(7/2024) The Carroll Valley’s annual fireworks display will be held July 4th on Ski Liberty Mountain at 9:45 pm. The Carroll Valley’s Commons (park) and free parking will open at 5:30 pm. Once again, "The Reagan Years" band will be in concert on the Carroll Commons Stage. This band recreates the sounds of the 1980s. These talented musicians with remarkably diverse vocal abilities enable this group to replicate uncanny versions of the pop, rock, new wave, and heavy metal hits of the MTV era. The band covers all the mega-artists. So, bring your family, your friends, and your neighbors. Pack your picnic basket or stop by one of the food trucks. The venue is all grass seating, so bring chairs or blankets and save a little room around you to dance! As our borough manager, Dave Hazlett, said, "What began as a small community picnic in 2006 has evolved into a musical celebration of the community." So please come and join our community and celebrate the anniversary of our country with your friends and neighbors. The show begins at 6:30 pm and lasts until 9:45 p.m. when the fireworks explode on top of the mountain.

The summer started on June 20th, the longest day of the year. During July and August, we need to pay attention to heat advisories. It would be best if you understood the difference between an "Excessive Heat Warning" and a Heat Advisory." Excessive Heat Warning means "the Heat Index values are forecasted to meet or exceed locally defined warning criteria for at least two days of daytime highs = 105 degrees Fahrenheit or higher". A Heat Advisory means the "Heat Index is forecasted to meet locally defined advisory criteria for 1 to 2 days of daytime highs 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher".

During a heatwave, you should listen to the updates from the National Weather Service. Stay hydrated by drinking fluids. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol. Use the buddy system when working in excessive heat and take frequent breaks if you must work outdoors. Check on your animals frequently to ensure they do not suffer from the heat. Please discuss heat safety precautions with members of your household. Also, we need to be aware that the summer months represent a time when the cases of Lyme disease increase. Why? The reason is that we spend more time outdoors enjoying where we live.

In Pennsylvania, Lyme disease is the most reported tick-borne disease and is usually seen from June through September months throughout the commonwealth. Lyme disease is an infection caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. It is carried to people from a black-legged or deer tick bite. The disease affects different body systems, such as the nervous system, joints, skin, and heart. Early symptoms may include headache, fever, fatigue, and a characteristic circular skin rash. Some of the things you should consider when you are out and about are: stay out of tall grass and un-cleared areas of the forest floor; don’t roll in a pile of leaves; check daily for ticks; and if you plan to use insect repellent, be sure to review the safety information on the label. Many websites provide information on Lyme disease. One site you may want to visit is www.cdc.gov/lyme. This website addresses diagnosis, testing, treatment, tick removal, and post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome. Please be careful. Enjoy summer, and keep safe.

The 161st anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg is right around the corner, and Destination Gettysburg is promoting this year’s anniversary as a 10-day commemoration beginning June 28 and running through July 7. The commemoration will include a variety of programs and tours at Gettysburg National Military Park, re-enactments at the Daniel Lady Farm and Shriver House Museum, the Gettysburg Foundation’s Sacred Trust Series, living history encampments, the Civil War Collector’s Show, return of "The Night Before Gettysburg", as well as programs, lectures, and events at museums and historic sites throughout the destination.

Carroll Valley is celebrating our 50th anniversary. The municipality was incorporated in September 1974. September 1974 may seem distant to many, but for long-time residents of the Borough, it marks the end of a tumultuous past and the beginning of renewed hope for the future. Carroll Valley has accumulated fifty years of learning and growth, which is quite an accomplishment. However, for a Borough in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, it is considered relatively young, still in its adolescence. The Borough, in collaboration with a group of remarkable volunteers, is planning a celebration on Sunday, September 22nd, to reflect on these accomplishments. The event will feature a time capsule and historic display, and the public is encouraged to contribute. The Borough is currently accepting items for the time capsule and historic items and documents for display until July 31st.

The Borough will also commemorate this momentous anniversary with a unique photographic journey celebrating the Borough’s past and present. "Fifty Years of Memories" will highlight Carroll Valley’s history and the people who have made our Borough a remarkable place to live. To make this milestone especially memorable, the Borough invites Carroll Valley residents, businesses, and visitors to share still photographs that capture the essence and uniqueness of our beloved Valley over the past five decades.

Photos of past and present residents, special events, historical happenings, and our beautiful open spaces will be digitized upon submission and original returned. The digitized photos will be curated and bound in a commemorative book available at the Carroll Valley Library for all to enjoy. A few dozen photos will be selected for display on the walls of the Borough Office. Upon project completion, all will be welcome to drop by the Borough Office Building to view these photos and enjoy the commemorative book. Everyone is welcome to submit photos; please limit the pictures to 10 per person. For more information, please call or visit the Borough Office at -717-642-8269; 5685 Fairfield Road, Fairfield.