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Sailor with ties to Selinsgrove serves aboard USS Newport News

Norfolk, Va. — Petty Officer 2nd Class Theodore Will, a native of Manheim with family ties to Selinsgrove, serves under the sea aboard USS Newport News to ensure Americans’ safety.Will graduated from Manheim Central High School in 2023.“Growing up, I learned that hard work pays off,” Will said. “I come from a small town, so I learned how to develop and find community, which has given me the ability to make friends and bring up others around me while teaching others how to do their job.”Will joined the Navy two and a half years ago.“I joined for financial stability, and my uncle said it was something I would enjoy,” Will said. “Two of my uncles served in the Navy, so I wanted to keep the family tradition going.”Today, Will serves as a nuclear electrician's mate aboard a fast-attack submarine (SSN) homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.Fast-attack submarines, like USS Newport News, are designed to hunt down and destroy enemy submarines and surface ships; strike targets ashore with cruise missiles; carry and deliver Navy SEALs; conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions; and engage in mine warfare. The Virginia-class SSN is the most advanced submarine in the world today. It combines stealth and

Selinsgrove, PA · 4d

BUCKSCO.Today

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House Calls, Word of Mouth are Chester County’s Measles Vaccine Strategy for Amish

In Chester County’s Amish communities, a single vaccination visit often leads to the next one. Dale Weiser, clinical services supervisor for the Chester County Health Department, has been bringing the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine directly to Amish homes since August, reports Maria Godoy for NPR. She has...

Chester County, PA · 2d
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19 honored at Harford County scholarship ceremony honoring Charlie Riley's legacy

HARFORD COUNTY, Md. (WBFF) — Nineteen Harford County students and volunteer first responders were recognized Wednesday night for their dedication to service during the Charlie Riley Community Service Scholarship Foundation's 21st annual awards ceremony. The Nov. 11 event honored 12 high school seniors and seven volunteer fire and emergency...

Harford County, MD · 3d
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Named a Best of Chester County 2026 Winner by Daily Local News

Freedom Village at Brandywine has been named a Best of Chester County 2026 winner for retirement communities in the Chester County Daily Local News Annual Reader’s Choice Awards. “This recognition is a wonderful honor and celebrates the community’s commitment to providing exceptional senior living experiences for residents and their...

Chester County, PA · 2d
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Local ministry soon breaking ground on new York County campus

YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — LifePath Christian Ministries will soon break ground on a project to transform a historic York County industrial building into their new campus. According to LifePath Ministries, in early 2025, they purchased a long-time industrial building at 475 West Philadelphia Street in downtown York after raising $2.1 million. In recent years, the […]

York County, PA · 5d

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Columbia’s 11-11-11 Club Honors Veterans With Annual Memorial

Kevin Kraft, Sr. rang the bell on the 11th hour at this year’s 11-11-11 memorial service. He’s shown here at the event several years ago. [Columbia Spy file photo]. Veterans, families and community members gathered Wednesday for the 11-11-11 Club’s annual Veterans Day tribute, an event featuring speeches, music and personal stories of military service.

Columbia, PA · 3d

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Health department reports 7th measles-associated death statewide

The Pennsylvania Department of Health attributed another death to the state’s ongoing measles outbreak, this time in Montour County. It’s the seventh measles-associated death in the state. Though overall cases appear to have slowed, more than 1,542 people have been infected across 46 counties. Of those, just five...

Montour County, PA · 1d

BaytoBayNews.com

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Veteran credits VA Maryland with saving her life -- twice

The reason that U.S Army Veteran Betzaida Ingram applied for VA health care benefits at the VA Maryland Health Care System in 2020 was simple: she wanted all of her medical records in one place. Now ...

Baltimore, MD · 4d

VISTA.Today

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Freedom Village at Brandywine Named a Best of Chester County 2026 Winner by Daily Local News

Freedom Village at Brandywine has been named a Best of Chester County 2026 winner for retirement communities in the Chester County Daily Local News Annual Reader’s Choice Awards. “This recognition is a wonderful honor and celebrates the community’s commitment to providing exceptional senior living experiences for residents and their...

