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🌱 Crash between Hershey and Sand Beach roads slows traffic this morning

Hershey, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Hershey! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Crash between Hershey and Sand Beach roads slows traffic this morning
  • Meet the Hershey High sophomore already anchoring the Trojans’ offensive line
  • How a $50 million gift will reshape kids’ care in Hershey

Also on today's calendar: Stellar Con: PA and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 70.
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Vehicle overturns in Dauphin County, Pa. crash; Emergency crews on scene (wgal.com) — Drivers near Hershey should watch for delays after a two-vehicle crash on Boathouse Road between Hershey and Sand Beach roads in Derry Township, where one vehicle overturned this morning. Emergency crews and EMS are on scene, and police are investigating while traffic remains restricted.
   

2. Player Previews – Day 77: Michael (Mickey) Fedash, Hershey (3) (easternpafootball.com) — A rising Hershey High School lineman, Michael “Mickey” Fedash, is already turning heads with two years of varsity experience and Third Team All-Mid-Penn honors as a sophomore. The 6-foot-3, 285-pound multi-sport athlete pairs strong line play with a 4.13 GPA, positioning him as one of Pennsylvania’s more promising Class of 2028 prospects.
   

3. Penn State Health Unveils New Signage at Golisano Children's Hospital (mcdmag.com) — A major $50 million gift from philanthropist Tom Golisano is fueling new signage and big upgrades at Penn State Health’s Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey. The funding will expand pediatric services, behavioral health, neonatal care, and community outreach across central Pennsylvania, tying Hershey’s children’s hospital into a national pediatric alliance.
   

4. ZooAmerica's falconry experience ending after nearly 2 decades (pennlive.com) — If you’ve ever wanted to try ZooAmerica Hershey’s Falconry Experience, you have until August 31 before it ends after nearly two decades. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is discontinuing the behind-the-scenes program, leaving many local fans disappointed and raising questions about what happens to the birds.
   

5. George Eugene Trump, Jr. (thesunontheweb.com) — Hershey is mourning the passing of longtime resident George Eugene Trump Jr., an active 89-year-old husband, father, and grandfather who grew up on Caracas Avenue and graduated from Hershey High School. Known for his engineering career, church involvement, love of sports, and devotion to family, he will be honored at a Celebration of Life in nearby Palmyra on August 15.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday August 15
  • Stellar Con: PA →
    Lebanon Valley Exposition Center & Fairgrounds, 80 Rocherty Rd, Lebanon
    11:00 am

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  • Looking for Direct Support Professional.
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  • Shaner Hotel Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Executive Housekeeper | Hershey Courtyard Chocolate Ave in Hershey. Apply here.
  • Hershey Entertainment & Resorts posted a job opening for Fitness Attendant in Hershey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hershey here.

Ok Hershey! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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