š± How Mechanicsburgās Ryan Foose hit a huge career milestone
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In today's newsletter:
- How Mechanicsburgās Ryan Foose hit a huge career milestone
- Why Harrisburgās 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? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 64 degrees. š¶ 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.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Mid-Penn boys volleyball stars for Tuesday, April 14 (pennlive.com) ā 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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ā¢ Harrisburg City Council closes another chapter in feud with mayor (abc27.com) ā A Mechanicsburg resident has been confirmed as Harrisburgās 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 Harrisburgās troubled budget. Ā Ā Ā
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Living History Day 2026
Frankenberger Tavern, Building, 217 E Main St, Mechanicsburg
10:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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One-Act Play Festival and Shoeless Joe: A Musical Cabaret
Climenhaga Fine Arts Center , 600 University Ave. , Mechanicsburg
8:00 pm -
One-Act Play Festival AND Shoeless Joe: A Musical Cabaret
Poorman Blackbox Theater , 1 University Ave. , Mechanicsburg
8:00 pm -
Purcellville Music and Arts Festival
250 S. Nursery Ave. , Purcellville
12:00 pm -
Pony Riding & Grooming Mini Camp
Total Equine Learning Center - Hafhec , 1206 S Market St , Mechanicsburg
1:30 pm -
Pony Riding & Grooming Mini Camp - Mechanicsburg, PA 2026
Total Equine Learning Center - Hafhec , 1206 S Market St , Mechanicsburg
1:30 pm -
One-Act Play Festival AND Shoeless Joe: A Musical Cabaret
Poorman Blackbox Theater , 1 University Ave. , Mechanicsburg
3:00 pm -
Barre Fusion C - Mechanicsburg, PA 2026
Northside Elementary School , 411 N Walnut St , Mechanicsburg
6:15 pm
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Sunday April 26
Tuesday April 28
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āBridging Relationships Divides in an Era of Political Polarizationā- a lecture by Dr. Bill Doherty
Parmer Hall , Calvin and Janet High Center , University Ave. , Mechanicsburg
7:00 pm -
CVHS Musical
Cumberland Valley SD Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
7:00 pm -
Culmination '26: Spring Dance Concert
Climenhaga Fine Arts Center , 600 University Ave. , Mechanicsburg
8:00 pm -
Penn Waste - Yard Waste Pick Up
Lemoyne Borough , 510 Herman Ave , Lemoyne
Thursday April 16
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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usually 10-20 homes participate. entrance to development on the corners of Sinclair Rd/Tamanini Way and Williams Grove Road/William Wayā¦ (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.
š 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 2026āFrom Beach Towns to Mountain Escapes (travelandleisure.com)
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