The final edition of the Upper Dauphin Sentinel
On August 31, 2021, the Upper Dauphin Sentinel concluded its 137-year run of providing news coverage, helpful information and insights to the people of the area with this final edition. Thank you for journeying with us. (Sentinel photo by Mandi Trawitz)
Newspaper will publish last issue Aug. 31
By Ben Kocher PUBLISHER This is the one article that a newspaper publisher never wants to print. But the time has come to do so. The Upper Dauphin Sentinel will cease publication next week, with the issue of Tuesday, Aug. 31. When I purchased the newspaper in 1970, I was...
TO THEIR FORMER PLAYERS, THESE COACHES WILL ALWAYS BE: Hall of Famers
Story and Photos by Duane Good If Steve Klinger and Tim Williard ever doubted the impact they had as coaches for Upper Dauphin Area High School’s baseball program, those doubts must have disappeared last week faster than an out-of-the park homer. Dozens of their former players – some from just...
COVID-19 numbers on the rise locally
Compiled By Duane Good Dauphin County’s community transmission level has worsened to Substantia On the eve of a new school year and less than a month until Labor Day marks the unofficial end of Summer, this is the ‘‘situation on the ground’’ regarding COVID-19, both in the Sentinel area, statewide...
Sentinel editor retiring after 32 years
After 32 years as The Upper Dauphin Sentinel’s editor, Duane Good will retire Aug. 31. "I am one who believes that life takes place in seasons and that what’s right at one point in your life may not be right somewhere down the road," he said. "I have enjoyed a...
Schools to start on time, in person
Sentinel-area schools will start on time and in person for the 2020-21 school year. Line Mountain is first out of the gate this year, welcoming students back to campus Monday, Aug. 16. They will be followed by Millersburg and Upper Dauphin Area Monday, Aug. 23; Halifax Tuesday, Aug. 24; and...