Tom Knapp, writer & editor


tknapp1609@comcast.net | 717-396-9293
Hello! My name is Tom Knapp, and I have been a professional writer for more than 35 years, and a professional musician for more than 20.

Here are a few general samples of my writing, followed by my work for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Our York Media, Franklin & Marshall College Alumni Magazine and LebTown. Also included in a sampling from 35 years as a reporter for the Intelligencer Journal/LNP.

For more information about the services I can provide, please contact me by phone at 717-396-9293 or by email at tknapp1609@comcast.net. Thank you!

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#General: Diversity has always been one of my strengths as a writer. With topics ranging from police and government issues to arts and entertainment, I have always found a way to make articles interesting and informative. Below is a collection of articles I have written for a variety of publications.

#Our York Media
: Here is some of my news coverage for the various clients of Our York Media in 2021-22.
... Blackwell Hall plans reinforce future makeover to become jewel of Salisbury University
... Cybersecurity major tests crisis management skills while running his parents' restaurant
... Educator sharpens diversity and student resilience skills at York College
... Graduate of York College of Pennsylvania's first civil engineering class succeeding in industry
... McNees Accelerator at YCP nurtures startups through uncertain economic times
... Old Sexton House in Baltimore will get new life as German American Cultural Center
... Student's plan for successful career begins with choosing right major and minor
... York College senior strives to save environment with new technology
... York College of Pennsylvania student finds community in cybersecurity management

#LebTown
: Here is a record of the work I've done as a freelancer for Lebtown. (For a list of more recent articles, click here.
... The miracle of birth, barnyard style: Lebanon farmers take cows to Farm Show's 'Calving Corner', Jan. 3, 2022
... Lebanon County NAACP chapter earns national standing as fully fledged branch, Nov. 17, 2021
... Mount Gretna Craft beer gets regional distribution; owners eye new locations, Nov. 2, 2021
... Polls will open Tuesday without a director for Lebanon County elections bureau, Oct. 28, 2021
... With blinks and smiles, Shana Lee Sholly fights to recover from traumatic injuries, Oct. 25, 2021

... $3.4 million roundabout project to open this week on Colebrook Road, Oct. 11, 2021
... Attorney General files criminal charges against Mariner East pipeline developer, Oct. 7, 2021
... The bleak tales of Poe come to life beneath the trees of Mount Gretna, Sept. 30, 2021
... Gretna Theatre hosts immersive outdoor Poe show Sept. 30-Oct. 2, Sept. 27, 2021
... New royal frigate will be named for WW2 warship with Campbelltown connection, Sept. 20, 2021

... New I-81 website unveiled to track plan for corridor improvements, Sept. 16, 2021
... Police called to Palmyra campus, athletics cancelled, after threat of 'violence around schools', Sept. 11, 2021
... Gretna Theatre announces new executive producer, Aug. 31, 2021
... Making a Difference of Lebanon, Pa., is giving away bookbags, school supplies on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2021
... The art of a good time, post-COVID, in Mount Gretna's wooded surroundings, Aug. 23, 2021

... After a pandemic year, Mount Gretna Art Show returns in full swing on Aug. 21-22, Aug. 9, 2021
... Lebanon fugitive, on the run since 2020, shot and killed by U.S. Marshal in Tioga County, July 30, 2021
... 16 acres of wood-, wet- and farmland protected in Millcreek Township, July 28, 2021
... Police blame 'reckless use' of fireworks for massive July 4 scrapyard fire, July 21, 2021
... Lebanon schools are underfunded, state says; governor allocates extra funds, July 20, 2021

... Post-COVID-19: Will the Lebanon Area Fair be 'back to normal' this year?, July 16, 2021
... Historic Schaefferstown to hold afternoon garden tea, July 8, 2021
... Fourth of July blaze levels Consolidated Scrap Resources -- fireworks may be the cause, July 7, 2021
... Podcast launches to help Lebanon Countians unpack race issues, July 1, 2021
... Black Lives Matter protest planned for July 3 at county courthouse, June 30, 2021

... Construction of Route 241 roundabout underway at Rocherty Road, June 29, 2021
... Ryan announces plan to introduce bill repealing Pa. death penalty, June 18, 2021
... PA Chautauqua announces summer program lineup, June 15, 2021
... 20 years later, local historian discovers personal connection to Lebanon Regiment, June 14, 2021
... 'Everyone in Lebanon can be proud' of the 93rd Regiment's role in the Civil War, June 14, 2021

