December 2006 Holiday display a traffic stopper Playing high-tech hide-and-seek Hunting fatality ruled an accident Gourds grow into business for Brill Goalie hopes for a save of equipment Penn Twp. passes tentative budget Meeting held for Greenwood project County increases spending, but not taxes Newport steps into fitness Heberlig ends 21-year coaching career Duncannon passes revised budget Chairman defends recreation spending Millerstown woman finds art in man’s best friend Club celebrates birthdays Back Hollow bear is one big bruin Thiemann given reins to board Greenwood school board reorganizes Millerstown seeks hydrant repairs County man killed in Iraq Penn Twp. tables action on Cove development Carroll tax rate remains the same Couple lends helping hand to kids Water runoff becomes an issue in Marysville It’s Christmas in town Sharing spirit is sign of the season ‘Trail’ murderer avoids death penalty upon resentencing Santa’s special delivery Test-drive caper ends with a plea bargain Pretend trial was no mockery Spirit for cheerleading builds Local priest pens his sixth book Volunteers form the heart of Join Hands Pastor shares sweaters’ yarn
November 2006 Grimwood trial takes jurors on wild ride Harper faces new charges Friendship grows as recovery ends DUI death leads to homicide charges Gilbert to fight for world championship Delayed party is still a monster of a good time VanHorn quickly walks to her goal Bloomfield water rates on the rise Forester honored for work in woods Books now available 24/7 Help needed to bring color to bridge Lioness Club show attracts dogs Taxes will take a hike in Newport borough Flier’s content creates a stir Stories span the globe Recyclers look to expand services Local voting adds up to a Republican clean sweep Prison advocate wraps up 10 years of service Millerstown council takes a look at school expansion plans Grange sends gifts to servicemen Food, fellowship are on the menu Susquenita strives to improve scores at middle school Shawl ministry lets women help themselves while helping others Taxes won’t budge in Marysville plan Millerstown adopts moderate tax hike to avert shortfall Bentsel celebrates a century in Perry County Season starts with fatality Recycling business changes gears Monument recalls crash Grange serves holiday meal Trotters hit the streets in Newport Web site created for county military Area band grows in popularity Duncannon holds the line on taxes New business is one for the dogs
October 2006 Teacher’s aide dies in school bus crash Priest pens primer on Pope Newport, Howe Twp. discuss regionalization of authority Habitat project breaks ground Penn Twp. business campus gets first tenant Café relocates to Newport square Act I’s effects mulled Kids, special guests turn out for a day at the park Rye Twp. seeks solution to speeding on Route 850 County Christian school begins its second year Newport imposes $52 tax Stained glass reflects well on Newport Rob Shipp named to council County to beef up 911 system Creek’s status may be upgraded Larger board continues to be contentious Corman faces challengers 34th candidates talk state reform No toil or trouble as church bubbles Big government tops talk at Carroll Aviator remembered Susquenita shuffles principals Old carries into new as church opens Bullying leads to threats and arrest West Perry seeks to stop violence Cauffman honored Properties for sale Newport suspect nabbed in Arizona Voters to decide, three or five? Fall fest heats up cold day Depression takes a heavy toll on family Fort’s legend becomes teaching tool Carroll gets grant for new fire truck Costumed critters step out for library Thebes wins bid Clubs pool resources for Halloween party Council grills mayoral candidates
September 2006 Dispute is a horse of a different color The cows came home Hammaker labeled a predator Game Commission tracks poached bear to Horse Valley Old family business finds new family Susquenita board considers mixed gender athletic policy New water authority rolls back rate hike Council continues talks toward regional authority Straight shooters converge on Cowcamp at Ickesburg Newport welcomes new principal Lucky fall saves a life in Marysville Developer presents plans for Cove Mountain Victims of terror attacks memorialized prior to meeting Windsor taken to task over housing plan Supervisors urged to heed diverse views Veteran eschews shoes for his cause Millerstown council receives two bids for land Fiddlers set down at airport for music festival Two new administrators welcomed to Susquenita Paper tries on a new, slimmer look Couple wins cool treat for neighborhood DEP issues deadline for local hauler Tractors spin through grove Municipal authority requested in Centre Family makes strides at MADD event Marysville hires borough manager Town turns out to salute troops Subs stretched Liverpool resident joins staff of county papers
