(WHP) — A Turkey Hill was closed to the public for some time while officers investigated a crash at the store The wreck happened at the company's North Market Street location in Elizabethtown Video captured by witnesses outlined the scene of the crash which showed the damaged truck and rubble near the entrance of the Turkey Hill Elizabethtown Police confirmed that no one was injured in the accident and that the driver will not be fined or charged - The University of Scranton men's lacrosse team took down Elizabethtown College 10-6 in the Landmark Conference Championship as the Royals won their third straight Title on Saturday afternoon at Weiss Field Game Recap: Men's Lacrosse | 5/3/2025 5:39:00 PM Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInBLADEN COUNTY (WECT) - Bladen County has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Elizabethtown alleging town leaders misappropriated $100,000 in funds for a project at the Elizabethtown Industrial Park is the second one the town is facing related to the project filed March 24 by Bladen’s Bloomin’ Agri-Industrial (BBAI) – a nonprofit that promotes economic development in the county – was related to the town not fulfilling records requests related to projects at the industrial park A comment request from Mayor Sylvia Campbell wasn’t returned A March 28 press release from the town said “divergent viewpoints” have led to “misinformation and threats of litigation,” putting over $21 million in project-related funds in jeopardy “We believe we have acted legally and ethically that litigation of this nature will have no winners and that such action will hurt all parties’ abilities to secure future funding,” the town’s release said BBAI pushed back on many of the town’s points in their own release saying Elizabethtown leaders have pushed out “blatantly false claims and misleading information.” Bladen County attorneys said they had no choice but to file the suit and get the $100,000 back “The county has requested the return of that money really there was no other way to get the money returned to the county other than this lawsuit The newest suit is tied to a March 2023 letter from Mayor Campbell to Bladen County Commissioners asking for $100,000 in county funds to help pay for the Master Plan And Survey phase of the town’s Live The project initially included, among other initiatives, new housing development, commercial development and an airplane manufacturing plant – which is still on schedule to open in September, according to a press release from last week is to grow Bladen County’s population significantly the county believed the project would include commercial lodging and event space commercial economic development space and homes built for sale to the public The county also believed it would be involved in project planning county commissioners voted to give Elizabethtown the $100,000 the county said the Master Plan And Survey was “disregarded.” The project went from 33 acres to over 80 cut parts of the project -- including the commercial lodging and event space health-related space and “business flex” space,” the lawsuit alleges the town replaced them with 300-500 rental homes Attorneys said changing the housing project was especially significant as they’re trying to address a housing shortage and looking for people to plant roots in Bladen County said “for-sale housing could not be legally offered.” attractive and affordable workforce housing in the Elizabethtown Industrial Park,” the town’s release says “This addresses a great need for our County and Town and we continue to work diligently to address this goal.” the town moved to a lease agreement with nonprofit developer NC Sustainable Futures that the county said is currently stuck in limbo “Our view is to promote growth and sustainable economic development in the county,” said Bladen County attorney Will Johnson wants to lease the industrial park for $1 (a year) over 108 years Bladen County said it’s since demanded the return of the $100,000 and asks for punitive damages of over $250,000 or three times the compensatory damages listed – whichever is higher The March 24 lawsuit related to public records is tied to an October 18 asking for a series of documents on the project the town told BBAI it would answer the request by the end of the week but the suit says the documents weren’t sent BBAI informed the town they would sue under public records request laws to get the documents if they weren’t sent by March 14 the town then produced some of the documents requested “BBAI has no other means of obtaining the requested records than to file this legal action,” the lawsuit reads The records requested include all documents and correspondence on the Live the industrial park and the airpark project The lawsuit asks for the town to produce all of the documents requested and also for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to prevent any documents being damaged or deleted BBAI says they’re working with the county to plan a public hearing to share documentation “supporting” their claims related to the project The release encourages community members and Elizabethtown Town Council Members to attend Bladen County v. 