Columbia/Hellam/Wrightsville SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
JUNE 10, 2026
REACHING MORE THAN 6,480 HOMES
Neighbors Nourishing Kids
SUMMER
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
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will begin at 4:30 p.m., and a baptism service will start at 5:30 p.m. “This is a dream that we have had for many years and are so excited to see it happen,” said Morgan McNatt, events coordinator at Wrightsville Assembly of God. “You can expect amazing live worship music, a great message and a celebration of people deciding to follow Jesus.” As pastor Aaron McNatt explained, the event is an
When members of Wrightsville Presbyterian Church saw a need in their community, they took action, and the Summer Lunch Program was born. The program will run from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on weekdays through Friday, Aug. 14, in the ch u rch’s fel low sh ip hall at the back of the church, 205 N. Second St., Wrightsville. “When we learned that one in three kids in Eastern York School District is on a free- or reducedprice lunch during the school year, we knew we could fill that gap over the summer,” said Alicia Ferrari, outreach coordinator for Wrightsville Presbyterian Church. “It started with a dream, a few passionate people, and turned into a reality with the help of our amazing community.” This is the third summer for the program, which provides daily lunch meals for school-age children in Wrightsville and Eastern York School District. Registration is not required; children can just show up any day for lunch. The program is completely funded by community members, Ferrari said, adding that the church is looking for Monday meal sponsors. If no sponsors are found, the church will provide Monday lunches. Tuesday and Thursday meals will be brown bag lunches meant for takeout. “Grandview Church York and Remax Pinnacle: The Bridge Team are currently hosting food drives to fill these bags,” Ferrari remarked. “Wednesday’s hot meals are prepared and provided by John Wright Restaurant and include some of the kids’ favorite options, like chicken fingers and
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MOUNT JOY JUNE 20TH NOON-4 P.M.
MAIN STREET MOUNT JOY
People enjoy a previous year’s Thunder on the River.
Start Your Engines
EXPLORE. SHOP. DINE. ENJOY.
Discover the charm of
MOUNT JOY! Then join us for
STARS, STRIPES, AND
JOY
5:30-9:30 P.M.
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o matter what the weather conditions are on Saturday, June 20, it’s guaranteed to thunder in Columbia. More than 525 cars, trucks and motorcycles will roll into town for the 12th annual Thunder on the River. At
noon, all participants will fire their engines in unison, letting out a roar that will rumble through the streets like a summer thunderstorm. “We started this tradition several years ago, and it’s become something people look forward to,” said Paul Resch, president of the Columbia Lions Club, which
organizes the event. “When hundreds of engines roar to life at the same time, it’s a sound you feel in your chest. It’s one of those moments that makes this show unlike anything else in the area.” Thunder on the River will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, on Locust Street between
Worship at the River BY CATHY MOLITORIS
300 ORCHARD ROAD MOUNT JOY LIVE MUSIC H FOOD FAMILY H DRONE SHOW
Two great events.
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Pastor Chris Merrill baptizes Adin Friedenfeld at Wrightsville Assembly of God.
In biblical times, water baptism happened regularly, providing a symbol of spiritual cleansing, repentance and the embrace of a new faith. Wrightsville Assembly of God will bring back that practice during Worship at the River. The event will be held at Wrightsville’s Riverfront Park, 301 S. Front St., on Saturday, June 27. Food trucks and live music
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