United News

A new child development group starting this summer in Chambersburg will create a well rounded population of developmentally disabled children with typically developing children.

On April 17, 850 volunteers of all ages chose to "Live United" in Lebanon County.

COMPOSITION OF STATE COMMISSION IS STIMULUS OVERSIGHT'S FIRST OVERSIGHT: By now, the inclusion of a diverse cross-section of Pennsylvanians on any important public body should be automatic.

Emily Guilliams knows all about caring. The director of the United Way of Lebanon County watched closely yesterday as 850 volunteers descended upon 65 locations across the county for the annual Day of Caring, the United Way-run that gives area residents that chance to give back to the community.

Back and forth Ryan Mellon went, pushing a wheelbarrow full of mulch. The Central York High School senior estimated he made more than 40 trips around a path at John Rudy County Park, carrying mulch from where it was dumped to where other volunteers could spread it.

By now, the inclusion of a diverse cross-section of Pennsylvanians on any important public body should be automatic.

The LUMINA Center has launched its capital funds campaign this week to purchase the Ohev Sholom Synagogue.

Westmoreland County commissioners Thursday approved the emergency authorization of a $17,530 non-bid contract with DiMarco Construction Co.

Fire Hurts ... Red Cross Helps. Such was the case on Jan. 22, when two three-alarm fires occurred, leaving 120 individuals homeless.

State police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after finding the bodies of a terminally ill cancer patient and his nurse wife Thursday afternoon inside their home in rural Mt.

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Latrobe Council voted unanimously Monday to appoint Michael Skapura to the council seat vacated by Ron McElhaney.

The Local chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons will meet at 1 p.m. at Kim's Cafe for lunch.

The United Way of York County is trying to raise $100,000 as quickly as possible to give to agencies assisting people who have been laid off and those who are struggling to hold onto their jobs and homes.

Sheffield United manager Kevin Blackwell has expressed his surprise at being able to "prise" new loan signing Arturo Lupoli from Norwich.

Janice Peachey, of Burnham, a 22-year veteran in the county treasurer's office, has announced her intent to seek the Republican nomination for the office of Mifflin County Treasurer.

Blair Corporation is a frequent financial supporter of community programs. The company is changing the way it makes those contributions.

Monday is the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Here are some local events tied in with the holiday: --- Crispus Attucks, 605 S. Duke St.

The United Way of Carlisle and Cumberland County closed its 2008 campaign today with a celebration breakfast and the announcement that it nearly reached its goal.

Each year, the Martin Luther King Day of Service seems to rise to a new level. More projects.