CHEERS to conductor Stuart Malina for 10 years at the helm of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra. Those who attended last weekend’s concert where Malina, always a ham, dressed up as a boxer from the film “Rocky,” will especially appreciate it when I say: Maestro, keep rockin’ it. CHEERS to York Legal Group for once again getting into the Halloween... Full story »

CHEERS to State Rep. Ron Marsico and business sponsors for honoring local Vietnam War veterans Oct. 15 at Central Dauphin High School. A reader told me several hundred vets were in attendance at the moving tribute. A salute to all involved. CHEERS to Vince Papale, the former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver who spoke to Mechanicsburg Area Middle School students... Full story »

CHEERS to Pennsylvania Auditor General Jack Wagner for banning texting while driving for his staff. His move follows a recent federal employee ban. Let’s hope others in the state follow this safe call. CHEERS to Midtown Scholar Bookstore and the 300 people who came out for the Engletown Community Group’s mayoral debate this week. Great crowd and audience questions... Full story »

CHEERS to Rick Hoover and all the members of the Concerned Citizens for North Middleton Twp. Their two-year fight against a major trucking development looks like it was worth it. Township supervisors voted down the development this week. Sometimes the little guys do win big. JEERS to the Nobel Prize committee for awarding President Obama the peace prize when... Full story »

JEERS to the legislators who took their pay Oct. 1. Don’t bank on voters having short memories. In more pleasant Capitol news, CHEERS to the pink-dyed fountain at the Capitol in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s an autumn color change not to be missed. CHEERS to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for winning a mid-Atlantic... Full story »

CHEERS to Philadelphia Phillies fans Emily Monforto, 3, and her father, Stephen Monforto. In case you missed it, Stephen caught a foul ball at a Phillies game Tuesday. He did a little triumphant dance and then handed the ball to little Emily who immediately threw it back toward the field. After a momentary look of shock, Stephen embraced his... Full story »

CHEERS to Alexandra White, the 2006 Milton Hershey grad, who is braving the TV cameras and emotional drama as a contestant on NBC's "Biggest Loser" weight-loss competition. We'll be counting ¤'em down with you. JEERS to Camp Hill, Central Dauphin, Northern York and Susquehanna Twp. school districts for not showing the president's speech. It's one thing to set aside... Full story »

CHEERS to District Judge John E. Jones III, the man deciding the fate of the now infamous dog Baron, for telling both sides to "take it down a notch" in the case. Jones called for a "cooling off period" and is trying to push both sides to settle. Sounds like he's barking up the right tree. JEERS to the... Full story »

CHEERS to the Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport. There's something special about young teams from around the country and world gathering in central Pennsylvania for the love of the game. It's our very own field of dreams. CHEERS to Frank and Ruth Daum of Marysville for celebrating 70 years of marriage on Aug. 21. They speak of... Full story »

A JEER to the seizure of Miles Thomas' collie dog. He might not be dog owner of the year, but make no bones about it there must be a better solution here than taking away man's best friend in the dog days of summer. CHEERS to the singers and jammers and their fans who came out for the "Starzl... Full story »

CHEERS to Rowland School teachers Jamien Harvey and Andrew Erby who created "Big Boys in Training," a series of athletic clinics and video clips featuring top college and pro athletes reminding Harrisburg's youth that violence is a dead end. Perhaps the Philadelphia Eagles' newest quarterback can make a cameo as well? CHEERS to state Treasurer Rob McCord and his... Full story »

CHEERS to the 250th anniversary of Campbelltown. On Thursday, the bell from the ship H.M.S. Campbeltown made its way from Scotland for the Founders Day Festivities, reflecting the town's Scots-Irish roots and making it a ringing good time. JEERS to the state House Democrats paying themselves on Tuesday immediately after the stopgap budget was signed (and days before state... Full story »

CHEERS to honoring longtime volunteers. In Lower Paxton Twp., you will now find "George Park," named for Thomas B. George who has given half a century of volunteer work to the township. In Harrisburg, the field at Clarence Morrison Park is now known as Charles A. Chisholm field after the founder of the Harrisburg Midget Football Association. There really... Full story »

CHEERS to Mary Wilson of The Supremes for dropping by the Capitol to urge state lawmakers on in their pursuit of a final budget. While it'll take more than a catchy tune to set things right, legislators could do no better than follow her class act by bringing down the final curtain on the budget soon. JEERS to the... Full story »

CHEERS to the YWCA of Greater Harrisburg's homeless veterans program that has been truly transforming lives and getting people such as ex-Army vet Harry Barnes back on their feet. The Department of Labor has rightfully doubled its funding for next year. JEERS to the "Battle of the M's" going on between Metro Bank and Members 1st Federal Credit Union... Full story »