Local Stories
Service Stories: Centenarian Recalls D-Day and Time on USS LST-325
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Richard (Dick) Martin turns 100 on the 29th of this month. He has lived a full life as a World War II veteran, architect, worldwide traveler, amateur painter, and sculptor.
Scenes from the Lancaster County (Fall) 50plus EXPO
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We were thrilled to be back in person for the 26th annual Lancaster County (Fall) 50plus EXPO on Sept. 21 at Spooky Nook Sports!
Revamped Fall-Prevention Tool Now Online
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As part of Falls Prevention Awareness Week in September, the National Council on Aging and the CDC Foundation launched a new and improved Falls Free CheckUp, an online tool to help older adults check their risk for a fall and learn how to reduce it.
Free, Unbiased Medicare Guidance Available
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Medicare Annual open enrollment begins Oct. 15, and Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight, PA MEDI, is available to help Medicare beneficiaries explore and understand their health insurance plan options.
Corvette Claims Best in Show
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The parking lot of Lancaster Evangelic Free Church recently hosted vehicles of all types for United Zion’s Annual Car & Motorcycle Cruise.
Lebanon VAMC Hosts Ceremony for Expanded Health Clinic
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Lebanon VAMC held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the recently expanded and remodeled Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic on Aug. 10.
Safe Communities Offering Free Community Workshops
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Safe Communities, a Lancaster organization dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse and supporting adult survivors, will be offering free educational workshops for the community.
Golfer’s Efforts Benefit Charities
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West Chester resident Jim Gasho directed his hobby of golfing to benefit local and international charities this year by “Playing His Age,” completing 62 holes of golf in one day on his recent birthday.
50plus EXPOs Return This Fall
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Baby boomers, seniors, their families, and caregivers will find timely information for living happy, healthy, and productive lives at OLP Events’ 50plus EXPOs, returning to Lancaster, York, and Cumberland counties this fall.