Crashed plane still in river, and it's up to owner to get it out; NTSB investigating what caused incident
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash-landing of a Piper Malibu Mirage in the Susquehanna River near Middletown late Friday afternoon, as the aircraft was approaching …
More information released in Royalton gun incident, arrest at War Memorial Field before football game
Details have started to emerge regarding the arrest of a Royalton man in the parking lot of War Memorial Field before the 7 p.m. start of Friday night’s football game between Middletown and …
Future of MASD elementaries topic of Oct. 17 special meeting; district looks at projected growth
By Dan Miller danmiller@pressandjournal.com and Phyllis Zimmerman Special to the Press & Journal Middletown Area School Board plans to hold a special meeting Oct. 17 as the next step …
Middletown 7-Eleven robbed by man with a knife; police want your help, seek video
The 7-Eleven at 12 E. Main St. in Middletown was robbed by a man wielding a knife late Sunday night, police reported.
The suspect shown was described as a black man in his 40s or 50s wearing a …
Sale leads to new life for former Middletown restaurant
Say goodbye Black Horse Tavern - and hello to “Old Coaly Pub.”
The owner of Midtown Pizza, Massimiliano “Max” Randazzo, has purchased the Black Horse and plans to reopen it …
1.2-million-square-foot warehouse planned for land behind Saturday's Market
A 1.2 million-square-foot warehouse is being planned behind Saturday’s Market along Route 230 in Londonderry Township.
Core5 Industrial Partners submitted land development plans for the …
Closure and new traffic patterns impacting 283 project begin Friday, Oct. 11, PennDOT says
Beginning Friday night Oct. 11 the right lane of westbound Route 283 from the Interstate 283 South/Route 283 west ramp to the Eisenhower Boulevard intersection will be closed for road construction, …
Saturday's Market location under contract with developer for commercial use: township manager
Core5 Industrial Partners — the company that wants to develop the former School Heights Village and part of the Lytle Farms development — has Saturday’s Market under contract, …
Saturday's Market to close this year, according to reports
Saturday’s Market — the longterm marketplace off Route 230 in Londonderry Township — is closing its doors at the end of November, according to a Facebook post by one of the vendors. …
Press & Journal wins statewide journalism award for lawsuit editorial
The Press & Journal recently received another statewide journalism award.
An editorial published March 26, “We are not the enemy; borough, Press & Journal agree to settle lawsuit …
Deadline is Friday to apply for council seat; Woodworth’s resignation accepted, Knull is new VP
Friday is the deadline set by Middletown Borough Council for people to apply to fill the vacant council seat created by the resignation of Michael Woodworth, who had served as council vice …
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Local sports
Turnovers key in 1st home loss since 2015 for MAHS; Raiders fall to Milton Hershey
The Middletown football team had stung itself at times during the first six games of the 2019 season.
The Blue Raiders were able to overcome most of those miscues while running off to a 6-0 …
Middletown volleyball moves to 8-3, sits at No. 4 in power rankings
The Middletown volleyball team beat Milton Hershey 25-14, 23-25, 25-17, 25-14 on Oct. 1.
They stand at 8-3, No. 4 in the PIAA District 3 AA power rankings. The top eight teams make the …
Raider field hockey gets fourth win on the season
The Middletown field hockey team picked up its fourth win of the season Thursday at Spring Grove, 2-0.
The Raiders stand at 4-10-1 on the season.
Paige Burger scored her first career goal vs. …
MAHS mini-stadium with synthetic field likely on track for fall 2020
By Laura Hayes
laurahayes@pressandjournal.com
and Phyllis Zimmerman
Special to the Press & Journal
Middletown Area School District’s synthetic turf mini-stadium might be ready …
Middletown boys soccer beats Milton Hershey, loses 2 games
The Blue Raiders boys soccer team picked up a win against Milton Hershey on Thursday but also dropped games at Camp Hill and at Boiling Springs to fall to 3-12 on the season.
The Blue Raiders …
Strong second quarter lifts Raiders past Bubblers; Middletown stays undefeated
The Blue Raiders’ slow start against winless Boiling Springs on Friday night caught many Middletown fans by surprise. But there was a good reason for it.
“Against a team like Boiling …
Don’t be afraid to try catfishing: Tom Shank's Woods & Waters
My fishing on the Susquehanna River has and always will be to catch smallmouth bass.
I enjoy catching these aerobatic wonders on light tackle. My lure presentations vary from spring to fall. They …
Blue Raider volleyball moves to 7-2 with road win
The Middletown volleyball team beat Harrisburg on the road, 25-15, 25-7, 25-11, on Sept. 25.
Carly Dupes had 24 assists, 3 digs, 1 kill and 4 aces. Natalie Krupilis had 6 kills and 1 block, and …
Local news
MASD enrollment grows; middle school almost as large as MAHS
Middletown Area School District is educating many more students in 2019-20 compared to the previous year, as the district and school board continue planning for how to accommodate projected future …
Professional pilot Suglia commends actions during crash landing on river
The pilot of the Piper Malibu Mirage who had an apparent engine failure “did a fantastic job” in safely landing the aircraft in the Susquehanna River near Middletown last Friday said …
Free recycling event for electronics, paper, more to be held in borough Oct. 19
A free event to help Middletown area residents get rid of items they no longer want or need will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Westporte Centre Plaza at 300 W. Main St. on Saturday, Oct. …
Dozen candidates vying for Folmer's state Senate seat, including 11 Republicans
Eleven Republicans are running for the 48th state Senate District seat that was vacated by the Sept. 18 resignation of Michael Folmer, according to the Republican Party of Pennsylvania, along with …
Middletown Historical Restoration Commission marks 50th, plans event Oct. 19 to celebrate
Perhaps you’ve visited a quaint little town where you stop in the tourist center, pick up a walking tour brochure, and spend a few delightful hours taking in the town’s rich local …
Lower Swatara Halloween parade will be held Oct. 17
Get a double-dose of Halloween fun this year.
Before the Kiwanis of Middletown Halloween Parade on Oct. 21, the Lower Swatara Lions Club will hold its annual Halloween Parade on Oct. 17. …
Editorials
Folmer right to resign; new senator needs to represent the entire district: Editorial
The charges against Mike Folmer are horrific. The former state senator was correct to resign. We deserve better from our elected officials.
The Lebanon Republican is facing child pornography …
Columnists
Water, sewer upkeep for borough a must through Suez joint venture: Don Correll
One of the most challenging concepts to understand about the water and wastewater industry is that, in order to build a sustainable future, it is critical to expect the unexpected.
Like so many …
It’s National Newspaper Week, and local news starts with us: Brad Simpson
Local news starts with us. Newspapers have been the foundation of real news for more than 300 years. While the delivery of the product has transitioned from black ink on newsprint, to the internet, …
With e-cigarettes, public health issue tops free market: James Miller
The Trump administration’s move to prohibit flavored e-cigarettes is getting a raft of flak, but not from the usual Democrat saboteurs. Conservatives and libertarians are coming together in the …
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Letters
Middletown Swim Club offers thanks to community: Letter to the Editor
The last day of the 2019 season at the Middletown Swim Club was Sunday, Aug. 25. Emotions run wild as we write this, and the first one that comes to mind is sadness. The closing of the pool …
How much more Trump must we be forced to tolerate?: Letter to the Editor
Pennsylvania parole system needs review after deaths: Letter to the Editor
Londonderry Township has stood in the way regarding efforts at 230 Diner: Letter to the Editor
