The 2024 U.S. High School Bowling National Championship began on June 8 and runs until today, June 10, with the top bowlers from across the country participating. Among them are athletes from Central Pennsylvania including Jackson Coy from Mechanicsburg High School. Coy, who bowled as an individual because Mechanicsburg does not have a team, is … Read more
Pennsylvania lawmakers are entering into budget season with the joint goal of making it more affordable to attend college in the commonwealth. As with most issues in the Capitol, Democrats and Republicans have different ideas about how to do it. The GOP majority in the state Senate is pitching new scholarships that target “in-demand” occupations … Read more
A man from Central Pennsylvania was cited at Philadelphia International Airport over the weekend after Transportation Security Administration officials found an antique revolver in his carry-on luggage. TSA said the revolver, which wasn’t loaded, was detected among the Middletown resident’s clothing on June 9. The man reportedly told security officers the antique firearm was a … Read more
On June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to let the last of the enslaved people know they were free. June 19 is known as Juneteenth, a day marking the end of slavery in the United States. The date officially became a federal holiday … Read more
Pennsylvanians may soon be able to purchase ready-to-drink cocktails at retailers that already sell beer and wine. Senate Bill 688, sponsored by Sen. Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York), passed the state Senate in a 26-24 vote, though it faced heavy opposition from Democrats. Continue reading on NorthcentralPA.com
Pennsylvania is offering free air conditioning units and repairs again this summer to some residents. The cooling assistance comes as the Philadelphia region prepares for what’s expected to be a hotter-than-normal summer. Government forecasters predict 2024 could be the world’s warmest year on record. Continue reading on WHYY
The first round of the PIAA Championships for baseball and softball has come and gone. Fourteen teams from Central Pennsylvania have advanced to the quarterfinals, which are set for Thursday, June 6. For six baseball and eight softball teams in our area, the hunt to bring home a PIAA Championship remains on. Continue reading on … Read more
Dealing with death can be difficult, especially for young people, but a free peer support program in Camp Hill aims to provide hope amid sorrow. The Highmark Caring Place Peer Support program gives people an opportunity to connect with others and process death in their family. The facility offers a chill zone, meeting rooms and activities … Read more
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg crisscrossed Central Pennsylvania with three stops in two counties on Tuesday, visiting a steel mill, downtown Lancaster, and Harrisburg International Airport. The Secretary remained in the region on Wednesday and recapped his visit during an interview on abc27 Daybreak from Lancaster. Continue reading on ABC27
A three-day High School National Championship Tournament took place recently in Atlanta, Georgia and some home-grown talent represented central Pennsylvania. The competition featured 320 teams from across the country, including ten from Pennsylvania. Manheim Township placed 186th place in a competition that the students thought they wouldn’t make it to. Continue reading on FOX43
Softball season is coming to an end, which can only mean one thing, the playoff of softball season is here! In Central Pennsylvania, there are 12 teams that are looking to make it to Penn State to compete for the 2024 PIAA softball championships. The first round of the playoffs begins on Monday, June 3 … Read more
As we begin a brand new month, we’re taking a look back at some of the positive things that happened across central Pennsylvania last month. We’re kicking things off in the Central York School District, where a community hero was honored! District leaders recognized bus driver Tammy Specht, whose quick thinking helped keep students safe. Continue … Read more
Residents may see military aircraft, smoke, and fire during scheduled training this week near Harrisburg International Airport. The U.S. Air Force says the Air National Guard will be holding training exercises in the area starting with an active shooter exercise at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 6. Continue reading on WGAL
It’s warmer and stickier this morning, compared to the weekend. Expect morning temperatures near 70 under a mix of clouds and sunshine. We’ll see partly sunny skies this afternoon, with a stray shower or thunderstorm. Highs will be slightly above average, near 84. Continue reading on WGAL
Pennsylvania theme parks received some love from USA TODAY readers, with both Hersheypark and Knoebels being voted in the 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in multiple categories. Knoebels, in Elysburg and Hersheypark, in Hershey, were voted in as number two and number four best theme parks in the United States, respectively. Continue reading on … Read more
Walk or wheel a mile around Talleyrand Park on Saturday, June 8, to help raise funds to support Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the walk will begin at 10 a.m. Walk With Me State College is the fourth annual fundraising walk which raises support for children enrolled at Easterseals … Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced nearly $10 million is being invested into public-use airports, including two in Central Pa. Ten public-use airports are receiving funding for facility improvements, infrastructure preservation and development. Continue reading on WTAJ
More than $2 million was awarded to 57 food banks, pantries, shelters and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania, including several in our area. The funding is through the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Reach and Resiliency Grants. Funded projects include mobile food pantries, expanded cold storage and warehouse space, delivery vehicles, and other investments that expand TEFAP’s … Read more
Power outages are being reported in some parts of Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania. Power outages are being reported due to tripped breakers or blown fuses. Thunderstorms in our area are also at risk of causing damage. Continue reading on WOLF
A man who stole a portable battery charger from a FedEx facility was caught on security footage, police say. Calvin Lee Jones, 58, was spotted on camera as he walked out of the janitor’s closet at the freight facility, 401 E. Sycamore Road, on April 19, according to Trp. Ty Ammerman with state police at … Read more