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The historical society gets a home of their own

4/27/2017

Southern Lancaster County Historical Society president George Stiles hangs a replica of a painting featuring Robert Fulton and a steam boat he sailed in the Seine River in 1803.

Volunteers are working to get the Robert Fulton Birthplace ready for its spring opening.
"We took ownership in March and started working right away," said George Stiles, president of the Southern Lancaster County Historical Society.

Hitting the road

4/26/2017

During part of his 22-year career as a U.S. Army combat engineer, David Wadsworth cleared improvised explosive devices from roads in Iraq.
Now retired, Wadsworth is back working the roads, although with a lot less stress.

Fergie's will offer online grocery shopping

4/25/2017

When George Hassler and Ellis Ferguson opened their business on Quarryville's E. State St. in 1916, shoppers brought lists to store and clerks then used those lists to fill the orders.

Quarryville Fire Company hosts annual craft show

4/24/2017

Last year, their show drew 27 vendors.
This year, members of Quarryville Fire Company's Special Division added crafters to their spring show.

Middle Octorara yard sale preview

4/21/2017

Volunteers from Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church are collecting donations for the congregation's annual yard sale.
"We're accepting items from church members as well as community members," organizer Dan Henry said last week.

Southern End Softball Tournament to take place in June

4/21/2017

By rights, 2017 should see the third annual Southern End Softball Tournament.
But scheduling problems and weather woes cancelled last year's event, making this the second annual staging of a tournament that debuted in 2015.

Solanco's track and field results

4/18/2017

Solanco’s track and field teams traveled to Elizabethtown on Monday, April 10, with the boys (97.5-52.5) coming back victorious and the girls (71-79) suffering a tough loss.

Library upgrades its auction

4/18/2017

This year, the Quarryville Library is tweaking its most productive fundraiser.
In addition to the Saturday auction, organizers will be holding a preview sale earlier in the week.

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