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DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A man was arrested in Hershey on Thursday after police say he threatened officers with a knife. Efrain Valentin Jr., 49, of Hummelstown, was charged with aggravated assault on police officer, simple assault and drug-related misdemeanors. The incident occurred around 10:46 a.m. near Karns...

MECHANICSBURG, PA — A 25-year-old Pennsylvania man was arrested on a DUI charge after police received reports of a vehicle traveling in the wrong lane. On March 18, 2026 at approximately 8:26 p.m., the police department was dispatched to South Market Street for a vehicle travelling north in the other lane of travel.

MIDDLETOWN, PA — Lower Swatara Township Police responded to a reported assault at the Schneider Electric Warehouse on Fulling Mill Road on April 1 at approximately 7:27 a.m. Officers investigated the incident and interviewed several victims and witnesses. Police allege that Jose Roque, 42, of Palmyra, arrived at the...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Police are investigating the burglary and damage of a church in Harrisburg. City police confirmed the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church was burglarized sometime overnight between Tuesday into Wednesday. Emergency dispatchers said police were called back to the church around 2:30 p.m....

A Harrisburg bar patron was shot Wednesday night during an attempted robbery, police said. Police said a masked male robbed the Uptown Cafe at Third and Muench Street around 10 p.m., then shot a customer while trying to rob them as well. The customer was taken to a hospital with...

CARLISLE, PA — Police arrested a woman accused of sneaking into a nursing home and hiding from staff on March 30, 2026. Middlesex Township Police were dispatched to Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation at 1000 Claremont Road for a report of an erratic person in the facility. Upon arrival, officers...

A popular central Pennsylvania cookie company is permanently closing after a failed attempt at bankruptcy reorganization. Taylor Chip Cookie Co., based in Lancaster County, announced Thursday it is closing its York Central Market stand this Saturday, and will close its Manheim Township, Lancaster County store and its...

PENNSYLVANIA (WHP) — The time is now! Iron Hill Brewing has been planning a comeback for some time, and it appears the doors are expected to reopen in mid-April. Brewers in PA posted that, after abruptly closing in September 2025, the gastropub chain will reopen in Lancaster County and Hershey.

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A major multi-vehicle crash disrupted traffic Thursday morning on I-83 in Dauphin County. According to initial reports, the crash occurred around 6:51 a.m. on the northbound lanes of I-83, just south of exit 46B for U.S. Route 322 heading east toward Hershey. Authorities said...

History is repeating itself in Linglestown, where for the first time in decades, Easter services will be held at a familiar landmark. After operating for about 20 years as various dining venues — including Spring Gate in the Village, Zia’s Trattoria, and most recently, Chef Tony’s Bistro — the former Church of God is...