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Two charged after police chase in Fulton

9/30/2019

 
    Two people were charged after state police stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Nottingham Rd. (Rt. 272) and Soapstone Hill Rd., Fulton Township, at 1:22 a.m. on September 27, Trooper Chad Dohner reported.

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SECA pool project will get underway this fall

9/26/2019

 
    The design is almost complete.
    Once that's done, the Southern End Community Association will seek bids to renovate its public swimming pool.    
    "We expect to start the project this fall," said builder Steve Risk, who is supervising the project for SECA. "We got 95 percent of the drawings last week."

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Regan Run tradition continues on Oct. 5

9/26/2019

 
    The Solanco cross country program has a rich tradition that is evident in many ways.
    In addition to developing successful student-athletes, the Mules are dedicated to honoring the memory of one of their own.
    Former Solanco runner Kevin Regan died in an accident in the summer of 1975 following his sophomore year at Juniata College.

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Fulton ordinance change can save thousands for builders

9/26/2019

 
    They can't cut the cost of lumber, wiring, plumbing, or a roof.
    But Fulton Township's supervisors are working on a plan to reduce the amount people pay before they build.
    Early next month, they will revise the township's storm water management ordinance.

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One driver injured when car, minivan collide in Eden

9/26/2019

 
    One driver was hurt when a car and a minivan collided on Valley Rd. (Rt. 372) at Hess Rd., Eden Township, at 1:06 p.m. on September 16, Trooper George Lockhart reported.

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Escapee captured in Quarryville

9/25/2019

 
    A Peach Bottom resident who escaped from a prison in York County was captured by Quarryville police earlier this month.

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2019 Solanco Fair photos

9/24/2019

 

Volunteers hang new hero banners

9/23/2019

 
    Shortly before 11 on a recent Wednesday morning, the Hometown Hero banner honoring World War II veteran Charles Temple came down off a pole on W. State St. Minutes later, a new banner, also honoring Temple, went up on the same pole.

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With school back in session, food bank resumes program providing weekend meals

9/23/2019

 
     The first set of weekend meals went home with 250 students on Friday, September 13.
    "The numbers are always down at the beginning of the [school] year," said program coordinator Judy Beiler.
    Beiler helps organize the Solanco Food Bank's SWEEP program.

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STEM Saturdays wrapped up Sept. 14 with catapult construction and testing

9/17/2019

 
    A nine-month-long STEM program at the Quarryville Library wrapped up Saturday, September 14, with a final project and awards.

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Exelon having marina dredged: Peach Bottom facility to reopen in late spring 2020

9/17/2019

 
    One of the few public access boat ramps along the Susquehanna River has closed for repairs.
    The Peach Bottom Marina, on Fulton Township’s Peters Creek just east of the river, closed September 3  for dredging and other improvements, said Deena O’Brien, a spokesperson for Exelon Energy. Exelon owns the marina and leases out its operation.

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You can tell it’s fair week when …

9/17/2019

 
    Chairs, an old milk can, and rope reserve space along the parade route seven days before the first marchers step off.
    Volunteers begin moving tons of sawdust into the show rings at the fairground.
    Young electricians string lights through the tents that will house exhibits during the Solanco Fair’s three-day run.

Local CROP Walk will celebrate its 40th anniversary

9/16/2019

 
    In celebration of two anniversaries, the annual Solanco CROP Hunger Walk is looking for 75 participants and hopes to raise $12,000.

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Vehicle slams into Octoraro Pines home

9/12/2019

 
    The driver of a Saab was apparently injured when his car slammed into the basement of a home on Pine Dr., Octoraro Pines, Colerain Township, shortly after noon on Thursday, September 12.

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Bible returns to Pleasant Grove

9/11/2019

 
    A Bible given to a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church more than 130 years ago has returned to the congregation.
    According to an inscription in the book, the Bible was given to John Sterrett on October 17, 1886, by the Pleasant Grove Sunday School.

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Troops work together to recruit new scouts

9/10/2019

 
    Leaders of three Boy Scout troops are working together to attract more members to the youth organization.
    "We've formed the Solanco Scout Council to work together to bring more boys to scouting," organizer Becky Guhl said last week. "Our purpose is to recruit more members."
    Three troops, 91 at Chestnut Level, 76 in New Providence, and 87 at Green Tree, are members of the council. Cub Scout packs 91 and 76 are also members, and leaders are planning to restart Cub Scout Pack 87.

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Quarryville firefighters hold boot drive

9/10/2019

 
Quarryville firefighters held a boot drive at the intersection of State St. and 4th St. on Friday and collected $7,857 from generous motorists.

Man charged with taping dog’s snout

9/10/2019

 
    A New York resident was charged with animal cruelty in East Drumore Township on September 7, Trooper Chad Dohner reported.

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Covenanter foundation needs expert to help evaluate donations

9/6/2019

 
    Members of the Historic Covenanter Church Foundation are looking for help.
    They need an expert in Scottish memorabilia to evaluate a number of items the nonprofit has been given.

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Fair pigs can’t go back to farm: Disease prevention causes state to issue a quarantine order

9/6/2019

 
    Dangers posed by the African Swine Fever have brought changes to the market hog competition at this year's Solanco Fair.
    In years past, contestants who brought pigs that were either not heavy enough or too heavy to compete were allowed to take those hogs home.

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Keeping wheels under the meals

9/5/2019

 
    When the temperatures head south, so do geese, swallows, and snowbirds –residents of the Southern End who go to warmer states for a week, a month, or the entire season.
    Some of those snowbirds are volunteers who deliver Meals on Wheels throughout the Southern End.
    Finding drivers to fill in for the snowbirds is one of Solanco Meals on Wheels' new volunteer coordinator Diane Hastings' early priorities.
    "It can be difficult to find more drivers in the winter," she said.

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Quarryville Borough waiting for new poles to fix signal at Church and 4th streets

9/5/2019

 
    While they were waiting for the first new signal pole to arrive, a truck damaged another pole at the intersection of Quarryville's S. Church St. and 4th St.
    "We have had to have poles made to fit the base. Since they have to be custom-made, we've been told it will take six to eight months," Borough Manager Ken Work said last week.

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Eden improving surface of Low Grade rail trail

9/5/2019

 
    One improvement is underway and a second is awaiting funding for Eden Township's section of the Enola Low Grade Rail Trail.

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