Chester County, PA · 2d

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State Reps Elect House Leadership for Next Session in Harrisburg

HARRISBURG– Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives met for their last session week of the year. Time in the chamber was filled with farewell speeches, resolutions, and some final concurrence on bills to send them to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk. Off the floor? Elected officials split off by party–...

Pennsylvania · 3d

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Cornwall planning advances fire company proposed ordinances

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. The Cornwall Borough Planning Commission advanced ordinances recommended by the Community Fire Company of Cornwall for public safety at a special meeting Monday morning. Fire chief Josh Thies presented the planning commission with five ordinances...

Cornwall, PA · 3d

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Columbia School District bans e-bikes, electric scooters on school property for students under 16; new policy took effect Monday, Nov. 9

The Columbia Borough School Board has approved a policy banning students under age 16 from bringing or using motorized and electric transportation devices on school property, district officials announced to families. Registration is required for older students. The update to Board Policy 223, which governs bicycles and motorized or electric...

Columbia, PA · 4d

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Harford Schools Pitch $28.6M Plan for Weapons Detectors and HVAC, Ditch Track Fixes

Harford County Public Schools officials have put forward a $28.6 million capital request that would pay for new weapons detectors and long-needed HVAC fixes across the district, while pushing track repairs at two high schools down the priority list. The county Board of Education is scheduled to vote on the request on Nov. 23.

Harford County, MD · 3d

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Richland Borough tables well project payment discussion, hears tank update

This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. Richland Borough Council approved two payments and a change order for Well No. 9 work, while tabling discussion on a final payment to Kinsley Construction at its Nov. 10 meeting. Council member Matt Johnson was...

Richland, PA · 3d

WFMZ-TV Online

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Penn State Health to close Downtown Reading campus, transition most services to other Berks County locations

READING, Pa. - Penn State Health plans to close its Downtown Reading campus and transition most of its services to other Berks County locations by 2027, the health system told 69 News on Tuesday. With the exception of dental services, Penn State Health will continue offering all of its health...

Reading, PA · 4d

local21news.com

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Bridge inspections bring lane restrictions to Derry Street and Route 322 in Dauphin County

When are the bridge inspections on Derry Street and Route 322?. Which routes and directions are affected by the lane restrictions?. Drivers in Swatara Township should prepare for lane restrictions on Derry Street and Route 322 as PennDOT crews conduct bridge inspections this week. The first round of work was...

Dauphin County, PA · 3d

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Articles of Confederation Day to be celebrated this weekend in York

YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — The signing of the Articles of Confederation, while the Second Continental Congress met in York in 1777, was a key historical moment during the early days of the United States. That milestone is being commemorated this weekend by the York County History Center with a...

York, PA · 3d

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LVEDC seeks interest in rehabbing old YMCA property in Lebanon city

Lebanon Valley Economic Development Corporation officials conducted a tour of the vacant YMCA at Willow and Ninth streets on Friday, Nov. 6, to drum up community support for renovations of the dilapidated building. “The purpose was to raise awareness about the property being for sale,” said LVEDC president and CEO...

Lebanon, PA · 2d

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New Library Vans on the Road in York County

York County Libraries (YCL) received two LSA grants totaling $202,979 to replace library delivery vans that travel 5,200 miles a month delivering requested books and materials across York and Adams Counties. The efforts of the York County Economic Alliance, PA Representative Kate Klunk, and PA Representative Carol Hill-Evans secured a 2024 LSA Statewide award and a 2025 LSA Category 4 award through the Department of Community and Economic Development for the purchase of three vans to support library service across York County.

York County, PA · 4d

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Columbia Borough Council outsources finance and code work

Brown Plus will handle accounting and finance for 2027; Commonwealth Code Inspection Service takes on rental inspections and zoning. Columbia Borough Council on Tuesday approved two contracts that move much of the borough’s day-to-day finance and code work to outside firms: one with the accounting firm Brown Plus and one with Commonwealth Code Inspection Service of Manheim.

Columbia, PA · 4d