A network disruption will close all schools and offices that are part of the Chambersburg Area School District (CASD) on Wednesday, the district says. The CASD is trying its best to reopen all schools later this week, according to a Facebook post. The district did not mention if the schools and offices will reopen on Thursday … Read more
A 73-year-old woman who looked after her elderly mother before she died is being charged with neglect of care. Court documents say Sharon Moore was the primary caretaker for her mother, Louise Bortner, who lived on the first block of Longview Drive in Cumberland Township, Adams County. Continue reading on Penn Live
Across south-central Pennsylvania, some people have spotted them, others are still wondering why they aren’t seeing the same droves of lanternflies they saw just one year ago. “The population is not gone by any sense of the imagination, but it is not as big as it has been,” said Brian Walsh, an educator and spotted lanternfly researcher … Read more
Right on schedule, the tropics are heating up with two hurricanes we’re keeping our eyes on. Fortunately, no impacts are expected in Central Pennsylvania from either storm. Idalia strengthened into a hurricane early Tuesday morning as it entered the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This storm is forecast to rapidly intensify to a … Read more
A theft ring stole nearly $2 million from bank customers in central Pennsylvania in an elaborate scheme in which the scammers, posing as bank employees, tricked people into giving up their account information, the attorney general’s office said Friday. The suspects disguised their phone numbers to make it seem as if the calls were coming … Read more
Pennsylvania Park Manager Sarah Lindgren is no stranger to wildlife, so when she saw a bear cub in distress, she knew exactly what to do. Lindgren was driving through Cross Fork, a small village in northern Pennsylvania on Sunday, when she spotted a young bear on the side of the road with a plastic container stuck … Read more
An investigation is underway after multiple cars were stolen from a garage in Philadelphia on Sunday. It happened on the 2900 block of Arch Street near 30th Street Station in the University City neighborhood. Action News learned that several thieves broke into a lock box where the car keys were stored and got away with … Read more
A few summers ago, it looked like Central Pennsylvania was experiencing a biblical plague. Plants, trees, and parking lots seemed to be covered in spotted lanternflies — an invasive species native to Southeast Asia. They were first spotted in Berks County, and have since spread throughout Pennsylvania and the Northeastern United States. Continue reading on The … Read more
A 49-year-old man died on Monday after he came in contact with a high-voltage electrical line while working on a job site in North Hopewell Township. The York County Coroner’s Office says Marty Mundis, of York Township, was working at a site on the 12000 block of Mount Olivet Road when he hit the electrical … Read more
Police say the former CEO of a telecommunications company stole over $4 million from the business by funneling money into personal accounts and unrelated businesses he was also involved in. William “Bill” Hynes, 51, of York, served as the CEO of United Fiber & Data, LLC (UFD) – a company aiming to build and manage a fiber … Read more
We’ll start the day with sunshine and pleasant temperatures in the 60s. Look for increasing clouds from the north by late morning. Highs will reach 80 degrees this afternoon, with a stray shower possible. Humidity will remain at comfortable levels. Continue reading on WGAL
Two very big cats were seen in York County on Wednesday morning, police say. Police in Spring Garden Township were sent to the 1100 block of Southern Road around 12:23 p.m. after a resident saw the two big cats in their yard, a press release says. Continue reading on Penn Live
A father and one of his sons drowned while fishing at a pond on Saturday evening. The father and three of his children were on a boat when it capsized. The other two children that were on the boat swam to shore, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Continue reading on NorthcentralPA.com
Police said they’re looking for a man wanted for multiple distraction thefts and credit card fraud in multiple Susquehanna Valley counties. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Renzo Jesus Alfredo Davalos Marquez, 24. Continue reading on WGAL
Pennsylvania’s representative in the Little League World Series has been a fan favorite since reaching Williamsport. Sunday marked a pivotal moment in the hometown teams bid to become champion of the Little League World. Metro scored two runs in the top of the first inning. It put Media into chase mode early as a nervous … Read more
Sunny skies and high temperatures are staples of the summertime. However, long periods of high heat can have negative impacts on our health, especially for those who live in urban areas. The phenomenon of cities being hotter than surrounding rural areas is known as the urban heat island. It’s not a new concept; however, in … Read more
A few summers ago, it looked like Central Pennsylvania was experiencing a biblical plague. Plants, trees, and parking lots seemed to be covered in spotted lanternflies — an invasive species native to Southeast Asia. They were first spotted in Berks County, and have since spread throughout Pennsylvania and the Northeastern United States. Continue reading on WITF
New electric vehicle charging stations are coming to central Pennsylvania. Fifty-four projects across the state have been selected for National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, or NEVI, funding. Blair, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton and Jefferson counties are each getting at least one charging station. PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll said the hope is to have construction start later this year or … Read more
If you need help with back-to-school supplies, there are options out there. Here’s a list of back-to-school drives and agencies that can help you get ready for the year. Continue reading on WGAL
A horse rescue in York County is saving horses destined for slaughter. More than 30 horses currently living at the Central Pa. Horse Rescue in Warrington Township were set to be killed until the organization stepped in to save them. “We can’t save them all. We can’t make a difference in everyone’s life, but we definitely make … Read more