... Jigger Shop opens for season May 15 with relaxed COVID restrictions, May 13, 2021
... Squabbles break out in some camps as five candidates vie for justice seat, May 6, 2021
... Meet Edward H. Krebs, Independent candidate for 48th Senate District seat, April 26, 2021
... Meet Tim McMaster, Libertarian candidate for 48th Senate District seat, April 22, 2021
... Is the Lebanon Farmers Market, built on the site of a 19th-century prison and gallows, haunted?, April 21, 2021

... Meet Chris Gebhard, Republican candidate for 48th Senate District seat, April 9, 2021
... Local resident speaks out against Governor Dick tree clearing, March 30, 2021
... LebTown readers offer their guesses for the source of the mysterious 'vroom' of Fort Indiantown Gap, March 24, 2021
... A symbol of America, bald eagles are nesting in Lebanon County, March 16, 2021
... What's the source of the recurring 'vroom' sound near Fort Indiantown Gap?, March 11, 2021

... Mayor Capello runs for 4th term on record of financial stability, prosperity, March 9, 2021
... Gretna Music, Pa. Chautauqua partner in COVID, safety initiative, Feb. 26, 2021
... Nutella scion has ties to Annville, but they aren't quite what some think, Feb. 26, 2021
... More than 50 years later, the unsolved murder of 14-year-old Peggy Reber still puzzles investigators, Feb. 4, 2021
... Ancestor's medal leads N. Cornwall man on quest to identify Lebanon County veterans of turn-of-the-century wars, Feb. 1, 2021

... Rotunda and Whirling Dervish team up for pastry-inspired collaboration, Jan. 19, 2021
... Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce announces 2021 incoming directors and officers, Jan. 14, 2021
... Lebanon's 'Hiker' statue honors veterans from 3 turn-of-the-century conflicts, Jan. 14, 2021
... WADV back on the air after a year offline, Jan. 13, 2021
... Lebanon Middle School prepares holiday food baskets for students, Dec. 18, 2020

... ELCO School District recognized for excellence in budget presentation, Dec. 17, 2020
... First vaccine shipment expected today at WellSpan Good Samaritan, Dec. 15, 2020
... What's it like to have a segment of the old Union Canal in your backyard?, Dec. 11, 2020
... Statue donated by Jared Odrick now on display at Coleman Memorial Park, Dec. 8, 2020
... PASD warns that it may be forced to go virtual only under new state orders, Dec. 7, 2020

... Lebanon County DA Pier Hess Graf announces intent to run for full term, Dec. 4, 2020
... Local youth earn first and second place in state Make It With Wool contest, Dec. 2, 2020
... Bars and restaurants react to ban on Thanksgiving Eve alcohol sales, Nov. 24, 2020
... Tree lighting planned for First Friday, Santa to attend; virtual option added, Nov. 24, 2020
... Rotary Club completes beautification project in Myerstown, Nov. 17, 2020

... State teachers union urges county schools to switch to remote learning, Nov. 16, 2020
... Local photographer plans 'Annealing America' about post-industrial Lebanon, Nov. 11, 2020
... Mask Up mails masks to 55,000 county residences as part of CARES settlement, Nov. 11, 2020
... PennDOT finishes S. Lancaster Street bridge replacement ahead of schedule, Nov. 9, 2020
... Lebanon County man faces more than a dozen felony charges for alleged animal cruelty, Nov. 6, 2020

... Ryan secures third term serving 101st; Clements and Ryan comment on race, Nov. 5, 2020
... Diamond wins fourth term representing 102nd; Duvall and Diamond speak to LebTown, Nov. 5, 2020
... Most COVID patients at WellSpan GSH since pandemic began; hospital system says it's adequately equipped, Nov. 3, 2020
... Election Day is here -- How will local candidates spend it?, Nov. 3, 2020
... Business as usual at the Gap, but atmospheric conditions cause artillery training booms to travel further, Oct. 30, 2020

... County ready for Election Day, many traditional activities laid aside for year, Oct. 30, 2020
... Local group works to place new Lebanon County First Responders Memorial at planned County 911 Center, Oct. 28, 2020
... Dan Bost will complete City Council term vacated by Keller; no Dems remain, Oct. 28, 2020
... Comcast closes Suzy Street office, plans North Cornwall Xfinity store for 2021, Oct. 26, 2020
... Local group reacts to Spotlight PA reporting on Mariner East, calls it eye-opening and disturbing, Oct. 19, 2020

