Can’t make it to the farmers market this week. No problem. A new service will bring fresh items to your door each week. Market Wagon has brought its online farmers market and delivery service to the midstate. The service allows customers to browse locally grown products on their computer or smartphone throughout the week and place … Read more
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Midstate ice cream shops want you to take a hike and many of them are part of the fourth annual Ice Cream Trail of Central Pennsylvania. The Midstate trail nicknamed Scooped is the largest in the state. Between Chambersburg and Ephrata, where ice cream is made from scratch, there are 12 … Read more
The Central Pennsylvania Weather Forecast Office has issued a dangerous heat advisory for Tuesday, June 29. With an increased risk of heat related illnesses people are advised to wear loose fitting clothing, drink plenty of fluids, and take it easy during the hottest parts of the day. People seeking locations to cool down can also … Read more
Dairy Month milk distribution benefits central Pa. organizations Janice Reinke, left, and Lori Renne, both with Midwest Food Bank Pa., load milk into a vehicle. In honor of Dairy Month, the Pa. Dairymen’s Association hosts a milk distribution for nonprofit groups at the Midwest Food Bank Pennsylvania warehouse in Lower Swatara Township. June 15, 2021. … Read more
Lock Haven, Pa. – The City of Lock Haven and Downtown Lock Haven Inc. are hosting “Market Village on Main-Farmer’s Market” every Saturday through Labor Day. The Market runs from 9:00 AM – 12 Noon in the Main Street parking lot in downtown Lock Haven. Fresh, locally sourced fruits and vegetables, baked goods, condiments, and … Read more
Middletown, Pa. –The Pennsylvania Lottery’s Sunny Money Second-Chance Drawing is now open to players, offering a total of $305,000 in prizes, including money to play the PA Lottery online. Between now and July 22, players may enter any winning or non-winning PICK 2, PICK 3, PICK 4, PICK 5, Treasure Hunt, Cash 5 with Quick Cash, Match 6 … Read more
Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture will continue offering the Farmers Market Nutrition Program to low-income seniors and people receiving benefits through WIC this year (the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children). Qualifying seniors and families can receive four six-dollar checks to redeem at participating farmers’ markets or roadside produce stands. … Read more
CATAWISSA, Pa. — It was 90 degrees and sunny for much of the day at Rohrbach’s Farm near Catawissa. Owner Denise Bosworth says this weather is ideal for strawberries. “As long as we’re getting a nice amount of rain, which we have been, and our strawberries also have drip irrigation on them, so they’re getting … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. — LOOK UP THURSDAY MORNING! Early risers will want to have an eye to the sky first thing tomorrow morning for a partial solar eclipse. It will be a result of the moon casting a shadow on the earth as it aligns itself in front of the sun. The best time for local viewing … Read more
Last year, high school seniors missed out on a lot of the things that make that final year memorable. Band and choral concerts. Musicals. Proms. Graduations. And that doesn’t even begin to include the athletes who missed the spring season critical to launching college careers or simply closing out their high school years. And while … Read more
Both Central York High School and William Penn Senior High School are closed temporarily this week due to active COVID-19 cases. The Central York School District recorded 10 COVID-19 cases at the high school within 14 days, according to the district. In accordance with guidance the district agreed to comply with from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, … Read more
Pennsylvania is reporting its first confirmed case of the more contagious COVID-19 strain discovered in England last month. The case was in Dauphin County in south-central Pennsylvania. State health officials say the individual tested positive after traveling abroad, and that the person’s mild symptoms resolved while they quarantined at home. During a virtual news conference on Thursday, … Read more
More than 6,000 patients are hospitalized with COVID-19 in Pennsylvania as a surge in new cases is beginning to pressure local health systems across the commonwealth. The Department of Health reported 6,020 COVID-19 hospitalizations on its dashboard as of Tuesday morning, a 120% jump from this time last month, when 2,737 patients were hospitalized. A … Read more
Harrisburg, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced today that all public school entities in the 63 counties with a substantial rate of community transmission for at least two consecutive weeks have submitted their attestation forms to the department. “The department issued a call to its school communities to submit an attestation form and they … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Central Dauphin School District sent an email to parents Monday discussing plans to transition to full-remote learning starting Tuesday, December 1 due to COVID-19. The Pennsylvania Department of Health has reported that Dauphin County is in a substantial level of community transmission, and the incidence rate has persistently risen over multiple … Read more
School districts across central Pennsylvania have been forced to temporarily close buildings as the number of coronavirus cases continues to climb. For now, many students will be learning virtually until in-person classes resume after the Thanksgiving break. “Pennsylvania is experiencing our highest numbers of cases since the pandemic began,” said Kendall Alexander, a spokeswoman for … Read more
A yawning chasm called the digital divide segregates American communities with high-speed internet access from those without, and educators are scrambling to keep the have-nots from falling behind in their studies as the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into another academic year. “We’re looking for whatever solutions we can to make sure that all kids can learn. … Read more
Harrisburg, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Education announced that over 230 elementary schools across the state, including many in our local counties, across the state received grants to provide students with fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the school day. “Over the past several years Pennsylvania has strengthened its approach to student nutrition and throughout … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Regional transportation leaders invite residents to attend a virtual public meeting on improving Interstate 81 in south central Pennsylvania. The project website can be found at www.i81southcentralpa.com. “We are approaching the end of the needs phase of the analysis and are pleased to share details on the 12 focus areas,” said Steve Deck, … Read more
Up and down the Jersey Shore, summer people, many of whom arrived in the early spring from coronavirus hot spots, are staying on. They are working remotely, arranging extended rentals, making September their new August and, a bit more controversially, enrolling their children in appealingly small schools in Shore towns. In the tiny schools in Avalon and … Read more