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Town of Elizabethtown by WECT Staff FILE_8255 by Nicholas Aziz on Scribd Apr 21, 2025 | , The Elizabethtown College School of Business continued its Mars Wrigley Lecture Series in the spring 2025 semester hosting three speakers on campus to offer students a real-world perspective from experts across various disciplines Karen King MBA ’25 – Audit Associate at Brown Plus and Nonprofit Leader Karen King MBA ’25 opened the spring lecture series on Feb King is an audit associate at Brown Plus in Lancaster and a passionate community advocate serving as the treasurer for YWCA Lancaster and  a board member for Bridge of Hope National – an organization focused on advancing equity and supporting families in need She is also involved with the Lancaster Chamber giving examples from her own career journey She spoke about the importance of making conscious choices and aligning actions with values and goals leading to a fulfilling and meaningful life where actions have purpose “College isn’t just about earning a degree – it’s about growth but trust that every challenge is shaping you into the person you want to become.” View Photos. Customer Strategy and Engagement at Warner Bros Alumnus Jeremy Bitz ’96 continued the lecture series on March 14 Bitz is the Senior Director of Customer Strategy and Engagement at Warner Bros marking a nearly three-decade career in media a Mass Communications major and a Business Administration minor He got his first job with NY1 in New York City after completing an internship with the company the summer before his senior year He spoke to students about how to navigate their career paths Bitz emphasized networking and utilizing connections and listening skills to advance your career How you get from here to there is your responsibility There are all kinds of pieces you don’t control View Photos. Frank Barrett is the Chairman of the Board of Boyd-Wilson a property management company in Lancaster Barrett spoke to students about his journey from being a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to gaining a seat in the boardroom Barrett imparted the value of hard work to students speaking about jobs he held while he was in middle and high school and the lessons he learned working as a paperboy He talked about how to gain skills from everything you do “My journey has been very unique,” Barrett said “Everybody in this room is going to have a unique journey Most of what I learned that got me to where I am today happened before I stumbled into accounting.” View Photos. The Mars Wrigley Confectionery partnered with Elizabethtown College in 2013 to create an Executive Lecture Series bringing senior executives from a variety of industries to talk about their experiences The series will continue in the fall 2025 semester with guest lecturers to be announced DaniRae Renno is a senior journalism and English major from Mount Carmel She began working in Elizabethtown College's Office of Marketing and Communications in spring 2023 as a Student Assistant serving as a contributor to the Etown News site Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress (WHP) — A Lancaster County school district is facing some difficult decisions to help recoup a nearly $1 million general operating budget deficit While a district spokesperson told CBS 21 News that the budget challenges stem from operational costs others said it all boils down to mismanagement "It's really poor decision-making not thinking in the long-term," said Kristy Moore a school board candidate and district parent a recent $13 million investment has caused some confusion about district spending "There's no world in which you can tell me a more than a $10 million sports facility was worth it when you can't pay your teachers," said Nick Pullo The district said the budget shortfall is unrelated to the construction of the district's new fieldhouse and that the funds set aside for the project cannot legally be used to balance the general operating budget the district said it would have to cut some of its resources and programs "The idea that we can afford to cut even more when we are already trying to do the best we can with the little that we have I think is really doing our students and our community an injustice," said Moore the school board previously proposed reducing district contributions to field trips or cutting back on funding for new library books the board also suggested implementing a 2% property tax increase according to a release from the Elizabethtown School District the property tax increase would still leave a $933,506 deficit the district said the following nine positions would not be filled for the 2025-2026 school year: The board said additional changes are being assessed to ensure a cost reduction "For as little as $13 a month for the average home We could be funding the school and having enough to cover our expense," said Bruce Kleindienst a school board candidate and district resident He said that's where the other option suggested by the district's chief financial officer at Tuesday's meeting comes in Kleindienst and Moore both agreed that a 4.75% tax increase "Fiscal responsibility does not mean low taxes Fiscal responsibility means making decisions that are going to keep our quality of public education good," said Moore "Why is my tax burden the same as someone who has six kids in the district who are straining the district who does not have any children in the district The district concluded its release by saying that a preliminary budget will be presented for approval at the April 22 board meeting and will be available to the public for 30 days The final budget will then be up for a vote on May 27 The district's full release can be read by clicking here See the statement below sent to CBS 21 News on Thursday night: Apr 25, 2025 | , On