Tuesday, March 19 2013 6:28 PM EDT2013-03-19 22:28:14 GMT
The state Department of Agriculture is testing an opossum that was found dead on a toy shelf Tuesday morning in the Auditor General Child Care Center in Harrisburg.More >>
The state Department of Agriculture is testing an opossum that was found dead on a toy shelf Tuesday morning in the Auditor General Child Care Center in Harrisburg.More >>
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -
A dead opossum found dead on a toy shelf at a Harrisburg day care center has tested negative for all diseases, including rabies, according to the operators of the facility.
Hildebrandt Learning Centers, which operates the Auditor General Child Care Center in the Finance Building, said the animal found Tuesday morning was tested by the state Department of Agriculture and the results were reported to the center this morning.
Managers at the center have said all soft materials in the older toddler room, where the opossum was found, were to be thrown out and the classroom was to be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
There was no indication from children or staff that the animal was touched, officials said.
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:45 AM EDT2013-05-25 14:45:35 GMT
A city pizza shop owner said he just had to take action, even if in hindsight running over to a neighboring store and tripping a burglar may not have been the best move. "It's not a good thing to do whatMore >>
It was all caught on tape. A pizza shop owner runs over to a neighboring store after burglars break in. Then he tripped one of them.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 11:04 AM EDT2013-05-25 15:04:02 GMT
Police are searching for the person (or persons) involved in a Saturday morning stabbing in Lancaster.Authorities reported the incident occurred at around 9 a.m. along the 300 block of Duke Street.InvestigatorsMore >>
Police are searching for the person (or persons) involved in a Saturday morning stabbing in Lancaster.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:58 AM EDT2013-05-25 14:58:07 GMT
The East Pennsboro School Board approved the 2013-14 proposed final budget that calls for nearly 36 million dollars in education spending. The move means the district will not have full-day kindergarten.More >>
The East Pennsboro School Board approved the 2013-14 proposed final budget that calls for nearly $36 million in education spending.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:40 AM EDT2013-05-25 14:40:04 GMT
Harrisburg's COO is has resigned. With Mayor Linda Thompson's Primary Election loss, many top administrators have decided to leave. Ricardo Mendes-Saldivia is no long with the CityMore >>
Harrisburg's COO is has resigned. With Mayor Linda Thompson's Primary Election loss, many top administrators have decided to leave.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:08 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:08:28 GMT
On a day that felt more like the unofficial start of winter than summer, Memorial Day's cold, harsh meaning was laid bare at Rolling Green Cemetery in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County.More >>
On a day that felt more like the unofficial start of winter than summer, Memorial Day's cold, harsh meaning was laid bare at Rolling Green Cemetery in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 5:04 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:04:34 GMT
Harrisburg police said they arrested two men and are looking for a third person who allegedly robbed a cell phone store and then returned to burglarize the business days later.More >>
Harrisburg police said they arrested two men and are looking for a third person who allegedly robbed a cell phone store and then returned to burglarize the business days later.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 5:04 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:04:34 GMT
Harrisburg police said they arrested two men and are looking for a third person who allegedly robbed a cell phone store and then returned to burglarize the business days later.More >>
Harrisburg police said they arrested two men and are looking for a third person who allegedly robbed a cell phone store and then returned to burglarize the business days later.More >>
Liquor control authorities in southeastern Pennsylvania have cracked down on those trying to buy tax-free alcohol across the state line in Delaware.More >>
Liquor control authorities in southeastern Pennsylvania have cracked down on those trying to buy tax-free alcohol across the state line in Delaware.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 10:50 AM EDT2013-05-09 14:50:26 GMT
Interstate 81 is closed in both directions at the 22/322 overpass near Harrisburg, and many other roadways around the city are congested due to a massive fire involving a diesel tanker.More >>
Interstate 81 is closed in both directions at the 22/322 overpass near Harrisburg, and many other roadways around the city are congested due to a massive fire involving a diesel tanker.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:08 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:08:28 GMT
On a day that felt more like the unofficial start of winter than summer, Memorial Day's cold, harsh meaning was laid bare at Rolling Green Cemetery in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County.More >>
On a day that felt more like the unofficial start of winter than summer, Memorial Day's cold, harsh meaning was laid bare at Rolling Green Cemetery in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 7:28 AM EDT2013-05-25 11:28:26 GMT
After a day with plenty of clouds, bouts of light showers, and cool conditions on Friday, today will be a significant improvement. More sunshine is in store to start the holiday weekend, but the persistentMore >>
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for this afternoon and evening meaning that fires could spread quickly with the windy and dry conditions...More >>
Three members of a Michigan city council have abstained from voting on a measure that would have prevented them from abstaining on future votes.More >>
Three members of a Michigan city council have abstained from voting on a measure that would have prevented them from abstaining on future votes.More >>