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Aug. 1 services to honor retired Penn College dean
William E. Mack, a former dean at Pennsylvania College of Technology, died July 19 at the age of 67. A funeral will begin at 3 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 1, at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, 60 Indiantown Gap Rd., Annville. A celebration of life will follow, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Enola Sportsmen’s Club, 290 Hill Road Ext., Enola.
Educators offer tips to help students improve in phonics
Learning to read can be a struggle. Especially for kids entering the school system during and post the COVID19 pandemic. Assistant Superintendent of Mermudian Springs School District Shannon Myers, Ed.D. and Assistant Principal of Steelton-Highspire Elementary School Elayne Thomas joined the Spark to discuss why early literacy is so important. Both educators stressed the importance of phonics and literacy beginning at home before the start of kindergarten to give young students a head start.
‘Haven of relaxation and entertainment’ in upscale neighborhood: Cool Spaces
Custom built in 2002, this meticulously maintained upscale home is ready to move into with a heated pool, ample storage and a gourmet kitchen. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Child rape charges filed against former Harrisburg concertmaster
UPDATE: Former HSO concertmaster sexually abused girl over 11 years, police say. Odin Rathnam, a violin virtuoso who was once a star of Harrisburg and central Pennsylvania’s cultural scene, has returned to Harrisburg in police custody. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
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...
KIDZ BOP's 2024 Live Tour to make stop at GIANT Center on Aug. 4
HERSHEY, Pa. — KIDZ BOP is coming back to Hershey. The extended KIDZ BOP Live 2024 Tour, which is now running through November, will make a stop at Hershey's GIANT Center on Aug. 4. The tour kicked off on June 27 in Stamford, CT, and will hit 60+ cities...
Legendary rock group reacts to having ‘most popular song of all time’
Journey scored a big hit with 1981′s “Don’t Stop Believin’.”. How big? Well, how about it being called “the most popular song of all time? That’s the tag that Forbes recently put on the song, which the band will surely be performing when it stops off at Hersheypark Stadium for its 6 p.m. Thursday show.
Fireworks and drone show canceled for Kipona weekend
{HARRISBURG} — Following lengthy discussions with Public Safety Commissioner Thomas Carter, Mayor Wanda R.D. Williams has made the decision to cancel the fireworks and drone show planned for Sunday, September 1. The 104th Kipona Festival will go on as scheduled, starting Saturday, August 31 and running through Labor Day...
Beverly Ione French, Sandy Lake, PA
SANDY LAKE, Pennsylvania (MyValleyTributes) – Beverly Ione French, 78, of York, Pennsylvania, formerly a longtime resident of Sandy Lake, passed away the evening of Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center. Mrs. French was born August 16, 1945, a daughter of the late Elmer Ludwig and Helen...
Former Harrisburg concertmaster sexually abused girl over 11 years: police
UPDATE: This post was updated with some additional information at 5:49 p.m., and again at 6:03 p.m. with a statement from the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra executive director. It started when she was six. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 70: Zion Rolon, Manheim Central HS
Other Sports: Baseball (9 &10) Honors: 2022 1st team Section 1 LB, 2023 Honorable Mention Section 2 LB (due to missed games) Coaches comments: Zion is the anchor of our defensive, alongside Brodie Daugherty. Zion is a downhill attack style player. He is fast and physical to the point of contact. He wants to make his presence felt on every single play.
Scenes from Foo Fighters at Hersheypark Stadium
The Foo Fighters brought their Everything or Nothing at All tour to Hersheypark Stadium along with Amyl and the Sniffers and The Hives. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Harrisburg cancels Kipona Festival fireworks
HARRISBURG, Pa. — There will be no fireworks show this Labor Day weekend for the Kipona Festival. Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams announced on Wednesday that the fireworks and drone show scheduled for Kipona would not occur, after public safety incidents at two out of the last three Fourth of July events disrupted plans for fireworks shows along the Susquehanna River.
Dave Grohl pays emotional tribute to former bandmate at Hershey concert
The Foo Fighters performed in Hershey on July 23, and frontman Dave Grohl took the opportunity to remember a former bandmate. Just before going into the song “Aurora,” Grohl spoke to the audience. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Timothy E. Lausch (1960-2024)
Timothy E. Lausch, 64, of Palmyra, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at his home. Born in Lebanon on June 29, 1960, he was the son of Eugene G. Lausch, of Myerstown, and the late Grace K. Batdorf Lausch. He was a member of the ELCO Class of 1978....
Former Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra concertmaster charged with rape of a child
DAUPHIN COUNTY, PA. (WHP) — A former Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra concertmaster has been arrested on sex crime charges after a police investigation found that he allegedly raped a child for over a decade. Odin Rathnam, 61, was arrested at his residence on July 11 by Ohio Police on a...
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:
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