2022-03-17

Traffic Forecast This Week Around Hershey

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Crash in Construction Zone

Two vehicles collided in a construction zone at the intersection of Route 230 and Deodate Road in Londonderry Township around 9 a.m. March 15. EMS was dispatched to the scene for one injury, which is not believed to be serious. Traffic was tied up in the area for close to an hour as crews worked to clear the scene.

Hearing Waived


Former Lower Dauphin School Board President Eric Samples, who allegedly stole money from the Lower Dauphin Baseball Association (LDBA) while treasurer, waived his right to a preliminary hearing March 15. The hearing was originally scheduled for Feb. 22, but was continued until March 15. Samples and his attorney Christopher Ferro both appeared virtually, as well as district attorney Meredith Fundheller […]

Wreck on East Main

Two vehicles collided in front of the Hummelstown Fire Company on East Main Street in Hummelstown on March 10. No serious injuries were reported and both vehicles were towed from the scene. Traffic was tied up in both directions on Main Street as crews worked to clear the scene.

Police News

The information here is based on official police reports. Charges may vary from the final disposition of cases. DERRY TOWNSHIP CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE CHARGE Police charged Anthony McGinnis, 21, of Hershey, with possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and criminal trespass in connection to an alleged incident on the 1200 block of Homestead Lane on Jan. 3 […]

‘Quest for Revitalization’


At Hummelstown Borough’s March 10 meeting, council members acknowledged the presentation of the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Premier Project Award to stakeholders in an adaptive re-use project. Last year, residents saw the opening of the Rubber Soul brewery on South Hanover Street at the site of the former borough office building, which was part of a redevelopment project related to […]

View From Dove Hill


This is a story about a grandchild, a grandpa and a dog. It is a true story. Our late four-legged friend, Angus, came from an Amish farm and was the best of everything you have ever heard about a dog. Angus would run down the driveway, up a meadow and if anyone was lucky enough to hit a golf ball […]

Educators Retiring


In further action at their Monday, March 7, meeting, the Lower Dauphin School Board reluctantly approved the retirement of seven long-term professional employees at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Their combined service to the district totals 200 years. Those retiring include: Lisa Fox, kindergarten teacher, Nye Elementary School, 31.5 years; Heather Paul, 2nd grade teacher, East Hanover Elementary […]

No Backhoe; Office Locked


At its March 8 meeting, the Conewago Township supervisors delayed a plan to seek grant money for park projects, including the purchase of a backhoe. Supervisor Gary Painter said he doesn’t think the township needs another backhoe in addition to current public works assets. Painter also cited storage issues. “We need to take a look at the stuff that we […]

HAAA Art Scholarship

It is still not too late to win the 2022 Hershey Area Art Association’s $1,000 Art Scholarship. The scholarship is open to all qualifying Dauphin County or Lebanon County art students. All final online submissions must be received by midnight, March 31. Visit www.hersheyart.org for full information and an application form.