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Kunkel PTA recently completed an undefeated season by logging a 17-0 record in the East Dauphin T-Ball League. Pictured in the front row are Andrew Carnes, Joe Koharski, Christine Dahany and Rob Carpen. Second row: Todd Huber (assistant coach), Adrian Huber, Stan Swaintek, Matt Siffrinn, Mike Gratkowski, Marc Frailey and Rich Moore. Back row: Tom Carpen (coach) and Stan Swaintek (manager). Absent from the picture were team members Jessie Vorodi, Zach Hoppes and coaches Dick Huber and Bob Gratkowski.
From the Vault: News from the Wednesday, July 25, 1990, edition of the Press & Journal
Lower Swatara officials address issue of dangerous intersections In the recent combination “workshop/business” meeting, the Lower Swatara Township Board of Commissioners again addressed … more
The Twins, who went undefeated for the season, are pictured. Ronnie Nolte is the bat boy in front. The first full row, from left, Donald Shipley, Ken Shope, Ken Shaknitz, Michael Barton; second row, Mike Spittle, Gary Redman, Don Gummo, Todd Crow; third row, Kenneth Nolte, Michael Ridley, Fred Shipley, Mike Lebo; fourth row, Tom Gummo, Dennis Redman, Carl Lebo Jr. Carl Lebo, manager, is at rear of photo.
From the Vault: News from the Thursday, July 20, 1967, edition of the Press & Journal
Officials discuss Sunset Golf Club acquisition Acquisition of Sunset Golf Club to service recreational needs in the area was discussed by officials of the five municipalities at a meeting held … more
EDITOR’S NOTE: As we’ve pointed out in previous editions of From the Vault, very few photos appeared in newspapers from this era. This illustration appeared on the front page, as cartoons often did from this time. It appeared under the headline “Unity.” This was appropriate in the days following the end of World War II. V-E Day, or Victory in Europe Day, was only a few months earlier, on May 8. Less than a month after this edition of the Press & Journal was published, President Harry S. Truman would drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima (Aug. 6) and Nagasaki (Aug. 9).
From the Vault: News from the Wednesday, July 13, 1945, edition of the Press & Journal
Robert Houser defeats Dr. Earl Grim for school director; military ballots decide this The special board counting the military ballots at the Dauphin County Courthouse in Harrisburg found that the … more
From the Vault: News from the Wednesday, July 4, 2012, edition of the Press & Journal
Restored glory: Stone house returns to serve future families The stone house at South Wood and Ann streets was a labor of love. It was built in 1959 by a mason named Ed Baumbach, who hauled … more
Miracle child Alesha Noll, the daughter of Ronald Thomas and Amanda Noll of Middletown, is pictured with Franco Harris, former Penn State Nittany Lion and Pittsburgh Steeler. Harris was honorary chairman of the 1992 Children's Miracle Network Telethons held May 30 and 31 at Hershey's Chocolate World visitors center. The benefit raised $825,246 to benefit pediatric services at Penn State University Children's Hospital.
From the Vault: News from the Wednesday, July 1, 1992, edition of the Press & Journal
Annual Air Show on, but problems, concerns remain After weeks of last-minute and seemingly hasty planning and doubts about whether or not it’d really fly, the ninth annual Pennsylvania … more
A blaze engulfed and destroyed the frame barn of Arthur Lutz last Sunday morning in Londonderry Township. Two horses perished in the fire, which officials have termed “suspicious.” Lutz said the loss would exceed $100,000, partially covered by insurance.
From the Vault: News from the Wednesday, June 23, 1971, edition of the Press & Journal
Two Londonderry fires under investigation Two barn fires of “suspicious” nature brightened the skies east of Middletown last Sunday morning, and investigations are underway by officials of … more
Staffers from Camp Harmony Hall, Lower Swatara Township, treated their Easter Seals friends to a day of fun in the sun at the eighth annual Middletown Colonial Arts and Crafts Fair at Hoffer Park.
From the Vault: News from the Wednesday, June 15, 1983, edition of the Press & Journal
Attorney general inquest requested into police and council activities A request for formal investigation into the activities of Middletown Borough Council and the borough’s police department was … more
EDITOR’S NOTE: As we’ve pointed out in previous editions of From the Vault, very few photos appeared in newspapers from this era. This illustration appeared on the front page, as cartoons often did from this time. It shows “fat cat” businessmen representing manufacturing, banking, the stock market, etc., “waiting at the church” for the bride, “Miss Prosperity,” who is slow to come. Remember the context: The stock market crash that triggered the Great Depression occurred in October 1929, less than two years prior. Franklin Roosevelt, whose policies are widely considered to have helped the country out of the Great Depression, wouldn’t take office until March 1933. It’s not hard to believe that prosperity seemed to be far away.
From the Vault: News from the June 4, 1931, edition of the Daily Journal
Lt. Nelson flying plane collides with electric wires midway in creek at Royalton An airplane, carrying a state license, and owned by A.H. Stackpole and N.S. Ryder of Harrisburg, and piloted by Lt. … more
From the Vault: News from the Wednesday, May 30, 1984, edition of the Press & Journal
Londonderry taxman arraigned on charges of holding taxes Russell C. Earhart Sr., Londonderry Township tax collector, was arraigned before District Justice William Heckman last Thursday morning on … more
From the Vault: News from the May 23, 2012, edition of the Press & Journal
Auditors say electric trust lost $1 million Middletown has lost at least $1 million from its electric trust fund, a fund created to keep electric rates low for borough customers, over the last 13 … more
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