... No ballot yet? Don't panic. County says to call them if you don't have it by Friday, Oct. 15, 2020
... Lebanon County election director discusses mail-in ballots as election approaches, Oct. 6, 2020
... PASD considers Wednesday half-days to make up for lost course planning time, Sept. 29, 2020
... Local attorneys reflect on Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing, Sept. 28, 2020
... WLBR Candidates Night will be held late October, LebTown to join for first time, Sept. 22, 2020

... Giant, Stauffers follow Karns in dropping Gumbas sauce over Mangano remarks, Sept. 22, 2020
... Annville Elementary closed for structural issue, elementary classes now held at high school on alternating days, Sept. 18, 2020
... PASD reports first positive COVID-19 diagnosis for student at high school, Sept. 9, 2020
... Lebanon County residents excel in state marksmanship competition, Sept. 8, 2020
... Karns pulls Gumbas sauces over owner's remarks towards LQBTQ community, Sept. 4, 2020

... The old Valley Beach Club taking on a new life as Quentin Grove, Sept. 2, 2020
... Clean Air Council demands DEP shut down all Energy Transfer projects in state, Aug. 28, 2020
... Gretna Music will hold live outdoor chamber performance at Gov. Dick, Aug. 26, 2020
... Sunoco to pay $355K civil penalty for Mariner East 2 spills affecting 8 counties, Aug. 26, 2020
... $12.8M Lebanon County lost & regained is just a slice of CARES Act windfall, Aug. 20, 2020

... Energy Transfer to deliver plan of action this week following Mariner East spill at Snitz Creek, Aug. 19, 2020
... Skill game companies to give away 500 hoagies to Lebanon residents, Aug. 19, 2020
... Developer plans commercial reconstruction for to-be-acquired Northwest elementary building, Aug. 19, 2020
... Recent Women's Hall of Fame inductee Laurie Bowersox starts as A-C principal after 6 years leading HACC Lebanon, Aug. 17, 2020
... Northern Lebanon SD offering three options for return to school, Aug. 11, 2020

... PASD puts reopening plans in place, 'much stronger' at-home program ready, Aug. 10, 2020
... Facing censure over satire of Levine statement on LGBTQ rights, Diamond responds, says move is Sims' retaliation, Aug. 5, 2020
... CLSD super says most parents want in-person schooling, discusses plan for fall, July 31, 2020
... Myerstown Borough installs first electric vehicle charging station, July 31, 2020
... Ancestor takes over coffee shop at Mount Gretna Craft Brewery, July 30, 2020

... New Annville-Cleona superintendent stepped into role mid-pandemic, July 30, 2020
... Black Lives Matter protests to continue in Annville on weekly basis, July 27, 2020
... Local VA social worker deployed to New Jersey to help in COVID-19 response, July 21, 2020
... Rep. Diamond appointed to state Election Law Advisory Board, July 21, 2020
... Wolf withholds county CARES funding; Meuser, other local officials respond, July 17, 2020

... Penn State Extension 4-H day camps are still underway -- virtually, July 17, 2020
... Breaking down 2020-21 Lebanon County school budgets, district-by-district, July 16, 2020
... The Pennsylvania Chautauqua to hold free Zoom programs throughout summer, July 14, 2020
... Lebanon County Republican Committee elects Edward Lynch as new chairman, July 10, 2020
... HDC breaks ground on affordable housing community in Bethel Township, July 7, 2020

... Campaign manager William Dougherty throws hat in ring for LCRC chair position, July 6, 2020
... Fourth fine for Taste of Sicily brings total up to $10k, owners seek Trump visit, July 2, 2020
... 2 years of random Palmyra golf balls, and no answer to mystery in sight, July 2, 2020
... Nestle spring water operation in Newmanstown may be sold, June 29, 2020
... Taste of Sicily receives third fine, $6k total in penalties so far from state, June 26, 2020

... Change coming in local GOP leadership, Lynch endorsed by Long as successor, June 23, 2020
... Taste of Sicily receives second fine 2x original, restaurant says it won't pay, June 18, 2020
... Given budget issues, where do LebCo legislators stand on legalized marijuana?, June 17, 2020
... Crowdfunding campaign for Palmyra Area School District stymied by school board policy, faces criticism, June 16, 2020
... Palmyra Outdoor Education Program goes virtual, June 10, 2020

