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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Local bakery works to recover from Fresh Market robbery in Hershey
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — A local Central Pennsylvania bakery is working to recover lost revenue following a robbery at the Fresh Market in Hershey, which forced her stand to close temporarily. In the early morning hours on Saturday, May 24, officers from the Derry Township Police Department responded to a reported burglary at the Fresh Market in Hershey. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Following an investigation, police said that two suspects smashed a rear window in order to enter the business. They then allegedly used tools to break into ATM machines on the first and second floors of the market. RELATED: Suspects broke into local business, used tools to open ATMs It is still unclear how much money was stolen from the ATM machines, and police are still investigating the incident. As a result of the robbery, the Fresh Market in Hershey had to close down their lower level, which unfortunately affected some of the vendors on the first floor, including a local bakery called Moore Desserts by Julie. According to the bakery's owner Julie Moore, her business lost out on between $1,500 to $2,000 of revenue over the holiday weekend because of the forced closure at the Fresh Market. She added that the small business community tends to thrive over the holidays. '[The closure] hurt a lot of people because we are all small businesses,' Moore explained. 'It is just super important for people to come out and support local businesses, especially during a time like this.' To help make up for lost revenue over the weekend, Moore Desserts by Julie is offering a 25% off sale at her Lancaster Central Market stand. 'Due to an unfortunate break-in at the Hershey Market this past weekend, we were unable to open on Saturday,' Moore Desserts by Julie shared on Facebook. 'As a result, we have lots of delicious Memorial Day cupcakes, cakes, and minis available—fresh and ready to enjoy!' Moving forward, the Hershey Fresh Market is slated to reopen both floors of the market on Thursday, May 29. Moore Desserts by Julie was first founded back in August 2016, and currently the local business boasts two locations: The Fresh Market in Hershey, and the Lancaster Central Market. The bakery offers a variety of custom cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods. abc27 news will keep you updated as more information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Remembering Julie Moore, the civilian who helped change military protocol
When Kisha Patterson last spoke to her husband, Esau, it was an ordinary conversation under extraordinary circumstances. "We talked that morning," she said. "It was like any other day. He was like, 'Hey, I'll call you back.' I was like, 'Okay.' You know, not thinking too much of it, kind of took it for granted." In April of 2004, Army Staff Sergeant Esau Patterson was serving in Iraq. They'd met years earlier in church, at Ft. Benning in Georgia. They got married, had two children, and were planning a family reunion for when he returned. But then came a knock at the door. "And there's two uniformed service members standing there," said Kisha. "And they looked at me, and I could see tears in their eyes, and that's when I knew." A car bomb had killed her husband. He was 25 years old. "I would never get to say goodbye," she said. "I would never get to touch him. I would never get to do anything else." I asked, "What did it mean to you to have service members there with you?" "It meant that what he died for was okay, that he was truly protecting and serving this country," Kisha replied. Those soldiers were carrying out a solemn duty that had not always been performed. During the Civil War, the military had no formal casualty notification system. Occasionally families would receive a letter. By World War I and through the Vietnam War, the military was sending telegrams, until an Army wife named Julia Moore (known as Julie) stepped in. "She completely changed the culture of the military," said her son, Greg Moore. "In 1965, during the Battle of the Ia Drang, death notices were delivered to spouses by telegrams and taxicabs. Cold, cruel, dispassionate. She was outraged." Julie Moore's husband, Hal, was a highly-regarded Lt. Colonel then serving in Vietnam when, as she described in a letter, a taxi driver pulled up to her house: "When he rang the bell I decided not to answer; that way, everything would be all right," she wrote. "I finally said to myself, 'Come on, Julie, you have to face up to what's to come, so go answer the door." It turned out, the driver needed directions. Greg Moore said, "At that moment, she knew what it felt to get that telegram, and she never wanted to have anybody else get that telegram and not have somebody physically with them." So, Julie Moore made a deal with the local Western Union office: they would call her whenever a telegram came. The 2002 movie "We Were Soldiers" portrayed how Julie Moore would rush to comfort the widows. Even as she cared for her five young children, Moore helped other Army wives on the home front, as she recounted in a 2001 interview: "I think people forget that these men had families. And these families had problems. And the wives are left alone to deal with them as best they can. And these women were really up to the task. They really were." Together, the Army wives successfully lobbied the base commander. Julie's son Dave Moore said, "What they really wanted was the Army to make a fundamental change, which they did, in that the Army should take responsibility for delivering these telegrams to the wives and personally care for the spouse during that time of cathartic change." Service members now notify families in person, and offer additional support. When Army Sgt. First Class Kendrick Ray delivered a casualty notification in 2021, it was a sacred mission. Now, he helps families in the days after. Asked what goes through his mind before he knocks on the door, Ray replied, "I just said a prayer, like, 'How can I be of service to this family? I don't know what they're going through, but give me strength to, you know, face whatever it is once I ring the doorbell.' "I believe now it's my purpose," he said. "I can let people know, like, 'Hey, you're not alone. we're right here with you, every step of the way.'" Julie Moore died in 2004. Her husband died 13 years later. In 2023, the Pentagon renamed Ft. Benning Ft. Moore to honor them both. It marked the first time an American military base had been named for a civilian. Dave Moore said, "It's not a legacy she asked for; it's a legacy she built herself towards. And the hero rises to a moment and achieves great things." This year, the Army post was re-named Ft. Benning. But just down the road, at the National Infantry Museum, her name endures. I asked Kisha Patterson, "When you think about what she did, what comes to your mind?" "She's phenomenal," Patterson replied. "I can't imagine having received a telegram with that information on it. So, I just thank her. There're husbands that endure this same pain. There are mothers and fathers, there are children that get these knocks. So, she has, yes, she has truly made a difference for all of us." For more info: National Infantry Museum, Columbus, Ga. Story produced by Robbyn McFadden. 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Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Hegseth orders Fort Moore be changed back to Fort Benning
