Big Spring School District Superintendent Dr. Richard Fry announced Monday the administration is looking to move elementary students to full-time, four-day instruction by March 15.
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is making a major investment in technical training facilities and programs with the addition of a $4.3 million training center in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.
Big Spring School District Superintendent Dr. Richard Fry announced Monday the administration is looking to move elementary students to full-time, four-day instruction by March 15.
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is making a major investment in technical training facilities and programs with the addition of a $4.3 million training center in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.
Animals have a magic about them that can calm others, and even bring them out of their shells.
Life member of Pleasant Hall Volunteer Fire Co. Robert Shoemaker was laid to rest on Feb. 16 in Lurgan Cemetery.
Last Tuesday marked Fastnacht Day in the area as members of the Amish community once again banded together with the Newburg-Hopewell Fire Co. to bake the delicious doughnuts marking Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Several dozen glazed, cream-filled fastna…
Firefighters from Cumberland and Franklin counties responded to a barn fire just before 11:30 p.m. Saturday at 15853 Burnt Mill Road in Lurgan Township.
Even though this year has been an abnormal one, Big Spring FFA still recognized individuals for their outstanding accomplishments.
Jonathan “JT” Kuhn spent his short life on this earth giving back to others. The promising Big Spring athlete sadly passed away nearly two years ago at age 16, but his selfless decision to become an organ donor has kept his spirit and legacy alive in six other people.
Local post office personnel say they aren’t currently experiencing staffing issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while many area residents have complained about missing mail and packages for several days or weeks. Other local postal employees have resigned from their posts due to reported fr…
Helping families in need is one of Big Spring School District’s strong points.
Our own Kim Spencer got out in the snow over the weekend to wish passersby in Newburg a Happy Valentine’s Day! Her snow couple holds a string of hearts and a sign that reminds all that love really is grand! We hope even with these unprecedented times, you were able to enjoy a special Valenti…
Dubbed the “French Toast Connection,” Project SHARE of Carlisle has partnered with area organizations to help reach underserved communities just outside of Carlisle.
Several area local fire companies assisted on a three-alarm fire that broke out in the J.W. Smith Autobody Shop at 2401 Shermans Valley Road outside of Landisburg, Perry County, Saturday afternoon.
Pennsylvania residents have been frustrated by the slow rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine as area healthcare providers and pharmacies work to distribute the shots to the most vulnerable populations, and legislators work to increase distribution rates in the state.
Cumberland County Department of Public Safety announced the implementation of the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP), an alarm response program improving 9-1-1 response time, Monday, eliminating miscommunications, and reducing unnecessary calls.
Natascha “Tascha” Wallace will be remembered for living her life to the fullest, and always putting her friends and family first.
Pieces of Newville’s past were lost on Jan. 26 with the passing of local historian Joan (Oiler) Brehm. She was 91.
The Cumberland Valley was blanketed in nearly a foot of snow between Sunday and Monday. Several area families enjoyed playing in the powder, and submitted their photos to The Valley Times-Star. Pictured, at left, is Wrenley Boose, enjoying her first snowfall in Newville. At right, 3-year-old…
Have you ever wondered the journey the milk you consume takes from the dairy farm to your local grocery store coolers?
Big Spring School District is applying for 1,762,732 in ESSER II grant funds to help close the budget shortfalls created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
During a special meeting last month, Newville Borough Council voted to approve a separation agreement between the borough and former secretary/treasurer Lindsay Williamson, and hire Jody Hoffman as the new secretary/treasurer.
Big Spring Middle School FFA students and staff brought the Pennsylvania Farm Show to Newville last week as they celebrated local agriculture with the new virtual event that was altered due to the pandemic.
The Carlisle community united virtually Monday to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and take a stand against racism.
Big Spring Middle School students and staff are excited to welcome a four-legged friend to their ranks.
To know him is to love him. Truer words have not been spoken regarding Dr. Jack Showley.
A garage and its contents located to the rear of 91 W. Main St. in Plainfield, West Pennsboro Township, were damaged by fire around 10:50 a.m. last Friday.
The volunteers of Big Spring’s PAW Packs Program continue to dedicate their efforts surrounding area families in need.
The Big Spring School District administration has moved secondary level students to a more rigorous four-day schedule of instruction as officials continue to monitor the community and regional spread of the coronavirus.
