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🌱 Hummelstown-based contractor faces new fraud charges tied to unfinished work

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Hummelstown-based contractor faces new fraud charges tied to unfinished work
  • Hummelstown community notes the passing of Malcolm G. Wakefield
  • Hummelstown family remembers the long life of Thomas E. Haiflich

Also on today's calendar: Stellar Con: PA and 6 more events.

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

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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

• Contractor facing new charges in Lancaster County following previous guilty plea for theft (local21news.com subscription) — A contractor whose company is based in Hummelstown is facing new fraud-related charges in Lancaster County, after authorities say he took more than $33,000 for home renovations and left projects unfinished. Investigators link these allegations to earlier cases in Dauphin and York counties and note substantial outstanding judgments. Homeowners in and around Hummelstown may want to stay alert to the ongoing state investigation.
   

• Malcolm G. Wakefield (thesunontheweb.com) — Hummelstown is mourning the loss of 81-year-old Malcolm G. Wakefield, a borough resident known for his photography, love of the outdoors, and involvement with the Hummelstown Field and Stream Association. He leaves behind his wife of 45 years, three sons, and grandchildren. The family plans a private service and suggests memorial gifts to local and regional organizations he supported.
   

• Thomas E. Haiflich (thesunontheweb.com) — A longtime Palmyra resident with close family ties to Hummelstown has passed away at age 98, leaving behind a daughter who lives in town and several grandchildren. His life spanned service in World War II, work at Milton Hershey School, and years of quiet volunteerism and Christian service. A future celebration of life is planned at Londonderry Village, with private military interment at Indiantown Gap.
   

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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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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 6
  • Page Turners Story Time
    Middletown Public Library 20 North Catherine Street, Middletown, PA 17057
    2:00 pm
  • Long-Term Facilities Planning Committee Meeting
    Susquehanna Township SD STSD Admin Building
    5:00 pm
    • Saturday August 8
  • Lafayette Trail Marker Ceremonial Unveiling →
    Middletown Borough Hall 60 W Emaus St, Middletown, PA 17057
    11:00 am
    • Monday August 10
  • Tax Collector Hours
    Middletown Borough Hall Borough Hall Tax Office, 60 W Emaus Street, Middletown, PA, 17057, United States
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please help.
    Many hands lighten the horrific load the shelters and Rescues are carrying. Microchip your pet, keep it INDOORS 24/7, spay or neuter your pet. And… (Nextdoor Stone Creek)
  • Hersha Hospitality Management posted a job opening for Night Auditor in Hummelstown. Apply here.
  • Sheetz, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Supervisor - #351 in Hummelstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hummelstown here.

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