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Pine Grove Scout earns Eagle Scout
St. Paul United Methodist Church in Pine Grove held Eagle Scout Court to honor Collin Russell John Adams of Troop 650 of Pine Grove. Collin is the son of Trisha Wagner and Christopher Adams. He removed, repaired and enhanced the Tremont Area Free Public Library book return area for his service project. Collin received help from scoutmaster and scouts as well as Justin Renninger Metal Works, Gary’s Auto Body and others. He is a 12-year scout who regularly volunteers at the Tremont Food Pantry. A 2024 graduate of Pine Grove Area, Collin served as vice president of the National Honor Society and was a member of many other clubs. Collins plans to attend college and obtain a degree in orthotics and prosthetics and work in the prothesis field. Pictured, from left, are Troop 650 Advancement Chair Dan Boke and Collin Russell John Adams.
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.
2024 edition of Big 26 Baseball Classic stands on deck at FNB Field
The Big 26 Baseball Classic returns to Harrisburg’s FNB Field with events scheduled for Thursday through Sunday. Its main event, a three-game scouted series between standout players from Pennsylvania and Maryland, is set to begin Friday. Here is a quick overview of this year’s showcase. THE SCHEDULE. Game...
Nonprofit announces plans to open affordable housing project for recovering addicts in Mechanicsburg area
A nonprofit organization has announced a plans for an affordable housing project in the Mechanicsburg area for people recovering from addiction. Jimmy Schambach, executive director of M28 Ministry of Camp Hill, briefed the Cumberland County commissioners last week on a project called Esther House. M28 operates the House2Home Project where...
Elizabethtown must welcome everyone [letter]
The July 18 Elizabethtown Borough Council meeting left many of us shaking our heads (“E-town passes ‘nonsanctuary’ resolution,” July 20 LNP | LancasterOnline). I view this statement by council member Jay Hynicker as being racist: “We’ve had Blacks in Elizabethtown for a long time. We’ve never had a problem with them.” That statement is just not OK.
York County Woman Faces Charges for Child Sexual Abuse Material Possession
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the recent arrest of Victoria M. Carney, a 27-year-old resident of New Cumberland, York County, on multiple felony charges related to the…
Local Democrats rally around Harris amid her last-minute run for president
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – After President Joe Biden’s stunning announcement that he would exit the 2024 Presidential Election, Vice President Kamala Harris — who already has enough delegates to be the Democratic Party’s nominee — is garnering support among local Democrats. “The choice couldn’t be...
Racist remarks by Elizabethtown Borough Council member must be denounced — and we must decry racism in politics [editorial]
“Elizabethtown Borough Council, by a vote of 4-2, approved a resolution Thursday directing police to fully cooperate with external law enforcement agencies ‘when encountering undocumented individuals,’ ” LNP | LancasterOnline reported Saturday. “Council President J. Marc Hershey and Vice President Jeff McCloud voted against the resolution, which was discussed publicly and listed on the agenda as a ‘nonsanctuary city’ resolution. ... The resolution makes Elizabethtown the latest of several Lancaster County municipalities to follow the lead of the county’s two Republican commissioners in adopting some form of ‘nonsanctuary’ resolution.”
It's a free day at the York State Fair with a Weis Markets card. Here's what is happening.
It's the sixth day of the York State Fair, and it's a free day if you have a Weis Markets card. The free admission includes the card holder and up to three guests for Weis Markets Day. Here's what else to see at the York State Fair:. Fresh look for...
Mount Joy Twp. supervisors approve plan to adopt Northwestern Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan
When: Mount Joy Township supervisors meeting, July 15. Supervisor Delmar Oberholtzer was absent. What happened: Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution to adopt the new Northwestern Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan for Elizabethtown Borough and Mount Joy, Conoy and West Donegal townships. Intended as a guiding document, the plan focuses on land...
'This is our forever home': Hershey Farm restaurant set to reopen after devastating fire [photos, video]
When the doors open Friday to the rebuilt restaurant at Hershey Farm Resort, customers of the longtime tourism destination will once again be able to enjoy an unlimited supply of ham balls, fried chicken, buttered noodles and other traditional Pennsylvania Dutch fare. While the food at the smorgasbord will be...
Florida woman dies in five-car pileup on Interstate 81 near Pine Grove
A Florida woman suffered fatal injuries Tuesday in an accident on Interstate 81 in Pine Grove Twp. State police at Jonestown reported that Jennifer L. Perez-Wolfkeil, 66, of Niceville, Florida, died in a crash around 4 p.m. that involved five vehicles on the northbound lanes of I-81 near mile marker 98.3.
Concert previews of Hana Vu, Beartooth, 10cc and more [Seven in Seven]
Welcome to “Seven in Seven,” where each week in this space we’ll be taking a look at shows coming to the region over the next week. As always, whether your musical tastes are rock and roll, jazz, heavy metal, R&B, singer-songwriter or indie, there’ll always be something to check out. Here’s seven of the best on the docket for the week of July 26, 2024:
Man who was attacked in Providence Twp. sexually assaulted teen: police
A Cumberland County man who police say was attacked by two Eden Township men for “messing” with a 13-year-old girl has been charged with having inappropriate contact with the girl. Police on Saturday charged Adam Christopher Bockes, 24, of Enola, with interference with the custody of children and...
Hartford Yard Goats, Colorado Rockies' Double A affiliate, host Harrisburg Senators for homestand
The Hartford Yard Goats are hosting the Harrisburg senators, Double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, for a six game series. Hartford will host Harrisburg through Sunday. Here's what you need to know. Where do the Yard Goats play?. Dunkin' Park, 1214 Main Street, Hartford. Article continues below this ad. What...
Happy 100th!
Richard Weaver, born and raised in Bonneauville, turned 100 years old today, July 25. He is the third of 13 children. Weaver enlisted in the Army in 1944 with the 17th Airborne Division known as “The Golden Talons,” receiving his parachute and glider badges. During World War II, he fought in the Battle of the Bulge, where he was wounded, and Operation Varsity, receiving accommodations and medals for his bravery. He returned home to his sweetheart, Jeanne, in 1946. They married soon after, together raising 11 children; they celebrated for 66 years together. Weaver became a master plasterer. In 1978, he was invited to be part of the first class offered by the Diocese of Harrisburg for a lay person to become a deacon. For almost 40 years, Deacon Weaver, as he is known, assisted the priests at St. Joseph the Worker in Bonneauville, as well as going throughout the county, visiting many nursing homes, prisons, shut-ins and hospitals to minister, provided support, communion and comfort. Weaver said he is blessed and honored to have been able to touch so many people’s lives but most importantly how many lives touched him. The family will celebrate his 100th birthday at the Deacon Richard Weaver community center with the mayor and the Borough of Bonneauville presenting him a proclamation noting July 25 as Richard J. Weaver Day. The staff and residents of Transitions Healthcare, where he resides, will spend an afternoon dedicated to him, celebrating this milestone birthday. (Submitted Photo)
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