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June 11, 2026
A Salute to Northen High School Graduates inside this issue!
Plans include a third right turn auxiliary lane throughout the majority of the project corridor
Staff Reports
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will hold an in-person open house regarding the Route 15 Section 044 Reconstruction Project in York and Cumberland counties. This four-mile project extends from the Range End Road/Golf Course Road intersection in Carroll Township, York County, continues north through Dillsburg Borough before crossing into Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County, and ending north of the Glenn Bowers Memorial Bridge carrying Route 15 over the Yellow Breeches Creek.
The open house will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, at the Dillsburg VFW South Mountain Post 6771, 22 West Franklin Street.
The purpose of the open house is to present the recommended improvements, receive input, and answer questions on an informal basis. There will be no formal presentation.
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Photo by Curt Werner
Northern High School Class of 2026 and guests fill Christian Life Assembly, Camp Hill for commencement exercises on June 4.
On the evening of June 4, commencement exercises were held for the senior class of Northern High School at the sanctuary of Christian Life Assembly in Camp Hill. The class of 2026 saw over 230 of its members walk across the stage to receive their long- awaited diplomas.
The ceremony was preceded by a formal procession of the faculty and students, accompanied by the high school Symphonic Ensemble, under the direction of Northern’s Director of Bands, Andrew Sheffer.
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By Carolyn Hoffman
Who’s going to fix the failing stormwater system and sinkholes in Memphord Estates and how much will it cost? The unknown answer is convoluted, and a solution is still very much unknown.
The basics are that the streets in Memphord Estates were never dedicated to Monaghan Township, so the municipality doesn’t own them and legally can’t fix them. The streets were supposed to be maintained by a homeowner’s association (HOA), which was created on paper but never instituted in the development. Monaghan can’t tax the entire township to repair one area that they don’t legally own. In other words, Monaghan and the Memphord Estates residents are in a “catch 22” with no obvious solution.
One ballpark estimate for the cost to repair the system is $1.2 million. Currently a sinkhole on Summer Drive is the most obvious issue, but Monaghan’s engineer says all the pipes are in a similar condition and are failing. A ballpark estimate just for Summer Drive was put at $177,000.
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June 4, 2026
Mary Lou Bytof
Two adults are in prison after daycare workers discovered a small, clear plastic bag containing cocaine in a toddler’s lunch bag. A staff member at Little Dreams Day Care Center in Carroll Township found the bag on May 28 when removing items from the lunch bag, according to a court document.
The center contacted the Carroll Township Police Department, and Detective Ben C. Martin removed the bag and had it tested at the police station. The contents tested positive for cocaine, CTPD Lt. Michael Lohr said.
For the rest of the story see the June 4, 2026 edition.
Kristen Stagg
At their work session on June 1, Carroll Township supervisors agreed to review the proposed changes to the zoning ordinances provided by manager Brandon Slatt.
Slatt called the changes “an FYI for this month,” requesting that comments be provided by board members ASAP. Slatt said he wanted to compile all the comments “more than one week before the first Monday in July to avoid another – ,” with solicitor John Baranski Jr., adding, “ – Comprehensive Plan.” He referenced ongoing changes that delayed the Comprehensive Plan for months.
In response to chairman Brent Sailhamer’s comment that data center ordinances “implies that they’re noisy,” supervisor Frank Setlak said the changes are “compiled from boilerplate language from the York County Planning Commission” as well as “best practices from municipalities who revised their ordinances when dealing with data centers.” Setlak enumerated some of the details: setbacks tied to size of center, equipment screening, noise and vibration criteria, as well as language for decommissioning and removal, should that become necessary.
For the rest of the story see the May 28, 2026 edition.
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May 28, 2026
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Scouts walk the parade route holding fistfuls of American flags adorned with poppies that they gave out to spectators, creating a festive atmosphere.
Staff reports
A warm day greeted area residents Monday on Memorial Day as they lined the parade route and assembled at the Dillsburg Cemetery to honor veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
At 11 a.m., Scouting America Troops, holding the colors, led the annual parade sponsored by the Dillsburg VFW South Mountain Post 6771 and the Dillburg American Legion followed by motorcyclists from the American Legion Riders of Post 26. A caravan of colorful Corvettes carried the veterans and guests.
