East Coc. candidate wants better municipal relationships, more youth involvement
For the past 13 years, Jeffrey Mitchell has sat on the East Cocalico Township’s zoning hearing board. “It’s been a good experience,” Mitchell said. “It gives you a lot of insight into ordinances and...
View ArticleAlumbaugh makes write-in bid for Adamstown council
deLyn Alumbaugh, resident of Stoudtburg Village, is making a late bid for an open seat on the Adamstown Borough Council. Alumbaugh was inspired to run as a write-in candidate following town controversy...
View ArticlePollick named East Cocalico Township manager
East Cocalico Township’s hunt for a new township manager is over. At their Nov. 7 meeting, the board of supervisors unanimously appointed Penny C. Pollick to the post. She had served as interim manager...
View ArticleDenver council agrees to negotiation of handbill issues
The proposed handbill ordinance did not come up for a vote at Denver council’s Nov. 11 meeting. Instead, council agreed to negotiate distribution issues with The Shopping News, an unsolicited, weekly...
View ArticleEast Cocalico votes on Drug Task Force resolution
On Nov. 7, the East Cocalico board of supervisors voted on a resolution to urge the Lancaster County Commissioners to fully support the county’s Drug Task Force, allowing it “to continue this vital...
View ArticleAspiring Eagle Scout saves sister
The training that 16-old Dylan Koehle has received as a Boy Scout over the years became of critical importance recently. When his 10-year-old sister began choking on a Chapstick cap a few months ago,...
View ArticleEast Cocalico police chief gets five year contract
Police issues dominated the Nov. 21 meeting of the East Cocalico Township supervisors, starting with a new five year contract for its police chief. Darrick Keppley, a 23-year veteran of the East...
View ArticleResident frustrated with leaf collection
At their Nov. 25 meeting, Denver Council heard from a Main Street resident who asked why the neat piles of leaves he’s raked have not been picked up. The resident said he called the borough in October...
View ArticleFifth anniversary for Kole Trupe Toy Drive
Thousands of hospitalized children in the region have enjoyed brand new toys over the years at Christmas thanks to the efforts of the Kole Trupe family and the East Cocalico Police Department. Kole...
View ArticleHome is where the art is
Photos by Missi MortimerJim Huffman designs homemade, custom-built replicas of homes and structures. Jim Huffman only needs his own two hands to bring dreams to life. Utilizing every day objects —...
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