Saturday, May 10, more than 500 Blue Jays will cross the stage at Elizabethtown College’s 122nd Commencement ceremony joining a network of more than 24,000 living Etown alumni The graduating class includes students who lived out the College’s Educate for Service mission and leaving their mark on the Etown community Campus Involvement: Peer Mentor, Lighthouse leadership team, Career Peer at the Career Development Center, Etown Run Club, Summer Creative Arts and Research Program (SCARP) If you get to know a ton of people in and out of your major you will have a greater support network and more friends Make your family bigger and never let it stop expanding Apr 23, 2025 | , What advice do you have for future Blue Jays and take full advantage of the resources Etown offers Do not forget to embrace growth and keep moving forward Apr 21, 2025 | , , “I am extremely honored to have been selected for the Barry Goldwater Scholarship this year,” Small said “The process of applying allowed me to stop and reflect on my research experience and campus involvement evaluate if my current trajectory aligns with my intended career and carve a path for my future after graduation I am fortunate to receive funding for my senior year at Etown allowing me to focus more time and energy on my passion for research.” Considered to be the country’s preeminent undergraduate scholarship award in natural sciences the Goldwater Scholarship was designed to foster and encourage outstanding students to pursue research careers in these fields From an applicant pool of more than 1,350 nominees from 445 institutions nationwide Small was among only 441 scholarship recipients Small has been involved in a variety of different clubs and organizations currently serving as the Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society historian the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society (ACS) secretary and a Kinesis Peer Mentor in the Momentum program she will be the president of the Student Affiliates of ACS and co-lead for the Momentum program During her first year in the Momentum program, Small was mentored by Tristan Mabee ’24, who was named a Goldwater Scholar in 2023 His selection and encouragement pushed Small to apply “When Tristan was named a Goldwater Scholar in 2023 the prospect of being selected for this prestigious scholarship felt more achievable,” Small said he provided valuable feedback and advice for the research essay.” Small was also completed research as part of the Summer Creative Arts and Research Program (SCARP) in 2024 with Elizabethtown College Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry Desmond Yengi Yengi is the primary reason I have attended so many research conferences to build a stronger application,” Small said “He is always looking for opportunities to help me establish myself in the scientific community I am very thankful for his help in organizing my application and writing the research essay.” Small was guided in the application process by the Office of Prestigious Scholarships and Fellowships. The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation was established by Congress in 1986 to serve as a living memorial to honor the lifetime work of Senator Barry Goldwater The program is in partnership with the Department of Defense National Defense Education Programs (NDEP) to help support scientific talent essential to maintaining the Nation’s competitive advantage Goldwater Scholars have gone on to win an impressive array of prestigious post-graduate fellowships have published their research in leading professional journals and have presented their work at professional society conferences Apr 28, 2025 | , A group of three Elizabethtown College Chemistry students recently traveled to the 88th Intercollegiate Student Chemists Convention (ISCC) hosted by Muhlenberg College on March 29 and Angelina Giglio-Tos ’25 delivered oral presentations at the conference Smith and Hoke took home honorable mention awards for their respective groups “After all of the work I have put into my research over the past two years it was nice to share my work with other like-minded individuals,” Smith said but my favorite part was being able to collaborate with other chemists and hopefully spark some creativity within them on their own projects as they did for me.” Students presented 12-minute presentations followed by a three-minute Q&A session with approximately 10 students in each section Smith was mentored by Elizabethtown College Associate Professor of Chemistry Lauren Toote “Development of Nanoparticle-Based Lateral Flow Assay for Detection of Hg2+ in Drinking Water” in the Analytical Section “Copper-Catalyzed Azide-Alkyne Cycloadditions to Prepare 1,2,3-triazoles with an Acid Cleavable Protecting Group” in the Organic I section “Triazole Functionalized Psuedoisocytosine PNA Nucleobase for Recognition in Double-helical RNA Through Triplex Formation” in the Organic I Section “I am honored to have received an honorable mention at the ISCC conference,” Hoke said “This was a great experience to prepare me for my senior thesis defense which I also presented to the campus community on Scholarship and Creative Arts Day (SCAD).” About the Intercollegiate Student Chemists Convention The Intercollegiate Student Chemists Convention (ISCC) provides the opportunity for undergraduate students from a variety of schools in the region to present their research in the field of chemistry and network with graduate schools and professionals in the chemistry field