An armed man who was shot after firing at three Lancaster police officers during a November confrontation in the city has died, prosecutors announced on Wednesday. Attempted homicide and aggravated assault charges filed against William Oneill, 40, were dropped after he died Tuesday night from injuries connected to the Nov. 29 shooting on the 100 … Read more
The FirstEnergy Foundation has granted surprise “Gifts of the Season” totaling $60,000 to eight local Pennsylvania nonprofits that are working to make lives better in communities served by FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiaries Met-Ed, Penelec and West Penn Power. Scott Wyman, President of FirstEnergy’s Pennsylvania Operations: “We’re proud to support these organizations because their missions align with our commitment to diverse, … Read more
This weekend, there’s a chance that Central Pennsylvania will see its first plowable snowstorm in two years. While it’s still too early to predict how much we’ll get, it appears we’ll see some snow on Saturday afternoon, and the storm could last until Sunday morning, depending on how the system evolves and tracks. Continue reading on … Read more
A central Pennsylvania grocery store chain is celebrating local farmers and growers at the 2024 Pennsylvania Farm Show. The Giant Company in Carlisle will be offering opportunities for visitors to learn about buying local along with free product samples and a daily raffle for $100 gift cards. Continue reading on Penn Live
With the cold weather starting to creep in throughout Central Pennsylvania, gardening might be the last thought on some people’s minds. However, spring is on the distant horizon and some plants can be started inside now for those in Zone 7a. WHTM Morning Weather Start growing these plants inside now to prepare for the gardening … Read more
You read that correctly sauerkraut ice cream is a favorite briny, salty, creamy treat people flock to central Pennsylvania to eat at the start of every New Year. Pork and sauerkraut are New Year’s staples for prosperity and good fortune for Pennsylvanian’s of German ancestry. Urban Churn is known for taking this tradition to a new level … Read more
An autopsy confirmed the victims of Thursday’s domestic stabbing in Hanover died of what were described as “sharp force” injuries to their heads and necks, according to the York County coroner. Autopsy results indicated Dylan Arvizu, 17, died by sharp and blunt force trauma to the head and neck; his mother, Guadalupe Morales, 49, died by sharp … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A high schooler from Lancaster was killed last month after traveling to Baltimore to buy a car advertised on Facebook Marketplace, according to reports. Carlos Carrazana-Ricardo, 18, who attended J.P. McCaskey High School, drove 80 miles with a friend to west Baltimore to look at the vehicle on Sunday Nov. 26. The teen was shot in the … Read more
With rain forecasted to turn to snow this evening and through the overnight hours, Sunday, December 10, 2023, through Monday, December 11, 2023, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 3 is advising motorists in north central Pennsylvania to be aware of changing weather conditions and limit travel if possible. The department is prepared and … Read more