Penn Manor APRIL 15, 2026
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VOL LXII • NO 51
Lancaster Railway Society Celebrates 90th Anniversary
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to preserve history and railroad artifacts, as well as educate the public about railroading and its history, is in the middle of celebrating its 90th anniversary. According to a history of the Lancaster Chapter, NRHS, provided by chapter historian Linda Himpsl, it began in 1934 when a few young railroad and trolley enthusiasts met in an old trolley in Neffsville, forming the Lancaster Railway & Locomotive Historical Society. In 1935, the group merged with the Interstate Trolley Club and other organizations to form the NRHS. The Lancaster Chapter was the first charter organized in the NRHS, launching on Oct. 13, 1935. Today, chapter meetings are Displaying the anniversary citation are members (from left) Gayle Stambaugh, Tom Shenk, Glenn Kendig, Cindy See Railway pg 5 Kendig, Linda Himpsl, Steve Himpsl, Richard Ruttledge and David Stambaugh.
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High school students are invited to audition for the Allegro Orchestra’s Overture and Allegretto ensembles.
Allegro Orchestra’s Nextgen Youth Music program has opened registration for auditions for the high school Overture and Allegretto ensembles for the 2026-27 season. Overture is a full symphonic orchestra for students in grades eight through 12. Through demanding music and professional instruction, students will develop advanced abilities on their instruments, as well as an understanding of how to perform in a full orchestra setting. Overture is under the direction of conductor Scott Kaliszak and assistant conductor Anthony Scheuerman.
Millersville University Program Provides Free Courses to High-Schoolers Penn Manor High School juniors and seniors have had the opportunity to jump-start their college and career journeys through a partnership launched in 2023 with Millersville University that provides tuition-free, college-level business courses. The program has proven successful and will likely expand to other high schools in the region.
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