The group formed at the VFW grounds on Franklin Street. As the parade made its way down South Baltimore Street, Post Commander Chris Wyatt and veteran member of the post, Frankie Shelley stopped at the Community Hall to raise the American flag and place a wreath at the war memorial. Scouts including Dillsburg Cub Scout Pack 39 walked the parade route holding fistfuls of American flags adorned with poppies that they gave out to spectators, creating a festive atmosphere.
For the rest of the story see the May 28, 2026 edition.
Carolyn Hoffman
Over 40% of residents in Washington Township have so far signed up for the new trash service that begins the first week of June, according to information at the May 18 supervisors’ meeting. Residents south of a line from Creek Road, Doe Run Drive and Wellsville Road will have their trash picked up on Mondays. Residents north of those roads will have a Friday pickup. According to the trash hauler, both trash and recycling will be picked up on the same day. Recycling flyers that detail what materials are acceptable for recycling were recently sent to the residents.
For the rest of the story see the May 21, 2026 edition.
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May 21, 2026
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Pictured from left are Jeremy Lane, Heather Lane, Tammy Miller, Ralph Miller and Rusty Miller at the grand opening of Outlawz Distillery, 419 E. High Street, Carlisle on May 2.
Realtor Ralph Miller and his wife Tammy opened Outlawz Distillery on 419 E. High Street, Carlisle. They sell distilled whiskey, moonshine, cream liqueur, spirits and vodka. The couple plans to introduce a new product every month. The tasting room is open Thursday 4:30 to 9 p.m., Friday, 4 to 10 p.m., Saturday noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
For the rest of the story see the May 21, 2026 edition.
Staff Reports
The Pennsylvania State Police, members of Dauphin County CID and Derry Township Police Department conducted “Operation Wrong Place” from May 15 to 17. The operation used social media platforms to locate and identify persons who use the internet to sexually exploit children.
Nine individuals were arrested, including one from Dillsburg, for various offenses involving unlawful contact with minors, ciminal use of communication facility, corruption of minors and various other felony Chapter 31 related offenses.
Arrested were: Andrew William Smeltz, W/N-M, 54, Lykens; Juan C. Martinez, W/H-M, 36, Lykens; Phillip James Beamesderfer, W/N-M, 39, Fredericksburg, Pa.; Louis Damian Rodriguez-Aldaz, W/H-M, 48, Hummelstown; Aaron Lee Flemming, W/N-M, 48, Dillsburg; Kevin Leigh Appleby, W/N-M, 53, Harrisburg; Marvin Antonio Flores-Juarez, W/H-M, 33, Waldorf, Md.; Jonathan Ray Behney, W/N-M, 64, Lebanon and Kenneth L. Bretz, W/N-M, 73, Harrisburg.
For the rest of the story see the May 21, 2026 edition.
Mary Lou Bytof
The approval of a new teacher’s contract as well as the building of a new middle school has lead the members of the Northern York County School Board to raise taxes to help cover the additional expenses. Tuesday evening, the board adopted the 2026-27 general fund budget which shows expenditures in the amount of $73,430,257 and revenues in the amount of $73,267,133.
The new budget sets the real estate tax mill rate at 21.1485. It also set the reenactment of the 1.25% earned income tax at the collection rate of .75%, and the reenactment of the amusement tax rate at 10% to be shared with municipality.
The Per Capital Taxes imposed under Section 679 and Act 511 are at $0. York County has provided the district with a certified report listing the approved homesteads and farmsteads located within its boundaries. According to the new budget, the farmstead exclusion is $4,776 and the homestead exclusion is $9,552.
For the rest of the story see the May 21, 2026 edition.
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Eli Reznikov launches the javelin in district competition at Shippensburg University.
By Joe Guty
Unleashing a 194-5 mark on his second throw, Northern senior Eli Reznikov earned the title of “District III Champion.” Competing on a breezy, sunny and warm day at Shippensburg University last Saturday, Reznikov captured the District III, Class AAA title over 23 competitors. The senior threw 171-1 on his first throw and then fouled twice after his winning launch. His last two throws included a 187-3 and 184- 7.
In the high jump, senior Aubrey Stuckey leaped 5- 03 for a sixth-place medal and state qualifying mark.
For the rest of the story see the May 21, 2026 edition.
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May 14, 2026
Photos by Curt Werner
Fairgoers and vendors pack Greenbriar Lane Saturday afternoon at PickleFest.
Pickles on a stick were a big hit.
