Dauphin County News

Susquenita School District residents won't see a tax increase if the 2013-14 budget goes through as proposed.

As the summer vacation months begin, the Dauphin County 2013 Performing Arts Series will offer four music festivals and eight free Sunset Music and Movie evening shows throughout the summer.

The runner-up in Harrisburg's Democratic mayoral primary could get another shot at Democratic nominee Eric Papenfuse - this time as a Republican.

Harrisburg police said they arrested two men and are looking for a third person who robbed a cell phone store and then returned to burglarize the business days later.

A 25-year-old Palmyra man is facing homicide by vehicle and other charges this week after a January car crash in which a 19-year-old Palmyra man was killed.

A jackknifed tractor-trailer that closed traffic in both directions on Route 225 in Halifax was cleared earlier than expected Friday morning, according to state police.

A Harrisburg man has been charged in an April 20 crash that injured a city police officer and a bystander in the 2400 block of N. 6th Street.

Wow, some areas had some nasty weather last evening with high winds, power outages and downpours.

Evan Forrester gives an update about Dauphin County commissioners asking for help in protecting our veterans from scam artists, The Boy Scouts of America are expected to make a decision on letting openly gay scouts in the organization, more protests about the possibility of a strip club in southern York County, and MaryEllen says some severe ... (more)

A Dallastown man faces 2 1/2 to 5 years in state prison after he was accused of texting a photo of a penis to a 16-year-old girl in October, according to an official with the Dauphin County District Attorney's office.

For 10 months, 22-year-old Jordan Johnston fought for life after a speeding drunken driver blew through a Harrisburg intersection and slammed into her car.

It's a warning for military veterans. Don't fall prey to pension poachers and other scammers who offer to help you get veterans benefits for a fee.

After evading capture for almost three weeks a Harrisburg man wanted for attempted murder after a brutal assault and stabbing in the city last month was arrested by police.

Child sex abuse charges against a former board member of the Lower Dauphin School District will be tried in Dauphin County Court, according to a magisterial district judge.

The Pennsylvania State Capitol Building was evacuated for about a half hour after an elevator malfunction set off one of the building's fire alarm system, according to county dispatchers.

Ray Aubil, of Halifax, was the first to share photos of the first 17-year periodical cicadas to begin emerging in Central Pennsylvania in 2013.

The road to repair the damage left by a tanker truck fire is a long one. It all boils down to fixing two parts of roadway.

Dauphin County Crime Stoppers is seeking information on wanted criminals. Teri S. Nolt, 42, is wanted for failure to appear for formal arraignment for charges of robbery, theft and conspiracy.

In an effort to make Dauphin County government more accessible -- in case you were still exhausted from election night on Wednesday morning -- PennLive will be posting its audio recording of the county commissioners weekly meeting whenever possible.

For Vivian Martinez, watering her flowers on her front porch is part of her daily routine, but next door serves as a daily reminder that blight is more than just an eye sore for her.