Hopewell Township, York County PA

09/21/2026

IF YOU SEE THIS HELICOPTER -- Be advised, it will be inspecting steel tower/wooden pole transmission lines for FirstEnergy in York and neighboring counties, starting today, Monday, 9/21/26, through Thursday.

The helicopter is blue and white with stripes and has the word "UTILITY" written in red along its lower portion.

Photo: 89TN, May 2021, www.aeroboek.nl

09/21/2026

*UPDATE: Problem is resolved and the phone line is back in service*

Please be advised that the Township main phone line is currently down due to a technical issue. Our telephone provider is currently working on a fix so that we can be fully operational as soon as possible.

In the meantime, you can reach us via e-mail or by alternate phone: 717-993-3968

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience!

09/21/2026

Fall Art Exhibit at Library- Press Release

The Mason-Dixon Public Library in Stewartstown is proud to present the paintings of 2 local artists at its Fall Art Exhibit. The grand opening reception will be held on Sunday, Oct 11th from 2 to 4pm for folks to meet the artists and view their artwork. It will be a low-key, relaxing afternoon of art and refreshments. The Husband-and-Wife team of Jim and Karen Starr have been artists all their lives, both graduating from their respective colleges with Bachelor’s in Fine Arts degrees and pursuing careers in the arts ever since. Jim, a painter and illustrator, currently teaches at York College and the York Art Association. Karen worked as a graphic designer for 10 years before spending 21 years as an art teacher and currently works as a freelance artist. Their artwork will be exhibited at the Mason-Dixon Public Library in Stewartstown from Sunday, October 11th thru Thursday, November 19th. Everyone who enjoys beautiful artwork is invited to come in during the grand opening reception or anytime afterwards during regular library hours thru Nov 19th to browse and admire their creations. The Library is located at 250 Bailey Dr in Stewartstown. Contact the Library at 717-993-2404 for additional information or questions.

09/21/2026

☀️ HELP US STOCK THE SUNSHINE CART!

We’re looking to bring a little extra sunshine to our amazing teachers! 🍎

Each month, our PTA visits our teachers with a cart full of treats, goodies, and little pick-me-ups for them to choose from. Because let’s be honest… our teachers deserve ALL the love and appreciation! 🥰

We’re asking our amazing families and community to help us keep the Sunshine Cart stocked! There are 3 easy ways to donate:

🛒 1. SignUpGenius – Donate an Item

Choose an item from our sign-up list and send it in with your student or drop it off at the front desk.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/SignUpGeniusSunshine

📦 2. Amazon Wish List – Shop & Ship Directly

Shop directly from our PTA Sunshine Cart wish list!

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/AmazonPTASunshine

💛 3. Monetary Donation – PayPal

Want to help but prefer to donate money? Use our PayPal link to make a monetary donation toward this PTA-sponsored event!

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/StewPTAPayPal

Every donation, big or small, helps us show our teachers just how much they are appreciated! 💛

📌 Please remember: If donating an item, please only choose items from our SignUpGenius or Amazon Wish List. Physical donations can be dropped off at the front desk labeled “PTA Sunshine Cart” or sent in with your student.

Thank you for helping us bring a little sunshine to our teachers! ☀️🍎

09/21/2026

The wait is finally over as registration is open for HARP's 5th Annual Road Rally Scavenger Hunt! Whether you bring the whole family or a group of close friends, your team will make lasting memories as you race against the clock to complete various tasks and challenges.
Have you ever wrapped a family member or friend in toilet paper like a mummy or taken a selfie with a HARP Board member? These are just a couple of the many challenges that may be included in our road rally event on Friday, October 30th. The more challenges you complete in the two hour time limit the more points your team will earn to increase your chance of winning the cash prize for the event. For more information on the event or to register your team, please visit our website at www.harp-online.org.

09/18/2026

09/18/2026

HARP is offering another paint event this holiday season. These fill up fast so do not hesitate and register today!

09/17/2026

Horn Farm’s 22nd Annual Pawpaw Festival will take place on September 19th and we are excited to be a vendor again this year. Get your pre-purchased tickets today! The Festival will take place from 9 am to 5 pm. Bring your friends and family to learn about Horn Farm and how pawpaw fruit is grown. Visit the food trucks, vendors, buy pawpaws, and stop by our tent to get instructions for making a vermicomposting bin. You can leave with your very own cup of worms to get your bin started.

We hope to see you there!

09/17/2026

We are celebrating Watershed Week with our friends at The Watershed Alliance of York. The purpose of Watershed Week is to increase public awareness about the importance of local watersheds to community health, sustainable economies, and environmental quality of the Chesapeake Bay. Clean water is a necessity for any healthy community. Let’s do our part to keep our communities and watersheds clean for all who live, work and play here.

For more information about The Watershed Alliance of York visit https://watershedallianceofyork.org.