Staff Reports
A little morning rain did not dampen the spirits of hundreds of fairgoers for this year’s PickleFest on Saturday May 9, sponsored by the Dillsburg Community Association. The one-day street fair featured arts, crafts, organizations, food vendors, businesses, music and a 5k Pickle Chase Run. The Northern York County Historical and Preservation Society also held its Publick Tyme. Roads were closed from Dills Tavern on North Baltimore Street, down Greenbriar Lane to Harrisburg Pike. New this year were vendors on Harrisburg Pike as far as Welty Avenue. Chad Reed, an organizer of the event, said they have the capability to expand even more. “We had over 130 ven- dors, more than ever before, he said.
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By Carolyn Hoffman
For a small borough like Wellsville, with an equally small annual budget, having enough money for major expenses, like street repairs, is impossible to save for even in the long-term. Estimates for repairs to Warrington Street alone range around $250,000, nearly identical to the town’s total annual budget. The solution is to seek grants to cover or help with those expenses. Wellsville is actively seeking any grants or donations they can find to cover as much of that work as possible.
Councilman Ron Grim Jr. is spearheading the grant investigation work and the long application processes needed for them. Repair of Warrington and Chestnut streets are in the forefront of seeking grants, and to that end a meeting is planned on May 15 with a representative from York County’s Conservation District, Grim and the borough engineer to walk those streets and learn if the town might qualify for a grant. One requirement for this county grant is that a borough councilperson take an ESM or environmentally sensitive maintenance class for PA’s Dirt and Gravel Road Program. Another requirement is that the streets in question have fewer than 500 trips per day as determined by a traffic study.
For the rest of the story see the May 14, 2026 edition.
By Kristen Stagg
Carroll Township supervisors approved Barry Isett & Associates, Inc. in Mechanicsburg, as the township’s engineer by a vote of 3-2. Libby Loudenslager was joined in her motion by Dave Bush and Sheila Covert; Brent Sailhamer and Frank Setlak opposed.
In discussion, Setlak recommended seeing if any of the other firms have experience with townships; however, Loudenslager made her motion, saying the firm she and Bush recommended after interviewing numerous possibilities has “everything we can ask for.” Since the new firm begins effective immediately, Gibson Thomas Engineering’s Phil Brath left the meeting shortly after the motion passed.
They unanimously approved appointing Felicia Davis to the remaining portion of Linda Fiskus’ term as alternate on to the Zoning Hearing Board, which expires in Jan. 2027. Police Deptartment Supervisors approved entering a memorandum of understanding with the Police Department.
For the rest of the story see the May 14, 2026 edition.
By Mary Lou Bytof
On Tuesday, the Dillsburg Borough Council voted unanimously to permit the borough manager to authorize a comprehensive, independent audit of Logan Park to review financial, operational and compliance matters during the time period of January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025. The accounting firm of Zelenkofske Axelrod will perform the audit and report the findings and recommendations back to the borough upon completion. “Recent observations, reports, or community feedback have raised questions regarding the financial management and operational practices of Logan Park,” according to a written statement presented to the council. The audit will support accountability and informed decision-making, the statement said. The audit is in response to the Logan Park Board’s request for the borough to donate $2,500 to cover half of the park’s liability insurance, since the park is jointly owned by Dillsburg Borough and Carroll Township.
For the rest of the story see the May 14, 2026 edition.
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Northern Boys Lacrosse seniors with their parents were recognized before the game against Gettysburg on May 7. Seniors pictured from left are Sean D'Alessio, Owin Gilbert, Hayden Linebaugh, Jaden Niner, Jonas Slothower and Sean Sullivan.
Closing out the 2026 season on a positive note last Thursday, the Northern H.S. boys lacrosse team charged past Gettysburg 10-2. It was also a Senior Night celebration for the Polar Bears who recognized the following senior student athletes: Sean D'Alessio, Owin Gilbert, Hayden Linebaugh, Jadon Niner, Jonas Slothower and Sean Sullivan. Josh Knaub scored three goals and had an assist while Riley McNair and Ryan Wickham added two goals apiece. Moges Ayres contributed one goal and two assists while and Owin Gilbert added a goal and an assist. Miles Kern chipped in a goal and Hayden Linebaugh had three assists. In goal, Abraham Slagill had 25 saves.
Pictured from left, front row are Rohen Stephenson, Knox Ensor and Liam Murphy; middle row Lincoln Walton, Kayden Baker, Dylon Hess, Hayden Houser, Penley Roof,Chase Garnett and Jacob Toms; back row coaches Ryan Stephenson, Matt Ensor, Kenny Baker and Tyler Houser.
