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VOL XXXVI • NO 15
A Cruisin’ Tradition
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SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
BY LOGAN MOYER
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ruisin’ in Christiana is fortified as a yearly tradition in the local community. Christiana Fire Company will present its fourth annual “Cruisin’ in Christiana” car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, on the grounds of the William P. Brinton House, 17 Green St., Christiana. “I think there’s a lot of car enthusiasts in the area that enjoy coming out to the property,” said fire company member and event organizer Shawnie Betts. “It’s a great use for that property.” The rain date for the show is the following Saturday, June 20. On the day of the event, registration will begin at 9 a.m. The first Cruisin’ in Christiana event was held in the fall of 2023; it has been held in the spring every year since, aligning it more with the traditional season for car shows. Last year, there were more than 70 vehicles at the show. When asked about what vehicles are welcomed, Betts replied, “Cars,
Cars, motorcycles, classic cars and more are welcome at the show.
trucks, motorcycles, classics, street rods, modified. If you want to bring a tractor trailer in, we’ve got space for you.” Dash plaques will be awarded to the first 65 entrants. There
will also be trophies in various categories, including Best in Show (honoring Betts’ late father, Terry Walker), Best Classic Truck, Best Motorcycle, Best Modern and Best Street Rod Modified.
Music will be provided by The 45 Guy, who will spin classic vinyl records. Food will be for sale, including hot dogs and hamburgers. Ice cream will be sold by the Cold Summer soft serve ice cream truck. See Car Show pg 9
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Atglen Readies for 150th Celebration BY LOGAN MOYER
In a year where countless towns and community organizations are readying for celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary, Atglen Borough will celebrate a milestone birthday of its own. This year is Atglen’s 150th birthday, which will be honored by a massive fiveday event that is scheduled to run from Wednesday, June 24, to Sunday, June 28. “I noticed that we were coming up on an anniversary in the summer of (2024),” said Jennifer Grossman, chairperson of the borough’s park and recreation commission.
“Then we kind of talked about how we should plan something ... there’s been conversations every meeting in 2025 about what we’re going to do and having it come together. There’s been lots of planning involved.” The event will kick off on Wednesday night with an invitation dinner hosted by The Barn at Stoneybrooke, 4740 Lower Valley Road, Atglen. The dinner will consist of sharing history and stories from more than a century of generations in the borough. After invitations are sent out, the event will become open to the public until the 100 to 125 person capacity is reached. The borough is asking attendees at the
Special cornhole boards have been made for the event,
See Atglen 150 pg 4 featuring a unique logo.
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