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WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026 • VOLUME LXI, NO. 12 • READ THE DIGITAL EDITION ON THE WEB: SNEWS.COM
In This Week’s Issue:
Semiquincentennial Marks 250 Years Since Declaration Of Independence
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On Saturday, July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate the Semiquincentennial, marking 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776. Large celebrations are planned across the nation. The
semiquincentennial marks two and a half centuries of American independence. Cities with deep roots in the founding story, such as Boston and Philadelphia, are seeing a surge in travel and tourism as the milestone ap-
proaches. Local and federal organizations alike are hosting historical, educational, and community gatherings. Shown clockwise, from top left, is The Groves in Ephrata displaying its patriotic spirit; next, The Artist’s
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese Inn and Gallery in Terre Hill is full of patriotic imagery by is wonderfully decorated for the current owners. the occasion; at the top of the Small towns across the hill in Ephrata is a nice nation are coming alive with display of patriotic buntings; red, white and blue to and finally, the former Ed commemorate this historic Stoudt home in Adamstown milestone.
Reamstown Cub Scout Pack 60 Holds Raingutter Regatta
through July 29th and a
SPECIAL CONTEST on August 5th!
SUMMER Your Guide To Home, Garden & Outdoor Living
IN THIS ISSUE! PAGES 10A & 11A
Reamstown Cub Scout Pack 60 recently held its annual Raingutter Regatta. The Scouts had previously sanded, painted and deco-
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese rated their own sailboats, Shown in the photo is which they then raced in Finnegan Smith (with Ame- Pack 60 patch) in a very Soccorso Webb (in red hat) rain gutters by blowing on rican Flag on his shoulder) tight race. Assisting the and Caden Beisker (not the sails. racing Nathan Helm (with Cubs in the race was pictured).