2022-11-03
FIGHT NIGHT
Ten-year-old Carlos Ramos takes a swing at Isaiah Warrick during Fall Brawl at In The Net Sports Complex on Saturday, Oct. 29. The event featured appearances by several boxing greats, including former heavy-weight champ Riddick Bowe. The event was held at 5 Stones Fight Club, a Christian-themed boxing gym.
‘Exposed The Falsity’
Multiple members of the Derry Township Board of School Directors have been accused of making false statements under oath in response to the federal lawsuit filed by former Hershey High girls’ lacrosse coach Ken Taylor. That lawsuit was filed in August 2020 against the school district and the six school board members who voted not to rehire Taylor in 2019: […]
Funck’s to Buy Parkside
The Parkside Hotel at the corner of East Derry Road and Park Avenue in Derry Township is in the process of being sold, according to a post on the bar’s Facebook page. The bar, which according to Dauphin County property records is owned by Sue and Alfred Gasper, will be sold to Funck’s Restaurant Group, according to the post. “The […]
Letters to the Editor
Before we get to the mailbag, first, a correction to a photo and caption in last week’s issue … We ran the incorrect photo with the announcement of LD senior Tobias Waters being named a National Merit semifinalist. You’ll find the correct photo and announcement on Page 5. We apologize for the error. Now, before we delve into the letters, […]
Handle With Care
I spend a lot of time listening to the police scanner. In the 16 years I’ve been at The Sun, I’ve heard a lot of unsettling things over the air. But for the most part, it’s become like background noise, until I hear something that catches my attention. Over the past few years I’ve heard more “signal 21” calls than […]
From Where I Sit
First off, congratulations to the Dauphin County Library System and executive director Karen Cullings on the completion of the $3.5 million project that enlarged the McCormick Riverfront Library in Harrisburg with the addition of the neighboring historic Haldeman Haley House to the facility, which allowed the creation of the T. Morris Chester Welcome Center. The renovated and enlarged library and […]
Notes From The Mayor
Oops, I almost missed this one. The Hummelstown Fire Company is having a dance this Saturday, Nov. 5. The doors open at 6 p.m., and the music, provided by Colebrook Road, will start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 each or two for $50 and that includes the music, food, beer, wine and soda. Please call the fire company at […]
