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Lancaster County community holding sendoff event for local Olympian
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– The East Lampeter Township Board of Supervisors will pass a resolution on July 15, 2024, honoring resident and two-time Olympian Casey Kaufhold and her teammates Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez and Catalina Gnoriega. The Board of Supervisors is hosting a greeting and support for the United States women’s archery team from 4 to 5 […]
McCormick meets with veterans in Lancaster County
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dave McCormick met with veterans in Lancaster on Friday morning to discuss issues facing the military community. McCormick, who served in the First Gulf War and earned a Bronze Star, said he feels “very connected to that group” of constituents. “I think our armed forces are struggling, […]
Annville Twp. commissioners to review panhandling and loitering ordinance
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Three U.S. Route 422 Lane Closures Scheduled This Week
KING OF PRUSSIA PA – Construction activities, planned during the current week on U.S. Route 422, will require three separate highway lane closures in Lower Pottsgrove Township. Drivers should be aware, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said, of the following scheduled traffic restrictions:. Monday through Thursday (July 8-11)...
Hitch into 2024 Horse Progress Days in Lancaster County
Horse Progress Days goes into its second day this morning, so if you missed yesterday or were planning to head to the Levi Fisher Farm today, there’s a full schedule of events ending with the traditional Breed Presentation at 5 p.m. Belgians, Percheron, Suffolks, Clydesdales, American Spotted horses and...
About Town – July 7, 2024
(Click/tap on photos to see larger, sharper images.) Wrightsville conducted a fireworks display at its Riverfront Park on July 4. Columbia donated $8,000 toward the endeavor. Before the show, overzealous boaters fired off several fireworks near the center of the Veterans Memorial Bridge. Here’s a look at Columbia River Park...
Hersheypark hosts annual Fourth of July firework display
HERSHEY, Pa. — In Dauphin County, Hersheypark is celebrating Fourth of July weekend with fireworks. Families started filing into the parking lot hours early, trying to get the best seats to the show. For one family from Connecticut who makes the journey every year for the fireworks, this is...
DEP issues code orange air quality alert for Lehigh Valley, Berks
A Code Orange Quality Action Day for Ozone has been issued for our area. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has forecast the Code Orange for Monday, for the Philadelphia, Susquehanna valley, Lehigh Valley-Berks, and Pittsburgh area. For the Philadelphia area, this includes the counties of Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware,...
Exploring the Ephrata Cloister in Lancaster County
If you’re looking for information about visiting the Ephrata Cloister in Lancaster County, you’re in the right place!. The Ephrata Cloister is a state historic site that was originally home to a distinctive religious community established in 1732 by German immigrant and spiritual mystic Johann Conrad Beissel. Visitors...
Fort Indiantown Gap to host artillery & demolition training this month
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Work to begin on I-78 bridge and continue through 2028. Find out where.
Another bridge project on Interstate 78 in Berks County is about to begin and will continue over the next several years. Construction will commence Monday on the $120 million project to replace the bridge over Maiden Creek next to the exit with Route 143 in Lenhartsville, according to a news release from PennDOT. The narrow bridge was built in 1955 and renovated in 1985. It carries about ...
Business Forum at Columbia Market House
A Columbia Business Forum was held recently at the Columbia Market House on Monday July 1, 2024. The event was organized by the Market House Manager Chris Vera and approximately 50 people were in attendance representing borough government officials, the Merchants Association of Columbia, and Columbia Market House Stand Holders.
Summer heat isn't stopping festival goers in Berks County
BERKS COUNTY, Pa. - The heat isn't stopping festival goers in Berks County. People have been out all week at Community Days and the Kutztown Folk Festival. Kutztown Folk Festival organizers said they prepare for this kind of heat every year. "Every July when it gets hot, we're surprised, but...
Firefighter honored for decades of dedication
In May, the Lancaster County Fireman's Association (LCFA) chose Paul Thomas of the Conestoga Volunteer Fire Company as a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award for 2024. During the annual LCFA meeting on June 1, Thomas was presented with the award to recognize more than 50 years of service as an active member of the Conestoga Volunteer Fire Company and his dedication to making the community a safer place.
The 1,360-Foot Lazy River In Pennsylvania Where You'll Find Us All Summer Long
Summer’s hottest days mean we’re all on the hunt for the best way to stay cool. Some of us (raising hand) prefer to sit in front of a fan on full-blast in the A/C while others live for soaking up the sun and cooling off in the water at the beach or our favorite waterpark. Even if you’re like me and usually prefer the A/C, add a float down this lazy river in Hershey, Pennsylvania, to your summer to-do list. It’s one of the most relaxing days to stay cool on a scorching day.
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