Perry County Times

Each year, our print editions feature a special section of greetings from your friends and neighbors in the Perry County business community. This year, we are offering opportunities for county residents of all ages to participate in the creation of this section. Children ages 9 and younger are encouraged to submit holiday themed drawings to be [...] Full Story »

The superintendent’s resignation … the elimination of tax collectors … tax increases … a thorough budget review. These were a few of the recommendations and concerns addressed to Newport school directors during an Oct. 29 meeting. For approximately one hour, more than 10 residents spoke, offering criticism and recommendations toward alleviating the district’s budget problems. Buffalo Twp. [...] Full Story »

The last few months haven’t been easy for Newport School District Superintendent Kerry Helm. Residents and board members alike have called for his resignation. He’s been called the “superintendent who knows how to spend money.” He’s been accused of lowering the morale of employees and students. In an interview with this newspaper, Helm admitted the calls and [...] Full Story »

The bad news began arriving on Oct. 28 in a letter from Perry County commissioners. The county’s successful recycling program, which removes about 350 tons a year of recyclable materials from the trash stream, will end on Jan. 1, 2010, unless boroughs and townships step into the breach. Due to budgetary constraints, commissioners decided recently not to [...] Full Story »

Al Ream waited a moment, considered his thoughts, took a deep breath and waded into the pile of his West Perry football players. How to explain to crestfallen teenagers the Mustangs’ most recent loss, Ream had to be wondering. It defied all reason. On Oct. 30, in front of a homecoming crowd assembled to honor the first class [...] Full Story »

Newport School District board members and administrators are considering all options to address the district’s financial crisis, said business manager Richard Meily. The district is exploring ways to compensate for $335,000 in red ink in the 2009-10 budget and to address the issue of revenues and expenditures going forward into the next year. Meily said options being [...] Full Story »

Q: Did you ever give any consideration to resigning? A: I don’t have any intention to resign, but you look at all your options. My thing is the best interest of district … on one hand, I don’t want to be a hindrance to our getting a resolution here and moving on. On the other hand, [...] Full Story »

Houdini ran out of tricks. There were no more great escapes. The Greenwood soccer team’s season is over. On Oct. 28, three nights after nudging past a dangerous Lancaster Catholic 4-3 in a District 3-AA play-in game, the Wildcats had too many defensive lapses, gave up two early soft goals and fell at Susquehannock 5-1, ending their bid [...] Full Story »

The West Perry soccer team’s bid to make it onto the District 3-AA 16-team tournament bracket is over. The Mustangs gave it their best shot. On Oct. 26, in a play-in game at Trinity, West Perry trailed 1-0 at halftime, tied the game 13 minutes into the second half, but gave up a goal on a direct [...] Full Story »

It flickers still. Bart Miller and his Susquenita football team’s improbable quest for a spot in the District 3-AAA playoffs is alive, resuscitated by their best overall performance of the year. On Nov. 2, in their final home game, the Blackhawks rode the season-best performance by running back Russell Hiddemen, a poised, productive effort from quarterback Ethan [...] Full Story »

At halftime of the homecoming football game against Gettysburg, West Perry inducted the inaugural class into its Sports Hall of Fame. The inductees included three longtime coaches and two of the very best student athletes to wear green and white. Heading the list was Larry Frederick, who coached Mustang baseball for 34 seasons and retired with [...] Full Story »

Ignore the final score. Newport football coach Mike Gunkle is thrilled with how his team played Upper Dauphin. On Oct. 30, in their final home game, Gunkle’s Buffaloes stood firm against a Trojan team that arrived in Newport looking to clinch a share of the Twin Valley Conference title. UDA scored once in each quarter and escaped Katchmer [...] Full Story »