... Taste of Sicily license suspended, GOP elected officials will speak there Friday, June 5, 2020
... Pa. Supreme Court denies Sunoco pump station appeal, June 5, 2020
... Jigger Shop now open for takeout, June 5, 2020
... Taste of Sicily says it will continue to operate despite receiving letters from state threatening fines and penalties, June 3, 2020
... Diamond, Ryan among state Reps. who self-quarantined, say they followed rules, May 29, 2020

... Taste of Sicily receives 'initial notice' from police after resuming eat-in dining, May 29, 2020
... Radio silence: FCC chides AM station WADV for failing to notify commission of intent to halt operations, May 27, 2020
... Local school administrators 'wary' of new state subsidies, May 22, 2020
... Here's what local high school graduation ceremonies will look like this year, May 21, 2020
... Palmyra restaurant among first to reopen indoor, outdoor seating to public, May 20, 2020

... Reactions to county commissioners' go-yellow resolution split along party lines, May 18, 2020
... Lebanon Area Fair will 'most certainly' be affected by COVID-19, May 12, 2020
... Researchers, advocates tackle COVID-19's disproportionate toll on Latino community, May 7, 2020
... Annual Annville Memorial Day Parade will be 'quiet memorial' this year, May 4, 2020
... Auditor General to review DCED waiver process following letter from Arnold, other Republican senators, May 1, 2020

... PASD scrambles to cut budget in wake of COVID-19 financial impact, April 28, 2020
... Lebanon County Coroner Dr. Jeff Yocum discusses shifting death counts, advises public to continue laying low for now, April 27, 2020
... Funeral director returns after 3 weeks with Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team in NYC, April 23, 2020
... Eastern Lebanon teachers organize virtual Autism Acceptance day, April 22, 2020
... 'This is awesome': Diamond rails against governor, lockdown at Capitol protest, April 20, 2020

... Diamond to introduce bill 'reining in' gubernatorial power following prolonged state of emergency, April 20, 2020
... Digital adjustments ongoing at schools; some students still lack virtual access, April 20, 2020
... COVID-19 lockdown protests could draw 'thousands' to Capitol; Diamond to speak, April 17, 2020
... $5.6m turf field project at Palmyra High School will continue through shutdown, April 10, 2020
... Arnold expresses concern over out-of-state COVID-19 patients, WellSpan says no influx of patients seen here, April 10, 2020

... Occupancy way down at Hampton Inn, but hotel still serving healthcare workers, April 10, 2020
... Diamond plans 'back to work' legislation for PA House, Senate bill will follow, April 7, 2020
... Cleona vape shop owner pushes for 'life-sustaining' status, April 6, 2020
... XPO shares sanitization strategy after apparent walkout at Palmyra plant, April 4, 2020
... Shifting demand, supply chain issues force dairy farmers to dump fluid milk, April 3, 2020

... From parades to iPads, local school districts strive to adapt to new reality, April 1, 2020
... County encouraged to vote by mail for rescheduled June 2 primary, March 31, 2020
... Adoptions have slowed, experts see no COVID-19 transmission risk from pets, March 27, 2020
... Help available for substance abuse issues, now is time to reach out, March 26, 2020
... Lebanon County schools pursue consistency during COVID-19 disruption, March 26, 2020

... Local police mostly unaffected by COVID-19, mutual aid agreement in place, March 24, 2020
... Local business owner's video message to Gov. Wolf about COVID-19 goes viral, March 21, 2020
... WellSpan waives COVID-19 test fees, UPMC prepares for outpatient testing, March 20, 2020
... Lebanon County school districts offering families free meals for pickup, March 19, 2020
... As area nursing homes track virus, video chats reduce isolation for residents, March 18, 2020

... Local grocery stores see unprecedented sales as customers stockpile, March 18, 2020
... West Cornwall pump station case remains with PA Supreme Court, March 12, 2020
... State government, health-care providers prepare for outbreak of coronavirus, March 4, 2020
... Planning for I-81 upgrades moves into next stage of multi-year effort, Feb. 20, 2020
... New DA responds to first day media scrutiny, calls for Republican party unity, Feb. 12, 2020

... CTC reducing size of cosmetology program, exploring web development and logistics as replacements, Feb. 11, 2020
... South Lebanon Township launches trap, neuter, and release program, Jan. 16, 2020
... County to vote on new state Senator in Tuesday SD-48 special election, Jan. 13, 2020
... Looking at the endorsements in next week's SD-48 special election, Jan. 10, 2020
... With bill pending, local law enforcement supports giving municipal police radar, Dec. 11, 2019

