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I don't usually do these *big announcement* things about disappearing from Twitter for a bit because, frankly, who cares? Just be cool about it and step away if you feel the need. This time is different. It's my turn for a furlough week. While I'm out, do me a favor? (1/12)
Read some of the terrific work my colleagues have been doing. Subscribe, if you can. Here's a little thread to guide you ... (2/12)
(3/12) Let's start at the top with @SentinelPratt's look at where Cumberland County and the southcentral region stand in relation to Gov. Tom Wolf's plan to reopen the state. https://cumberlink.com/news/local/cumberland-county-southcentral-region-currently-outside-benchmark-to-consider-easing-coronavirus-restrictions/article_90993816-53f9-50c4-87e7-e1343b808ab1.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
(4/12) The groundwork for that story was set in place by @SentinelCreason's work that sought insight on reopening plans from government and business leaders. https://cumberlink.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/coronavirus-and-reopening-cumberland-county-a-plan-begins-to-take-shape/article_1a1e362c-de14-5c26-a380-5479c94a96d0.html
(5/12) While we reporters have been working from home, @Jmalmont has been capturing what this crisis looks like outside. That includes last Monday's protest at the Capitol Complex. https://cumberlink.com/news/local/multimedia/photo_galleries/photos-protesting-shelter-in-place-at-harrisburg-capitol/collection_ff6a29ee-e1ab-54d1-b5ca-58bcf67f519c.html#20
(6/12) @SentinelCress has been keeping an eye on the schools and this is something taxpayers in the Carlisle School District are going to want to watch. https://cumberlink.com/news/local/education/carlisle-area-school-district-says-budget-deficit-balloons-to-4-55-million-after-covid-19/article_bdf30947-ff9a-5476-a2a2-1d0e3dff085d.html
(7/12) @zwhoopes has been on top of economics, business and political developments during the pandemic. Here's a recent look at the fallout for downtown Carlisle businesses. https://cumberlink.com/business/local/small-businesses-try-to-hang-on-as-covid-19-sets-back-downtown-carlisles-momentum/article_c957c05e-0db4-52d3-9779-ddbc018fce4c.html
(8/12) Our sports department saw their regular routine come to a screeching halt on March 12. They've done work for the news side, but this story from @jakeadams520 captures what the abrupt end to the season meant to athletes and coaches. https://cumberlink.com/sports/high-school/i-didnt-want-them-to-leave-yet-mechanicsburg-girls-basketball-finding-bittersweet-closure-after-historic/article_c16d6089-c450-510a-8049-59f6ddcd281b.html
(9/12) With sports shut down, @MalloryMerda talked to coaches about how they stayed connected to their teams. https://cumberlink.com/sports/high-school/keeping-lines-open-head-coaches-are-utilizing-various-ways-to-keep-players-motivated-and-in/article_c41a45c7-431c-576b-b0e4-0d958546d193.html
(10/12) As for me? I'm the unofficial bringer of doom since I wrote many of the brief articles announcing the cancellations of the events we all love - Summerfair, Bluegrass on the Grass, etc. On a personal note, though, I loved doing this story. https://cumberlink.com/news/local/communities/carlisle/empty-sanctuaries-cumberland-county-churches-adjust-to-holy-week-under-coronavirus-restrictions/article_63afb3b2-220f-5794-af8e-a9cd060b1c88.html
(11/12) There's one coming soon that I like even more. It's an interview with Phuc Tran, a Carlisle graduate who wrote a memoir, "Sigh, Gone," about his experiences trying to fit in as a Vietnamese refugee in Carlisle in the 80s. Read his memoir now. Read my story later.
(12/12) Well, that's about enough tweeting for late on a Friday when no one will see it. Knowing how I think, I'll have to steer clear of social media. Otherwise, I'll see story ideas and other news that should be posted. The rules of furlough say that is verboten. See you later!
