2016-10-20

Payne’s Report



September in the Pennsylvania House means lawmakers return to Harrisburg for the start of the fall session. There are many items on the agenda for the next couple of months, including gaming updates, legislation dealing with the opioid epidemic and hearings on a variety of other issues. Even though I will soon be retiring, I have not stopped working on […]

Conquer Run 5K



More Turmoil on Top



At the Hershey Entities The turmoil at the top of the Hershey entities continues with the Friday, Oct. 14 announcement that John Bilbrey, CEO of The Hershey Company, will retire. The announcement follows a series of other changes over the past year at the highest levels of the Hershey entities – the organizations created by Milton Hershey, primarily the Milton […]

HAHS Hosts Parish House Tea



On Nov. 6, the Hummelstown Area Historical Society (HAHS) will host a tea at the Parish House on Rosanna Street, Hummelstown. This years speaker, Myra Reichart, will present “Spirituality, Victorians and the Civil War.” Tickets are $22 for members and $25 for guests. Seating is limited to 40. Contact Laynie Price at 566-8107 for tickets and information.

Caring Cupboard Anniversary Nov. 3



The Caring Cupboard will celebrate 10 years of feeding families from its Railroad Street location in Palmyra with a dinner and silent auction Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. at Hershey Country Club. Admission is $60, $110 per couple, $500 per table. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Reserve by Oct. 31 at www.caringcupboard.org or call Shila Ulrich at 507-7342.

Food Bank Music Fundraiser



You can make a difference at the annual Hummelstown Area Food Bank Music Fundraiser to be held Saturday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m. at Seasonal Grounds, Main Street, Hummelstown. The performers will include Micah and Abby Dunn along with Paul Zavinsky and other local talent. There’s no cover charge, but gifts of canned foods, dry goods and cash are encouraged. For […]

Being Prepared



In Hummelstown The Hummelstown Borough Emergency Preparedness Oversight Committee met with Derry Township Emergency Management leadership Oct. 12 to review resources available for an emergency. “We are grateful for the expertise and guidance provided by Derry Township and specifically Lieutenant (Tim) Roche and Sergeant (Steven) Beard,” Hummelstown Councilwoman Dee VanGavree told The Sun. Roche and Beard serve as emergency management […]