“Horrible Bosses 2”



            2011’s “Horrible Bosses” was a solid, funny movie. The thing I remember most about seeing it is that there was a huge guy in the seat in front of me who bounced back and forth wildly any time something funny happened onscreen, which was admirably often. The theater was too dark and crowded for me to change seats, so […]

Neiman Marcus Runway Fashion Show



Retail Staying, Carriers Going

Hershey Post Office

The Hershey Post Office is looking to maintain its public “retail” operations in downtown Hershey, in almost exactly the same place it is now. The Derry Township Planning Commission, during its Dec. 3 meeting, recommended approval for a waiver that would allow the post office to occupy a temporary building to be located on the same lot as the current […]

Derry Debates ‘EDM’

No Township Tax Increase

The Derry Township Supervisors approved the township’s 2015 budget, which includes no tax increase, during their Dec. 2 meeting. Funds for an Economic Development Manager were included in the budget, but questions still surround the new position. Township Manager Jim Negley said the Downtown Hershey Association would be involved with the decision but the township would be making the choice. […]

Mining For Mottern’s Millions

$10 Million Claimed

The drive to find money for the victims of former Hummelstown attorney Jeffrey Mottern took a new turn with the filing of a $10 million claim against Ameriprise Financial Services with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). The claim was filed by Radnor attorney Glenn Gitomer on behalf of Jeffrey Engle, the attorney appointed by a Dauphin County judge to […]

Letters to the Editor



Many of you have received the brochure that outlines the history of the Hershey Fire company, the plans for the new station at the current location and the goals for the capital campaign so that we can continue to protect Milton Hershey’s dream. Most of us will never have the need to call 911 and request the service of the […]

From Where I Sit



So how was your Thanksgiving? Ours was a busy one, as usual. We headed off for Broomall and daughter Tracy’s on Tuesday, Nov. 25, rather than the usual Wednesday the day before because of the projected snow, slush and bad roads on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Was glad we did as the weatherman’s predictions came true and we were fortunately already […]

Shut Up



Let’s start with a premise: The person who commits a crime is responsible for the crime. I don’t care if “she asked for it.” I don’t care if “my kids needed Christmas presents.” I don’t care if “there were years of pent-up rage due to systematic discrimination by the police.” I don’t care. If you force someone to have sex […]

Castaway Critter of the Week



Happiness & Cheer