Published July 3, 2009, 4:01 PM EST

by TAYLOR BUNDY, 18, Freestyle

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. - www.USHistory.orgThe Point: USHistory.org is a virtual tribute to United States History, and a perfect stop for the online traveler on Independence Day.Breaking it Down: Genre: HistoryMakes the Grade: AEntertainment Factor: This site adds a pinch of pizzazz to a topic long lamented in the classroom....

Published July 2, 2009, 7:21 PM EST

by CLAUDIA W. ESBENSHADE

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. - Entertaining is usually at its peak in the summer months, with holiday celebrations this weekend followed by picnics, pool parties and barbecues.Decorating for these events can be stressful and costly, or you may be left scrambling for a quick hostess gift to take to that neighborhood cookout. Creat...

Published July 1, 2009, 12:36 AM EST

by CINDY STAUFFER

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. - It was a hoagie that caused the woman to "flip out" last week at a Manheim Township pizza place."She said that the meat and the cheese were touching," says an employee of J&R Pizza, 852 Plaza Blvd.The shop tried to fix the problem, but then the woman's friend said she had no ...

Published July 1, 2009, 12:02 AM EST

by KEN HOFFMAN

LANCASTER COUNTY, PA - This week I reached out for a new Fiery Hawaiian pizza, the latest addition to Domino's upscale, innovative line of American Legends specialty pizzas. It's like a beachside luau with fire twirlers, hula dancers, flowered shirts and grass skirts, except round, and with provolone cheese. And p...

Published July 1, 2009, 12:01 AM EST

by MARCY SUGAR & KATHY MITCHELL

LANCASTER COUNTY, PA - DEAR ANNIE: I am 49, the eldest of four siblings and have been suffering with multiple sclerosis for years. My family has little understanding of what living with MS is all about, even though they have seen me at my worst. I don't want their pity, but it would be nice to have some appreciation f...

Published June 28, 2009, 12:08 AM EST

by LAURA KNOWLES

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. - It's hard on families when one breadwinner loses a job.It's even harder when both do.Denise and Bruce Shirker know that firsthand. The Ephrata couple has been dealing with job loss for three years now, and they are hoping for a lucky break."I can't perform a miracle or help you find...

Published June 28, 2009, 12:06 AM EST

by MANDY STOLTZFUS

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. - Ivan and Dottie Good, of West Earl Township, lost their son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Jean Good, both 58, in a tragic car accident in May 2008.Their reaction to the news of that horrific crash "was shock, pure and simple," said Ivan.A year later, they are now just at the grieving stage....

Published June 28, 2009, 12:04 AM EST

by AMANDA BALIONIS and PAUL FRANZ

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. - Government investigators reported Monday that people named on a terrorism watch list have successfully purchased firearms a staggering 865 times in 963 attempts. This report is based on a study done over a five-year period, ending in February.Just as shocking is the fact that at least eight children...

Published June 28, 2009, 12:02 AM EST

by STAFF

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. - YOU'RE INVITEDWorkshop, COBYS Family Services, "Communication: Getting Your Message Across," for parents of children ages 5-18, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, In the Light Ministries, 415 S. Shippen St.; free. Call Paula Landry, 509-0177.Vacation Bible school, "Follywood," 6:30-8:30 ...

Published June 26, 2009, 6:11 PM EST

by KELSEY WEITZEL, 18, Freestyle

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. - REVIEW: BookWhen I first dove into "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" by Anne Dayton and May Vanderbilt, I expected something more … well … interesting. That's basically the only way to put it.The book is about a group of girls in their sophomore year of high school who call the...