Mike Nortrup

Inwood, Westminster

Freelance Writer at Carroll County Times

NY Times–bestselling author of children’s books @Scholastic & graphic novels @DCOfficial. Now on sub w/ my 1st mystery series for adults! Rep’d by Sara Crowe⚡️

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Board Mum on Quiet Zones

3 weeks ago | news.thesunontheweb.com | Mike Nortrup

At the May 8 Hummelstown Borough Council meeting, South Hanover Township resident Jake Benrud gave a presentation about the use of quiet zones around railroad atgrade intersections. There are several at-grade intersections in Hummelstown along the Norfolk Southern Railroad track. Federal law requires that train engineers sound horns to warn those crossing at grade. However, studies show that the horn […]
Who Was Left Behind?

1 month ago | news.thesunontheweb.com | Mike Nortrup

It was more about county politics and less about borough business at the Tuesday, April 22, meeting of Palmyra’s borough council. The point of contention? The Lebanon County Republican Committee (LCRC) has released a candidate list – available at www.lebanoncountygop.org – that includes only two of the four Republicans running for re-election to borough council this year. That recommended slate […]
64 Years in the Making …

1 month ago | news.thesunontheweb.com | Mike Nortrup

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the word heritage as, “something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor: legacy, inheritance, tradition.” By that definition, Judith Witmer’s latest book, “Lower Dauphin Wrestling: An Uncommon Heritage 1960-2024,” is aptly titled. The 421-page volume depicts the 64-year history of the Falcons’ wrestling program, beginning with its first match on Dec.1, 1960, and carrying through Jan. […]
LD Continues Winning Ways

1 month ago | news.thesunontheweb.com | Mike Nortrup

Rain shortened Lower Dauphin’s April 2 home match against Mifflin County but not enough to keep the Falcons from winning it. LD had clinched the No. 1 singles, No. 3 singles and No. 1 doubles matches when conditions became impossible. It was awarded a 3-0 victory. The home meet of April 4 featured a dramatic three-hour No. 1 singles struggle […]
Tran Takes Silver

Mar 5, 2025 | news.thesunontheweb.com | Mike Nortrup

Teams from the three Sun Country schools went to Cumberland Valley High in search of medals at the District 3 3A Swimming Championships, held Feb. 28 and March 1. But it was pretty slim pickings for the local kids. For the first time in a number of years, they produced no winners. Hershey junior Gavin Tran took silver medals for […]
Locals Punch PIAA Ticket

Feb 26, 2025 | news.thesunontheweb.com | Mike Nortrup

Three local seniors had very successful outings in Saturday’s District 3 3A Diving Championships at Dover High School. Palmyra’s Kristen Thai and Hershey’s Bryce Hammell each won bronze meals with third-place finishes. That pair – along with Hershey’s Ryan MacPhee, who finished fifth – landed spots in PIAA 3A Diving Championships. That competition will be held at Bucknell University on […]
Hunger Run in Its 10th Year

Feb 19, 2025 | news.thesunontheweb.com | Mike Nortrup

Representatives with the upcoming 10th Annual Hummelstown Hunger Run program spoke at the Hummelstown Borough Council Feb. 13 meeting. Representative Jill Osevala discussed the Hunger Run’s accomplishments over the years and expressed interest in coordinating logistical matters for the May event with borough staff. She explained that the Hunger Run features a five-mile run and a five-K course for walkers. […]
Where Are They Now?

Feb 5, 2025 | news.thesunontheweb.com | Mike Nortrup

Anthony Tumino of Penn State-Behrend set four swimming records over two memorable November nights in Fredonia, N.Y., and he threw in three other wins as well. The graduate of Hershey High School, competing in the Fredonia State Blue Devil Invite, began on Nov. 22 by winning the 50-yard freestyle race with a time of 20.78. That broke the Penn State-Behrend […]
Where Are They Now?

Jan 29, 2025 | news.thesunontheweb.com | Mike Nortrup

Palmyra graduate Lauren Wadas has closed out her collegiate field hockey career in the biggest way possible. The Northwestern University graduate student has been named a Division I First Team All-American for the second consecutive year. The midfielder was one of five members of the Wildcats national championship team selected as All-Americans on Dec. 17 by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA). She had previously completed two other steps on her way to All-America status. On Dec.
Where Are They Now?

Jan 22, 2025 | news.thesunontheweb.com | Mike Nortrup

Lebanon Valley College graduate student Taylor McInerney has finished her final year of college volleyball with another bunch of awards. In November, the 5-foot-11 outside hitter was named to the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Freedom Division First Team, her third consecutive year with MAC first-team honors.