August 2006 Johnson sentenced to state prison for assault Cool truck helps beat the heat A double take for state police Business campus regulations vague Winery reopens atop the hill Photographer’s sentence suspended Ongley crowned camping queen Four generations work together in 4-H Club Charges refiled against driver in death of fetus Chili’s hot in Duncannon District courts go high tech 2nd round of bidding nets three proposals Hauler seeks order protecting against DEP Four authority members resign Prison cook faces charges Conservation is key to this camp Retired and ready to roll, couple returns Sundaes served in the park NASCAR fans turn out for picnic Lions host carnival Camp Hill man faces bomb related charges Newport council appoints two to serve on authority Soule’s recovery a miracle Koontz spends the summer at work at Yellowstone Bait shop will become bed and breakfast Millerstown eyes aquifer Reisinger enjoys camp with other transplant patients Rockville Estates gets approval of traffic impact study Jury finds Millerstown man guilty of assault Motorcycle driver to face charges in death of teen Family visits site of fatal accident 72 years later Indian prowler sentenced to one year in county jail Newport girl wins the Miss Perry County Fair 2006 crown Fair wraps up Borough celebrates 175 years
July 2006 Torrential storm puts parts of Duncannon under water Newport to sell Front Street land Hetrick sworn in Conrad to stand trial for May shooting Group marshals its forces to fight ‘Cove’ development Swann pays a call Second thoughts: Property sale off again in Newport Weimer accepts Big 33 challenge Fire cause is deemed suspicious Police defuse explosive situation in Rye Twp. Woman gets 3-6 sentence Board passes code of conduct District policy raises parental concerns Vote scheduled for teacher contract Curran competent to stand trial Church windows viewed as history Fleisher found guilty of criminal mischief Snakes slither into Landisburg Rye Twp. man sentenced to state prison for assault Bear can’t get this goat Greenwood Twp. residents worried about water system Petition seeks to add to Carroll Twp. board Former Perdix woman pleads guilty to role in sexual abuse Judge dismisses charges involving death of a fetus Newport council asks for authority chairman’s resignation District, teachers ratify contract Santorum takes a swing at county Newport building ordered to be demolished Court order ensures water supply
June 2006 Welcome home Group home considers new site Houck honored for work with victims Vets remembered in Eshcol Blain meets the military Budget raises taxes Millerstown cleans up ‘Angels’ reach out to the homebound New tax collector fees approved for Rye Twp. Memorial Day observed in the square Code of conduct gets first reading Newport Board raises property taxes by a mill Two cadets charged in hazing Penn Twp. officer dismissed Popsicle can lick boredom at home Mulligan named one of the best Artful secret revealed Riders take the reins in repair of fair’s ring Teacher contract stalled Newport’s water rates are on the rise Affordable housing project 1st of kind Ride in General Lee is a dream come true for Perry County boy Tax hike eliminated Woman to spend time in jail after altercation Water plant operator dismissed New site for New Visions house gets better reception Scouts prep for trip Would-be water bottler details his plans for council Score the Flagpole project as a hit Son reprises his father’s fish tale Marysville forgives soldiers’ trash bills Station salutes Flag Day Hauler accused of improper trash disposal West Perry passes 2006-07 budget Authority faces angry rate payers at meeting Newport tentatively OKs lunch policy Board approves budget Kunkel welcomed home Teams step out against cancer Gathering draws autoharp fans Smith honored for voting volunteerism Bank of Landisburg to collect school taxes Donation will help fields stay healthy
May 2006 Loysville shootings being investigated Engelke sentenced to 15 to 45 years Senate seat big contest in primary Beasom lauded by Boy Scouts Teachers to retire County prison might get a feminine touch Newport School District to buy land Conflicts continue to plague Rye Twp. Shooting victim’s condition is critical Coroner rules on shootings Grandmother to stand trial for endangering children Engleke requests bail for post-trial Sheats selected as substitute superintendent Horror scene recreated Her shoes are made for walking 75 miles Millerstown hopes for a windmill for pilot project Millerstown makes plans for new park ‘A jewel along the Juniata’ makes plans for polishing Landisburg celebrates 175 years Newport gets debt to renovate school Newport council to help authority with payment Vietnam memorial to be dedicated Magill’s at head of her class Water bottling plan concerns council Resident wills home to borough Businesswoman turns an eye to pain relief Susquenita passes budget Sideways house draws big concern Career questions answered Bair sentenced ‘Grandma’ celebrates Touch screen voting makes its debut Newport woman honored for service Board considers hearings via video link-up Company ‘DLights’ in custom cars Newport council agrees to loan Primary turnout low in county Newport tables new lunch policy
