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The Playboy publisher’s jet made a stop at Harrisburg-Olmsted International Airport last week, carrying TV headliners Sonny and Cher to central Pennsylvania for a personal appearance in Hershey. Cher grabs her flopping hat in the breeze as she enters the sleek black jet of Hugh Hefner.
From the Vault: News from the Wednesday, April 25, 1973, edition of the Press & Journal
Plans for Jednota development told; 63-year-old printery to be razed Officials of the First Catholic Slovak Union have endorsed a comprehensive plan for development of property located within the … more
Editor’s note: This cartoon appeared on the front page of the Press & Journal.
From the Vault: News from the Friday, April 14, 1950, edition of the Press & Journal
Borough council contracts to install parking meters Election of a First Ward councilman to fill an existing vacancy, action to enter into an agreement to lease parking meters, and formal action on … more
Middletown and Lower Dauphin boys tennis teams put their all into an April 2 match at LD that opened the spring season. Blue Raider Chris Feine prepares to test his backhand. Middletown emerged victorious, 5-2.
From the Vault: News from the Wednesday, April 10, 1996, edition of the Press & Journal
MAHS students speak out about drug testing policy; ‘Half the school would be arrested’ if applied to everyone Although it won’t change anything, some Middletown high school students have … more
Honored guests are all smiles for the recognition ceremony staged by local service clubs Monday night. Pictured with Miss Naomi Fickes, former community nurse, from left, Don Gilbert, MAHS football coach, Harvey “Tony” Colston, outstanding Blue Raider athlete, and Joseph Hoover, credited with saving the life of an auto accident victim.
From the Vault: News from the Thursday, April 9, 1964, edition of the Press & Journal
Borough service clubs unite in first annual recognition ceremony More than 100 hundred members and guests of the borough’s service clubs joined in presenting the first annual Community … more
“I beg of you to keep the music and arts program alive in Middletown,” said Nicole Kelley, an elementary music and arts teacher and one of 11 teachers who will be furloughed.
From the Vault: News from the Wednesday, March 2, 2011, edition of the Press & Journal
11 teachers furloughed by MASD Nicole Kelley’s eyes filled with tears as she read a statement to Middletown Area School Board members and a crowd of nearly 200 students, teachers, and community … more
Sgt. William P. Myers, Cpl. Kenneth K. Snavely and Cpl. Newell A. Shireman read news from home while stationed in England.
From the Vault: News from the Friday, Feb. 9, 1945, edition of the Press & Journal
Local boys stationed together in England Three Middletown boys who are all graduates of the Middletown High School and all of whom were friends in civilian life are stationed at the Air Service … more
Four middle school students designed a city of the future using recycled materials. The project took third place in a contest hosted by the Whitaker Center on Jan. 12. Their teacher, Jody Weinrich, said the project required a wide range of skills. From left are Tim Krepps, Daniel Reese, Damien McClure and Aaron Gambini.
From the Vault: News from the Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, edition of the Press & Journal
MAHS grad becomes university president A 1985 graduate of Middletown Area High School will be inaugurated as the fifth president of Philadelphia Biblical University on Feb. 7. Todd Williams … more
Another fire hit the area last week when the residence of James Snyder, 330 Oberlin Road (Route 441), was damaged. The blaze was caused by a cracked flue liner located in the living room wall over a fireplace. Lower Swatara Township Fire Chief James Messick said the blaze was difficult to fight because of its partition wall location. The fire damaged one side of the house and the roof. Smoke and water damage affected other parts of the house. Assisting the Lower Swatara Township Fire Company were units from Highspire, Middletown, Chambers Hill, Steelton, Oberlin, and Londonderry Township. Hummelstown and Elizabethtown units were on standby assignments at various locations.
From the Vault: News from the Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1976, edition of the Press & Journal
Gulp!!! Water rates up 53 percent, sewer 138 percent There is no end these days to the fiscal realities of inflation as faced by borough fathers. Monday night’s special session was no … more
Elizabethtown Bears center Scott Fake, No. 50, soars for two points, making a personal total of eight in the game against Columbia last Friday night. Despite Elizabethtown’s home court attempt, the Bears tallied a 60-55 loss.
From the Vault: News from the Wednesday, Jan. 25, 1984, edition of the Press & Journal
Probe of police department will not be a ‘witch hunt’ Borough officials declared last week that the probe of the Middletown Police Department recently authorized by borough council will be a … more
More than 100 firemen battled the early-morning fire at the Knights of Columbus Home yesterday. Firefighters at the rear of the building were on ladders pouring water into the second floor.
From the Vault: News from the Thursday, Jan. 18, 1962, edition of the Press & Journal
Knights of Columbus Home hit by extensive fire damage; seven companies battle $15,000 blaze for two hours An early morning fire of undetermined origin destroyed completely the interior of the … more
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