Coroner Identifies Siblings Killed in Spring Township House Fire
The Centre County Coroner's Office on Friday released the names of two people killed in a March house fire in Spring Township. Melvin Emel, 79, and his sister, Evelyn Rees, 73, died in the blaze on March 28 that destroyed a home on the 100 block of Mulbarger Lane, where they both resided, according to Coroner Scott Sayers. Both died of smoke inhalation and...
Christmas concert announced for Hershey’s Giant Center
A holiday music event has been announced for the Giant Center. The “Christmas Together” tour will make a stop at the venue on Nov. 28 for a concert. The show features Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and CeCe Winans, and will include classic and contemporary holiday songs along with worship and celebration.
Comedy show at Hershey Theatre rescheduled
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — A comedy show that was slated to take place at the Hershey Theatre this summer has been rescheduled. According to the Hershey Theatre, the June 12 performance of “Colin & Brad: Asking for Trouble” has now been rescheduled for next year due to a scheduling conflict. The newly rescheduled show is […]
Arrest warrant issued for man in Parkesburg
PARKESBURG, PA — Police have issued an arrest warrant for a man wanted on harassment and stalking charges. William Wayne Burns, 33, of Pennsylvania, is wanted in connection with violations related to a Protection From Abuse order, according to authorities. The warrant was issued April 21, 2026. Burns is...
Habitat Marks 40 Years With Volunteer Drive
Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a special volunteer and fundraising drive during National Volunteer Week. The initiative, called "40 for 40," encourages volunteers to dedicate 40 hours at a Habitat build site and ReStore, while supporters are urged to donate in $40 increments. Since its founding in 1986, the nonprofit has helped more than 300 families in Lancaster...
Soft Pretzel Wars: Foltz’s Pretzels (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
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West Manchester Township approves liquor license transfer to Wawa in York County
Following the approval by the Township Board of Supervisors, Wawa can make a request to the Pennsylvania Liquor Board for final approval of the license transfer.
Marietta native Barbara Smith honors father Master Sgt. William Young Jr.’s legacy through travel,...
For Barbara Smith, the story of her father’s military service has never been confined to a single document or moment in time. Instead, it has unfolded piece by piece — through memory, community connections, and, in one meaningful case, a decades-old newspaper clipping. Smith, a Marietta native, has...
Secretive Pennsylvania soundstage few have heard of quietly hosts superstars everyone has heard of
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Asked who’s on stage in Studio 1 — basically a stadium with a concert stage, complete with lights and a sound system and all the rest of it, but minus the stadium — Andrea Shirk doesn’t hesitate. “Elvis,” Shirk says. “Have you ever heard of him?” Obviously — never mind […]
York County firefighters rescue ducklings from sewer drain
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Any first responder will tell you, no two days are ever the same. Sometimes, the day starts with ducklings trapped in a sewer drain. The Dover Township Volunteer Fire Department in York County found these little cuties Thursday morning. Firefighters said they don’t like to directly intervene with wildlife to […]

















