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News from August 2021

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Pennsylvania lawmaker criticizes governor's statewide classroom mask mandate

By South Central PA News | Aug 31, 2021

When Governor Tom Wolf announced a new mask mandate for pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade classrooms, it sparked criticism from some state lawmakers.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Littlestown stagnates at one in week ending Aug. 28

By South Central PA News | Aug 31, 2021

There were no new teachers in Littlestown who signed the pledge in week ending Aug. 28, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Gettysburg sign pledge in week ending Aug. 28 to teach Critical Race Theory

By South Central PA News | Aug 30, 2021

There were no new teachers in Gettysburg who signed the pledge in week ending Aug. 28, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Chambersburg stagnates at one in week ending Aug. 28

By South Central PA News | Aug 29, 2021

There were no new teachers in Chambersburg who signed the pledge in week ending Aug. 28, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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South Central PA News area weekly mass times

By South Central PA News | Aug 28, 2021

The following parishes in the South Central PA News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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LIU12 Franklin County Literacy Council Open House & Ribbon Cutting

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2021

CVBA and community members are invited to join LIU12 Franklin County Literacy Council for an Open House & Ribbon Cutting on September 2 to celebrate 36 years of service!

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Greencastle Antrim Food Pantry Distribution Thursday, September 2

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2021

If you are in need of food, the Greencastle Antrim Food Pantry will be open on Thursday, September 2 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

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Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Central Dauphin High School on August 28

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2021

Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Central Dauphin High School on August 28.

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Boys Varsity Golf @ York Catholic High School

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2021

Boys Varsity Golf @ York Catholic High School.

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Street Committee Meeting on September 2

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2021

Street Committee Meeting on September 2.

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The 14th Annual Harvest Day Festival & Parade is fast approaching!

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2021

The 14th Annual Harvest Day Festival & Parade is fast approaching!

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Orrstown Borough Community Yardsale

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2021

Orrstown Borough Community Yardsale.

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Humanizing the past: Exploring the final footsteps and life stories of Civil War soldiers through a digital history project

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2021

For both novices and long-time scholars of the Civil War, the sheer size of Civil War armies and engagements can all too easily reduce soldiers to mere statistics or red and blue blocks on a battlefield “chess board.”

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Be in the Know and Download the LASD App

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2021

Littlestown Area School District is thrilled to announce our new app for mobile phones!

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Veterans Affairs Golf Tournament on September 3

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2021

Veterans Affairs Golf Tournament on September 3.

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No new teachers in Littlestown sign pledge in week ending Aug. 21 to teach Critical Race Theory

By South Central PA News | Aug 24, 2021

There were no new teachers in Littlestown who signed the pledge in week ending Aug. 21, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Gettysburg stagnates at four in week ending Aug. 21

By South Central PA News | Aug 23, 2021

There were no new teachers in Gettysburg who signed the pledge in week ending Aug. 21, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Chambersburg sign pledge in week ending Aug. 21 to teach Critical Race Theory

By South Central PA News | Aug 22, 2021

There were no new teachers in Chambersburg who signed the pledge in week ending Aug. 21, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Colonial Children's Day - Militia Muster 1777

By Press release submission | Aug 21, 2021

Our Homeschool Days of Spring and our July 3rd Militia Muster event combine in a special Colonial Children's Day Program.

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Veterans Affairs Awards 2021 We Support You Scholarship

By Press release submission | Aug 21, 2021

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners and Veterans Affairs Director Justin Slep presented a $2,500.