Like the crack of bat meeting ball or the chomp of stick against ice, the unmistakable hollow sound of foot against big red inflated ball rang through the air on a brisk spring evening in mid-April. [Cue serious NFL Films theme music.]

Donn Mowery is a face in the crowd that none of us can see. Last year, the long-time Cumberland County resident and successful businessman departed this earthly realm. Mr. Mowery was a combat veteran of World War II, a fraternity that is passing from the scene with increasing frequency. And like his peers, he had been reluctant for many years to discuss with anyone the details of his service.

It's Hog Heaven for families looking for an eatery in the Palmyra/Annville/Hershey region.

When others ask if I play any sports, I’m always hesitant to tell them I ride horses. I certainly don’t lack pride for what I do or the hard work I put into it. But some look at me oddly when I tell them it’s a sport. The confused looks just get worse when I tell them I ride dressage and would like to be an eventer someday. My friends ask me, “What’s dressage? What’s eventing? What exactly do you do? What’s an English saddle?”

A guttural, demonic scream comes blasting through my apartment. It’s followed by a sharp request: “Mom! Mommy! Mom! I need to put a dress on. I need to put a dress on now!”

The Elegance at Hershey Adds "The Elegance Challenge" Runners' Race to weekend of rare and vintage car events for charity June 8-10 at the Hershey Hotel.

An interview with artist Liz Laribee, yielding such gems as: "I love Harrisburg. I talk about this city more than I talk about men, and that makes my mom really sad."