Central Pa. man fell for investment scheme promising $210k cash; he got something else

SELINSGROVE – A 26-year-old Snyder County man got taken to the bank by some scammers. The unidentified Port Treverton man told state police Saturday he was expecting $210,000 in cash in return for a $23,000 investment. Instead he received a briefcase containing toilet paper and books.   Continue reading on PennLive.com

First frost advisory hits central Pa. early, this year

The National Weather Service has issued its first frost warning of the season for central Pennsylvania this weekend. There could be patches of frost throughout the midstate, especially in low-altitude areas such as valleys and along the Susquehanna, between 1 a.m. and 9 a.m. tonight, according to Rachel Buvala, a meteorologist with the NWS.   … Read more

How much snow will Pa. get this year? It’s complicated, Accuweather says

Making predictions about the weather is a complicated process, but meteorologists are already taking early looks at how central Pennsylvania will fare this winter. Paul Pastelok, senior meteorologist with AccuWeather, said that there are numerous factors that will come into play this winter in the northeast.   Continue reading on PennLive.com

Central Pa. winery finds new life, ideas as a third generation rises to the challenge

Jonas Nissley said he spent plenty of time as a child working at his family winery in Bainbridge, Lancaster County, but it wasn’t with the dream that someday he’d be running the place. “Growing up here, I definitely was active, although when you’re a kid you’re not always pleased about it, I guess, being put … Read more

All aboard: Take the family on a train ride to see the fall foliage or visit with Santa

Whether you’re looking to soak in the bright autumn leaves or want to plan a special holiday outing with your family, taking a ride on a railroad in Pennsylvania or Maryland just might be the ticket. Some railroads are just a short drive away in central Pennsylvania. Others require a several-hour trek to get there. … Read more

Remnants of Hurricane Ian reach central Pa. How much rain did we get?

Over a period of three days, central Pennsylvania has received more than an inch of rain and more is on the way, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The remnants of Hurricane Ian brought showers to much of the state, beginning Friday night and continuing through Sunday night.   Continue reading on PennLive.com    

Pennsylvania business owner heading to Florida to help people in need

A business owner in central Pennsylvania is getting ready to pack up his truck and head south after Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc on Florida. Ronnie Beeck, who is the owner and operator at DJ’s Smoke Shack on the West Shore, just returned from responding to the floods in eastern Kentucky.   Continue reading on KATU