Correction:



In our July 1 issue we misidentified the current owners of the home built by Milton S. Hershey for his mother “Fanny.” The photograph was featured in our photo album on page three. The home is presently owned by Mark and Denise Oggero.

Hummelstown Garden Contest Winners



By Jeff Stanton On a beautiful Saturday morning, eight Dauphin County Master Gardeners toured Hummelstown and had the pleasant but difficult task of judging 23 gardens in six categories. First and Second Place winners are: Home Flower Garden; First Place went to Diane Yoxheimer, 211-213 E. Main St. and Second Place went to John and Connie Lelii, 227 W. High […]

local Author has… ‘A Big, Big Dream’



Michael Roberts has a big, big dream. Roberts, 39, released his first children’s book this past spring. The book, “A Big, Big Dream,” illustrates the life of Milton S. Hershey while at the same time teaches young readers about the importance of hard work and goal-setting. The story begins with Milton Hershey’s childhood, follows his multiple failures to launch a […]

Penn State Dean’s list



The Pennsylvania State University has named these Sun Country students to its Dean’s List for the Spring 2010 semester: Amanda Albrecht, Courtney Allen, Philip Altemose, Alexander Arazawa, Elizabeth Atnip, Heidi Baily, Erin Baker, Branden Barry, Brian Barry, Denise Bartolome, Emily Bates, Matthew Bechtel, Sarah Bicksler, Daniel Bissot, Emily Bixler, Adam Blatt, Anna Bogdan, Amy Bonenberger, Shawn Borocz, Andrew Botros, Shane […]

Mei-Ling Malecki of Hummelstown



Lower Dauphin Care Club



In londonderry… Supers Address ‘Road to Nowhere’



By Steve Todd The traffic light at Vine Street and the westbound off ramp from SR 283 may soon be activated. In addition, some minor roadway relining may be performed to dissuade drivers from entering the cutaway for Richelle Road. Richelle Road was originally intended to lead to a commercial land development property to the west, off the intersection. Those […]

Mohler Senior Center



The following events are scheduled for the upcoming week at the Mohler Senior Center, 25 Hope Drive, Hershey. They are listed below by day, date and time. Thursday, July 8: 9 a.m. 10:10 a.m. Exercise; 10:45 a.m. Weights; Noon: Meditation; 12:30 p.m. Pinochle; 1 p.m. Tai Chi; Scrabble; Canasta. Friday, July 9: 9 a.m. Mah Jongg; 10 a.m. Shuffleboard; 11 […]

Hershey Middle School Honor Roll



Sue King, Principal, and Aaron Shuman, Assistant Principal, Hershey Middle School, announce the distinguished and regular honor rolls for the fourth marking period of the 2009- 2010 school year. Sixth Grade – Distinguished Honor Roll: Ryan Abadilla, Alexandra Abruzzo, Allyson Anderson, Bianca Angello, Sheiva Ansary, Greta Belsole, Harrison Blackall, Julianna Boman, Patrick Bortel, Joseph Bressi, Matthew Brier, Kaiulani Britt, Grace […]

Meet The Sun Family

Steve Todd

what do you do at The Sun? I regularly cover Conewago and Londonderry Township. I also report on environmental and land use issues. what is your background? I live in Hershey with my wife of 11 years (Jeanine), one 8-year-old son (Derek) and two cats. I was born and raised in Carlisle and Mt. Holly. I received a BS in […]