News Articles In honor of the fallen - Tuesday, September 07, 2010 by Rob Wheary, The News Item ELYSBURG - Piece by piece, the troops added to the block: First the rifle, then the helmet, followed by the boots. After the tribute to members of the military who lost their lives in battle was complete, the troops and veterans huddled around the tribute, each laying a hand on the helmet in unison, honoring those who have fallen. read more ... One, two, three - SUMO! - Monday, September 06, 2010 MARK GILGER/Staff Photo, News Item Rob Tarlecki, of Elysburg, right, tangles with John Gregorowicz, of Catawissa, during the fourth annual sumo wrestling competition at the Ralpho Township All Home Days Celebration in Elysburg on Sunday afternoon. Rob Wheary, a staff writer for The News-Item, served as master of ceremonies for the popular event that drew a nice crowd at All Home Days, which continues today with an assortment of activities including a 5K and 3K walk/run, Cub Scout soap box derby, Sun Car demonstration and a tribute to all those serving in the armed forces. read more ... Soldier’s Circle honors Iraq, Afghanistan dead - Monday, September 06, 2010 by The Daily Item ELYSBURG — Veterans from different branches of the military and different eras of combat and peacetime were honored Monday during a solemn closing event at the annual Ralpho Township All Home Days celebration. read more ... All Home Days on parade in Ralpho Township - Sunday, September 05, 2010 ELYSBURG - A parade kicked off All Home Days Saturday in Elysburg. Events continue today and Monday at the All Home Days Association grounds. read more ... 91st All Home Days kicks off Saturday - Thursday, September 02, 2010 By Rob Wheary, The News Item ELYSBURG - For the 91st year, the All Home Days grounds in Elysburg will be buzzing with activities for the annual All Home Days celebration, running Saturday through Monday. Beginning in 1919 as a way to welcome troops home from World War I, parades, craft shows, a 5K run and much more will bring thousands to the Elysburg grounds for the event.  read more ... All Home Days still honors returning veterans - Thursday, September 02, 2010 by Rick Dandes, The Daily Item ELYSBURG —  A piece of Americana is the best way to describe Ralpho Township All Home Days, the small-town Labor Day weekend celebration that annually draws more than 10,000 people to the Ralpho Township Community Park. read more ...