Print Edition Highlights - August 24, 2017
For more information see the August 24th, 2017 edition of the Dillsburg Banner.
Under construction for 12 years, the bridge on Locust Point Road (State Route 1007) over the Yellow Breeches Creek, Monroe Township, is now open. The crossing, southwest of Williams Grove, was closed in March of 2005 after inspectors deemed the single-lane structure, built in 1911, unsafe. The project was part of an overall contract that included replacing three bridges on Locust Point Road for $2,635,887. The other two bridges were replaced last year with box culverts.
For more information see the August 24th, 2017 edition of the Dillsburg Banner.
Shirley A. Knight
Staff Reporter/Dillsburg Banner
Despite high heat, humidity and the threat of thunderstorms, organizers of the 76th Wellsville Carnival pronounced it a rousing success.
The long lines of diners primed for ham, roast beef, pulled pork, roast turkey dinners and country sausage with all the fixings moved quickly each evening, thanks to the many volunteers who prepared and served the food. The cleanup crew kept things organized with the help of Craig Harlacker, assistant chief of the fire company, who seemed to be everywhere at once.
Natalee Roberts, 6, and her mother, Vanessa Snyder, of Mt. Wolf, try to win fish by throwing ping pong balls into glassware. Photo by Curt Werner/Dillsburg Banner.
For more information see the August 24th, 2017 edition of the Dillsburg Banner.
Joe Guty
Dillsburg Banner
Yes, while it is still summer, high school football has already arrived. Northern travels to Chester County to face Class AAAA Octorara H.S. in the season opener this Friday, August 25. The Polar Bears, also a AAAA school for football, should be matched well against the Braves. Head Coach Bill Miller and staff welcomed the squad officially last Monday at the beginning of PIAA pre-season practice. Heat acclimatization began August 7.
As the Banner went to press, Meet The Team Night was slated for Thursday, August 24. Northern will strive to improve on their 2016 record of 7-4 and 5-2 Mid Penn Colonial Division mark. The Polar Bears fell to Shippensburg in the first round of district playoffs after making it to the second round in 2015. While the loss of some key starters to graduation will have an impact, several players return with varsity experience and a talented group on both sides of the ball can make Northern a formidable force in the Mid Penn and beyond.
Running back Kyle Swartz looks for room to run. The Northern High School Varsity Football team scrimmaged West York on Saturday, Aug. 19 at Bostic Field. Photo by Curt Werner/Dillsburg Banner.
For more information see the August 24th, 2017 edition of the Dillsburg Banner.
Joe Guty
Dillsburg Banner
With the season already in full swing, the 2017 Northern H.S. Varsity Tennis team is slated to host Hershey H.S. this Friday, August 25. After a scrimmage against Dover H.S., the Lady Polar Bears were scheduled to open the year with two away matches on Wednesday (Palmyra—both Varsity and JV) and Thursday (Biglerville). In JV action, the Lady Bears were to face Hershey on Thursday.
Team practice began on August 14 with a strong number of 16 players. Morning practice focused on singles and ladder challenges and the afternoon practice focused on doubles. Returning at No. 1 singles this year is senior and four-year varsity player Sarah Fleming. No. 2 singles will see the return of junior Audra White and starting at No. 3 singles this year is senior Kasey Griffiths. Kasey moves up from No. 1 doubles and is also returning for her fourth year of tennis. At No. 1 doubles, this season’s team will be comprised of senior Sydney Horvath and junior Jacqueline Bell. The No. 2 doubles team will introduce two players to the varsity line up. Junior Kim Johnson and senior Alyson Huth will pair up for the season opener against Palmyra. Also on the roster this season: seniors Shea Evans and Acacia Sachs; juniors Olivia Shea, Taylor Long, and Ryan Burd; sophomore Katie Derr; and freshmen Haley Taylor, Tagean McCoy and Allana Gillis.
For more information see the August 24th, 2017 edition of the Dillsburg Banner.
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