(WHTM) -- On Saturday, abc27 saluted Ronald J Shields. Shields, of Shippensburg, served in U.S. Army as a Sargent E-5 from 1964 to 1967. He also served in Germany and Turkey. Saturday was his 81s...
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(WHTM) -- Friday's hometown hero is ready to raise money this weekend step by step. Starting tomorrow at the border between Maryland and Pennsylvania, Captain Melissa Bryan will be hiking 82 mi...
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CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) -- April 27 is National Independent Bookstore Day and bookstores across the country are preparing to celebrate. This is the 11th year of the annual event and it's on t...
(WHTM) -- It's the last weekend in April and there are plenty of scheduled events in the Midstate. Here is abc27's list of things to do from Friday, April 26 to Sunday, April 28. Harrisburg area ...
On Friday, abc27 salutes Harold Sandy Harper. Harper served in the Navy during World War II in the South Pacific as a nose-gunner on a PBY plane. He also served in the Korean War. He is now 101 y...
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MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) -- Manheim Township Police are hosting their "fill the cruiser food drive." The department is asking for donations for the food pantry at Long Memorial United Methodi...
(WHTM)-- Wednesday's hometown heroes are helping others lead more independent lives. F&M Trust donated $3,000 to Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania. The agency provides services for the bli...
MOUNT JOY, Pa. (WHTM) - The Friends of the Milanof-Schock Library are hosting their Annual Book Sale from June 20 to June 22. The sale will take place at Donegal High School in Mount Joy. Thursda...
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - May is Bike Month and Bike Harrisburg has a packed schedule of events to celebrate. Throughout the month, bike riders can download a bingo card and complete five activiti...
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(WHTM) -- On Wednesday, abc27 salutes Richard J. Weaver. Weaver, of Bonneauville, served with the 17th Airborne Division as a paratrooper during WWII in the European Theatre of Operations. He als...
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(WHTM) -- On Tuesday, abc27 salutes Robert R. Kiessling. Kiessling, of Susquehanna Township, served in the U.S. Marine Corps from January 1963 to January 1967. He was a corporal with B Company 3r...
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(WHTM) -- On Monday, abc27 saluted John Martino. Martino served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956 in the Vietnam and Korean Wars as a 3rd class fireman on the USS Regulus. He born and raised in ...
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(WHTM) -- On Friday, abc27 saluted Reginald E. Green, Sr. Green served in the U.S. Air Force from 1958 to 1962. He also served in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard stationed at the Harrisburg I...
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LEMOYNE, PA (WHTM) - Lemoyne is holding a free Arbor Day Festival on Saturday, April 27 at Memorial Park. Attendees can meet the famous Emotional Support Alligator Wally from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. A...
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CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) - Carlisle Events started its 50th anniversary celebration with the Spring Carlisle 2024 event at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds from April 17-21. Around 100,000 visitors flocke...
(WHTM)-- Monday's hometown heroes are working to end hunger and support those in need. The Gleaning Project is hosting the 11th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser. At the event, local artists donate h...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- When Corey Dupree first became a father at 20 years old, he found himself looking for a community. "I became a dad when I was 20 years old, that was my daughter, who's n...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)-- Friday's hometown heroes are with the Camp Hill Police Department. Specifically Detective Gibbs and his community outreach K9. Gibbs brings smiles to the faces of ...
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(WHTM)-- Thursday's hometown heroes are putting down new roots for a better environment. The Cumberland County Conservation District kicked off its 46th annual tree seedling sale Thursday outside...
(WHTM) -- On Thursday, abc27 salutes Steven A. Fahnestock. Fahnestock served in the U.S. Navy from 1975 to 1979 on the USS Forrestal Aircraft Carrier. He passed away in April 2022. We remember hi...
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(WHTM) -- On Wednesday, abc27 saluted Joel Alan Poole. Poole served in the U.S. Army's 122nd battalion in Bosnia and Korea. We salute you and we thank you for your service.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)-- You can be a hometown hero this weekend by stopping by a big yard sale in Mechanicsburg. Operation Wildcat is hosting its semi-annual yard sale this weekend. The y...
(WHTM)-- Tuesday's hometown hero is helping Habitat For Humanity. Elizabethtown College donated $20,000 to Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity. For the past five years, Etown College has match...
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(WHTM) -- On Tuesday, abc27 salutes Kerry Gathan Sawyers. Sawyers served as a private first class in the U.S. Army in 1979 in Fort Sill Oklahoma. We salute you and we thank you for your service.
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(WHTM) -- On Monday, abc27 salutes James Russell Huggins, Sr. Huggins served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and passed away in 2004. We remember him, we salute him and we thank him for h...
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(WHTM) -- On Sunday, abc27 salutes Senior Chief Michael J Noggle. Noggle served for 24 years in the U,S. Navy Seabees until his retirement in 2006. He made many overseas deployments including dur...