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding kicked off the virtual 2021 Pennsylvania Farm Show this weekend, inviting all 12.8 million Pennsylvanians to enjoy the virtual show from the comfort of their homes and cultivate a brighter tomorrow as they explore the bounty of Pennsylvania’s strong and …
Bulldog David Gutshall has dedicated the past 16 years to serving on the Big Spring School Board, and was recognized for his service by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association during the Dec. 7 school board meeting.
The phrase “thinking outside the box” would be an appropriate way to sum up 2020. Seven days into the New Year that phrase still fits, particularly when it comes to educating our children during this pandemic.
The Borough of Newville and Newville Borough Council recognized the efforts of many volunteers and workers in town for their dedication to the borough, especially during a pandemic, at the Dec. 29 meeting.
Newville Borough Council’s Quality of Life Committee and the Newville Area Events Committee held a Christmas Wreath Sale last month that helped to benefit two Newville area nonprofit organizations. The Quality of Life Committee, chaired by Councilwoman Joey Diehl, sold wreaths to the public …
The Cumberland County Commissioners recently remembered Chief Clerk Sandy Moyle, who passed away on Christmas Day after a long illness. During a public meeting, the commissioners ordered the county flag to be flown at half-staff until Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2021, in memory of Sandy, as a testamen…
The owners of ShipDaddy are looking forward to joining the close-knit community of Newville as they prepare to move their operations to the former Ribbon Mill on Railroad Avenue.
The Pennsylvania Departments of Agriculture and Education recently announced opportunities for agriculture and STEM learning for all ages to be featured in the 2021 Farm Show. Several opportunities will help K-12 students and teachers meet Pennsylvania academic requirements for environment a…
Dr. Jack Showley and his wife, Sharon, of the Big Spring Dental Center started an annual drive in 2013 that has kept area children warm throughout the winter, thanks to generous donations from the community.
Boy Scouts from Troop 174 in Newville helped the Newville VFW cultivate more than 1,000 pounds of potatoes this year to donate to the Big Spring Area Food Bank to feed local families in need. They delivered 600 pounds of potatoes at the end of November for the last of the 2020 distribution f…
This holiday season, residents of the Newburg area were taken on a trip down Memory Lane as they viewed the “A Christmas Past,” display that had them reminiscing over the sights of various treasures of an old-fashioned Christmas.
The Department of Agriculture recently shared the schedule for the virtual 2021 Pennsylvania Farm Show. Traditionally held in Harrisburg at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, the department announced a move to a virtual show as Pennsylvania continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.
The heavy rains that fell on Christmas Eve into Christmas Day, along with the melting of about a foot of snow, caused the Conodoguinet Creek to overflow its banks, closing part of Potato Road in Upper Frankford Township and sparking the evacuation of many area families on Christmas Day.
Christmas is right around the corner, and jolly old Saint Nicholas paid a special visit to Newville Borough on Saturday to hand out toys and candy for children who were more than grateful for the festive encounter.
Santa sure gets around, especially when you need him most! He was spotted in Hopewell Township the morning of Dec. 12, through a thick fog, handing out gifts and spreading good cheer. Newburg’s Christmas in the Country Committee, along with Newburg Borough Council members, changed up their
A year ago, Peter Massara was so humbled and inspired after attending a Wreaths Across America ceremony at Fort Indiantown Gap that he decided to make it his Eagle Scout project to bring Wreaths Across America to Shippensburg.
Cumberland County was blanketed in about 10 to 12 inches of snow last week, marking the first significant snowfall of the season. Joshua Dillman, 3, of Newville enjoys last week’s snow with the family’s 10-month-old Labradoodle, Blaze.
Armed with piles of wrapped gifts and Santa Claus, Newville Police Department and Friendship Hose EMS personnel delivered smiles and holiday cheer to Big Spring area children Sunday during the Shop With the Red & Blue event.
Dr. Richard Fry has spent the past 16 years instilling a sense of pride in Big Spring students, staff, administration and the community as a whole.
Last week, Big Spring School District Superintendent Dr. Richard Fry issued an update to parents of all elementary-level students, noting the district is moving all three elementary schools to an all-virtual instruction schedule that began Monday, Dec. 14.
Gov. Tom Wolf announced this week that on Thursday evening, he received his second negative PCR test since his diagnosis that was released last Wednesday afternoon.
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