Press & Journal

Artist Bradley Schmehl and his wife, Rebecca, a designer, pose with the mural they created inside Three Mile Island’s Main Access Facility.

From the Vault: News from the Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, edition of the Press & Journal

Council chooses Mull for manager Middletown Borough Council has hired Ronald Mull, a former manager of Lower Allen Township, as its new borough manager at a salary of $77,500 a year. Mull, of … more

11/28/18

Editor’s note: Most photographs in newspapers from this era were in advertisements. This one touts the energy benefits of Camel cigarettes. The text states: Whether their daily tasks carry them through crowded city streets, or deep impenetrable jungles, Camel smokers in all walks of life agree on the delightful “lift” they get from smoking a Camel. Mrs. William LaVarre, famous explorer, whose treks through dangerous South American jungles have taught her the vital necessity of keeping up her energy reserve, has this to say about Camels: “We took 30,000 Camels with us on our last expedition. Any time I’m tired, I just stop and smoke a Camel. It wakes up my energy in no time. And smoking Camels steadily, I find, does not affect one’s nerves.”

From the Vault: News from the Friday, Nov. 21, 1934, edition of the Press & Journal

Alwines tell of day spent in Honolulu Mr. and Mrs. H.K. Alwine tell of their experiences of one day in Honolulu, prior to sailing for Japan. The letter is as follows: I doubt if in our whole … more

11/21/18

Editor’s note: This cartoon appeared on the front page of the Press & Journal, expressing the sentiments of many U.S. soldiers around the globe as World War II was coming to a close.

From the Vault: News from the Friday, Nov. 9, 1945, edition of the Press & Journal

Aderholt defeats Rhen in tax collector fight; Sunday movies defeated In one of the most spirited elections held in many years for local offices, Middletown voters marched to the polls in … more

11/14/18

Teacher Leslie Herneisey, center, helps students Rickay Byrd, Dan Zimmerman, Aimee Wilson, Yolanda Cruz, Scott Dodge, Kim Peterson and Josh Hetes carve pumpkins into scary creatures. The project followed the class reading of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”

From the Vault: News from the Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999, edition of the Press & Journal

‘Subsidized housing prospect concerns Georgetown residents Georgetown residents worried about the possibility of low- to moderate-income housing coming to their neighborhood should speak to the … more

10/31/18

Don Castillo, Don Fortini and Jim Ambromitis, a trio of Middletown Blue Raider soccer talent, move down the field in action Thursday against the Lower Dauphin Falcons. Although the Raiders held a 1-0 advantage through almost three quarters of action, LD regained its winning composure and sank in four goals to steal the win, 5-1. Scott Tunnell was credited with the M-town goal. The Blue Raiders finished the season 1-15.

From the Vault: News from the Wednesday, Oct. 24, 1984, edition of the Press & Journal

‘Radical’ pro-nuclear group seeking debate opponents An organization described by its president as “a radical pro-nuclear women’s group” has recently formed in the Middletown area. … more

10/24/18

Christmas decorations destroyed by floodwaters from Tropical Storm Lee lay in a pile. The flood damaged an estimated $30,000 worth of holiday trimmings.

From the Vault: News from the Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, edition of the Press & Journal

Cruel-tide greeting: Flood wipes out borough’s Christmas decorations Tropical Storm Lee was the Grinch who stole Christmas from Hoffer Park. His torrential rains bloated the Swatara Creek to … more

10/17/18

From the Vault: News from the Saturday, Sept. 20, 1902, edition of the Press & Journal

Horrible accident as little girl terribly mangled by gunshot A very distressing accident happened Sunday afternoon at the Swartz farm, near Middletown, tenanted by Mr. Diemler, and in consequence … more

9/19/18

Pennsylvania State Police officers check security at the north gate of Three Mile Island while, far left, an unidentified technician in a white T-shirt works to free the heavy metal gate from its housing.

From the Vault: News from the Sept. 12, 2001, edition of the Press & Journal

Attacks rattle residents; ‘It’s like a dream; this can’t be real’; airport, base buckle down; locals numb “It’s like a dream,” said Middletown resident Doug Hoover while he watched … more

9/12/18

Mid-age mutant box turtle: With the claws missing off one leg of a yet-to-be-named box turtle, “Nameless” has become the summer friend of 6-year-old Shaun Miller. Shaun has two turtles thanks to grandpa Charles Zito, one of which laid two eggs recently. Before Shaun realized the male turtle would eat the eggs, the eggs were gone.

From the Vault: News from the Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1993, edition of the Press & Journal

Carrying a torch: Sister disturbed by theft of mementos from cemetery Jessica Lawson visits her younger brother Robert several times a week. “I come out. I clean up. Water the flowers. Just … more

8/29/18

Jessica Lawson, 31, of Middletown, visits the grave of her brother Robert L. Sharp Jr. at Middletown Cemetery several times a week. Recently, she’s become concerned about people removing mementos from the headstone. “It’s hurtful,” she said.

From the Vault: News from the Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, edition of the Press & Journal

Carrying a torch: Sister disturbed by theft of mementos from cemetery Jessica Lawson visits her younger brother Robert several times a week. “I come out. I clean up. Water the flowers. Just … more

8/15/18

Where to buya Press and Journal

get social

Where to buy
a Press and Journal