Main Avenue before 12:30 for a house fire in Jackson Township. No injuries have been reported at this time. The Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal is expected to be on the scene Saturday...
Will Pa.’s next snowstorm stick around for weeks? Here’s what forecasts say
In late January, snow from the previous winter storm stuck around for weeks, with piles of rock-hard snow and ice creating hazards. With another one on the way, will this one be a repeat of the last?. From the looks of it, no. One of the main issues with the...
Crews respond to crash on US 30 in York County; lanes blocked
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A vehicle crash blocked lanes on Route 30 in York County on Saturday morning. According to 511PA, crews responded to Route 30 at Trinity Road for a crash at around 7:50 a.m. Lanes are blocked for emergency vehicles on the scene. The extent of injuries is unknown. 511PA estimates the roadway […]
Assistant elementary school principal in Dauphin County charged with DUI
HERSHEY, Pa. — An assistant principal at a Derry Township School District elementary school has been charged with DUI in connection to an October 2025 traffic stop in South Londonderry Township. Kelly Lombel, 41, of Hershey, was pulled over on the 2800 block of Horseshoe Pike at about 11:23...
As Democratic field in Pa 10th narrows, Douglas gets a seed for his grassroots...
UPDATE: This post was updated at 4:45 p.m. with a statement from the Stelson campaign and some additional context on the immigration issue. How do you know Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas is starved for endorsements in his 10th District Congressional campaign?. He held a press event Friday to announce...
Homicide charges dropped against Harrisburg man who fired gun after fatal shooting
A man originally charged with criminal homicide as a 17-year-old in a 2023 Harrisburg shooting will be released in the coming days, according to a sentencing order signed Friday. Krisshon Giles, 19, of Lemoyne, pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors for firing his gun July 24, 2023 — the night two...
Looking for Saturday sun, Nor’easter brings snow for Sunday
The forecast is tricky heading into Sunday night as the Nor'Easter strengthens off the coast...
Food truck rally returning to Cumberland County community
If you’re tired of winter, here’s something to look forward to: A seasonal food truck gathering is returning to New Cumberland this spring. The Food Truck & Restaurant Rally kicks off 5-8 p.m. March 12 at 221-235 Market Street. Now in its 7th year, the rally will be a regular occurrence on the second Thursday of each...
