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UPMC Installs ‘Hope Bell’ for Those Facing Cancer in Infusion Centers Across Central Pennsylvania
The UPMC Pinnacle Foundation recently installed seven “Hope Bells” in UPMC Hillman Cancer Center infusion centers in central Pennsylvania, an alternative to the traditional end-of-treatment bell that allows patients to celebrate various miles in their journey, from regaining appetite to attending family events. The Hope Bell was conceptualized by Aleecia Munchel, BSN, RN, a UPMC infusion nurse, in collaboration with her late patient Barbara Gutshall, who passed away after a courageous fight with breast cancer.
Central Pa. construction worker tests his pumpkin carving skills on Food Network
When Danny Kissel first saw the “Outrageous Pumpkins” program on Food Network back in 2008, he didn’t know much about how to carve gourds. “I airbrushed before that, I did portrait drawings. Everything that was basically a flat surface,” Kissel said. “Sculpture was something new to me. So when I saw what they were doing with pumpkins, I decided to go out and buy some for the family to carve, like I normally did, and then buy some for myself to try to learn how this was done.”
College in central Pa. to discontinue some majors, reduce staff
Elizabethtown College will reduce its full-time faculty by 13 positions by June 30, 2025, and will drop the fine arts major, sociology major and minor as well as the Spanish and Spanish education majors. The news was shared with the college community in an email from the college president Friday.
Local gelato shop owner gets 2nd in worldwide competition
(WHTM) — We have an update on an international competition. Kim Zanni of Gelato Di Babbo in Hummelstown, went to Italy to compete against 34 of the best gelato makers in the world. And guess what? She came in second place in what she describes as an “iron chef” type of challenge. “I got second […]
People in Pennsylvania Fooled By Fake Alligator in Local Creek
Back in 2018, an alligator was spotted in rural Atlantic County, New Jersey. Video caught the gator on tape crawling across a grassy area in Mullica Township. Police and others searched the area, but could not locate the reptile. Then, the next spring, Bullet the dog discovered the remains of...
What $500,000 can buy you in York County, Sept. 23 to 29
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of York County, here's what sold for or under $500,000 between Sep. 23 and Sep. 29. Below, we provide an overview of the top 10 properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
Aidan Grella, Bishop McDevitt boys soccer hand Northern first loss of 2024 season
Bishop McDevitt boys soccer shut out Northern, 1-0 in Mid-Penn Conference Keystone Division action on Saturday. It’s just the first loss of the season for the Polar Bears, who now sit at 11-1-2 while ranked No. 2 in District 3 Class 3A. If you purchase a product or register...
UPMC to Host Multiple October Career Events Throughout Region
In October, UPMC is hosting multiple events designed to make it easier and more accessible for job seekers to find new careers and for high school students to learn about opportunities in health care. These events will be held at or near UPMC hospitals in Carlisle, Hanover, Harrisburg, Lititz, Mechanicsburg and York.
Weather alert issued for fog in part of Pennsylvania until early Saturday morning
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Friday at 10:53 p.m. for fog until Saturday at 4 a.m. for Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York and Lancaster counties. "Locally dense fog has developed this evening and will continue through the early morning hours. Visibilities between one-half...
Newport official elected to a state position
Newport Borough Councilwoman Tami Halstead recently won an officer’s position in the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB). The PSAB elected Halstead to the second vice president position this summer. Halstead has served on Newport Borough Council for 16 years and PSAB board of directors for the last decade.
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