Drew Weidman

It’s been years since a full-size train has crossed Route 322 in Hummelstown. However, last week, motorists in Sun Country were unexpectedly stopped on the busy highway — not for a train but for rail speeders. What’s a rail speeder? A rail speeder is a small railcar used by track inspectors and work crews to move quickly along the tracks. […]

The Derry Township School District said high school students were dismissed early today, April 23, after a natural gas leak was reported in the building this morning. The school was evacuated around 8:40 a.m. after fire crews responded to the structure for a reported odor of natural gas. As of 10:30 a.m., crews remain on scene. Here is the statement […]

For many years, the former editor of The Sun, Dave Buffington, authored an editorial that would address questions we regularly receive from our readers. I used to think it was kind of hokey, but now, after serving as editor for several years, I realized it really does serve a valuable purpose. So, here we go … Q: I have an […]

Derry Township School District has received bids from 29 different contractors which are interested in bidding on “various aspects” of the new elementary school project, according to school board member Jennifer Renz. Renz represents the board on the General Services Committee, which met prior to the regular board meeting on April 20. “Sometime this week, there will be a site […]

Lately, it feels like everywhere I turn, something reminds me I’m officially old. After all, I grew up in a generation where we didn’t have cell phones in high school, valued print photos more than digital and we waited an hour just to download one song. The latest reminder that I’m an old fart is coming to the realization that […]

I think it’s time to admit that roundabouts are a good thing. Several have been constructed in Sun Country during the past few years, and I think we can all agree they’ve improved the safety at those intersections. Sure, there was a learning curve for many drivers in Sun Country, and there was a fender bender or two, but nothing […]

Palmyra wrestling coach Jonathan Regets said he expects the Palmyra Area School Board not to renew his contract at its Thursday, May 14 meeting. Regets shared the news via an email to The Sun Wednesday afternoon. Regets and his assistant Josh Weidman were suspended during the wrestling season after he disciplined a wrestler for habitual violations of unsporting conduct at […]

Authorities arrested at least one employee at New Venus Massage Therapy on Route 422, east of Palmyra, in North Londonderry Township on Tuesday, May 26. At least one person was escorted from the business in handcuffs Tuesday morning, according to a bystander. Officers from several jurisdictions were observed at the property. The business also recently covered up the word “massage” […]

I continue to follow, with interest, legislation that would return the start of firearms season to the first Monday after Thanksgiving. Insiders tell me it is unlikely to pass and that the first day of deer rifle season will remain on Saturday. Still, it got me thinking. Growing up, the Monday after Thanksgiving was an unofficial holiday as hunters headed […]

A sting operation resulted in charges being filed against nine men, who police said arranged to meet an undercover officer posing as an underage girl. Dubbed operation “Wrong Place,” the investigation was conducted by the Pennsylvania State Police. In many of the cases, the men arranged to meet the undercover officer at the Sheetz in East Hanover Township, where they […]