... Don't worry, the spotted lanternfly won't affect your Christmas tree, Nov. 20, 2019
... Jonestown woman receives support after PSPCA raid, faces charges, Nov. 5, 2019
... Cornwall Borough residents look to enact new trap, neuter, and release program for feral cats, Oct. 31, 2019
... Court program offers veterans caught up in criminal justice system another option, Oct. 23, 2019
... Now annual, Block Party shows demand for community gathering in Myerstown, Sept. 18, 2019

... Draw the Lines event at LVC will demystify PA redistricting for the public, Sept. 16, 2019
... Richland Community Swimming Pool will be reborn ... as something, August 27, 2019
... Lack of severance for New Penn part-time employees leaves some frustrated, August 15, 2019
... Could someone go to jail for feeding feral cats in Cornwall? Yes --but not likely, August 8, 2019
... New offerings and old standbys will be part of the Lebanon Area Fair, July 17, 2019

#TheEmmys
: I've also been writing consistently for the Academy of Television of Arts & Sciences, aka the people who give out The Emmys.
... On the Road Again: What's it like to be a band on the road? The Amazon Prime documentary What Drives Us will show you, Aug. 3, 2021
... Kicking into the Future: The creators of Cobra Kai made sure they were honoring the past as they updated The Karate Kid, July 1, 2021
... The Female Perspective: Jessica Biel and Michelle Purple have a mission - and they're nailing it, June 10, 2021
... Saying Yes to Everything: Multi-talented Cheyenne Jackson moves between genres and media with the greatest of ease, Jan. 14, 2021
... The Past Through Fresh Eyes: Emmy-nominated production designer Mark Ricker came to Ma Rainey's Black Bottom without revisiting past productions, Jan. 3, 2021

... Even during a pandemic, Academy member Noam Dromi is creating, collecting and telling stories, and making strides in the delivery of content, Aug. 12, 2020
... Fostering Understanding: Tamlyn Tomita and her colleagues hope to open people's minds and hearts in Asian Americans, May 11, 2020
... In the Loop: A mash-up of arts, visual, performance, and musical, inspired composers Paul Leonard-Morgan and Philip Glass, April 10, 2020
... Academy member Jordan Gagne pulls inspiration from everywhere, but one guy does stand out, March 27, 2020
... Hunting History: Saul Rubinek's personal family history - and working with his daughter - make his work on Hunters all the more important, Feb. 21, 2020

... So many options! Christian A. Pierce just wants to create - no matter the platform, Feb. 18, 2020
... Trying Them All On: Peter Facinelli refuses to be typecast, and wants to do it all, Dec. 10, 2019
... Vampires redux: Producer, showrunner, writer and actor Jonathan Lloyd Walker moves vampiric mythology in new directions, Aug. 22, 2019
... From the rap scene of Atlanta to the romance of Man Seeking Woman to vampire roommates, Stefani Robinson makes it all seem easy, July 2, 2019
... Member Profile: Academy member and composer Brian Tyler started on Dune, and is now writing music for the American west, June 14, 2019

... Patti Harrison & Samantha Bee: Fifty years after the Stonewall riots - how far have we come?, June 12, 2019
... Netflix's On My Block depicts a reality its creators know all too well, April 22, 2019
... Member Profile: From firefighter to stuntman to actor, Brian Oerly has taken a unique path, March 20, 2019
... Whiskey, Romance, Action, and Comedy: David Hemingson mixes drama, comedy, and romance in Whiskey Cavalier, Feb. 27, 2019
... Getting schooled: AJ Michalka goes back to school in her new series, Feb. 11, 2019

#FandM
: Every now and then I have the opportunity to touch base with Franklin & Marshall College graduates for a feature in their alumni magazine.
... Baseball Weekend: Bruce Levin & Jim Black came from vastly different worlds, but a love of America's national pastime helped spark a friendship & a tradition that's taken them around the world, June 16, 2020
... Caroline Spurry: Architectural historian at George Washington's Mount Vernon, May 10, 2019
... Plain Healing: Understanding the genetic disorders that afflict Amish children, June 29, 2017
... Sube al Futuro: Go to the Future, March 29, 2017
... Confronting Ebola: F&M alumni work together at the CDC to combat a global health crisis, May 22, 2015
... Mr. Eddy's Detroit, March 3, 2015
... Through a Soldier's Eyes: The writings of an F&M graduate provide a window to the Great War, Dec. 2, 2014

