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Foster good, not destruction [letter]
I’m retired from a long career focused on international peace and development. I direct this toward President Joe Biden and leaders of Middle East nations, including Iran:. We need to imagine the human good, instead of human destruction. Some might consider this letter naive but, in the big picture, it’s no more naive than a global hostile military posture that causes poverty at home and death and destruction abroad.
Welcome to Carlisle! Sara Redington Named New Field Hockey Assistant Coach
CARLISLE, Pa. - Dickinson head field hockey coach Jenn Hanks has announced a new addition to her staff for the upcoming 2024 campaign as Sara Redington will join the Red Devil family as the newest assistant coach. "I am thrilled to join Coach Hanks and become a part of the...
Proposed power line will be disaster for rural Maryland | GUEST COMMENTARY
Blindsided — that is how residents of Baltimore, Carroll and Frederick counties felt this month when the details of the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project, a proposed new power line, became public knowledge. The construction plans for a 70-mile power line were announced online by utility company Public Service Enterprise Group with maps of the proposed routes, along with a schedule of public information meetings.
Pa. state trooper shot in Lancaster city Wednesday morning
A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was shot Wednesday morning while trying to serve a warrant in Lancaster city, according to police. Troopers from Lancaster County’s Troop J were on the 600 block of East Fulton Street at 6:19 a.m. when someone opened fire and shot an unidentified corporal in the arm, according to a press release from state police. Police arrested the gunman and took him into custody but have not released his name yet.
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...
Will the York State Fair move back to September? Officials are planning for the future
This year marks the fourth time that the York State Fair has been held in July, and some patrons wish it would move back to September. "Everything's on the table," York State Fair interim CEO Patrick Ball said Tuesday, as the event visions its future with an initiative called the York State Fair 2030.
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...
Clarence Boyd Tournament Highlights
The Newville Little League 7 & 8-year-old All-Stars recently competed in the Pennsylvania District 14 Clarence Boyd tournament held in Carlisle from July 10 through July 19. The team finished with a 1-3 record with losses to Greencastle (8-7), Shippensburg (7-3), and Carlisle (7-6), before closing out the tournament with an 8-6 win over South Middleton. Even in the losses, the team was extremely competitive and were able to further develop their skills and knowledge of the game.
Lt. Gov. Davis visits Lancaster for gun violence prevention roundtable
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visited Lancaster on Wednesday to talk with local officials and those whose work in one form or another deals with gun violence. Davis, who said his life in public service was spurred by going to his city’s council meeting after a shooting on his block, wanted to both share what the state is doing to combat the gun violence epidemic and learn about what’s working in Lancaster.
Here's how you can watch Lancaster County archer Casey Kaufhold compete in the 2024 Olympics
Lancaster County's own Casey Kaufhold is among the 10,500 athletes competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics. The Conestoga Valley grad is the No. 1-ranked women's recurve archer in the world, and 2024 will mark her second Olympics appearance. Below is a schedule of women's archery events, along with how to...
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...
Pa. state trooper shot in Lancaster city Wednesday morning [update]
A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was shot Wednesday morning while trying to serve a warrant in Lancaster city, according to police. Troopers from Lancaster County’s Troop J were on the 600 block of East Fulton Street at 6:19 a.m. when someone opened fire and shot an unidentified corporal in the arm, according to a press release from state police.
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...
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...
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...
'Substantial gift' to benefit historic Gettysburg station
A gift of $676,069 will benefit the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station, the Gettysburg Foundation announced. The gift came from the estate of William E. Aldrich, Ph.D., an emeritus member of the foundation’s board, according to a release.
Pa. State Police trooper shot, wounded while serving warrant
A Pennsylvania State Police corporal serving a warrant on Wednesday morning in Lancaster was shot in the arm by the suspect, state police said. The corporal, who was not identified, was taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening wound, while the suspect was taken into custody at the scene by other members of the law enforcement team serving the warrant, state police said.
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