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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
CAR RAMS UTILITY POLE — A Middletown-area woman sustained injuries near town last Thursday when her station wagon hit a utility pole on North Union Street, about a quarter-mile north of Fulling Mill Road. A police report indicated the driver fell asleep while driving north on Union at 3:30 p.m.
From the Vault: News from the Thursday, Jan. 4, 1973, edition of the Press & Journal
Water treatment, renewal projects essential in 1973 Mayor Harry Judy and Borough Manager George Merkel both see disposal of solid waste as one of the key issues facing Middletown during … more
Middletown’s Halle Marion (1), Jada Pettis (back) and Sarah Crippen (10) defend against the Penn Manor offense in the Raiders’ victory at Hershey.
From the Vault: News from the Jan. 2, 2013, edition of the Press & Journal
‘Things are going to happen quickly’; Middletown’s makeover will make borough ‘a great place to be,’ says a consultant hired to design it Middletown borough manager Tim Konek has … more
Barbara Simms and Lindsay Truesdale
From the Vault: News from the Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999, edition of the Press & Journal
Police: Bomb arrests pending Arrests are imminent in incidents involving pressure bombs throughout Lower Swatara Township and Middletown Borough, according to township police. Police said that … more
Decorating the yule tree brings smiles to Mr. and Mrs. Jose Aguero, while daughters Concepcion and Lucrecia look on with expressions that are universal for children. The Aguero family, brought to Middletown last July through sponsorship of Middletown Presbyterian Church at Union and Water streets, will spend their first Christmas in America at their Ann Street home.
From the Vault: News from the Thursday, Dec. 20, 1962, edition of the Press & Journal
Cuban family joins in yule celebration; their first Christmas in the United States The warmth and joy of the Christmas season has more than a yule card meaning to the Jose Aguero family, who … more
On Thursday, Nov. 29, the former home of Jack and Mary Hamman was moved from its Susquehanna Street plot, bound for a site on nearby Catherine Street. The move was the culmination of years of court battles. The house is pictured crossing Susquehanna Street. Contractor Francis I. Gerrick performed the move. Cliff Bailey, Mrs. Hamman’s son, will live in the house after the move is complete.
From the Vault: News from the Wednesday, Dec. 5, 1984, edition of the Press & Journal
Small businesses may overcome electric shock Small home business owners in the borough may notice a decrease in their electric bills if a proposed ordinance concerning the elimination of demand … more
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
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
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
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
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