The convention has been held since 1936 and is believed to be the oldest and longest running conference of its type in the country Feb 25, 2025 | , Elizabethtown College is offering students multiple pathways to prepare for a fulfilling career in the healthcare field through the recently launched Medical Laboratory Science major. The new program is available for students beginning in the Fall 2025 semester “We are excited to launch the Medical Laboratory Science program at Elizabethtown College which will provide our students with a clear pathway to a critical and in-demand healthcare profession,” Elizabethtown College Dean of the School of Sciences and Health Alan Utter said “This program builds on our strong foundation in the sciences equipping students with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to excel in clinical laboratory settings.” The program offers two pathways that provide students with hands-on laboratory experience with interdisciplinary chemistry A 3+1 option allows students to complete three years of coursework at Etown followed by a year of specialized clinical training at an accredited medical laboratory science program preparing them to sit for the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification Exam to work as certified medical laboratory scientists Students can also choose the traditional four-year bachelor’s degree program that provides a strong foundation in laboratory sciences preparing them to enter clinical training programs or pursue several career pathways including research scientist “By preparing our students for certification and successful careers we are meeting a growing regional and national need for skilled medical laboratory scientists,” Utter said According to a recent survey by the American Society for Clinical Pathology the demand for medical laboratory scientists in the region is expected to grow by 8.5% over the next 10 years well above the projected job outlook rate of 5% by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Discover more about the Medical Laboratory Science program at Elizabethtown College. ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. – The Franklin & Marshall men's track & field team won two events and got three more runner-up finishes in its final meet of the regular season when the team traveled to the Elizabethtown Blue Jay Tune-Up this weekend. In addition to those performances, Justin Kolpan competed in the prestigious Penn Relays where he recorded a second-place finish in the javelin Kolpan finished second only to The Citadel's Arthur Parham in a field that featured Division I His best throw was marked at 60.43 meters to make him the top Division III finisher Stoetzel and Ford were later the second and third-place finishers in the javelin with marks of 52.30 meters and 50.46 meters Austin Hadley won the discus with a throw of 42.15 meters, with Ben Ostroski scoring points with a seventh-place finish in the event (36.45m) Hadley was also the team's top finisher in the shot put with his throw of 11.55 meters The Diplomats closed the day with fourth and sixth place finishes from their two team entries in the 4x400 relay Up next for the Diplomats is the 2025 Centennial Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships the conference championships get underway on Friday Thanks for visiting Apr 17, 2025 | , Campus Involvement: Class of 2025 President I would tell future Blue Jays to try not to worry about plans or expectations for your time here Mar 26, 2025 | , Elizabethtown College will celebrate Pride Month in April with a series of events and workshops that recognize community Etown Does Pride is a month-long series that will highlight expressions of identity While Pride Month is celebrated nationally in June Etown is centering its Pride Month programming in April before the majority of students leave campus for the summer to best celebrate together as a campus community Kick off Etown Does Pride with an afternoon of celebration and chalk art to express messages of support and pride Let’s come together to create a welcoming and affirming campus The Power of Pride: Trivia & Education | Wednesday Do you think that you know LGBTQ+ history and culture Test your knowledge at this fun trivia night Whether you’re a trivia pro or just here to learn join us for a night of connection and celebration Engage in a full day of learning and action and CommUNITY Circle Discussions (4 to 5 p.m.) Etown Does Pride: Campus Queens | Saturday Prepare for a night of unforgettable performances Hosted by Betty and Lizzie and featuring Enigma this high-energy show promises dazzling talent and glamorous entertainment Bring your own white shirt (or grab a GSA t-shirt while supplies last) and make a one-of-a-kind design with vibrant colors and good vibes Sing your heart out at this queer edition of karaoke come belt your favorite tunes and cheer on your friends – no judgment Keep them or spread love by placing them around campus Join the High Library and the Office of Civil Rights and Access for this month’s Mosaic Unbound featuring Christian Martinez ’28 presenting “Living Heritage: Exploring Hispanic Culture Through Personal Experiences.” Engage in meaningful conversation about identity and the power of representation through personal stories and cultural reflection Join the Mosaic Scholars for this month’s Ujima Dialogue featuring Aspen Thompson ’28 presenting on the intersections of sexuality and religion/spirituality Rooted in the principle of collective work and