Tag: Dauphin County

Dauphin County GOP supports transgender agenda in public schools, shunning religious beliefs

Comments made by the Dauphin County GOP sought to distance the party from religious beliefs expressed by Republican Tim Rowbottom after the Harrisburg mayoral candidate spoke out against the transgender agenda being instituted within city schools.

Independently owned Hershey area restaurants may be forced to closed due to COVID-19 restrictions

Three popular restaurants in the Hershey area say they “will not be able to survive much longer, short of immediately moving into the “Green” phase, and even then at 25-30% occupancy it will be a challenge.”

Tens of thousands expected to vote in-person on June 2 in Dauphin County according to elections director, county commissioner

Dauphin County Commissioners spoke out, calling the decision to keep Dauphin in phase red beyond the June 2 election ‘political payback.’

Citizens question Commissioner’s use of Dauphin County vehicle night of public intoxication, fight at bar on Feb. 15

The commissioner was allegedly cut-off by bartender “Ruthie” at the St. Lawrence Club, who threatened to call the police on Hartwick following an altercation in the bar on Saturday Feb 15.
By 1:25 a.m. Sunday, the commissioner was intoxicated at the 7-11 store on Derry Street where he was found by police.
Hartwick’s county vehicle was left in the store’s lot for pick up later.

Commissioner Hartwick 3rd no show, missed big agenda votes for yearly contracts

Due to his unexplained absence, Hartwick missed key votes on items like Children/Youth and Human Services Contracts.

George Hartwick not present during Dauphin County Commissioners Reorganization Meeting

Dauphin County Democrats are questioning their representation after County Commissioner George Hartwick was a no-show for the first organization meeting of the 4-year term.
Commissioner Jeff Haste remained the Chairman, and Commissioner Mike Pries retained his Vice Chairman position.