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Apr 8, 2021 >>State Rep Looks To Keep Towns From Stopping Kid Fundraisers (Harrisburg, PA) --A state representative is pushing a bill that will make it easier for kids to fundraise in their towns. Republican State Rep John Hershey says his bill would allow minors to operate a business on an occasional basis without a business license. He says that could help kids run lemonade stands, cut grass, and shovel driveways without the local municipality shutting them down. About WHP580 Newsroom Want to know more about WHP580 Newsroom? Get their official bio, social pages & articles on WHP 580! ...

Apr 8, 2021 >>State Rep Looks To Keep Towns From Stopping Kid Fundraisers (Harrisburg, PA) --A state representative is pushing a bill that will make it easier for kids to fundraise in their towns. Republican State Rep John Hershey says his bill would allow minors to operate a business on an occasional basis without a business license. He says that could help kids run lemonade stands, cut grass, and shovel driveways without the local municipality shutting them down.  

jfishbein@lewistownsentinel.com LEWISTOWN — At a special meeting Monday, board members approved a resolution by a 3 – 1 margin that asks the borough of Lewistown to take over the Municipal Authority of the Borough of Lewistown’s (MABL) debt. In a roll call vote, board president Ben Rager and members Jennifer Miller and Frank Berrier voted in favor. Board member Jeff Rocco, appearing via Zoom, voted against, chastising the board in the process. By allowing the borough to refinance its debt, the borough is a step closer to its previously discussed proposition to take ownership of the muni...

aharpster@lewistownsentinel.com HARRISBURG – Russell Redding, Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Secretary, announced the opening of the $500,000 Farm to School Grant Program on Thursday during a Cisco Webex Press Conference. The grant program is to improve access to healthy, local foods and increase agriculture education opportunities for children pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The official press release states “The Pennsylvania Farm Bill, Farm to School Grant Program, aims to improve the connection communities have with fresh, healthy food and local producers by changing food purchasi...

There still are dozens of classes to check out, online and in-person throughout February. Throughout the Lancaster County region, there are hands-on classes that teach things like how to grow ranunculus and make a hypertufa planter. There also are virtual classes on topics like flower arranging plus virtual talks about growing vegetables in containers and repairing streams. The in-person events are limited to small groups and some classes ship materials so don’t wait to sign up. Some of the virtual events are selling out quickly as well. If you have any additional events or talks to shar...