responsibility and staff to explore how personal identity and community shape our understanding of advocacy This fun game night will feature themed prizes End of Year Celebration with Ubuntu Mentors | Saturday Join the Ubuntu Mentorship program for a special End of Year Celebration at the Mosaic House This gathering is a time to reflect on the year’s journey and strengthen the connections built within our community Students of all experiences are welcome – including varied faiths This event also serves as a wonderful opportunity to meet and welcome the new faculty and staff mentors joining the Ubuntu program for the upcoming year and celebrate all that we have accomplished – together Apr 14, 2025 | The College has exceeded its campaign goal for the sixth straight year Elizabethtown College has surpassed its Make a Deposit Make a Difference campaign for the sixth consecutive year reaching and exceeding its goal of deposits made by first-year students who will enroll as members of the Class of 2029 The campaign’s success has led to the College matching a total of $20,000 in deposits between Jan. 6 and the College’s final Accepted Student Day of the spring semester on April 12, to establish an endowed scholarship for future students. Thanks to the College’s Million Dollar Match campaign and additional donor support $30,000 has been added to create a $50,000 endowed Class of 2029 Scholarship “The enthusiasm for our annual Make a Deposit Make a Difference campaign is exciting and as a College we are deeply appreciative for the collective generosity that made the Class of 2029 Scholarship possible,” Elizabethtown College Vice President for Enrollment Management Marketing and Communications Keri Straub said we use our energy to contribute to the world beyond ourselves and this initiative reflects how our supportive community lives out the College’s Educate for Service mission.” The Million Dollar Match is the most significant fundraising match in the institution’s history Through a generous $500,000 challenge fund provided by donors Bob Dolan and the estate of the late Martin Heilman ’63 the campaign matches new $25,000 scholarship commitments to create $1 million in funding to support student scholarships The Class of 2029 Scholarship will be awarded each year to students with demonstrated financial need a minimum of approximately $2,500 will be awarded annually so will the scholarship amount being awarded Elizabethtown College launched the Make a Deposit The effort aligns with the College’s motto Educate for Service Educate for Service expresses the campus community’s belief that the pursuit of knowledge is most noble when used to benefit others Discover how an Elizabethtown College education is designed to help students become a force for good at etown.edu. Mar 28, 2025 | , Blue Jays gathered in Thompson Gym to assemble care kits for local humanitarian organizations “The Spring Day of Service is one of my favorite times of year,” Elizabethtown College Interim Vice President for Engagement “It beautifully reflects our College’s Educate for Service motto and faculty unite to support our surrounding communities in meaningful ways This collective effort not only strengthens our bonds with each other but also reinforces our commitment to serving the greater good.” one-hour and 15-minute sessions were held for Blue Jays to work together to assemble care kits each of which will be distributed to members of the community in need The event was organized by Elizabethtown College Center for Community and Civic Engagement in partnership with additional campus offices such as the Center for Global Understanding and Peacebuilding “The Spring Day of Service is important to me because it allows me to step beyond the classroom and make a real difference in the community,” Criminal Justice major and Human Services minor Alexis Cooper ’25 said “It reminds me why I enjoy being a part of a civic-minded College because I want my education to be about more than personal success The annual Day of Service exemplifies the College’s Educate for Service motto guiding each of its students to take intentional action to make positive impacts on the lives of others A campus-wide commitment to service is found through academic research View photos from Day of Service. Fourteen individuals have been selected for the upcoming WKU Staff Leadership Institute (SLI) – a program designed to develop leadership skills for WKU staff who have demonstrated advancement potential WKU will offer four non-credit healthcare career training courses this fall for adult learners interested in beginning a career in the healthcare field Accounting professionals throughout the region can now enroll in continuing professional education (CPE) classes and exam prep courses at a discounted rate through a partnership between WKU and Gleim an IRS-approved continuing education provider Through a partnership between the WKU Department of Political Science and the WKU Division of Extended Learning & Outreach (DELO) WKU now offers a 100% online Local Government Graduate Certificate designed for working professionals View Archive Information about accreditation can be found through the Office of the Provost Some of the links on this page may require additional software to view Apr 9, 2025 | , The Elizabethtown College Honors Program recently served as one of the local co-hosts for the Northeast Regional Honors Council Annual Conference from March 27 through 30 at the Hilton Harrisburg “The NRHC conference was