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The battle of Gettysburg at its height July 3, 1863, showing activity behind the Union lines on Cemetery Hill, with force resting and regrouping amid the carnage of battle. The three day battle, which ended in victory for the North, involved a total of 191,480 men on both the Confederate and Union sides. Over 600 field guns were engaged in the furious battle. This scene was drawn by combat artist Alfred R. Waud. (AP Photo)

Happy Birthday to Brigadier General Strong Vincent

Echo Rogers, Feature Reporter June 17, 2017

Without one man’s initiative to take Little Round Top, the Union might have lost the Battle of Gettysburg. 190 years ago Strong Vincent was born. On June 17, 1837, Strong Vincent would come into...

Fans cheer in the Harrisburg Senators ballpark located on City Island. (Photo courtesy of the Harrisburg Senators.)

5 Fun Ways to Celebrate the 4th of July

July 4, 2016

By: Cara McErlean Nothing screams “America” more than hotdogs and fireworks. The 4th of July is a day to celebrate our nation’s birth, remember our history, and honor our military. The holiday...

Civil War re-enactors fight on horseback with sabers as they take part in a battle called The Bloody Field Changes Hands during the annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment on Saturday, July 8, 2006, in Gettysburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Local Spots to Spice Up Your Summer

June 8, 2016

By: Kaitlin Christ Three long months of summer. Even between a job and vacations, it’s hard to fill every day with something new and exciting. Here are a variety of ideas that are sure to bring extra...

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