An 11-year-old girl died Christmas Eve after a driver veered out of their traffic lane and struck the vehicle in which she was traveling in Lancaster County. The 8:50 a.m. crash Sunday on Old Pennsylvania Pike in Salisbury Township also seriously injured two others in the girl’s car. The coroner confirmed the girl’s death Tuesday but … Read more
Pennsylvania has some, quite frankly, baffling parking lots. There are twists and turns and oddly placed stop signs. If you accidentally pass the entrance to where you’re going, too bad. You’ve got to go back the long way around. Continue reading on Penn Live
Heavy rain could cause some flooding on Wednesday in south-central Pennsylvania. Timing: Storm system moves up East Coast Light rain is expected throughout Tuesday night. Continue reading on WGAL
They’re calling it a miracle in Adams County. Three days before Christmas, the Adams County Adams County SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) announced that its kennels are empty. “Our community stepped up once again! This is the first time in 47 years that the Adams County SPCA is empty let alone … Read more
Merry Christmas! You may encounter a spotty shower and some patchy fog this morning, otherwise look for mostly cloudy skies. Sunshine has been hard to come by lately, but we’ll finally get a few breaks this afternoon. Highs will reach the low 50s. That’s about 10 degrees above average, and much warmer than last year’s … Read more
Life saving medical devices will soon be available for public use across Clinton and Lycoming counties. Thanks to a recent donation from First Quality Enterprises, LLC to UPMC and Susquehanna Health Foundation, 100 AEDs will be dispersed throughout the community. Every minute matters when someone suffers a cardiac arrest, and having access to an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can make … Read more
As we moo-ve closer to the start of the Pennsylvania Farm Show, the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association has announced its array of 2024 activities and partnerships, including free milkshake opportunities. The Calving Corner, a visitor favorite, is returning this year with interactive, family-friendly learning activities. The corner will feature live births, calves and cows, dairy farm … Read more
For everyone out there dreaming of a white Christmas, we decided to dig into the snow data to see how often a white Christmas happens in south-central Pennsylvania. The first question we need to ask is: what is the definition of a white Christmas? Continue reading on WGAL
On the morning of Dec. 11, Anthony Loewy, on the cusp of retirement, left his Palmyra home to pick up his beloved dog from a pet hotel after spending the weekend out of town. The trip to the kennel to get his miniature pinscher Brian was only supposed to take 10 minutes. He never made … Read more
Firefighters are battling heavy flames and smoke Monday morning after an overnight explosion at a Lancaster County hotel. The explosion happened around 2:36 a.m. at the Bird-in-Hand Family Inn on the 2700 block of the Old Philadelphia Pike in Leacock Township, Pennsylvania State Police said. Continue reading on Penn Live
The strong coastal storm that brought flooding rains and wind is pulling away and the heaviest bands of rain now in far Eastern PA are continuing to taper off. We have seen reports of more than four inches of rain, and Flood Warnings and Flash Flood Warnings have been issued. Rising creeks, streams, and rivers are still … Read more
The 2023 budget in Pennsylvania has been finalized, the last code bills signed by Governor Josh Shapiro, but the language does not include a program designed to help underfunded school districts. The Level Up program was not included in the education and fiscal codes. Even though it was a part of the original budget signed by the … Read more
For serious ballet students aiming for professional careers, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet’s 5-Week Summer Ballet Program is dedicated to the growth of its dancers. “When you return home, teachers are surprised by the amount of improvement their students have made in a mere five weeks,” says Nicholas Ade, CEO of CPYB. The secret to CPYB’s success in training generations … Read more
A soaking rain will develop today with heavy rain this evening and tonight in south-central Pennsylvania. Then, another system could bring light snow showers Monday night into Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch from 5 p.m. Sunday to 4 p.m. Monday for the following Susquehanna Valley counties: Continue reading … Read more
A published author and historian has released his second book which focuses on local history, this one in partnership with the Union County Historical Society. Thomas Rich’s first book, “Water Powered Gristmills of Union County Pennsylvania,” was published in 2013. The book details the extensive history of gristmills’ technological impact in Union County, beginning in … Read more
Harrisburg University’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) and White Rose Ventures of York are partnering to support Athlon, a new business in the region. CIE is an incubator for tech start-ups in Central Pennsylvania, while White Rose Ventures is an investment firm. The tech-backers have teamed up to co-support more start-ups in the area. … Read more
Pennsylvania State Police in Gettysburg opened a homicide investigation after a 61-year-old man was found dead inside his home during a requested welfare check, according to a Wednesday press release. Troopers were sent to a home on Jacqueline Drive in Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County, around 12:15 p.m. Tuesday to check on Keith Monn. … Read more
In its 50 years of existence, the Hemophilia Treatment Center of Central Pennsylvania at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has led a major breakthrough in the treatment of hemophilia, enrolled 1,154 patients with inherited bleeding disorders, and provided care to patients from birth to death. The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center established the center in March … Read more
Monday’s hometown heroes donated their spare change to a great non-profit. Weis Markets donated $250,000 to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank on Monday. The Money came from the company’s 16th annual Fight Hunger Campaign. That campaign invites shoppers to round up their bills to the nearest dollar and donate the change. Continue reading on … Read more
A Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash lottery ticket sold in central Pa. is worth $200,000. Lottery officials said the ticket for the Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, drawing was sold at Weis Markets, 61 Kings Plaza, Oley, Berks County. Weis will earn a $500 bonus for selling the ticket. Continue reading on Penn Live