The Pentagon will change the name of the Georgia military base Fort Moore back to Fort Benning, formerly named after a Confederate general, though this time it will honor a different man. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday signed a memorandum to restore the name of the Army base to Fort Benning after it was renamed Fort Moore in May 2023, one of nine military installations honoring Confederate generals that Congress mandated be changed. Hegseth said the new moniker pays tribute to Cpl. Fred G. Benning, who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions during World War I while serving with the U.S. Army in France in 1918. The base was originally named for Lt. Gen. Henry Benning, a Confederate general who opposed freeing slaves. 'This change underscores the installation's storied history of service to the United States of America, honors the warfighter ethos, and recognizes the heroes who have trained at the installation for decades and will continue to train on its storied ranges,' the Pentagon said in a statement. Hegseth's order further fulfills a campaign pledge by President Trump, who vowed to revert bases back to their original names. The Pentagon in February switched the North Carolina military base Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg. In that case, Private First Class Roland Bragg, a decorated World War II veteran, was chosen as the namesake, in lieu of Braxton Bragg, another Confederate general. On his first official day at the Pentagon, Hegseth had signaled the changes were coming when he called Fort Liberty and Fort Moore by their previous names, Fort Bragg and Fort Benning. One of the largest military installations in the country, Fort Benning sits on Georgia's border with Alabama and supports roughly 120,000 active-duty service members, their families, and civilian employees. Established during WWI, it is home to the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence, U.S. Army Armor School and the U.S. Army Infantry School. It was renamed Fort Moore to honor Lt. Gen. Hal Moore and his wife Julie Moore, who committed their lives to the service and helping Army families. While Hal was deployed during the Vietnam War, Julie became frustrated with how the news of the death of a loved one was delivered via telegram, leading her to personally deliver notices. Her efforts led to the establishment of survivor support networks and casualty notification teams that are still used today. Hegseth, though ordering the Moore name be replaced, also directed the Army to honor the Moores' legacy in 'in a manner that celebrates their significant contributions to the local community and the Army.' But Steve Moore, one of the couple's sons, last month wrote an essay in the War Horse, saying he was 'disappointed' at Fort Bragg's name change calling the decision 'so wrong.' 'Those who advocate for changing the name to honor a person solely because they happen to be named 'Benning' ignore the values and character of Hal and Julie Moore as well as their courage, competency, and dedication to the nation and Army families,' he wrote. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
03-03-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Hegseth orders Fort Moore be changed back to Fort Benning
The Pentagon will change the name of the Georgia military base Fort Moore back to Fort Benning, formerly named after a Confederate general, though this time it will honor a different man. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday signed a memorandum to restore the name of the Army base to Fort Benning after it was renamed Fort Moore in May 2023, one of nine military installations honoring Confederate generals that Congress mandated be changed. Hegseth said the new moniker pays tribute to Cpl. Fred G. Benning, who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions during World War I while serving with the U.S. Army in France in 1918. The base was originally named for Lt. Gen. Henry Benning, a Confederate general who opposed freeing slaves. 'This change underscores the installation's storied history of service to the United States of America, honors the warfighter ethos, and recognizes the heroes who have trained at the installation for decades and will continue to train on its storied ranges,' the Pentagon said in a statement. Hegseth's order further fulfills a campaign pledge by President Trump, who vowed to revert bases back to their original names. The Pentagon in February switched the North Carolina military base Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg. In that case, Private First Class Roland Bragg, a decorated World War II veteran, was chosen as the namesake, in lieu of Braxton Bragg, another Confederate general. On his first official day at the Pentagon, Hegseth had signaled the changes were coming when he called Fort Liberty and Fort Moore by their previous names, Fort Bragg and Fort Benning. One of the largest military installations in the country, Fort Benning sits on Georgia's border with Alabama and supports roughly 120,000 active-duty service members, their families, and civilian employees. Established during WWI, it is home to the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence, U.S. Army Armor School and the U.S. Army Infantry School. It was renamed Fort Moore to honor Lt. Gen. Hal Moore and his wife Julie Moore, who committed their lives to the service and helping Army families. While Hal was deployed during the Vietnam War, Julie became frustrated with how the news of the death of a loved one was delivered via telegram, leading her to personally deliver notices. Her efforts led to the establishment of survivor support networks and casualty notification teams that are still used today. Hegseth, though ordering the Moore name be replaced, also directed the Army to honor the Moores' legacy in 'in a manner that celebrates their significant contributions to the local community and the Army.' But Steve Moore, one of the couple's sons, last month wrote an essay in the War Horse, saying he was 'disappointed' at Fort Bragg's name change calling the decision 'so wrong.' 'Those who advocate for changing the name to honor a person solely because they happen to be named 'Benning' ignore the values and character of Hal and Julie Moore as well as their courage, competency, and dedication to the nation and Army families,' he wrote.
