In the Press Pool
Driving from Harrisburg International Airport to Hershey takes surprisingly little time when there are no cars on the road. That’s one of the benefits of being in President Trump’s motorcade, where me and our photographer Nathan Merkel found ourselves Tuesday night. Trump was in town and The Sun was given an exclusive opportunity to cover it. We were there on […]
Letters to the Editor
We have one letter this week, but before we get to it, an apology to Deb Stegall, whose name was omitted from the list of cast members in the play, “The Homecoming,” which is at the Hershey Area Playhouse from Dec. 12-15. Now, take it away Steve … Dear Editor; The recent vote to proceed with the community pool project, […]
Weidman Named Sun GM
Drew Weidman, who started as a reporter at The Sun 13 years ago, was recently named the General Manager and Editor of The Sun. Weidman became the Editor of The Sun two years ago, and in his new role, Weidman will manage all aspects of the newspaper. “Drew has done a great job as editor, making The Sun a success […]
From Where I Sit
So how was your Thanksgiving? We had to get our articles in early because of the holiday and I didn’t get to report on Rosemary’s and my post-Thanksgiving trip. As has become our family standard, daughter Tracy and son-in-law Rob hosted all the family for Thanksgiving dinner. This brought son Bill and daughter-in-law Nancy from Oley to Broomall for the […]
50 YEARS AGO
From The Sun, Dec. 12, 1969: Members and guests at the Hummelstown Woman’s Club enjoyed their annual Christmas Party on Tuesday, Dec. 9, with a covered dish dinner and gift exchange. Their program was presented by Grover C. Gouker Jr., “Letters to Santa.” Baskets of food will be distributed to needy families prior to Christmas Day by the Hummelstown Lions […]
Notes From The Mayor
I always realized the power of the pen but I was pleasantly surprised by the immediate responses I received from last week’s notes on being a living organ donor. At least one person (thanks, Mike) is moving forward to be tested and matched. Mom always said “you don’t know if you don’t ask”. Thanks to all who are considering. Last […]