Last month in the Midstate, we had six different businesses announce closures. Here is a recap of all the February closures incase you missed it. Closings: Nook Books (2/12) This independently owned children’s bookstore first opened its doors in Lancaster back in October of 2023. The business decided to close its doors on February 18; the … Read more
At least 38 elementary schools in north-central Pennsylvania have closed over the past decade, forcing students and staff to adapt to more crowded schools, longer commutes, and larger class sizes. Some of the districts hardest hit by these closures, many in shrinking rural areas of the state, cited student population decline as a reason for … Read more
A well-established York County winery closed its doors a couple of weeks ago following the death of its owner/winemaker in late August. Marburg Estate Winery in Spring Grove has been offering a final shot at a number of its wines curbside this month, including Sweetheart, Ruby Red, Pride of Hanover and Hidden Creek Sweet. Continue … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Editor’s Note: The video is from Dec. 28. Of the 33 Pennsylvania restaurants that were closed by inspectors with the state Department of Agriculture between Dec. 21-27 for offering dine-in service in defiance of state COVID-19 mitigation orders, 16 were located in Central Pennsylvania, according to numbers the department released Tuesday. The department’s … Read more