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...
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...
Ben & Rose: We Learn More Of Their Story
One year after Ben & Rose were first covered in the publication, Saving Country Music has returned to the musical Amish couple, sharing some behind-the-scenes about their lives and background. I know a lot of people have had some questions about that – including some of the Amish folks in...
Over $90K, gifts collected for central Pa. family who lost home to fire: ‘I...
After his Lancaster County home was destroyed by fire Friday night, Joshua Gring could not have imagined the support his family would receive from friends, neighbors, and complete strangers. “I can’t even describe it. I love Lancaster,” Gring said. “The amount of people who have offered to help, it’s just...
Update: Winter storm watch in place for Central Pa. for Friday and Saturday
The National Weather Service issued an updated winter storm watch at 2:13 a.m. on Thursday valid from Friday 7 a.m. until Saturday 7 a.m. for Northern Clinton, Northern Centre, Southern Centre and Southern Clinton as well as Warren, McKean, Potter, Cameron, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata, Fulton, Franklin, Union,...
Treasurer of Lancaster County fire company and American Legion post accused of stealing funds
MARIETTA, Pa. — A Lancaster County woman who previously worked as a treasurer for a Marietta fire company and an American Legion post has been charged with altering bank balances to cover her theft of funds from both organizations, according to Susquehanna Regional Police. Patricia Ries, 44, was charged...
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.
York County fire company takes to social media after driver ruins hose
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A York County fire company has one wish for its community, and that is not to run over its hose. This may seem like common sense to some, but there were two recent incidents where drivers tried to cross over York Area United Fire and Rescue’s hose while at emergency […]

















