Daily News
Breaking news, practical tips, useless trivia, media reviews and more
October 2012
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10/31/12Hurricane Sandy adjusts trick-or-treating for many townsHurricane Sandy came at a terrible time for children on the East Coast. Although it hit two days prior to Halloween, many boroughs and municipalities have postponed or canceled trick-or-treating due to the storm... |
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10/29/12Lemoyne: A little town that has it allAlthough it’s small and you could easily pass it by without noticing, Lemoyne is a small town that’s worth a visit... |
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10/29/12It’s never too early to get schooled on politicsNo matter what your career ends up being, there will be some connection to politics, which makes paying attention to the upcoming presidential election critical... |
10/29/12Rivals set to meet in district semifinalsArchrivals Cumberland Valley and Carlisle are set to battle again, this time with a chance in the District 3-AAA boys soccer championship game on the line... |
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10/29/12Millersville events among hurricane postponementsHurricane Sandy has postponed events at the Ware and Winter centers at Millersville University... |
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10/29/12Panel discussion offers different perspectiveLike many Americans, I don’t know a great deal about current political issues other than what I happen to hear on the radio, on TV or read in the newspapers. My detachment from political happenings has never bothered me... |
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10/26/12Why nominate a Healthcare Hero?Central Penn Parent’s Healthcare Heroes program honors doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers from across Central Pennsylvania. But the breakfast celebration and plaques aren’t what means the most to many honorees: It’s the sentiment behind them... |
10/26/12Gettysburg, York Suburban fall in District 3 boys’ soccer quarterfinalsThe top two teams in the District 3-AA boys tournaments saw their seasons come to an end Thursday night... |
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10/26/12What is the Susquehanna Waldorf School?The Susquehanna Waldorf School is hosting an event to showcase how a Waldorf education can help children... |
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10/25/12Schedule and safety tips for trick-or-treatingGhosts and goblins in some Central Pa. municipalities will make an early appearance this year once again... |
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10/25/12How’s your child’s heart?October is commonly known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but it is also Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month... |
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10/25/12Cumberland Valley cross country teams win districtsLed by a freshman speedster, the Cumberland Valley girls’ cross country team dominated the District 3 Class AAA championships Wednesday in Hershey... |
10/24/12HS Sports: District 3 field hockey, boys soccer tournaments continueThe District 3 field hockey tournaments continued Tuesday afternoon with teams from the Mid-Penn Conference faring very well... |
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10/24/12Look out for your little zombie's teeth this HalloweenFor children, Halloween is all about the candy. But this year they'll have even more to look forward to thanks to a new campaign by the American Dental Association... |
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10/24/12Dallastown announces annual Night of ScienceDallastown will host its 11th annual Night of Science Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium... Posted at 07:56 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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10/23/12HS Sports Roundup: Few upsets in first round of District 3 soccer tournamentsAs the final days of October go by, high school sports kick off their conference, district and state playoffs... |
10/23/12YWCA hosts domestic violence awareness workshopOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the YWCA of Harrisburg is hosting an open house tonight from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to showcase victims’ services, professional trainings and prevention education programs... |
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10/23/12Grab a pretzel in HanoverWhen we began our town tours, our goal was to explore the smaller places with quaint attributes... |
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10/22/12Visit Greece down I-83Looking for somewhere fun to go for a weekend? How does ancient Greece sound—no passport required? |
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10/19/12Decorate for autumn like a guyFor most guys, autumn is just a fancy term for “football season.” Yesterday we took a look at traditional ways of decorating for autumn, but now let’s look at it from another angle: how a guy would decorate to celebrate the season... |
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10/18/12Refreshing the spirit of healthcare workersThe long hours of a doctor or nurse can be physically and mentally exhausting; their feet ache and their stomachs grumble after missing a lunch hour for an emergency call... |
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10/18/12Searching for teens ages 14-17Do you know an outstanding young woman who makes a difference in her community every day through volunteer efforts? She could be the ideal candidate for the Violet Richardson Award... |
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10/18/12A quest for fall decorMy apartment is adorned with a wooden shield from “The Legend of Zelda,” a pair of Batman posters and a statue of Captain America. In a nutshell, trendy, stylish decorating isn’t my forté... |
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10/17/12Tips and tricks for awesome pumpkin carvingTrick-or-treating is overrated; pumpkin carving is really the best part of Halloween... |
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10/16/12The quiet charm of E-townI had no idea what to expect on my recent trip to Elizabethtown... |
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10/15/12Turkey Hill recalls Mint Chocolate Chip All Natural Ice CreamTurkey Hill is voluntarily recalling 1200 packages of MInt Chocolate Chip All Natural Ice Cream (48 oz.) because it contains undeclared coconut... |
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10/15/12Is your teen a safe driver?The car in front of you stops abruptly. Your tires squeal as you come to a complete stop just inches, maybe centimeters from their bumper... |
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10/12/12A school teaching teenagers the value of a dollarFor some teenagers, frugality is in their blood; for most, they spend money as soon as they get it... |
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10/11/12Children shop, work and run a householdChildren in Middletown now have a place where they can be in charge. They can buy groceries, work construction, eat at a diner and even star on stage... |
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10/11/12A positive in the healthcare fieldDr. John Lawrence knows healthcare in today’s age is not usually a fun topic... |
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10/10/12Reid Elementary discovers edible plantsStudents at Robert Reid Elementary School are getting the best kind of science lesson: hands-on and edible... |
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10/10/12Songs about turtles, springtime for toddlersWhen his sister was playing children’s music for her daughter, Davy Andrews wasn’t impressed. The comedian and musician from Virginia challenged himself and told his sister he would make much better music for his beloved 2-year-old niece, Anna... |
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10/09/12Preparation for a zombie apocalypse begins in PalmyraWhen I visited Annville recently, I was very excited to be driving through the nearby town of Palmyra, even if I didn’t have time to stop... |
10/08/12Music, food, beer and funThe Carlisle Barracks Oktoberfest is back and bigger than ever... |
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10/05/12Fall fun for the whole familyDuring the day, even the scariest of places can usually seem bright and welcoming. For the Schopf brothers, they’re capitalizing on that fact with their latest endeavor: Corn Cob Acres... |
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10/05/12Ready for a good scare?Jim Schopf just loves to scare people. It’s just part of who he is, and he’s been that way since he was young... |
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10/04/12Got a great doctor?Does your family have a physician who has gone above and beyond in caring for your needs? Do you know a dentist who takes the dread out of maintaining your smile? |
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10/03/12October is full of harvest and haunted funThe days are getting shorter, the air is cooler and the leaves are changing. Fall has officially arrived... |
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10/02/12Middletown mixes history with varietyFor my latest town tour, I headed south of Harrisburg to Three Mile Island... |
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10/01/12East Shore Library opens new Discovery PlaceAs a former pediatric nurse, Gail Lindenberg has always loved children... |
