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1 week ago | 
dailyitem.com | Lisa Leighton
Life is unpredictable and you never know when you or a loved one might need a life-saving blood donation from an anonymous donor. While local blood supplies are currently stable, summer is an excellent time to consider blood donation, which can be done every eight weeks for healthy donors.
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2 weeks ago | 
lancasterfarming.com | Lisa Leighton
Twenty-two-year-old Pennsylvania Alternate Dairy Princess, Morgan Larson, just graduated from Mercyhurst University in Erie this May with a degree in management and a minor in accounting — and she’s already working full-time as a teacher. Larson teaches tourism and hospitality management at Erie County Technical School, which is the same class she attended as a high school student. She is also working on her master’s degree in organizational leadership as part of Mercyhurst’s 4+1 program.
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3 weeks ago | 
standard-journal.com | Lisa Leighton
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3 weeks ago | 
standard-journal.com | Lisa Leighton
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3 weeks ago | 
lancasterfarming.com | Lisa Leighton
Multi-generation farm businesses are rare gems. But according to fourth generation owner Denise (Rohrbach) Bosworth, Rohrbach’s Farm has been successful for seven decades because of its strong ties to faith, family participation, and a willingness to take risks and diversify.
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1 month ago | 
lancasterfarming.com | Lisa Leighton
LEWISBURG, Pa. — The beauty, splendor and vibrancy of rural landscapes are on full display in downtown Lewisburg, thanks to a partnership between the Lewisburg Arts Council and the Farmland Preservation Artists of Central Pennsylvania. A new art exhibition, “Majestic Rural Pennsylvania,” is now on view for free at The Gallery, 15 N. Water Street, through May 24. The curated collection of 68 artworks celebrates the agricultural landscapes, working farms and rural communities of Central Pennsylvania.
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1 month ago | 
dailyitem.com | Lisa Leighton
Meadowbrook Christian School’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” was a heartfelt and family-friendly interpretation of a classic — with quite a few surprises sprinkled along the way. In the opening scene, we’re introduced to kindhearted Uncle Henry played by Josiah Baker and Aunt Em played by Chloe Miller, both of whom looked the parts. kAm{2FC6? sF82? 5:5 2? 6I46AE:@?2= ;@3 A@CEC2J:?8 s@C@E9Jj 96C A:E49\A6C764E G@:46 649@65 7=2H=6DD=J E9C@F89@FE E96 4@?46CE 92== :?
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1 month ago | 
dailyitem.com | Lisa Leighton
What a delight to see “Newsies” come to life at Warrior Run High School – the musical featured accurate period costumes, talented lead actors, synchronized ensemble choreography, creative set design, a live orchestra, and even a few faculty members. “Newsies” is based on the New York City newsboys’ strike of 1899 protesting the unfair labor practices and newspaper price hikes instituted by newspaper mogul Joseph Pulitzer.
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1 month ago | 
dailyitem.com | Lisa Leighton
From the moment the audience saw “CHICAGO” in massive, glittering white lights on stage, we knew that something special was about to take place — the anticipation in the auditorium was palpable.
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1 month ago | 
dailyitem.com | Lisa Leighton
Ah, sweet summertime. The season wouldn’t be as enjoyable without picnics, vacations, roadtrips, and alfresco dining. But local doctors encourage families to plan ahead, especially if you have a loved one with a food allergy. There are eight primary food allergies of which to be mindful: cow’s milk, egg, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, finned fish and shellfish.
