“You never forget the teacher who makes a difference.” So many of our lives have changed or our futures influenced because of a teacher. That’s why a select group of teachers in Central Pennsylvania are honored each year with a Teacher Impact Award. WITF and Rotary 7390 presented the 2022 Teacher Impact Awards last week. … Read more
Skygazers could be in for a terrific show tonight and early tomorrow morning if conditions are just right for the projected tau Herculid meteor shower, NASA officials say. The shower, if it’s visible, is expected to peak around 1 a.m. Tuesday morning, though forecasters warn it may not even happen if the comet’s debris doesn’t … Read more
Lower Burrell, Pa. — A Bronze Star that was part of the state’s large trove of unclaimed property was returned to a veteran’s family after officials managed to track down the surviving heirs. Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity returned the Bronze Star and other military memorabilia to the family of the late Frank Musto, a U.S. Army … Read more
The National Weather Service has confirmed that tornadoes touched down in at least two locations in south-central Pennsylvania on Friday, May 27. According to reports from the NWS, investigators have confirmed the presence of damage from funnel clouds in Lancaster and Franklin counties. Continue Reading on PennLive
It’s expected to be a stormy start for the Memorial Day weekend with heavy storms to drench the area with one to three inches of rain, possibly leading to flash flooding. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for central Pennsylvania, including Adams, Franklin, Lebanon and York counties, from 2 p.m. through this … Read more
Peter Pan did not find this lost boy, the police did, and now they are hoping you can help them find his parents. The possibly 3 to 5-years-old boy was found wandering around in central Pennsylvania on Friday, May 27, police say. Continue Reading on Daily Voice
HARRISBURG, Pa. — After two years on City Island, the city of Harrisburg’s 54th annual Artsfest is moving back to Riverfront Park in 2022. The event kicks off Saturday, May 28, and features more than 150 artisan vendors from across the country. 50 musical acts and 25 food trucks will also take part in the … Read more
Oftentimes a phone call can change one’s life. For Hanover-native Keith Wolfe, 45, his dream-come-true moment happened on May 4. NASCAR Cup Series driver, and friend, BJ McLeod phoned Wolfe to tell him that he was the guy, who was going to help the No. 78 Live Motorsports Ford go fast. Continue Reading on LNP … Read more
The second half of this week could bring more rain, thunderstorms and wind back to central Pennsylvania, forecasters said. Wednesday, with its sunshine and low 70-degree highs, could be the last sunny day before the rain starts to fall again, according to the National Weather Service. Continue Reading on PennLive
HeartFlow Analysis helps physicians diagnose and treat heart disease Lycoming County, Pa. – Geisinger Medical Center Muncy is now using a cutting-edge, non-invasive tool to diagnose coronary artery disease (CAD), the most common heart condition. Continue Reading on Geisinger
Dozens of programs, projects and organizations will receive tourism grants this year in the annual disbursal of funds by Dauphin County. The county commissioners recently announced that they will award over $2.3 million in grants to 77 recipients under the Dauphin County Tourism Grant Program. Continue Reading on THE BURG NEWS
The Central Pennsylvania Vietnam Round Table will meet next on June 9 at Vietnam Veterans of America, Michael Novosel MOH Chapter 542, 8000 Derry St., Harrisburg. The meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. Continue Reading on PENNLIVE
The National Weather Service in State College has issued a hazardous weather outlook in Lancaster County and much of central Pennsylvania in anticipation of strong storms this afternoon. Isolated strong to marginally severe storms with gusty winds and heavy downpours will be possible during the afternoon and early evening, NWS said in the hazardous weather … Read more
Central Pennsylvania’s restaurant industry can be fickle, and once again the region has been hit with several closures. Nearly six months into 2022, and a handful of restaurants have already shut their doors. Continue Reading on PENNLIVE
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Bridge Foundation is teaming up with The GIANT Company to create a community garden that will provide fresh produce to an area of Harrisburg considered a food desert. Continue Reading on WHTM
There is a slight risk of severe weather today in the Susquehanna Valley. Here’s what you can expect. This morning A weakening batch of thunderstorms is moving in from the west. Showers and a few rumbles of thunder are possible through 11 a.m. Continue Reading on WGAL
The Center Square – In a rare moment of bipartisanship, Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and Republican Sen. Gene Yaw have found common ground on an energy and environmental project: creating a clean hydrogen hub in Pennsylvania. Wolf announced on Monday a goal “to make Pennsylvania a leader in the development of clean hydrogen and competitive for energy … Read more
The sun will be shining bright as temperatures hit 90 Friday and only continue to rise heading into the weekend, forecasters said. Saturday highs could reach the mid 90s, on an otherwise very sunny, dry day in the midstate. The National Weather Service said there is only a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms from 10 p.m. … Read more
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, an important time to review the facts about strokes so you can better understand the risks – for you and for your loved ones. About 795,000 people have a stroke every year, including thousands of people in Pennsylvania, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). The … Read more
The Penn State Extension Grape and Wine Team is planning a spring vineyard management workshop on May 25 at Armstrong Valley Vineyards and Winery in Halifax, Dauphin County. This in-person event, which will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., costs $20 to attend. Lunch is included. Cain Hickey, the viticulture Extension educator, listed four … Read more