Many Hands Make Light Work Exemplified During Wheat Harvest

(Shopping News Photos by Donald Reese)

This local farm family from the Hinkletown area was busy loading wheat sheaves. Using pitchforks in a concerted effort was a great example of working together. Each family member carried their portion of the load. The old quote, “many hands make light work” can be seen in this image as everyo...
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Where In The World Contest Winner

The “Where In The World Do You Read The Shopping News?” contest is still in full swing this year. We’ve received many exciting entries recently! This month it was difficult to pick a winner. There were entries from St. Maarten, Potter County, Maryland, New Orleans, West Virginia and more! Read More

Denver/Ephrata Rotary Club Officers

(Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese)

The Denver/Ephrata Rotary Club recently met to announce the selection of officers for the 2020-2021 term. Shown in the photo, from left to right, are (seated) David Endy, President; Kent Sweigart, First Vice-President; (back) Gil Ochs, Secretary; Randall Goshert, Treasurer; and Matthew Smith, Sec...
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Akron Borough Is Celebrating Its 125th Anniversary This Year

(Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese)

Residents of Akron Borough are celebrating their hometown’s 125th anniversary this year and they are looking back with fond memories of good times growing up there. A petition was prepared for the court in November 1894, and the grand jury certified the incorporation of Akron as a borough in 18...
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Heritage of the Pennsylvania Heartland - The Musselman Family Of Murrell

(Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese)

By: Tom Horst and T. Glenn Horst

Over the past months this series of articles focused on the heritage of our area antiques and historical treasures and discussed their artisans. Past articles have featured Joseph Lehn, of Elizabeth Township, who crafted and pain...
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