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In this Update: Letterkenny Army Depot Tour Veteran Service Officer Meetings Monthly Photo Submission Throwback! Shapiro’s Overreach on New State Health Regulations Historic Settlement with Meta Includes Social Media Protections Help Available Finding a New Job Medicare Questions Answered by PA MEDI Happy Labor Day Letterkenny Army Depot Tour LETTERKENNY ARMY DEPOT – SUPPORTING OUR […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 28, 2026
In this Update: Happy Anniversary, Rebbie! Monthly Photo Submission Throwback! Bill Protecting Fairness in Women’s Sports Awaits House Action Treasury Launches New Financial Education Hub Avoiding Student Loan Forgiveness Scams Job Opportunities for Nurses at PA Veterans Homes Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy Accepting Applications for 2027 Happy Anniversary, Rebbie! Happy Anniversary to Rebbie! Thirty-nine years, […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 21, 2026
In this Update: Honored by Senator McCormick’s Support A Tribute to a Leader: 1st Sergeant Gilbert Bosschaerts Totem Pole Playhouse – South Pacific Show Gettysburg Cookie Company Ribbon Cutting Gettysburg Tour Honoring Iggy Farina of Antica Napoli Pizza Monthly Photo Submission Throwback! School Bus Safety Legislation Awaits House Action Schools Can Apply Now for Safety, […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 14, 2026
In this Update: Celebrating Our Summer Interns Monthly Photo Submission Throwback! Felony Murder Sentencing, PA Crime Highlighted at Senate, House Hearing Empowering Parents with Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Understanding Digital Threats to Children Reporting Suspected Benefits Fraud Getting Potholes Filled Celebrating Our Summer Interns As we wrap up another successful summer internship program, I want […] [Read More]
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REFORGER 88 - NATO was ready, and the Warsaw Pact was watching.
This is more than Cold War history. It’s a story I experienced firsthand as American and allied forces demonstrated our ability to rapidly reinforce Europe and defend NATO.
Deterrence worked because our adversaries knew we were ready.
Privacy, community safety, and backing the tools our law enforcement needs responsibly - grateful to another news outlet for covering where I stand on Automatic License Plate Readers.
🚧 Route 997 Traffic Shift – Franklin County
PennDOT will shift southbound Route 997 (Anthony Highway) traffic onto the new northern roundabout alignment beginning Wednesday, September 9, near the Orchard Road/Tomstown Road intersection in Washington Township.
⚠️ Expect lane restrictions and flagging during the shift. Access to businesses and residences will remain open.
The project includes two new roundabouts, road widening, drainage improvements, lighting and ADA upgrades.
🛣️ Project completion is expected by August 22, 2028.
Check traffic conditions at 511PA.com.
September 8, 1883 - A massive milestone in American history! The Northern Pacific Railroad was officially completed, driving the "Last Spike" at Gold Creek, Montana. For the first time, a single rail network linked the Great Lakes directly to the Pacific Northwest, transforming travel and trade forever.
September 7, 1994 - The U.S. Army closed its headquarters in Berlin, ending the American military presence in the once-divided city after nearly half a century.
Happy Labor Day!
Labor Day was established as a federal holiday on June 28, 1894, when President Grover Cleveland signed it into law. From them on, the first Monday in September was officially designated as a day to honor the American worker, recognizing their vital contributions to the nation`s strength, prosperity, and well-being.
September 6 - Birthday - Marquis de Lafayette (1757-1834) was born in Chavaniac, France (as Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier). He came to America in 1777 to volunteer in the American Revolution, beginning a long friendship with George Washington. He later persuaded Louis XVI of France to send a 6,000-man force to assist the Americans. Lafayette was given command of an army in Virginia and was instrumental in forcing Cornwallis to surrender at Yorktown, leading to the American victory.
