Orpha G. (Geib) Strausbaugh, 74, of Manheim, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy. She passed into the welcoming arms of her Savior
Esther G. Little, age 96, of Gettysburg, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Cross Keys Village in New Oxford. She was born on April 8, 1925, in Dillsburg,
Harrisburg mayoral candidates take readers’ questions: How can the city help the schools?
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Editor’s note: In advance of a planned forum for Harrisburg’s mayoral candidates, PennLive asked readers what questions they would like to ask the candidates. The forum was canceled after technical issues interrupted the taping, but four of the candidates agreed to answer a few of our reader’s questions. Here’s the second of the questions, and the candidates’ responses.
One of Harrisburg’s biggest systemic problems, the quality of its schools, is one that actually has nothing to do with city government. But since the city needs a stronger public school system to start to encourage new families to move and stay, one reader wanted to know how the next mayor can help with the revival of Harrisburg schools.
Updated: 6:45 AM CDT May 11, 2021 Barbara Barr Reporter More than 1,200 students in the Class of 2020 for Millersville University in Pennsylvania finally got their chance to walk across the stage to receive their degrees Thursday night, after their ceremony was postponed because of the pandemic. It s a great opportunity to not only cross the finish line but also inspire other people that you can turn your adversities into your advantage. Surround yourself with the right people, 33-year-old Ethan Vaughn, a graduate, said.The right people include Jordan Steffy and his Attollo Foundation. I ve had a chance to sit front row and literally witness a miracle. You want to talk about resilience, persistence, somebody who just will not give up, Steffy said.Vaughn had plenty of chances to throw in the towel.After graduating from high school in 2006, he worked a number of jobs. Then tragedy struck: His older brother was shot and killed. That really hurt me and
York College will not require COVID-19 vaccine for students next year
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York College, along with other colleges in the area, will not require students to be vaccinated for COVID-19 before the start of the next school year.
College President Pamela Gunter-Smith announced the decision in a letter released Monday. She said the college encourages people on campus to be vaccinated but will not make it a requirement for retuning to campus in the fall.
Students will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test within three days of returning to campus or provide proof that they are fully vaccinated. The college will continue its random surveillance testing to track COVID-19 transmission, and vaccinations may be required to participate in some activities, including athletics, according to the letter.