One person arrested following drug bust in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — A woman was arrested during a traffic stop in Dauphin County after police said she was found in possession of crack cocaine and had an active probation warrant, according to authorities. Lower Swatara Township Police Department said Jamelah Ford was arrested Tuesday after officers discovered she had a...
Group pulls out of Pa. Farm Show because of highly contagious horse herpes virus
Pennsylvania high school students will not compete at the upcoming Farm Show due to concerns about the highly contagious equine herpesvirus. The Pennsylvania Farm Show announced on Facebook Wednesday the Pennsylvania High School Rodeo Association will not participate in the 2026 show “out of an abundance of...
Here’s what to know about the winter storm that’s hitting central Pa. today
Winter weather is slowly approaching central Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas, with freezing rain, sleet, and snow in the forecast for today. The National Weather Service in State College issued two weather advisories, an ice storm warning and a winter weather advisory. The ice storm warning covers residents...
Bench Warrant Issued in Carlisle Assault Case
Carlisle Police Department have obtained a bench warrant for Tamira Martin, 38, in connection with a reported fight that occurred on October 16, 2025, in the 400 block of Factory Street in Carlisle. Martin is charged with one count of simple assault (M2) and one count of disorderly conduct (summary)....
Rite Aid, Big Lots, JoAnn, Party City, others: These 133 stores shut down in...
The closures of Rite Aid, Big Lots, JoAnn Fabrics and Party City had a big impact in 2025 on southcentral Pennsylvania. The collapse of Rite Aid, which once called the region home for decades, left empty buildings throughout the region. In addition to retail, numerous restaurants across the region shut...
Florida Couple Arrested in Pennsylvania for Multi-State Credit Card Fraud Spree
A Florida couple has been arrested in Pennsylvania in connection with a multi-state credit card fraud scheme affecting victims from Alabama to Massachusetts. Authorities identified the suspects as Olivia Jean Baptiste, 24, of West Park, and Michael Rampal, 29, of Fort Lauderdale. According to reports, the pair used...
Lebanon County Commissioners finalize 2026 budget with tax increase
The Lebanon County Commissioners voted 2-1 to finalize a $113.828 million budget that includes a tax increase for 2026. During their meeting Dec. 24, commissioners approved a 0.20-mill increase for next year, setting the millage rate at 4.5925 mills for 2026. The last tax hike was in 2024 when the millage rate was...
The Pennsylvania river town where brick streets and hillside views recall the 1800s
Tucked along the Susquehanna River, Columbia feels like a chapter from the 1800s that never quite closed. Brick streets, bell towers, and river breezes create a setting that slows your pace and sharpens your senses. You can look up at the hillsides and imagine river captains and canal workers tracing...
House Fire in Lebanon City Leaves One Injured, 10 Displaced
Lebanon City House Fire Injures One, Displaces 10 Residents When a house fire breaks out in the middle of the […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Freezing rain, sleet in Friday’s forecast for Harrisburg area
Motorists traveling on Friday should exercise caution, as hazardous travel conditions are likely in the Harrisburg area. There’s a chance of snow showers and sleet before 4 p.m. Friday, then freezing rain and sleet likely between 4 and 5, followed by sleet after 5 p.m. in the Harrisburg area, according to the...
