Motorcyclist killed in early morning crash in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A motorcyclist died following a crash early Saturday morning in Columbia Borough, Lancaster County, police said. Columbia Borough Police were dispatched around 6:15 a.m. to a reported single‑vehicle crash in the area of South 12th Street and Lancaster Avenue. Officers arrived to find a trike‑style motorcycle on its side and a male rider lying on the sidewalk, according...
Iconic Pennsylvania sandwich chain shutters multiple locations in latest downsizing move
A well-known Pennsylvania restaurant brand is scaling back its footprint after closing several locations, signaling ongoing challenges in the casual dining industry. The beloved chain, famous for its signature sandwiches…
Acclaimed French organ specialist to perform at Harrisburg church
Organist Lynne Davis will bring her expertise in French organ music to Market Square Presbyterian Church at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 19. Davis will perform works by Tournemire, DuMage, Franck, Demessieux, Alain and Duruflé on the church’s 2021 four-manual 83-rank J. Nedra Schilling Organ, Orgues Létourneau Opus 136. The concert takes place at the historic church at 20 S. Second St. in...
Bridge reopens after years-long construction project in Dauphin County
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — After more than two years of construction a Dauphin County bridge has reopened. PennDOT says the Laudermilch Road bridge over the railroad tracks between East Derry Road and Hersheypark Drive in Derry Township is now open to traffic. The bridge had been closed for a $10.6 Million replacement project since the […]
Man used suitcase full of tools to steal copper pipes from Harrisburg church: police
A man living at a homeless camp in Harrisburg used a suitcase of tools to steal copper pipes from a city church days before Easter Sunday, causing about $180,000 in damage, police said. Nathan Johnson, 48, was arrested Thursday and charged with four felonies in connection with the April 1...
School goes into lockdown while Lebanon City police search for juveniles
LEBANON, Pa. (WHTM) — A Lebanon County school was sent into lockdown Friday as police searched for two juveniles, one of whom was seen in photos holding what looked to be a gun. Lebanon City police said one of the juveniles sent photos of himself holding the gun, which was later found to be an […]
Pennsylvania to auction off about 300 vehicles next week
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Approximately 300 vehicles will be available at the April Commonwealth Auction in Dauphin County next week. According to the Pennsylvania Department of General Services’ Bureau of Vehicle Management, 300 used vehicles will be up for public purchase at the April Commonwealth Vehicle Auction, which kicks off at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, […]
Man arrested on multiple charges in Enola
ENOLA, PA — Police arrested a 21-year-old man early Wednesday morning after he allegedly screamed that he had a gun on State Street. East Pennsboro Police were dispatched to the 200 block of State Street at 2 a.m. April 7 for a report of a male screaming that he had a gun.
‘Saddened’: HACC eliminates more than 100 positions; will restructure or end 15 academic programs
Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) is eliminating more than 100 positions. The community college will eliminate 87 filled positions and 41 vacant positions, it said in a news release. Two faculty positions will be eliminated. Affected employees were notified on Friday morning. HACC said it is employing several cost-saving measures...
Missing 12-year-old boy may be in Harrisburg, police say
Middletown police are searching for a 12-year-old boy last seen on Thursday. Lance Wilson Jr was last seen at about noon after leaving his house on North Union Street. He put all of his possessions in garbage and shopping bags before leaving home with them. He was last seen wearing all-black clothing and a black ski mask, police said.
