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JUNE 12, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXI • NO 7
Ready to run, walk or march into the future BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
completed their first year of trade school as they finished n May 29, Penn Manor high school. Ethan Benne was H i g h S c h o o l h e l d a named Student of the Year by commencement ceremony Penn Manor faculty members, to give diplomas to more than and Nicole Faultz was recognized 400 graduates as they embark on for having a perfect attendance the next chapter of their lives. during her senior year. The event took “Members of place at Franklin & the audience, you Marshall College in are seated here as “Penn Manor Lancaster city, and f a m i l y, f r i e n d s , the ceremony was has provided the and parents who kicked off with an h av e s u p p o r t e d foundation that opening address the graduates from you can continue b i r t h t h r o u g h from principal Doug Eby. to build upon for many of life’s notaEby invited ble moments to the rest of your the audience to reach this stage as lives.” stand and cheer graduates of Penn for the graduating Manor,” Eby told s t ude nt s b e fore the crowd. “These highlighting the many accom- graduates would not be here plishments of the Class of 2024. today without your unwavering Ninety-nine graduates achieved support, love and guidance.” a grade point average of 4.0 or The ceremony included remarks higher during their academic from students Grace Gerner, Grace careers, and more than 50 stu- Hripto and salutatorian Suren dents earned college credits or Clark. “Graduates, one of the best
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On May 29, more than 400 Penn Manor High School graduates received their diplomas as they
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
There are few things that remain unchanged after the passing of a century. The 20th century in particular brought about radical advancement in technology and societies around the globe. Although the Willow Street Fire Company is one of many fire departments that have evolved to better serve modern society, its core mission
has stayed the same - even after 100 years. The Willow Street Fire Company, 2901 N. Willow Street Pike, will commemorate 100 years of service with an open house and community celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 15. The rain-or-shine event will include live music, local vendors and demonstrations from several emergency service organizations from Willow Street See Fire company pg 2
The power of a wagging tail and a wet nose
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
United Disabilities Services (UDS), 2270 Erin Court, Lancaster, will host an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 13. The event will offer members of the public an opportunity to learn about the organization’s service dog program and the many ways it benefits local schools and individuals throughout the community. “We’re trying to reach out to as many people as we can. Not only to talk about the program and offer a look behind the scenes, UDS invites the public to learn about the value of having service dogs in See UDS pg 2 local schools and communities during its open house.
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