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(WHTM)-- Friday's hometown heroes are heading for a world tournament. Fourth graders at Pennsylvania STEAM Academy took part in the KidWind Solar Challenge at Penn State and won first and second ...
(WHTM) -- Here is abc27's list of things happening in the Midstate from Friday, April 12 to Sunday, April 14. Harrisburg area Blue and Gray Cluster Dog Shows -- The Blue and Gray Cluster Dog Show...
(WHTM) -- On Friday, abc27 salutes Donald E. Hill. Hill served in the U.S. Airforce during the Korean Conflict. He was stationed in Fairbanks Alaska working as support on the flight line. He pass...
https://www.abc27.com/community/we-salute-you/we-salute-you-donald-e-hill/
(WHTM)-- Thursday's hometown hero is the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The local chapter just held its Evening of Wishes at Ashcombe Mansion in Mechanicsburg. It was a huge turnout for only its second ...
https://www.abc27.com/community/hometown-hero/local-make-a-wish-holds-fundraiser/
(WHTM) -- On Thursday, abc27 salutes John Hacunda. Hacunda, of Lebanon, served in the U.S. Army as a Specialist 4th class in the 212 Military Police Sentry dog company. Served in Vietnam with his...
https://www.abc27.com/community/we-salute-you/we-salute-you-john-hacunda/
(WHTM)-- Wednesday's hometown hero is ready to push his limits again. Trinity High School Principal John Cominsky is preparing to walk 100 miles for his second Shamrock 100. All weekend, he'll go...
(WHTM) -- On Wednesday, abc27 salutes James E. Byrd. Byrd, of Stewartstown, served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1968. We salute you and we thank you for your service.
https://www.abc27.com/community/we-salute-you/we-salute-you-james-e-byrd/
(WHTM)-- Tuesday's hometown heroes are providing an outdoor classroom for students. Wildwood Park in Harrisburg hosted its first education program of the season. The park welcomed 5th graders fro...
(WHTM) -- On Tuesday abc27 salutes Melvin Judy. Judy served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1968. He served in the infantry in Vietnam as a grenadier. He was injured on the battlefield and received...
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(WHTM) -- On Monday, abc27 saluted Joseph Bolger. Bolger served in the the U.S. Army from 2006 to 2010 as a Chemical Operation Specialist. He served in Iraq for 13 months. We salute you and we th...
https://www.abc27.com/community/we-salute-you/we-salute-you-joseph-bolger/
(WHTM)-- Our hometown heroes pushed their own limits this weekend. Steel Lotus Fitness Company held its second tribute workout on Saturday, in memory of Harrisburg police K9 Zoe. The Dutch Shephe...
(WHTM)-- Bowling alleys were extra busy today thanks to Friday's hometown heroes. ABC Lanes East near Harrisburg hosted a multi-state tournament for The Merakey Foundation. The non-profit support...
(WHTM) -- On Friday, abc27 salutes Robert Hubbard. Hubbard, of Lancaster, served as a Lieutenant Colonel from 1957 to 1978 in the U.S. Army, and in the infantry as special advisor to Vietnamese a...
https://www.abc27.com/community/we-salute-you/we-salute-you-robert-hubbard/
(WHTM) -- April has arrived, and with it are plenty of events in the Midstate. Here is abc27's list of things to do from Friday, April 5 to Sunday, April 7. Harrisburg area Downtown Camp Hill Spr...
(WHTM)-- Thursday's hometown heroes took part in a day of service. Students from Harrisburg and Messiah universities helped clean up Lincoln Cemetery in Harrisburg. This "Day of Service" takes pl...
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HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) - If you spend any time in Hershey you may know the name Mary Simmons. This year she's celebrating a milestone birthday, turning 100 years old. Mary is the owner of the histor...
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(WHTM)-- Wednesday's hometown heroes are giving all kids the chance to fish this weekend. The 25th annual William Shaffer Tournament fishing derby is this Saturday at Kiwanis Lake in York. Willia...
(WHTM) -- On Wednesday, abc27 salutes Brandon K. Twombly. Twombly served in the U.S. Army for 12 years completing overseas tours in Bahrain, Turkey, and South Korea. He is a graduate of Central D...
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(WHTM)-- Tuesday's hometown heroes are paying tribute and giving back to local law enforcement. Steel Lotus Fitness Company is holding its second tribute workout this weekend in memory of Harrisb...
(WHTM) -- On Tuesday, abc27 salutes John Mark Steinman. Steinman, of Harrisburg, served with the U.S. Coast Guard for four years. We salute you and we thank you for your service.
https://www.abc27.com/community/we-salute-you/we-salute-you-john-mark-steinman/
(WHTM) - The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area will be holding multiple events this spring The Humane Society will be holding a "kitten shower" on April 13 and 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., complete...
https://www.abc27.com/news/top-stories/humane-society-of-harrisburg-area-holding-spring-events/
(WHTM) -- On Monday, abc27 salutes John Lewis Steinman. Steinman, of Harrisburg, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He passed away in 2002. We remember him, we salute him, and we thank ...
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