Harrisburg, Pa. — The data needed to redraw Pennsylvania’s political districts is more than five months behind schedule, raising concerns among advocates for fair maps that state lawmakers could use the delay to fast-track the redistricting process and make it less transparent. The U.S. Census Bureau announced Friday that it can’t release the population figures needed for … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — As the winter weather and icy conditions surpass the Midstate, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has lifted all vehicle restrictions in East Central Pennsylvania. Although road crews are treating roadways, the department’s primary goal is to keep roads passable, not completely free of ice and snow. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways … Read more
A winter storm expected to dump several inches of snow across the region is spurring restrictions by PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. Beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, speed and vehicle restrictions will be mandated along the PA Turnpike in both directions from Breezewood to the Ohio border, the entire length of I-79, I-376 and I-579, among … Read more
MILTON — Construction is well underway on Geisinger’s second Valley-based 65 Forward Health Center — a seniors-oriented facility that is due to open in mid-to-late April at 5170 State Route 405 in the South Gate Plaza just south of Milton, said operations director Stephanie Pacovsky. Geisinger 65 Forward is designed to meet the health needs of those age … Read more
A group of Pennsylvanians wanted to see a change in the state’s vaccine roll-out and when the Commonwealth failed to step up, they did it themselves. Vaccinatepa.org was created by a few, mostly college students but it is now managed by many Pennsylvanians, seeking to help seniors and others struggling to find and make an … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank has been working on overdrive since the pandemic hit Pennsylvania and organizers say they don’t foresee the need slowing down anytime soon. Joe Arthur, the Executive Director of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, said “There are two engines that make this mission go, volunteers and then giving … Read more
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine appointment online is already hard for some. “There is a real digital divide that the Coronavirus has exacerbated by putting everything online. That means that we are excluding people who don’t use the internet,” said Josie Flor Sapunar from Wearecasa. Now imagine not being able to speak the … Read more
Harrisburg, PA — Mass vaccination sites are a crucial piece of Pennsylvania’s efforts to speed up the coronavirus vaccine rollout plan. On Wednesday CBS 21 spoke with Central Pennsylvania officials across the region to see where they stand with their mass vaccination plans. So far, we learned Lancaster, Dauphin, and Cumberland Counties have plans in place … Read more
There’s still a lot of uncertainty in the forecast about a storm system that’s approaching Lancaster County and how much snow it could bring to the area this week. Despite that uncertainty, Lancaster County is likely to get at least some snow. How much, however, depends on which forecasting agency you look to. The snowstorm is currently … Read more
Walmart has announced it is expanding its list of locations where the COVID-19 vaccine will be available. In central Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna Valley, the Walmart at 3400 Hartzdale Drive in Camp Hill will offer vaccinations. Only state-designated priority groups will be able to get the shot at that location. When doses arrive, the company said, eligible customers … Read more
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are Super Bowl champions! They are also a team littered with players and coaches with ties back to our area. The team’s head coach, Bruce Arians, is a York High alumni and won his first Super Bowl ring as a lead man. He also has a Super Bowl … Read more
Angie Lankford has dedicated eight years of her life to finding a cure for her son’s diabetes, but her fight now is to get him a place in line for the COVID-19 vaccine. Who qualifies to be near the top of that list has caused an uproar in Pennsylvania, as smokers rank higher than teachers, and Type 1 diabetics, like Lankford’s son, fall … Read more
Local 410 sprint drivers have been faring well in the early-season action down south. None of them, however, has fared as well as Logan Schuchart. The Hanover-based World of Outlaws driver capped off a sensational week in Florida with an Outlaws win Sunday night Volusia County Speedway near Daytona. That victory allowed Schuchart to win the DIRTcar Nationals championship. … Read more
With many of the outdoor-show opportunities of interaction with the public gone during the pandemic, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission today will launch a weeklong virtual outdoor expo. The virtual event will be hosted on the commission’s Facebook page and will feature agency experts conducting informational sessions about fishing and boating topics. The first will air … Read more
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and we’re taking a deeper dive into how the pandemic has impacted relationships. Since the pandemic has slowed down the court systems, it’s hard to know the effects of stay-home orders on marriages nationally, but Couples at Crossroads co-founders and divorce attorney Marc Scaringi talked … Read more
WILLIAMSPORT– Three registered nurses claim a secret “no-poach” agreement that existed between Geisinger and a hospital near Lewisburg affected their ability to earn a competitive salary. Their suit filed Wednesday against Geisinger and Evangelical Community Hospital is related to an anti-trust suit the federal government brought in August to stop Geisinger from acquiring 30 percent ownership of … Read more
Walmart is adding five new states, including Pennsylvania, to its list of locations delivering COVID-19 vaccinations to populations that states have deemed eligible. Locations in Virginia, Wyoming, Kentucky, and Tennessee were added in addition to the six locations added in Pennsylvania. Of those, only one is in the Central Pennsylvania area, with the Walmart store … Read more
Franklin county and parts of central Pennsylvania are still digging out from the winter storm that dropped an average of 1.5 feet of snow in the Cumberland Valley. According to Barry Lambert, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in State College, Waynesboro received 12.9 inches of snow while Greencastle, just down Route 16, topped out at … Read more
A local teen is making a big difference in the lives of many by collecting and donating 1,825 pairs of shoes to those in need. Alisa Pryor, a senior at Waynesboro Area Senior High School, first came up with the idea to start collecting after watching a video online of a similar collection of shoes. … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. — PennDOT has lifted vehicle and speed restrictions on south central Pennsylvania interstates but is still urging motorists to stay home if they can. PennDOT released the following statement Tuesday morning: While vehicle restrictions have been lifted in many areas of the state, several roadways in Northeast Pennsylvania still have restrictions in place, said the … Read more