Northstars 10U win Broken Glass Baseball Bash tourney
Staff Reports
The Northstars 10U baseball team battled through rainy conditions and came away champions during the Broken Glass Baseball Bash Pt II tourna- ment held on May 9-10. Saturday’s action began with a wet start, but the Northstars showed no signs of slowing down as they defeated the Hershey Hawks by a commanding 7-0 score. Heavy rain later forced the remainder of Saturday’s games to be canceled.
For the rest of the story see the May 14, 2026 edition.
May 7, 2026
Photo by Curt Werner
Ore Bank Road from the Siddonsburg Road intersection to the Giant entrance is now closed for reconstruction until August 5.
By Kristen Stagg
At their work session on May 4, Carroll Township supervisors asked about the closure of Ore Bank Road. Supervisor Libby Loudenslager, who chaired the meeting in the absence of Brent Sailhamer, asked how long it would be closed. Township manager Brandon Slatt said it's scheduled to be closed through August 5. It closed on May 5 for reconstruction to begin.
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By Kristen Stagg
Carroll Township Police Department's Lt. Michael Lohr presented extensive information on a proposed K-9 program at the supervisorsworksession. Lohr said internal discussions began “back in March” when Patrolman Wesley Biricocchi was hired. According to Lohr, Biricocchi was allowed to take K-9 Arko with him when he left his previous employer.
Arco is trained and certified by the North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA) in vehicle search, evidence recovery, suspect apprehension, per Lohr. The four-year-old Belgian Malinois is expected to provide “at least six more years” of service. Lohr said Biricocchi borrowed another department's K-9 once, and could've used one an additional four times, had one been available.
Lohr presented a list of expenses for a year of operating the K-9 program totaling over $13,000, which includes vehicle modification and a special “box” insert for the K-9, described as the “biggest initial expense.”
For the rest of the story see the May 7, 2026 edition.
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Clay Myers weed wacks around the tombstones.
By Mary Lou Bytof
Volunteers from the Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association, Inc., got together Saturday to donate their time to cleaning the Pleasant View Old Dunkard Church Graveyard off Creek Road in Carroll Township.
“We accomplished a lot‚” organizer Dale Bentz said on Monday. The group of eight volunteers of all ages - from seven to 70 worked from 8:30 a.m. to around 1 p.m. clearing out brush and debris and chopping down old, scraggly trees from the property.
“We did more than we ever expected to do, and we are pleased with what we accomplished,” Bentz said. The group had so much fun and found the work they were doing to be quite interesting, he added.
For the rest of the story see the May 7, 2026 edition.
April 30, 2026
Emergency crews investigate the scene of an accident involving a Northern York County School District van in the 300-block of Main Street, Wellsville, Monday afternoon, April 27, where the driver of the van swiped a parked vehicle, which in turn rear-ended the parked car in front of it. Wellsville Fire Company, fire police and Pennsylvania State Police responded. No injuries were reported.
For the rest of the story see the April 30, 2026 edition.
The 2026 Polar Bear Foundation Gala, the Roaring 20’s, was a huge success, according to members of the foundation. Held at The Willows at Ashcombe Mansion last Friday evening, the event began with the attendees arriving in their best Prohibition Era suits and flapper dresses. As jazz, swing, and blues music played, guests began to socialize and bid on the more than 100 items donated to the silent auction. Guests sat at tables decorated with flower arrangements provided by the Northern High School floral design class.
The speakeasy served up drinks like the Bee’s Knees and French 75 cocktails. Tables of hors d’oeuvres and desserts were available for guests all evening. At 8 p.m., the program began with a brief history of the PBF in honor of its 20th year and honored Executive Director Natalie Slothower for her 18 years of service. The PBF also recognized current and past district school board members and administrators as well as PBF members from the last 20 years.
Guests socialize at the Polar Bear Foundation Gala, the Roaring Twenties last Friday at the Willows at Ashcombe Mansion.
For the rest of the story see the April 30, 2026 edition.
The Dillsburg Farmers Market will open for the season on Saturday, May 2 at historic Dills Tavern, 227 North Baltimore Street. Many long-time and some new vendors will be there.
See the list in this week's Banner.
For the rest of the story see the April 30, 2026 edition.
April 23, 2026
Board wants to see bill
Mary Lou Bytof
The Dillsburg Borough Council last week told the chairman of the Logan Park Board that it will not honor his request to cover half of the liability insurance for the park until it sees a bill or invoice with the exact amount to cover the park.
