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Learning the ways of the water for the first time are 15-month-old Denny Hepner, left, with his dad, Tony, who introduced him to Gregory Wilsbach, the son of Gregory and Beth, and his grandmother, Carol Wilsbach. The refreshing spot where they are beating the heat is the Middletown Swim Club.
From the Vault: News from the Wednesday, July 14, 1993, edition of the Press & Journal
Lower Swatara says no to Middletown police merger At least for now, talk about a merger of the Middletown and Lower Swatara Township police departments remains just that as far as the local Board … more
Desperados ... three of ’em loose in Royalton, and you’d better watch out. The “deadly” trio with the big pistol are 10-year-old Bob Faust, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Faust, 7-year-old Paul Reismiller and his 11-year-old brother David, children of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reismiller, all of Royalton. The children were pictured on the Fourth of July making a little noise to help celebrate the holiday.
From the Vault: News from the Thursday, July 6, 1961 edition of the Press & Journal
Emergency operation performed to save life of youth in Highspire crash A 14-year-old Middletown boy was still listed in a critical condition at the Harrisburg Hospital this morning from injuries … more
Editor’s note: This cartoon appeared on the front page of the July 7 edition. There were few photos in newspapers during this era, and such front-page cartoons were common.
From the Vault: News from the Saturday, July 7, 1934 edition of the Middletown Journal
Expect over 433 to enter high school The Middletown School Board met in regular session Monday evening, in the high school building, with Messrs, J.F. Good, Maurice Stauffer, R. E. Seltzer, … more
Indian Echo Caverns’ “box of mystery” was discovered hidden in the caverns by a young explorer in 1919.
From the Vault: News from the Wednesday, June 23, 1971, edition of the Press & Journal
After 52 years, box of treasures from caverns still a mystery A box of “treasures” taken from Indian Echo Caverns re-mains as much a mystery today as it was when found 52 years ago. The … more
A familiar part of the Middletown-area skyline disappeared last Thursday afternoon — with a bang. The triple smokestacks of the old Crawford Generating Station were felled, one at a time, by Controlled Demolition Inc. of Phoenix, Maryland. Nitro-gel dynamite did the job, 12 1/2 pounds for each of the 210-foot giants. The demolition followed close upon an official complaint by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, filed with District Justice William Heckman. The old smokestacks, said PennDOT, were an unnecessary hazard for aircraft using neighboring Harrisburg International Airport.
From the Vault: News from the Wednesday, April 30, 1986, edition of the Press & Journal
Drug and alcohol abuse at teen parties targeted The imminent arrival of high school graduation activities has spurred the Middletown Lions Club to join administrators at the Middletown Area … more
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
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