#PennLive
: Here is some of my news coverage for PennLive.
... 911 call center tops list of priorities for York County commissioner candidates, Oct. 23, 2019
... Central Pa. firefighters recognized at national ceremony: 'They sacrificed their lives and should be remembered', Oct. 6, 2019

#Intelligencer Journal/LNP
: I wrote thousands of articles for Lancaster County's morning -- and, later, its only -- newspaper. Here is a hefty selection.
... The truth about cats & dogs: At the animal shelter, only some stories end happily, Feb. 1, 1997
... Two sons, two roads to service, both leading to the Middle East, May 23, 2003
... She delivers in the clutch: En route to hospital, woman delivers own baby in family Jeep, Dec. 12, 2005
... Barack Obama's words are in her hands: Platform interpreter conveys candidate's words to hearing-impaired, April 4, 2008
... Richard Dreyfuss wants civics back in the classroom, April 25, 2008

... Frank McCourt shares life stories with fans in Lititz, Nov. 12, 2008
... Ill child has Christmas wish - cards, and plenty of them, Dec. 8, 2008
... Video link gives soldier in Iraq some family time, June 4, 2009
... Hannah Garman's battle with cancer ends, June 18, 2009
... Be a clown: Make-A-Wish volunteers get lessons from red-nosed expert, March 28, 2010
... A veteran, and the son of a veteran, he's serving those who served, Aug. 12, 2011
... Old outhouses yield historical treasures: Diver digs for privies in yards of city homes, Sept. 9, 2012

... Scare yourself silly at Field of Screams, Oct. 18, 2012
... Humane League of Lancaster County to become 'no-kill' shelter, Oct. 23, 2012
... On hobbits and hoopla: Local aficionados discuss legacy of J.R.R. Tolkien, Dec. 16, 2012
... Is there a void in animal protection in Lancaster County? Loss of Humane League officer creates questions and concerns, March 3, 2013
... Glory be, it's late ... or early, depending on your perspective; in Lititz, musicians take to the streets to welcome Easter, April 1, 2013

... Marcus Luttrell, sole survivor of Afghan campaign, wows local audience, April 6, 2013
... '42': Lancaster County residents recall a hero in Jackie Robinson, April 14, 2013
... A Lancaster County legend debunked: You can't really tip a cow, researchers find, Sept. 9, 2013
... A day in the life of a large-animal veterinarian: New York native makes the rounds of county farms, Sept. 29, 2013
... If he'd known that dog was pregnant... Man turns to local SPCA for help with 50 dogs, July 21, 2014

... 'I'm still fighting': Terminally ill 17-year-old finds light in the darkest of places, July 30, 2014
... Paying it forward: reactions pour in over Amber Martin's deathless courage, July 31, 2014
... Pit bulls: Why people love, and fear, this common breed, Sept. 1, 2014
... Amber Martin, who inspired many with her courage and faith, loses battle with cancer at age 17, Sept. 1, 2014
... 'She raised my soul to the sun': Amber Martin laid to rest among tears, laughter and a sea of purple, Sept. 5, 2014

... Little Bigfoot: Columbia's first Albatwitch Festival remembers the apple-snatching creature of local lore, Sept. 24, 2014
... Dogs on a plane: Canines on 'doggy death row' flown in from W. Virginia for adoption in Lancaster, Oct. 26, 2014
... Bear necessities: Lancaster residents join suit to give bear some elbow room, Dec. 31, 2014
... Ricky and Ricki: British actor lends star power to plight of penned bear, Jan. 6, 2015
... Bear on the loose? Not yet, but Little Ricki may soon be freed from her roadside cage, Jan. 22, 2015

... Bear gone wild: Little Ricki has been freed from her roadside cage, is on the road to Colorado sanctuary, Feb. 9, 2015
... Grin and bear it: Little Ricki is home in Colorado, Feb. 10, 2015
... Home sweet den: Little Ricki is settling in at her new digs on the Colorado plains, Feb. 16, 2015
... Brothers in Arms: Lancaster siblings enter different military branches, end up serving on the same ship, May 1, 2015
... A soldier comes home: Remains of Korean War veteran, MIA since 1950, have been found and identified, Dec. 6, 2015