Bob Ingham, chairman of the Logan Park Board, addressed the council last Tuesday to request that the borough give Carroll Township $2,500 toward the insurance to pay for the park, which the borough and township own jointly.
Before last year, he explained, the township had paid Logan Park’s insurance in full, which was less than $2,000 a year. However, after a second claim, the park’s insurer dropped its coverage.
For the rest of the story see the April 23, 2026 edition.
Northern York County Fire Rescue firefighter Austin Tipler douses a front end loader on fire with water near the intersection of Kralltown and Ridge roads, Washington Township, Tuesday afternoon, April 21. Wellsville Fire Company and fire police were also on the scene.
New Historic Series Inside
April 16, 2026
Insurance issue:
Residents pack meeting room
By Carolyn Hoffman
The April 8 Warrington Township meeting was jam-packed with more than 70 residents, with many calling for the immediate resignations of three supervisors who obtained free health insurance on the township plan for employees. Since the information came to light at the last meeting, all three supervisors are no longer on that coverage.
Duane Stone, the solicitor filling in for resigned solicitor Brian Linsenbach, cautioned that everyone is innocent until proven guilty and to let the process of an independent investigation play out. Linsenbach resigned last month due to conflict of interest, as he will be called to give information during the investigation.
Attorney Michael Pykosh was named as the special counsel in a 3-2 vote, with Supervisors Jim Smedley and Ed Mattos voting against.
For the rest of the story see the April 16, 2026 edition.
Board says yes to police deal with ICE
By Kristen Stagg
Carroll Township supervisors approved by a 3-2 vote for the Police Dept. to enter a 287(g) agreement with the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency.
Supervisor Libby Loudenslager made the motion, which was seconded by Dave Bush. They were joined in their vote by chairman Brent Sailhamer; Sheila Covert and Frank Setlak objected.
During discussion on the motion, Setlak asked the board, “Where are we with the agreement I edited?” He asked both the board and solicitor if ICE had responded to the edits he provided. There was no response to either question.
For the rest of the story see the April 16, 2026 edition.
Photos by Curt Werner/Dillsburg Banner
Firefighters work to put out a blaze in the 7500-block of Carlisle Road, Warrington Township Tuesday night.
For the rest of the story see the April 16, 2026 edition.
April 9, 2026
Residents continue to debate Carroll Township police collaboration with ICE
Kristen Stagg
Area residents continued voicing their opinions on the possible collaboration between the Carroll Township Police Department and the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency during the board of supervisors April 6 work session.
Colin Darney raised what he called “a general police and governance question” during public comment, saying he has “serious concerns” about the human-, drug-, and child-trafficking that were mentioned as taking place along the Rt. 15 corridor. According to Darney, police are already able to verify identification of suspect individuals through the York County District Attorney’s office, FBI, and Pennsylvania State Police, as well as querying J*NET (Pennsylvania’s Justice Network) and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). He asked, “Is the board ensuring the existing tools and procedures are understood and applied?”
Franklin Township’s Alysoun Mahoney expressed concern specifically regarding the 287(g) program with ICE. She says the collaboration would “place pressure on local police to divert resources “from their main objective: protecting township residents. Mahoney thinks the program would influence people in the community who “look a certain way” to avoid purchasing products and services in the township or even driving through for fear of being racially profiled. Mahoney says the 287(g) program “demonizes people who look a certain way,” and would negatively affect the township in many ways.
For the rest of the story see the April 9, 2026 edition.
April 2, 2026
Messiah: Stuckey named president
By Staff Reports
The Messiah University Board of Trustees has named Jon C. Stuckey, Ph.D., as the University’s ninth president, effective May 1, 2026. Stuckey, who has been serving as interim president since July 1, 2025, was permanently appointed to the presidency on March 27 via a unanimous vote of Messiah’s board.
“As president of the interim,” said Board Chair Rod L. Musser, “Dr. Stuckey demonstrated the qualities that we were looking for in Messiah’s next president, a commitment to integrating intellectual rigor and Christian faith, gracious hospitality, leadership in crisis, strong communication with stakeholders, and navigating challenging issues. Those qualities—along with his confident, yet humble, leadership style, his deep embrace of Messiah’s mission, and a strategic vision for the University going forward—set him apart.”
For the rest of the story see the April 2, 2026 edition.
Photos by Afril Pools/Dillsburg Banner
Excavation is underway for a new pedestrian walkway underneath U.S. Rt. 15.
