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Milton Hershey School

Hershey, PA
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‘My Baby Was Shot': Hershey Grad Paralyzed After Gunman Opens Fire Outside Home ‘My Baby Was Shot': Hershey Grad Paralyzed After Gunman Opens Fire Outside Home
‘My Baby Was Shot': Hershey Grad Paralyzed After Gunman Opens Fire Outside Home A rising football star from Pennsylvania has been left paralyzed after he was gunned down outside his home in a shocking overnight attack. Michael Blidi Jr., a 2023 graduate of Milton Hershey School, was shot on the front sidewalk of his Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, home early Thursday, May 29. The unknown shooter pulled up in a vehicle, got out, and opened fire around 12:32 a.m., hitting the 19-year-old in the abdomen before fleeing, according to the police. He was left critically injured with a spinal cord wound, paralyzing him from the waist down, according to his father, Michael Blidi Sr. …

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by Jillian Pikora
National Interest
More Stars Join 'HERSHEY' Movie As Filming Expands Across Pennsylvania More Stars Join 'HERSHEY' Movie As Filming Expands Across Pennsylvania
More Stars Join 'Hershey' Movie As Filming Expands Across Pennsylvania The chocolate empire just added even more star power. Several major actors have joined the cast of "HERSHEY", the upcoming motion picture about Milton and Catherine Hershey, producers announced on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 — and fans of prestige television will definitely recognize them. Set against the backdrop of Pennsylvania’s rich history and sweeping landscapes, "HERSHEY" continues filming across the state through the end of June, with new locations confirmed in Hershey, Harmony, Smithfield, and Ligonier. Previously announced stars Finn Wittrock ("American Horror Story", "The Big Short"…

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by Jillian Pikora
National Interest
The Untold Story Of Milton Hershey Revealed In True Chocolate Tale 'HERSHEY' Movie The Untold Story Of Milton Hershey Revealed In True Chocolate Tale 'HERSHEY' Movie
The Untold Story Of Milton Hershey Revealed In True Chocolate Tale 'Hershey' Movie A sweeping new movie will pull back the foil on the true story behind America’s most iconic chocolate bar, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts announced on Tuesday, April 8. "HERSHEY," starring Finn Wittrock ("American Horror Story") and Alexandra Daddario ("The White Lotus"), will bring to life the love, heartbreak, and grit of Milton and Catherine Hershey, whose vision changed millions of lives — not just with candy, but with compassion. Filming begins in May 2025 across Pennsylvania, with a nationwide release planned for 2026 to coincide with America's 250th birthday. Directed by Mark W…

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by Jillian Pikora
Hershey, PA
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Hershey CEO Michele Buck To Retire After 20 Years With The Company Hershey CEO Michele Buck To Retire After 20 Years With The Company
Hershey CEO Michele Buck To Retire After 20 Years With The Company Michele Buck, CEO and Chairman of the Board of The Hershey Company, has announced her plans to retire after more than two decades with the iconic candy maker, the company said on Friday, Jan. 10. Buck, who has led Hershey as CEO for the past eight years, will step down on June 30, 2026. She intends to continue in her current role until a successor is chosen, after which she will transition to a senior advisor position before officially retiring. The Hershey Board of Directors has initiated a search for her replacement, considering both internal and external candidates with the assistance …

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by Jillian Pikora
Lower Paxton, PA
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Secret Jonas Brothers Concert Leaked By Pennsylvania Students On Twitter Secret Jonas Brothers Concert Leaked By Pennsylvania Students On Twitter
Secret Jonas Brothers Concert Leaked By Pennsylvania Students On Twitter A performance from the Jonas Brothers came as a surprise to a group of students in Pennsylvania. And they were supposed to keep it a secret. But the excited Milton Hershey School students — and even some of their parents — can't help but share their special moment with the boy band. A school spokesman told PennLive only that the students had an entertainer during the rededication of Founders Hall on Sept. 28, noting he was "contractually and legally bound" not to spill the name of the performer. Students and parents alike, though, were quick to brag about the special concert and thank Nic…

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by Cecilia Levine
Reading, PA
Obituaries
Reading City Council President Jeffrey Waltman Sr. Dies Reading City Council President Jeffrey Waltman Sr. Dies
Reading City Council President Jeffrey Waltman Sr. Dies Reading City Council President Jeffrey S. Waltman Sr. died on Monday, June 13, officials announced. He was 58. Waltman has served in the council since 2000 and began his journey as a volunteer member of the Financial Improvement Team (FIT) in 1998, the city's website reads. “A member of this body for 22 years, Jeff was the embodiment of a true and selfless public servant," the Reading City Council said in a statement. "He was an empathetic leader, always hearing out both sides of an issue and working to find a solid middle ground. His financial expertise was eviden…

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by Nicole Acosta
Lower Paxton, PA
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Part-Time PA Teacher Sexually Abused Child, Disseminated Child Porn: Police Part-Time PA Teacher Sexually Abused Child, Disseminated Child Porn: Police
Part-Time PA Teacher Sexually Abused Child, Disseminated Child Porn: Police A part-time teacher in Central Pennsylvania has been accused of sexually assaulting a minor, police said. Derry Township police were informed on March 28 by Milton Hershey School officials that Joshua M. Rhoads, 26, had been involved with a minor, local authorities said. Rhoads was arrested on April 7 following an investigation on the following charges: 2 counts of Unlawful Contact With a Minor,  Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse,  Sexual Abuse of Children (Dissemination of Photographs/Video/Film),  Corruption of Minors,  Institutional Sexual Assault Indecent…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lower Paxton, PA
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PA Native Scores Recurring Role In The Marvel Cinematic Universe PA Native Scores Recurring Role In The Marvel Cinematic Universe
PA Native Scores Recurring Role In The Marvel Cinematic Universe An actress from Harrisburg has scored a recurring role in the Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe. Lori Livingston grew up on South 13 Street in an area that was once called Hoverter Homes, and now she is a Marvel character, according to abc27. Livingston attended the Milton Hershey School starting at age 12. Her professional career started after she was crowned Miss Harrisburg, according to her biography. She then moved to NYC and worked as a model. Livingston moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting around 2015. Her first major role was in Grey's Anatomy. She was later cast in ‘Capt…

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by Jillian Pikora