Including obituaries for Marion J. Ritzman, Raymond G. “Lass” Urich, Harold M. Smith, Cindy L. Laub, Hazel Garnet Anderson, Rev. William H. Bernhisel, Doris B. Zeigler, Helen May Sheibley, Harold J. “Chas” Bierly, Vernon L. Messimer, Bruce Arthur Sharar,Delton Delmore Wileman, Sylvia E. Hasekamp and Frances Leah Shaffer. MARION J. RITZMAN Marion J. Ritzman, 59, of Millerstown [...] Full Story »

BEIL’S Auctions Wholesale Auction (Public Invited) Wed, Nov. 4th - Wed., Nov. 18th Start time 9:30 a.m.; Spots sold 10 a.m. Sat. Public Aution — 5 p.m. Open House: Nov. 23rd to 28th, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day ending with auction Nov. 28th! Beil’s Auction House 80 Auction Drive, York Springs, PA 17372 Phone: 717-528-8218 Full Story »

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2009 • 5:00 p.m. FUTURE AUCTIONS: NOVEMBER 12 &19 LOCATION: LESH AUCTION CO., 1/2 mile south of Newport just off Rt. 34 on Rt. 849. Watch for signs. Inside. Heated. Inspection one (1) hour before sale. ANTIQUES • HOUSEHOLD • COLLECTIBLES • FURNITURE • WASHER & DRYER • COSTUME JEWELRY • COINS • SPORTS [...] Full Story »

PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, Nov. 7th @ 9:00 a.m. Preview Friday, Nov. 6, 5-7 p.m. Chesney Auction Barn Rt 22 west of McVeytown, turn on Little Brick Rd. Guns, Antiques, Furniture, Beautiful Old Quilts Remington 35 cal. Model 14, Winchester 16 ga. Model 12, Roper washing machine, GE dryer, Oak serving stand w/drawer, 9 Old quilts (hand stitched), Large wooden carpentry table [...] Full Story »

SATURDAY, NOV. 7, AT 9 a.m. R E, COLLECTIBLES, H/H, GUNS, FISHING, TOOLS & MISC. Location: 425 Front St, Marysville, PA Directions: From Rt 850 (Valley St) turn onto Overcrest St for one block to a left turn onto Front St. Auction is on the left. Sign posted. REAL ESTATE – Offered, with reserve, at noon on Nov 7th. Offering [...] Full Story »

Public Estate Auction Saturday, November 7, 2009 Time: 9 a.m. Located in Cumberland Co., 6420 Wertzville Rd., Enola, Pa. From I-81 Wertzville exit, take Rt. 944 approx 1 mi west to auction on right. REAL ESTATE (12 noon) Real estate will be offered if not sold prior to auction day. Situated on a 3/4 ac (+ or -) lot in [...] Full Story »

Public Auction Saturday, November 7, 2009 Time: 9:30 a.m. Located in Perry County, 4 miles west of Millerstown on Route 17 at 3175 Raccoon Valley Road. APPLIANCES – HOUSEHOLD Roper refrigerator, like new; 13.3 cu. ft. upright White-Westinghouse deep freeze; Excellence 2.5 cu. ft. refrigerator; Whirlpool air conditioner, like new; Maytag automatic washer; Frigidaire clothes dryer; Kenmore ... Full Story »

Public Estate Auction Saturday, November 14, 2009 The Gladys Dromgold Schaffer Estate Located in Perry Co., Carroll Twp, Dromgold Corner, 5 Landisburg Rd., Shermans Dale, Pa. Take Rt. 34 north or south, or follow Rt. 850 east or west to Dromgold Corner. ANTIQUES – COLLECTIBLES Furniture - Stepback cupboard; Country sideboard; primitive corner cupboard; oak bowed glass china cabinet, buffet, [...] Full Story »

THURS., DEC. 17, AT 7 p.m. Location: 700 Valley St, Marysville, PA. Directions: House is on Rt. 850 approx half a mile west of the Rt. 15/850 junction. Sign posted. REAL ESTATE – Offered, with reserve, at 7 p.m. Offering a two & one half story vinyl sided frame house having three bedrooms, two baths, kitchen, dining rm, living [...] Full Story »