... Sisters in arms: Manheim Township grads both go to West Point, both end up serving at Fort Hood, Jan. 2, 2016
... 'Welcome home, brother' -- The remains of a soldier, missing in Korea since 1950, are finally home, Jan. 28, 2016
... Remains of local Korean War veteran, who fell in rearguard action in 1950, come home for burial, March 29, 2016
... Lancaster County Academy grad helps keep Blue Angels soaring, March 29, 2016
... Hey, remember Little Ricki? How's that bear doing in Colorado?, March 30, 2015

... Bear essentials: Take a look at Little Ricki as she relaxes in her new home, April 27, 2015
... Taking care of buzz-ness: As honey bees disappear, local pollinators flourish, May 14, 2015
... Former 'Daily Show' host Jon Stewart adopts Lily, the emaciated 'paintball pony' abandoned in New Holland, May 20, 2016
... Baby abandoned on an Amish porch 40 years ago now seeks family connection, June 27, 2016
... Puppy, found near death in southern Lancaster County, is fighting to survive, July 6, 2016
... SPCA: Dog breeder surrenders another sick dog, will not face cruelty charges, July 8, 2016

... Libre improves as animal rescue groups clash over puppy's plight, SPCA's decision not to charge breeder, July 11, 2016
... One photo was enough to decide ailing puppy did not need immediate care, SPCA official says, July 12, 2016
... 'Someone failed this puppy terribly!': Veterinarian makes statement on Libre's abuse, July 13, 2016
... Rally planned Sunday outside Lancaster SPCA, protesters want shelter's director removed, July 14, 2016
... Protesters call for SPCA director's resignation as ailing puppy Libre learns he can walk, bark, July 18, 2016

... National animal welfare group won't press charges in Libre case, urges changes to state dog laws, July 19, 2016
... Rescuer decides to adopt Libre, the puppy found near death on a Lancaster County farm, July 21, 2016
... Senator begins drafting 'Libre's Law' to tighten Pennsylvania's animal cruelty laws, July 25, 2016
... Lancaster County district attorney's office, state police launch investigation into Libre animal cruelty case, July 27, 2016
... Remembering Karlie Hall: Student's death at boyfriend's hands spurs family to tackle domestic violence issues, Aug. 8, 2016

... Susan Martin's authority as a humane society police officer is revoked, Aug. 17, 2016
... District attorney sets up email tipline for reporting animal cruelty cases in Lancaster County, Aug. 19, 2016
... Libre's mom gets new home, new name, after recovering from mange in foster care, Aug. 22, 2016
... Looking for a dog? Here are tips for avoiding a Lancaster County puppy mill, Aug. 25, 2016
... Ricki, the black bear rescued from a roadside cage on Lincoln Highway, thrives in Colorado sanctuary, Sept. 6, 2016

... Elizabethtown animal rescue founder swaps bouquets for puppies in wedding, Sept. 20, 2016
... Embattled Lancaster County SPCA director resigns, citing 'emotional challenge', Nov. 1, 2016
... TLC reality show to focus on Lancaster County woman abandoned 40 years ago on Amish porch, Nov. 7, 2016
... Family traditions: Lancaster County veteran opens up about WWII service, following in footsteps of dad, brothers, Nov. 11, 2016
... Locomotives find new life among the crash and bang of Strasburg Rail Road's mechanical shop, Dec. 3, 2016
... Pearl Harbor attack inspired Lancaster County shoemaker to join Marines, storm beaches at Guadalcanal, Dec. 7, 2016
... Air Force veterans shared Christmas card every year since 1971; After a death, it's making its final trip from Millersville, Dec. 25, 2016

... Chance meeting in Bethlehem unites man and service dog named after his brother who died in Iraq, Dec. 26, 2016
... One last round in the ring: Friends say farewell to boxer who died after shooting in Lancaster, March 2, 2017
... New memorial for Vietnam veterans helps Lancaster native reconnect with his father, a fallen Marine, April 2, 2017
... Navy, Army and Air Force veteran reminisces on service in 3 wars for Armed Forces Day: 'I was young, it was adventure', May 20, 2017
... Quarryville pastor recalls the Battle of the Bulge, Operation Varsity at 17th Airborne reunion, May 21, 2017
... For Memorial Day, US Navy veteran recounts heroic battle with kamikaze planes at Okinawa, May 29, 2017
... Animal-welfare bills named for local puppy passes Senate, goes to governor to become law, June 20, 2017

