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District 3 track and field: YAIAA gold medals and one pole vault record
York-Adams athletes came away with 3 titles at the first day of the District 3 Track and Field Championships Friday at Shippensburg University. Jumpers who went out in the first wave at noon lucked out. The skies opened just before the second wave went off at 3 p.m. Spring Grove's...
District 3 softball: Pairings, results for Adams, Franklin, Lebanon, York county teams
With the regular season behind us, it's time to look ahead to the District 3 softball tournaments. The tournaments start Monday, May 20, with games in Classes 3A, 4A, 5A and 6A. The other classes begin later in the week. Halifax and Greenwood are the only teams playing in Class...
Trinity’s Jeremiah Hargrove leaps to District 3 2A triple jump gold
SHIPPENSBURG – Jeremiah Hargrove made it a point last week to save some gas in the tank for the second leg of the postseason. And for that reason, the Trinity senior got the most mileage out of the District 3 Class 2A boys triple jump, securing gold in the event to be crowned district champion at Shippensburg University’s Seth Grove Stadium on Friday.
Central Pennsylvania schools show out in PIAA District III field events
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — The first day of the PIAA District III Track and Field Championships took place on Friday with Central Pennsylvania schools putting on a show in the finals for field events. Nine out of the 14 gold medals handed out at Shippensburg University were to athletes from schools in the Central Pennsylvania area.
Franklin Regional sends 2 runners to state track meet
Franklin Regional coach Bob Ralston joked that he can retire after his son Eryk qualified for the PIAA track and field championship on May 24-25. Eryk Ralston finished fourth in the Class 3A 400-meter dash in the WPIAL meet at Slippery Rock’s Mihalik-Thompson Stadium on May 15 to earn his spot at Shippensburg University.
Guests shout 'Opa' as Greek Fest returns to Cumberland County
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — Greek Fest officially kicked off in Cumberland County on Friday. The annual event draws in thousands of guests to enjoy a weekend of authentic Greek food and music. It’s hosted by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral and is one of several festivals that happen...
Police search for missing man in Franklin County
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Police in Franklin County are searching for a missing person. According to the Chambersburg Police Department, Adarrius Daron Scott was reported missing on Tuesday, May 16. Scott has not been seen by his family in over two months and has not been heard from in over...
District 3 softball: Pairings, results for Adams, Franklin, Lebanon, York county teams
With the regular season behind us, it's time to look ahead to the District 3 softball tournaments. The tournaments start Monday, May 20, with games in Classes 3A, 4A, 5A and 6A. The other classes begin later in the week. Halifax and Greenwood are the only teams playing in Class...
Franklin County Dedicates Week to Emergency Medical Services
The Franklin County Commissioners have officially declared May 19-25, 2024, as Emergency Medical Services Week. This annual observance is set to honor and recognize the indispensable role that EMS professionals play in the community. By issuing this proclamation, the commissioners aim to draw public attention to the dedication and hard work of EMS teams.
Unlicensed driver gets probation after hitting trick or treaters
A Cumberland County woman who drove into two trick-or-treaters last Halloween while her driver’s license was suspended received two years of probation, according to court documents. Lindsey Rowe, 34, of New Cumberland, hit two children leaving a driveway on October 26, 2023, police said. Rowe stopped on top of...
Susquehanna Township’s Jaylynn Dorsey’s recovery complete with district silver in long jump
After Jaylynn Dorsey lept for her final try in the District 3 3A long jump championships at Shippensburg University on Friday, she let out a joyful cheer. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
The fight to pass The PACT Act, a Midstate Soldier’s story
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – abc27 first introduced you to Mechanicsburg father and husband Scott Laird back in 2017, when the Cumberland County soldier was celebrated before he deployed overseas. On November 1, 2021, Scott was laid to rest at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery after a 6-month battle with stage IV colon cancer. Scott was denied […]
Here are the top girls finishers on Day 1 of District 3 track and field championships
The first of two days of District 3 track and field action kicked off on Friday from Seth Grove Stadium at Shippensburg University. Here’s a rundown of the sprinters and hurdlers advancing to Saturday’s finals, as well as the podium finishers in all the completed events on Friday on the girls’ side of action.
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