Honey Brook News

A century-old case docket from a justice of the peace, an equally old fly swatter and other artifacts that were rescued from the flotsam of history were proudly displayed on a table Saturday for a few moments by Jonathan Swope.

HONEY BROOK — Last year on Thanksgiving Day, Jon Gries set a new record at Honey Brook's Tel Hai Camp as he participated in their annual 5K Turkey Bowl Race.

Heather Laudermilch, Olivia Simmet and Blake Tracy received top honors for there participation in a local peace poster contest held at the Twin Valley Middle school. Each will receive a $25.00 savings bond from the HoneyBrook Lions Club.

Final approval was granted to the Phase land development for Tel Hai Retirement Community with compliance to agreed upon issues. The phase 1 plan was reviewed by Alex Piehl, representative of R.G.S. Assoc., land planners. Phase I includes cottages.

Nearly a year ago, when Vincent Russo announced that his business, La Piazza Italian Family Restaurant, Honey Brook, was focusing on meeting the needs of local family budgets in this tough economy, he meant it.

HONEY BROOK — When Something Grilled in Honey Brook opened its doors two years ago, owner and operator Sal Paterno hoped he could bring something a little different to the area.

HONEY BROOK — On Saturday, October 3, Chester County will be holding its 69th annual historic home tour, and this year, it will focus on the Northwest Quadrant of Chester County.

A second-grade teacher at Twin Valley Elementary School says the district doesn't have a huge problem with bullying, but, as in any school district, it exists.

The Wal-Mart in the Morgan's Crossing Plaza on Route 23 near Morgantown was evacuated for nearly two hours after construction crews discovered a suspicious package behind the building Friday, Caernarvon Township police said.

Honey Brook - The missing man who rescue crews searched for in Struble Lake has returned home safely, according to state police.

Honey Brook - Children packed into circles and gazed at animals as a part of the Chester County 4-H Fair on Wednesday.

HONEY BROOK — Honey Brook Borough Council voted 4-2 to add part time police help for the weekends Chief Patrick Ely has off through the rest of 2009.

HONEY BROOK — Honey Brook Golf Club golfers are thinking pink on Thursday August 20 for the 9th annual Rally for the Cure golf tournament.

HONEY BROOK — The Honey Brook Gulf Station for nearly three hours on Saturday afternoon gave customers a 30 cent per gallon discount on gasoline.

HONEY BROOK — Howard Anderson, a 53-year-old Valley resident, could have died last weekend were it not for the quick thinking of a Stetson Middle School seventh-grader.

Neal Simon has a black belt in karate, is known for starting mischief at summer camp and can now add "saving lives" to his list of "What I Did on Summer Vacation" when he enters the seventh grade this year.

HONEY BROOK — On the third Saturday of September, Honey Brook will be filled with activities being held by vendors, non-profit organizations and the Honey Brook Elementary Center.

Reading Eagle: Jeremy Drey Kaitie McCardle, 16, a Twin Valley High School student, signs a fan's checkered flag at Linda's Speedway in Jonestown, Lebanon County, one of many tracks where she drives in slingshot racing.

HONEY BROOK — Ivan Stoltzfus started the Steeple to People ministry 27 years ago as a way to help out the community and to bring people closer to God. Last weekend, however, a lighting strike threw a wrench in the works as a fire broke out in the top floor of the Steeple to People Ministry thrift shop.

HONEY BROOK — As Jamie Whye, Honey Brook Elementary Center's new principal, sits in the office on Wednesday, July 1, she thoughtfully answers questions about her past and her future at HBEC.