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🌱 How Mechanicsburg’s Ryan Foose hit a huge career milestone

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Mechanicsburg’s Ryan Foose hit a huge career milestone
  • Why Harrisburg’s new top administrator is staying in Mechanicsburg

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What can go UP the chimney DOWN; but can't come down the chimney UP? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Warm with variable clouds, temps: high: 81, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Turning cloudy and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 54 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

• Mid-Penn boys volleyball stars for Tuesday, April 14 (pennlive.com) — Mechanicsburg boys volleyball pushed Lower Dauphin to five sets, highlighted by standout performances from Logan Tran and setter Ryan Foose, who logged the 1,000th assist of his career. Several Wildcats posted double-digit digs and kills in a busy Mid-Penn slate that also featured Red Land, Cumberland Valley, and Northern.
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• Harrisburg City Council closes another chapter in feud with mayor (abc27.com) — A Mechanicsburg resident has been confirmed as Harrisburg’s new business administrator, even though he plans to keep living in Cumberland County due to volunteer commitments. His appointment follows a lengthy court battle between the mayor and city council and puts a local resident at the center of stabilizing Harrisburg’s troubled budget.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • SAVE THE DATE
    usually 10-20 homes participate. entrance to development on the corners of Sinclair Rd/Tamanini Way and Williams Grove Road/William Way… (Nextdoor Trindle Station)
  • I'm looking for HVAC help.
    Need someone to replace my defective AC at commercial building. Please call me at 717-321-4954 if you can provide a quote on phone. (Nextdoor Good Hope Farms)
  • Messiah College posted a job opening for Full Time/tenure track or clinical track nursing faculty in Mechanicsburg. Apply here.
  • Cumberland Valley School District posted a job opening for JH Assistant Girls Wrestling Coach in Mechanicsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mechanicsburg here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

Camp Hill

  • Pennsylvania bank finalizes merger with D.C. based firm (abc27.com)
  • Piazza brothers lead Red Land boys volleyball past Cedar Cliff (pennlive.com)
  • Remodeling is the current top construction model (cpbj.com)

New Cumberland

  • 2 brothers bring beloved Cumberland County restaurant location back to life (pennlive.com)
  • Game Commission OKs 26-27 hunting season (lockhaven.com)
  • These Small U.S. Towns Are Among the Best Places to Retire in 2026—From Beach Towns to Mountain Escapes (travelandleisure.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: UMBRELLA (Thank you JEANNE S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Mechanicsburg

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Mechanicsburg

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.