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At 175th anniversary of Christiana Resistance, book on key figure to be launched in Lancaster
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (457+ words) On Sept. 10, 2026, the eve of the 175th anniversary of the 1851 Christiana Resistance, a there will be a book launch in Lancaster of Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz's book on William Parker — a key figure in the event. Darlene Colon will also sign copies…...
PA senators urge Congressional Medal of Honor for Maj. Richard Winters
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (246+ words) The Dick Winters memorial on the new walking trail just south of downtown Ephrata. Pennsylvania lawmakers want Congress to recommend honoring New Holland native and Army Maj. Richard D. “Dick” Winters for World War II heroism after D-Day. The state Senate…...
Disappointed by coverage of D-Day anniversary in the newspaper [letter]
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (77+ words) LancasterOnline We donât know the fear those troops endured when crossing the sea or flying over the enemy. And then the horror of storming the beaches of Normandy. I had an uncle who was killed in Anzio, Italy, during…...
4 things to learn about life from a WWII veteran as he celebrates his 100th birthday
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (1381+ words) Donald W. Shank, a Manheim Borough native and a World War II veteran, turns 100 years old on Sunday. Until Donald turned 98, he trimmed his backyard and plowed the driveway when it snowed, walker-free. He drinks a Dr. Pepper and eats a…...
Shared photos, memories one reason veterans wear hats [I Know a Story column]
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (297+ words) Several years ago, I stopped for sweet corn at the Corn Wagon and spotted two older gentlemen both wearing hats identifying themselves as veterans. I was wearing my “Vietnam” hat, and in seconds we were telling stories about our experiences…...
Marietta residents rally to preserve historic Bethel AME Cemetery
9+ mon, 6+ day ago (188+ words) Marietta Borough offices, located at 111 E. Market St., Marietta. When: Marietta Borough Council meeting, Nov. 18. Future plans: Hudson shared during the meeting that future plans for the cemetery could include placing plaques that provide information about this landmark, along with regular…...
The remains of a missing soldier from Lancaster finally came home. Here's who's still missing
10+ mon, 1+ hour ago (379+ words) George Robert Weaver Jr., who hailed from Lancaster County, are among those still unaccounted for in the Vietnam War. After decades labeled “Missing in Action” in Laos, the remains of Henry “Jerry” Gish finally returned to his family in Berea,…...
Remains of a soldier from Lancaster who died in Laos 57 years ago finally returned home
10+ mon, 1+ hour ago (1841+ words) The name of Henry "Jerry" Gish, a U.S. Air Force soldier killed in Laos during the Vietnam War, is engraved in the Missing in Action section of the Vietnam War memorial in Greenwood Cemetery in Lancaster city, shown on Monday, Oct....
101-year-old 'Rosie the Riveter' to address history group in Lancaster; honored for wartime work
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (645+ words) Susan Taylor King, 101, of Baltimore, will tell about her life, and her experiences as an original "Rosie the Riveter" in an aircraft plant during World War II, in a talk Monday, Sept 29, 2025, in Lancaster. She'll address the World War II…...