... Hammer time: Blacksmiths work metal, make sparks during weekend demonstrations at Hans Herr House, June 23, 2017
... Apparent scammer uses Libre's image to raise funds for fictitious rescue group in North Carolina, July 31, 2017
... Ricki, the bear saved from a cage on Lincoln Highway, enjoys 'peace and tranquility' at her Colorado home, Oct. 9, 2017
... 25 animals -- alpacas, emus, more -- removed from Jim Mack's roadside attraction where Ricki the bear once lived, Nov. 21, 2017
... Libre's Law goes into effect today: Here's what new animal-cruelty statutes mean for Pennsylvania, Aug. 28, 2017

... TLC will air episode on Lititz woman's search for family after being left as an infant on Amish porch, Oct. 31, 2017
... Lititz woman, abandoned as an infant on an Amish farm in 1976, will get answers from TLC series on Dec. 11, Nov. 10, 2017
... Retired from the Marine Corps after combat injury, recent Elizabethtown College grad pushes through pain with karate, Nov. 11, 2017
... WWII vet thought for months his brother -- trapped underwater when USS Oklahoma capsized at Pearl Harbor -- was dead, Dec. 7, 2017
... Diane Bell, abandoned 41 years ago at an Amish farmhouse, learns parents' identity, meets sister in emotional episode, Dec. 11, 2017

... Why has a head stared from an attic window in Peach Bottom for more than a century?, Dec. 27, 2017
... Animal welfare legislation, including Libre's Law, strengthens Pennsylvania's standings on national lists, Jan. 24, 2018
... 'I forgive him': Lancaster woman, accidentally shot through wall by neighbor, dies in hospital, husband says, April 23, 2018
... Police, EMT resources are being drained in Lancaster, Columbia by a rise in synthetic drug use, May 2, 2018
... Maryland bans pigeon shoots: Animal welfare groups push to end 'incredibly cruel' tradition in Pennsylvania, May 24, 2018

... Remains of 3 servicemen buried with military honors, bringing closure to family of Air Force veteran, May 27, 2018
... Memorial Day isn't 'happy': Mother of Marine who died in Afghanistan remembers the true meaning of the holiday, May 28, 2018
... Nearly 4 years after his son was gunned down in Clay Township home, father still seeks answers, closure, June 12, 2018
... On Flag Day, we remember the role the American flag plays when veterans are laid to rest, June 14, 2018
... Bowmansville man who died in May will celebrate Father's Day with family, neighbor who helped bring him back to life, June 17, 2018
... Calling the world from Lancaster County: Ham radio operators power up for a weekend gathering, demonstration, June 23, 2018

... 'Bittersweet': Vince Mirack says he never heard of Raymond Rowe until his arrest Monday for sister Christy Mirack's murder, June 26, 2018
... Star Barn(s): When the iconic structure was moved and rebuilt, a second building went up around it, July 1, 2018
... Arrest in Mirack murder lifts hopes of resolution for Lindy Sue Biechler, killed 42 years ago in Manor Township, July 16, 2018
... Mascots learn how to move in big, fluffy suits at weekend camp in Millersville, July 23, 2018
... 'Just like a wild man': Ronks man, 73, describes attack that left his brother-in-law dead outside his home, Aug. 21, 2018

... First in Lancaster County: Boy Scout troop and Cub Scout pack in West Earl Township begin welcoming female members, Aug. 25, 2018
... Vietnam War-era Huey takes to the skies again after ambitious restoration project by local vets, Sept. 7, 2018
... Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard marks 20 years of giving military personnel a somber, dignified send-off, Sept. 15, 2018
... Mae Krier, a 'Rosie the Riveter' from World War II, comes to Lancaster to discuss warplanes, women's role in the workforce, Sept. 21, 2018
... 1,000 baby chicks, rescued from 'filthy and extreme conditions' in North Philadelphia, need homes, Sept. 23, 2018

... Columbia celebrates the elusive albatwitch with stories, music and a barrage of tasty apples on Chickies Ridge, Oct. 13, 2018
... Pa. lawmakers say rescuers can break into unattended vehicles to save dogs, cats from the heat, Oct. 18, 2018
... 'You never move past it': School leaders empathize with the communal grief following student deaths, Oct. 31, 2018
... You don't forget: Columbia couple recounts service as Air Force crew chief, medic, during Vietnam War, Nov. 11, 2018
... In heavily redacted response, UGI denies allegations of blame for fatal Manor Township house explosion, Nov. 19, 2018

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