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Better broadband service speeds up Perry County
Brightspeed, one of the nation’s leading fiber broadband builders, marked a significant milestone in its efforts to close the digital divide in Pennsylvania with the launch of its high-speed fiber internet service in Perry County. The event, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 21 in New Bloomfield, had key dignitaries including U.S. Congressman John Joyce, state Sen. Greg Rothman and state Rep. Perry Stambaugh in attendance.
Thunderstorms have moved out, mostly cloudy tomorrow
Overnight, expect mostly cloudy skies and muggy temperatures near 70, along with patchy fog in spots. A cold front will linger overhead Sunday, leading to morning clouds and spotty showers, then breaks of sun in the afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms are possible, but most of the day will be dry, warm, and humid. Highs will reach the mid-80s.
Shapiro hails Pennsylvania court ruling protecting mail ballots
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) hailed a Friday state court ruling that he says will protect Keystone State residents’ right to vote. The Commonwealth Court ruling ended a requirement that every mail-in ballot in the state require a handwritten date on the envelope. Under the initial rule, any envelope containing a ballot without a clear…
Follow Friday’s football action with PennLive’s watch-along, post-game show, PennZone
PennLive is getting in the action this fall with its new high school football watch-along and post-game show, PennZone. Sports editor Austin Hertzog and high school football expert and trending news guru Brian Linder will join forces on Friday nights where they will follow the action throughout central Pa. and around the state.
Gray Scores Two, Chargers Beat Royals
The Lancaster Bible College Field Hockey team squared off against the Eastern Mennonite Royals in a neutral site contest earning their first win of the 2024 season, 2-0. Senior forward Molly Gray scored both as the Chargers improve to 1-1 overall. The Royals drop to 0-2 overall. How It Happened:...
Conestoga Valley dominates McCaskey in week two
(WHTM) — In week two of the high school football season, the J.P. McCaskey Red Tornado (1-0) and the Conestoga Valley Buckskins (1-0) faced off under the Friday night lights. It was all Buckskins as Conestoga Valley won 55-6.
Ephrata Chamber Hosts Annual Wine Walk
The annual Chamber of Commerce Wine Walk in Ephrata will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, with check-in for 21-and-over participants beginning at 4 p.m. at the Ephrata Recreation Center, 112 Basin St. SW. Photo ID will be required at check-in. From there, the three-hour Wine Walk will take you to several businesses in downtown Ephrata.
Men's Soccer Rolls to 5-0 Win Over Lancaster Bible in 2024 Opener
LANCASTER, Pa. – The Franklin & Marshall men's soccer team (1-0) opened the 2024 season with a 5-0 victory over Lancaster Bible (0-1) in Friday evening's non-conference matchup. The Diplomats scored four goals in the second half with three of those scores coming from first-year players. A minute into...
Women’s Volleyball Opens 2024 with Two Victories
The Lancaster Bible College Women's Volleyball team opened up their 2024 season on Friday night at the Greyhound Premiere Invitational in Bethlehem, Pa., grabbing a pair of wins over both host Moravian and Centenary (N.J.). The Chargers are off to a 2-0 start to the season, while both the Greyhounds and Cyclones drop to 0-2. at Moravian –3-2 Win (21-25, 27-29, 25-19, 25-16, 15-12)
Women's Cross Country Opens 2024 at Home vs. Elizabethtown
LANCASTER, Pa. – The Franklin & Marshall women's cross country team welcomed Elizabethtown to Baker Campus on Friday evening for the Diplomats' home invitational. Nine runners took to the start line for F&M as the Diplomats challenged their local foes in a two-mile race during which the Blue Jays ultimately prevailed by a tight 26-32 score.
Blue Jays Swept by Franklin & Marshall in Season Opener
LANCASTER, Pa.-- The Elizabethtown women's volleyball team took a short trip over to Franklin & Marshall to open up the 2024 season. The Blue Jays were ultimately swept by the Diplomats. Elizabethtown fell to F&M in straight sets; 17-25, 23-25, 21-25. Lucy Stern led the team with 15 digs while...
Chargers Stumped by Diplomats, 0-5
The Lancaster Bible College Men's Soccer team went toe to toe with cross-town opponent, Franklin and Marshall Diplomats, on Friday night at Donald H. Funk Field. The Chargers were overwhelmed by the Diplomats offensive fire power, as they fell short, with a final score of 0-5. The Chargers start off 0-1 on the season, while the Diplomats begin 1-0. How It Happened:Chargers were fired up to face the visiting Diplomats in their home opener. The first half started off in a way they didn't expect though, as the Diplomats struck early. The visitors scored just two minutes into the game to take an early 1-0 lead. The Chargers responded readily keeping the Diplomats scoreless for the rest of the half.
Eufemia Notches Hat Trick, Chargers End in Draw 4-4
The Lancaster Bible College Women's Soccer team started off their season at home Friday evening facing non-conference foe, the Houghton Highlanders. The Chargers found themselves with a 4-1 lead with just a quarter of the game, left but the Highlanders were not done as they stormed back to end the game in a 4-4 draw. Both the Chargers and the Highlanders begin their 2024 season 0-0-1.
Popular Indoor Trampoline, Entertainment Park Chain Scouts Chester County for New Location
Sky Zone, the chain of indoor trampoline and entertainment parks, is planning on opening a location in Chester County. Sky Zone, the popular chain of indoor trampoline and entertainment parks, is planning on opening two more locations in the Philadelphia region, including one in Chester County, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
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