Conestoga Valley AUGUST 12, 2026
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Akron Fire Company Supported by Community BY JEFF FALK
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Gene Health Project Supports Future of Health Care BY JEFF FALK
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It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neuro Neighborhood BY JEFF FALK
local pillar, the Akron Volunteer Fire Company serves the community in a variety of ways, not the least of which is responding to emergencies. The local community appreciates everything that the fire company does. “We have a strong backing in the community,” said Aaron Murray, vice president of the Akron Volunteer Fire Company. “We attend a lot of local events. If people reach out about an event, we make it a point to be there.” Recently, the local community showed its appreciation for the Akron Volunteer Fire Company Station 12 through some thoughtful actions. During a time of need, the community stepped up for the fire company in a big way. A minor oversight had left the fire company’s supply of bottled drinking water precariously low. Murray took to social media and Members of the Akron Volunteer Fire Company display bottled water
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WellSpan Health is looking for a bunch of good folks - conscientious people, proactive people, big-picture people. The health care system is encouraging individuals to participate in a transformative study called “The Gene Health Project.” It’s a project that can change the direction of participants’ health, as well as help others. “The opportunity to do prevention is tremendous,” said Dr. David Kann, medical director of genetics and precision medicine for WellSpan Health. “We can
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There’s a great new nonprofit in Lancaster County that’s been founded by Neffsville resident Greta Myers. It’s called “Neuro Neighborhood.” “ We used ‘neighborhood ’ to give people a welcoming invitation to something bigger than themselves,” said Myers, who also serves as executive director of the organization. “Neighborhoods contain people who come together to support one another. We all know how important it is to have a support system, and we felt that use of the title ‘neighborhood’ would exemplify our support. “Our goal is to continue to get the word out so we can reach as many people as possible,” continued Myers. “The more people who know about the Neuro Neighborhood, the more people we can support.” Founded in March of 2025, Neuro Neighborhood is an al l - vol u nte er or ganiz at ion designed to help people dealing with neurological conditions like Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. Those neurological conditions can occur through injury or a deterioration of the central nervous system, which includes our brains and spinal cords. For now, Myers is operating Neuro Neighborhood out of her residence. “Spinal cord injuries or brain injuries can be caused by traumatic events to either area of our central nervous system, or lack of blood flow to that area,” said Myers. “Symptoms widely vary between neurological conditions including movement, See Neuro pg 3
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