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.
