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Marker dedication to honor onetime fixture in Glen Rock community
Every year, Jon Nicklow pages back through Glen Rock’s long story to find an anniversary to celebrate. And every year, that anniversary is remembered in bronze. A memorial to the borough’s Community Recreation Building rose to the top of the Glen Rock Historic Preservation Society’s list this year. The Baltimore Street building opened in 1926, though it did not live to celebrate its century birthday. The building, bad roof and all, was demolished in 2010. But memories remain — a host of them. It served as the Glen Rock High School gym, Borough Hall, police headquarters, the Glen Rock Carolers hall, site of countless community dinners and much more. “If you grew up in town,” Nicklow of the Historic Preservation Society said, “you definitely knew where it was.” At one point, the building was expanded to cover the family home of prominent residents Jim and Mark Kroh. Part of the Kroh residence later served as a kitchen for the community building. “Jim would say,” Nicklow recalled, “that he was born under the kitchen sink.” A Glen Rock building does not have to stand to gain a plaque. So the old building will receive its marker — a $3,000 investment in
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CLA's 50th Lebanon holiday parade set to sparkle downtown on Nov. 21
The Community of Lebanon Association is preparing to celebrate a golden milestone as organizers prepare to hold their 50th Annual Lebanon Holiday Parade 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in downtown Lebanon. This year's theme is "The Year of Tinsel – Celebrating 50 Golden Years of Holiday Magic!" CLA organizers said the theme honors five decades of a community tradition that has brought generations of families, friends, businesses, and organizations together to welcome the holiday season. "Reaching our 50th annual parade is something truly special for our community," said Emmily Longenecker, CLA president and Holiday Parade co-chair, said in a release. "For so many families, the parade is a tradition they look forward to year after year. Whether you remember attending as a child, have participated with a local organization, or are bringing your own children and grandchildren today, the parade has a wonderful way of connecting generations." The parade will travel west along Cumberland Street, beginning at Lincoln Avenue and concluding at 9th Street. This year's celebration will showcase local businesses, schools, community organizations, and volunteers that serve the Lebanon community. CLA officials said that the Lebanon Holiday Parade transforms Cumberland Street into a "festive celebration filled with decorated floats,
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York County man notches world record for most films watched in a theater in a year
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Pennsylvania rock band to perform in Hershey
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM)– Pennsylvania’s very own hard rock titans, Breaking Benjamin, announced they will be coming to Central Pennsylvania as part of their 2027 tour. The band, which was formed in Wilkes-Barre in 1999 by lead singer and guitarist Benjamin Burnley and drummer Jeremy Hummel, is set to perform at the GIANT Center in Hershey […]
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Lights, camera, chocolate 🎬🍫 The Hershey Story Museum just turned into a movie set. “From Story to Screen” opens today and takes you behind the scenes of the HERSHEY movie. 🎭 Act out scenes on a recreated set with real props an...
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Christmas Trees, Santa, and Holiday Crafts at Hershey Gardens
A Christmas tree decorated by adults is one thing. A Christmas tree decorated by elementary school students is an entirely different artistic undertaking, and frankly, sometimes the more interesting one. Both will be on display at Hershey Gardens this holiday season, along with a rather unusual sleigh, a towering poinsettia...
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A Holiday Tradition at Kraybill
Kraybill Mennonite School will host its eighth annual Christmas at Kraybill Craft Fair and Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school, 598 Kraybill Church Road, Mount Joy. "The craft fair is a festive and fun community event that helps support local artisans and...
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Susquehanna Stories: Meet River Poet Michael Garrigan
“The river sings most beautifully when you are there to listen.”. That’s one line of poetry from many written by Michael Garrigan of the riverside town of Marietta, Lancaster County. Garrigan is an award-winning poet who’s published several books of river-inspired poetry. Learn why he believes every watershed should have a poet laureate.