Massive tunnel project gets underway
By Afril Pools
After years and years of debating about what to do about the traffic situation on U.S. Route 15, a group of local community leaders decided to forego all the haggling with the state and decided to take the bull by the horns.
Community leaders from Dillsburg and its surrounding townships this Wednesday decided to move with a plan to construct what will become the longest tunnel in Pennsylvania to eliminate the traffic congestion caused by heavy truck traffic on Route 15.
Because it will take months, maybe years, to get all the approval to build this ambitious project, these leaders decided to begin immediately. Since the construction will not involve Route 15 or any borough or township road, there will be no need for a traffic study, a township supervisor said.
Excavation has already begun near the newest warehouse location next to Baker’s Restaurant and at the Rt. 74 and Rt. 15 inter- section. That area of of the tunnel, which will bring the big rigs to the warehouse, will also serve a dual purpose. A pedestrian walkway will be added inside the two-lane tube in the section under the highway. “There already are few places to park in the borough. So, when we have large events in town, such as the Celtic Festival at Dills Tavern or, of course, Farmers Fair, the people will be able to park at the warehouse, enter the tunnel and walk under Route 15 to events at the tavern or downtown,” a borough spokesman said. The walkway in the tunnel will be handicap accessible, he added.
For the rest of the story see the April 2, 2026 edition.
January 29, 2026
Photo courtsey Michael Putt
Snow and sleet from a massive winter snow storm, affecting three dozen states, covers South Baltimore Street on Sunday.
Largest snow storm of the season pelts Dillsburg with snow, sleet; hiker rescued
The largest snow storm of this winter, part of a massive system affecting three dozen states, hit the Dillsburg area early Sunday morning and continued throughout the day, sometimes as heavy as two inches of snow per hour, according to the National Weather Service.
However, 6-12 inches of snow accumulation would have been greater if periods of sleeting did not pack down the snow in the late morning, early afternoon hours in many Central PA locations.
Although it made the roads more treacherous, the sleet served as a buffer from the high winds and prevented drifting, Carroll Township Manager Brandon Slatt said on Tuesday. “The last round of sleet helped to contain the snow and prevented drifting onto the roads,” he said. Slatt, who traveled with the township road crew during the Sunday storm and again on Monday said that although he noticed some damaged mailboxes throughout the township, the damage came from heavy snow and not ice. Although he did not stop to measure the snow, he estimated that the accumulation was about a foot high.
In addition to himself, the road crew, consisting of Bruce Patton, Paul Kingand Mike Cramer, began plowing the snow around 2 a.m. Sunday morning and continued until the early hours of Monday morning. The crew went home shortly after midnight and Slatt was back in his office on Monday.
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January 22, 2026
Photo by Curt Werner
Flames still smolder Tuesday morning Jan. 20 after an early morning structure fire the day before in the 300-block of South Middlesex Road, Carlisle. The building was fully engulfed with flames when firefighters arrived.
An implement storage outbuilding and its contents were destroyed by an early morning fire on Monday, Jan. 19 in the 300-block of South Middlesex Road, Carlisle. Middlesex Township Fire Chief Edwin Beam said the fire had a good start before they got there and was fully engulfed when they arrived, adding that flames were visable for some distance and could be seen from Carlisle.
For the rest of the story see the January 22, 2026 edition.
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January 15, 2026
Council presents check to DCA
By Mary Lou Bytof
Dillsburg Borough Council President Matt Fawber presented Dillsburg Community Association President Dave Kelley with a $2,000 check Tuesday evening on behalf of the borough for all the work the association does for the community. Speaking about the recent DCA venture, the New Year’s Eve annual Pickle Drop in the borough, Kelley said that the event is expanding and he is excited to build on it even more. “It's growing,” he told the council, in spite of the cold weather we had a few weeks ago.
For the rest of the story see the January 15, 2026 edition.
Comp plan passes 3-2
By Kristen Stagg
At the regular meeting of the Carroll Township supervisors on Jan. 12, the board voted 3-2 to approve Resolution 2026-09 adopt- ing the Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan of Oct. 2025. Sheila Covert, Brent Sailhamer, and Frank Setlak approved with Dave Bush and Libby Loudenslager opposed.
During the discussion that preceded the vote, Bush voiced concerns that the plan “gives the image that the township condones things going on in the area that it doesn't approve of,” adding, “the book could be used inappropriately to get support.”
For the rest of the story see the January 15, 2026 edition.
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