Local Stories
American Legion Donation Supports Vets’ Transportation
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The Shiloh American Legion recently made a large donation to rabbittransit.
Free Tech Classes Offered in December
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Millersville Senior Center, in partnership with Let’s Click Technology Solutions, will be offering free computer/technology classes for Lancaster County residents age 55 and older.
Ms. Senior Pa. Takes Second Runner-Up in National Pageant
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Peggy Kurtz Keller, of Ephrata, placed Second Runner-Up at the 2017 Ms. Senior America pageant, held at Resorts Casino in Atlantic City Oct. 15-19.
Soldier Stories: Army Nurse Found Voice, Strength to Care for Vietnam’s Wounded
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- Written by Robert Naeye Robert Naeye
Books about war are generally filled with tales of sacrifice and courage in mortal combat. But sometimes they neglect the heroism of those who served in support roles. And that is particularly true of nurses.
You know a good story when you hear it
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Do you or does someone you know have an interesting hobby or collection?
rabbittransit Receives Donation from Vets in Etters
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The Central Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, which does business as rabbittransit, recently accepted a generous donation from local veterans. The James A. Danner, VFW Post 537 in Etters, made the donation.
50plus EXPO Brings Community Resources and Crowds to Carlisle
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- Written by Megan Joyce Megan Joyce
The clock struck 9 a.m. not a minute too soon. The lobby of the Carlisle Expo Center was filled to bursting as the crowd accumulated, waiting for the doors to open for the start of the 18th annual Cumberland County 50plus EXPO on Oct. 19.
Model Railroad Club Announces 2017-18 Open House Dates
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The Schuylkill Valley Model Railroad Club in Phoenixville will hold its annual Model Railroad Open House weekends beginning Nov. 25. The club will mark its 50th anniversary in 2018.
From the Office of Aging: New Medicare Card Design Coming in 2018
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- Written by Jaqueline Burch Jaqueline Burch
Recently, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services revealed its new Medicare card design, which will remove Social Security numbers in an effort to combat identity theft and strengthen fraud protections.