fantastic,” Individualized Major Ava Barton ’27 said and the presentations were varied while still being connected at the crossroads I thoroughly enjoyed hearing from other honors students from various institutions but what I found most impactful was the deeper insights I gained into the research of my peers at Elizabethtown College.” The three-day conference featured multiple activities led by the Etown delegation headed by Elizabethtown College Director of the Honors Program and Professor of Political Science and Endowed Chair of International Studies Oya Ozkanca and Elizabethtown College Director of Prestigious Scholarships and Public Heritage Studies Day 1: Experiential Learning Through City as Text and “Publishing in Honors” Panel students and faculty engaged with the National Collegiate Honors Council’s (NCHC) City as Text pedagogy exploring the neighborhoods and communities located in Harrisburg “Publishing in Honors,” during which he spoke about his role as the editor of “(Re) Reading the World: A Festschrift Celebrating 50 Years of Place as Text and the Legacy of Bernice Braid.” The work is a monograph about the City as Text pedagogy Benowitz also spoke about his work serving on the NCHC Place as Text Committee chairing the NCHC Non-Conference Programming Committee and his work on the NCHC Nationally Competitive Awards Committee an Engineering major and Architectural Studies minor and Jordyn Dutko ’26 a History and Political Science double major and International Studies and Public Heritage Studies double minor gave a joint presentation called “Pennsylvania Historic District Act of 1961: Civic Engagement at the Crossroads: Honors Theses About Civically Engaged Scholarship and City as Text™ in the National Historic District of Marietta Pennsylvania.” The project was based on their honors senior thesis projects Chemistry Major and International Studies Minor David Bray ’28 Early Childhood Education Major Natalie Frohnhoefer ’28 and Legal Studies Major Kalen Tendo ’26 gave a roundtable discussion moderated by Ozkanca and Benowitz titled “The Politics of Historic Preservation in Lancaster County: The Crossroads of Experiential Learning and Producing Scholarship Contributing to Civic Engagement.” The project was based on the students’ in-class experiences Day 3: Poster Presentations and Awards Ceremony The final day of the conference began with a poster presentation by Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Major and Fine Art Minor Samantha Small ’26 titled “Effect of Temperature and Sulfuric Acid Concentration on Pattern Formation in BZ Chemical Reaction Systems,” and Tendo gave a poster presentation titled “The Existential Existence of Diversity in Elizabethtown College.” Dutko received the NRHC 2025 Student of the Year Award and Ozkanca received the NRHC 2025 Honors Professional of the Year Administrator Award Feb 20, 2025 | Elizabethtown College’s Tempest Theatre will present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare for its spring production located in the Baugher Student Center (BSC) Tickets, which are $8 for students, alumni, and faculty and $10 for general admission, are available for purchase at the door or online. This event is open to the public. Purchase tickets “A Midsummer Night’s Dream is really special to the College because it is not only such a fun play but it is a celebration of theatre on campus,” Assistant Director Madison Stewart said “Elizabethtown College has previously put on the production back in April 1989 so to be able to recreate the show with a new vision for Etown’s 125th anniversary is special for the department.” The department used an expressionist color palette to show contrast between fairies and humans in the play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” follows four young Athenians who run away to the forest only to be intertwined in the mischief of fairies intervenes with the four humans with love potions and pranks Stewart will work with Director Griffin Yenya on the show Yenya has directed spring productions for the Tempest Theatre since 2023 and was a guest actor in the 2022 spring production “I hope that this show is something that the audience can really come to love and enjoy,” Stewart said it truly is a timeless play that anyone can appreciate Our actors and crew have worked hard to make sure that even if the audience can’t understand the old English the audience can still understand the emotions and messages that the company is trying to convey.” Apr 17, 2025 | spoke to more than 1,600 attendees of the annual High Center Forum on Wednesday evening The High Center at Elizabethtown College recently hosted George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States, as a special guest for its annual High Center Forum on April 16 at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square in Lancaster President Bush offered leadership lessons to a crowd of more than 1,600 attendees in the 21st century and the power of freedom during the exclusive conversation “Humility is the key to leadership,” President Bush shared with attendees at the forum His Administration reformed America’s education system restored robust private-sector economic growth and job creation and pursued a comprehensive strategy to keep America safe after the terrorist attacks on September 11 President Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush founded the George W Bush Presidential Library and Museum and the George W a nonpartisan public policy and leadership development center “We were honored to have President Bush join us for the 30th anniversary of The High Center,” Executive Director of The High Center Mike Mitchell said “He spoke candidly about his time in office and shared his insights on leadership We left entertained and inspired by his comments!” “relatable: How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even if It Scares You).” More information about the High Center can be found at thehighcenter.com. Mar 6, 2025 | , Elizabethtown College is providing an opportunity for high school students in the Camp Hill School District to experience college coursework early by offering Dual Enrollment courses Students can begin their post-secondary education with a full year’s worth of academic credit by participating in courses across all six of Etown’s Schools including the School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS) Courses are offered in a traditional on-campus classroom “We’re excited to enter a partnership with Camp Hill School District to offer high school students a head start on their college journey and introduce them to Elizabethtown College’s transformative educational experience,” Elizabethtown College Vice President for Enrollment Management “By earning college credits while still in high school students can accelerate their path to a degree making a high-quality college education more accessible and affordable.” Etown works with more than 15 partner schools from throughout the region to offer Dual Enrollment students also have access to personalized academic advising and various support resources to be successful in their dual enrollment courses Learn more about Dual Enrollment at etown.edu Apr 8, 2025 | The 2024-25 Schmidt Prize for Excellence in Student-Faculty Service recipient is Dr The award is presented to an Elizabethtown College faculty member to celebrate the development of meaningful and purposeful student experiences through service that creates pathways and preparation for the real world DeGoede will be recognized before the Ranck Lecture at the 2025 Etown’s Scholarship and Creative Arts Day (SCAD) on Tuesday “I deeply appreciate this recognition and thank Dr and everyone who nominated me for this award,” DeGoede said I’ve led student trips to The Gambia and built relationships that have profoundly shaped my life I’ve felt especially fortunate to watch our students embrace those experiences and carry them forward in powerful ways Among the many impactful efforts across our campus community in service and experiential learning I’m proud to play a small role in living out our College’s Educate for Service motto.” Congratulatory Statement from the 2024-25 Schmidt Prize Selection Committee: The selection committee commended DeGoede for embodying the College’s Educate for Service motto by developing student-faculty experiences that create pathways and preparation for successful careers particularly through his impactful work in The Gambia has not only fostered deep global connections but also provided students with transformative learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom equipping them with cultural understanding The Schmidt Prize for Excellence in Student-Faculty Service is an annual award made possible through the generosity of alumna Dr Schmidt ’79 and will celebrate a faculty member creating meaningful and purposeful student experiences through service (i.e etc.) that create pathways and preparation for the real world This story has been updated with new information Two people are dead and two are injured after a single-vehicle crash Saturday morning in Elizabethtown Hardin County Chief Deputy Sheriff David Lee said Sunday deputies with the Hardin County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the 3700 block of St according to a news release from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office Deputies determined in a preliminary investigation that the driver of the vehicle was traveling eastbound when he lost control The vehicle exited the roadway on the left shoulder and rolled multiple times Schrouder was pronounced dead at the scene and Lyons was taken to Baptist Health Hardin for treatment of his injuries Lyons was later airlifted to the University of Louisville Hospital according to a release from the Jefferson County Coroner's Office Lyons' cause of death was reported to be from "multiple blunt force injuries." Two passengers in the rear of the vehicle sustained minor injuries and were sent to Baptist Health Hardin for treatment according to the release from the Hardin County Sheriff's Office The reconstruction unit of the Hardin County Sheriff's Office continued to investigate the crash Sunday Lyons and Shrouder were both juniors at Central Hardin High School Hardin County Schools Superintendent Teresa Morgan said in a statement "They both had the promise of bright futures and both were incredible young men," the statement read "We all share the pain and the sense of tragic loss that these families have Losing anyone is horrific but the loss of two young lives cuts us to the core." Though students are out of class Monday for spring break, counselors from the school district's critical response team will be made available for Central Hardin students from 10 a.m. until noon in the library media center. A list of additional counseling services is available on the school's website In other news: This Louisville park is being renamed for a fallen LMPD officer Reach reporter Leo Bertucci at lbertucci@gannett.com or @leober2chee on X