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John H. Summy
John H. Summy, 89, passed into the presence of his Lord early Tuesday morning, July 23, 2024 at the Lebanon Valley Home, Annville. He was the loving husband of the late Rev. Ruth Mary (Shaak) Summy. They were married 44 years when she passed in August of 2013. John was born on the farm in Elstonville, Lancaster County on April 12, 1935 to the late Elmer K. and Rosa B. (Garman) Summy. He grew up in Penryn first on the farm and then his family had the butcher shop in village until he was through 9th grade. They then moved to a farm in Lebanon County along the Swatara Creek. John graduated from the Annville High School class of 1953. He served in the U.S. Army and Reserves from 1957 to 1963. He was an interior decorator and furniture salesman his whole life.
St. Marys Little Leaguers fall to North Lebanon in extras, 3-0
NEWVILLE — It was a tough opening game for the St. Marys Little League All-Star baseball team in its opening contest at the Pennsylvania State Tournament on Wednesday at the Newville Little League Complex as Section 4 champions North Lebanon had a walk-off three-run homer for a 3-0 win in seven innings.
Trump returns to Pa soon; what to know about upcoming rally
Less than a month after a would-be assassin tried to kill former President Donald Trump, the GOP candidate is rallying again in Pennsylvania. Trump was shot in the ear when Thomas Matthew Crooks fired several rounds toward him as he spoke at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 9.
Donald B. Weidman
Donald B. Weidman, age 85, of Mount Joy, entered into eternal rest on Sunday July 21, 2024, at Harrisburg Hospital after a brief illness. Many people knew him by his nickname Sam. He was born on March 7, 1939, to the late Harlan and Susan Weidman. He was the youngest of 10 siblings. He was the loving husband of Dorothy N. Mylin Weidman, whom he married October 8, 1960. They shared 63 years of marriage together.
Train cars derail, block road in East Manchester Township
A train derailment has blocked a railroad crossing in East Manchester Township, according to York County 911. A small number of train cars derailed at the crossing on Wago Road, near Locust and Gut roads, around 5:25 p.m. Thursday, according to a dispatcher. All cars remained upright, and nothing is leaking.
Kipona Festival fireworks show canceled due to safety concerns, Harrisburg mayor says
HARRISBURG, Pa (WHP) — The City of Harrisburg's 108th annual Kipona Festival will take place this year without the fireworks and drone show. The city announced the decision Wednesday morning, citing "serious incidents" at this year's 4th of July fireworks shows and the need to make the show safer.
A 3-course meal at the York Fair for under $25? Yes! Here's what to try
It's nearing the end of July, and you know what that means! Despite the heat, and now plenty of rain, Yorkers and out-of-towners are once again enjoying the smell of fried funnel cake, chicken on a stick and festivities at this year’s York State Fair. ...
New medical students celebrate their rite of passage: The White Coat Ceremony
HERSHEY, Pa. — Penn State College of Medicine closed out orientation week for the entering class of 2024 with their long-awaited rite of passage: receiving their first white coat. The College of Medicine’s White Coat Ceremony – a tradition marking the beginning of students’ medical careers – was held on July 19.
Cumberland County temporarily closes Hertzler Bridge to traffic
As a safety precaution, Cumberland County‘s Hertzler Bridge in Carlisle was closed to traffic Wednesday after a routine bridge inspection revealed minor issues that require further investigation. The county’s bridge engineer Herbert, Rowland & Grubic is working with PennDOT to develop a solution to repair and reopen the bridge...
Only stray showers today and tomorrow, turning less humid by Friday
TODAY: Partly Sunny, Stray Showers. Hi 86. TONIGHT: Mostly Cloudy, Muggy. Lo 72. THURSDAY: Mostly Cloudy, Stray Showers. Hi 85. A few showers have developed overnight and will continue early today thanks to a wave riding northward from the Tennessee Valley. These showers are nice, but overall won’t provide much rain. The day ahead should be partly sunny and humid with temperatures holding in the mid-80s thanks to some clouds. It will be partly sunny with a stray shower at times. Tonight will be mostly cloudy and remain muggy with lows in the 70s.
Morning showers, few t'showers later in south-central Pennsylvania
More beneficial rain is falling across the Susquehanna Valley, as low pressure moves east. Heavier showers and isolated thunderstorms are located north and northwest of Harrisburg. Expect showers to linger until late morning. Highs will warm to the mid-80s this afternoon under mostly cloudy skies. A trailing shower or thunderstorm...
'It's way too hot' | York fair-goers long for return to September date
YORK, Pa. — Hot weather over the weekend and storms this week are causing attendees at the York State Fair to reminisce about the fair being held in the fall. The fair had been held in October or September for nearly its entire history since 1765 until it was moved to late July in 2021.
PAMELA PALMER Opens Tonight at Williamstown Theatre Festival
The Williamstown Theatre Festival’s world premiere of Pamela Palmer by Tony Award nominee David Ives, directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie opens tonight, July 25 on WTF’s CenterStage. Additionally, WTF IS NEXT, the expansive glimpse into a new vision for the Tony Award-recognized Festival begins next Thursday, August 1 and lasts through Sunday, August 4.
See all homes sold in Lebanon, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Lebanon reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 13 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,096-square-foot home on Willow Street in Lebanon that sold for $250,000. Cornwall. 367...
Springettsbury Township man dies in Route 30 crash in western York County: police
One person has died after a vehicle crash outside of Abbottstown on Route 30 Monday evening, according to the York County Coroner's office. Northern York County Regional Police say 53-year-old Michael Kenemore of Springettsbury Township was killed in the crash. ...
Harrisburg cancels Kipona fireworks over July 4th melee
Harrisburg’s Kipona Festival will take place without fireworks this year thanks to “bad apples” that have disrupted two of the last three Fourth of July celebrations in the city, the mayor announced Wednesday. The festival, held each year over Labor Day weekend, will also be without drone...
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