April 2006 Assault charges lodged against man Voting machine count comes up short Church gives clothes, hope Car thief sentenced Second candidate for Susquenita superintendent introduced Australia, world, beckon to Johnson Red Hats work for healthy hearts Smith faces 500 assault charges Authority turns to Howe Twp. for land Third superintendent candidate interviewed Sky is not falling in Iraq Millerstown must rebuild sewer system Newport’s special designers win again Civic club celebrates a century Eggs sought in Marysville council room Wolf sentenced to 300 months in federal prison Blain pays it forward Three cited for poaching Crozier, descendant celebrate birthdays Helm to lead Newport as superintendent Fund-raiser hatched with birdhouses Budget challenges identified at Susquenita Easter fun at Grange Marysville council awards contract for first phase of sewer project Grandmother charged in sexual assault case Wolf gets 10 to 20 years in state prison Pros and cons presented at renovation meeting Students to serve voters Controversial 24/7 policy remains stuck in committee Susquenita says goodbye to Cole and DeHaas
March 2006 Otterbein’s new home Huffman pledges community involvement Helm would bring a team approach Newport board to voice concerns about home Comprehensive plan updated ‘One-in-a-million’ guy gives life to his friend Couple sentenced in home invasion Parents charged with endangerment Advocates aim for mental health Murder suspect allegedly intimidated witness Grange will honor Ritzman Fire company treasurer faces more charges Land ordinances top Rye Twp. priority list Proposed group home draws fear and support from neighbors Land to go up for bid Boxers go for the gold Curran declared incompetent Voting machines ready for primary Board supports conduct policy Puck drops on table hockey league Carroll OK’s fire funding Millerstown council’s all about the money Transplant patient has slow recovery Bridge work spans summer Langel is a familiar face at state’s Special Olympics District plans to expand Hunter gets six months probation Sewer project ready for bids ‘Sound of Music’ rings through school Rescue at sea New Visions looks at other properties Berrier creates the scene for muscials Susquenita meets first candidate Center to memorialize Marine Newport plans meeting Rock, paper, scissors champ heads to Vegas Seniors dust off talents for students
February 2006 Bomb threats disrupt school New Bloomfield couple welcomes county’s first baby Penn Twp. braces for development Shad advocate wins conservation award Recycler to meet deadline Contractor asks to keep working Prosser assumes public defender duties Lincoln addresses students Wage hikes clarified Food bank’s needs increased in 2005 Susquenita struggles with graduation gap 911 center to mesh with cellular Community invited to meet candidates for superintendent post Building construction plans outlined at high school Love for bowling strikes 90-year-old Campground creeps closer to approval in Toboyne Twp. Staver seeks state senate Millerstown to pay back $38,000 grant School project is a ‘trial’ Duncannon woman dies in crash Town rejects free police services Pair wins again Newport man survived ‘day of infamy’ Summer food program seeks sponsors Arts council’s plans for house hit snag Race for reading takes on a new format in 2006 Church prepares to change venue Newport interviews candidate Veterans find advocate in Van Leaven Food bank helps clients bridge the budget gap Corn helps stretch wood supply Public speaks out on graduation gap
January 2006 Businesses weather construction District attorney goes full time Blain begins 2006 by welcoming its first mayor Silverstein retires from optometry business Budget holds tax line in Rye Twp. 2006 drops in locally In with the new for 2006 Bell chosen to enforce municipalities’ codes Mizzell seeks new trial for murder Timing, luck led to robber’s capture Chaos ‘key’ to teacher’s award Board looks at new disciplinary policy Leach takes charge of council More controversy erupts as Rye Twp. supervisors reorganize Penn Twp. amends zoning ordinance Assault charges against three men go to county court Blain doors had that holiday spirit Care home could open in Oliver this year Artist carves niche with ducks Local baby-sitter is resentenced Dinosaurs spotted in Blain Marijuana cultivator gets state sentence Rice sentenced in identity theft case Grange honors businesses New mayor and council members take seats Grant buys pack a track Kirk begins tenure as township official County voters go digital Deimler seeks residents’ opinions on Newport project Agency could go nonprofit Concerns about building echo through meeting Ongley’s star shines Perry to join a tricounty plan to head off natural disasters Recycling continues County seeks input on growing greener
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