Author: Andrea Rose

ROUZERVILLE—Local officials will hold a ceremonial ground-breaking on a new Washington Township municipal building at 11798 Buchanan Trail East, on Friday, June 3, at 11 a.m. In addition to housing administrative functions and the Board of Supervisors’ meeting room, the new facility will include a police station and office for the tax collector.The land was donated by local philanthropist, Alma Oyer. The new facility was made possible through a $2 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant facilitated by Rep. Paul Schemel. Township officials will be joined by Department of Community and Economic Development Deputy Secretary for Community Affairs and Development…

WAYNESBORO—WellSpan Health’s Mobile Mammogram coach came to town Wednesday to provide preventative screenings for women, as part of a health event on Elder Street. The state-of-the-art mobile unit is a new service to Central Pennsylvania and also stopped this week in Chambersburg and Aspers. The service is an opportunity for businesses and organizations to bring life-saving screenings to women across the midstate. In addition to the mammograms, Waynesboro’s event included a variety of healthy partners. The Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance provided information on prevention and education to English- and Spanish-speaking women. The CVBCA provides support, education, and information on…

Primary Election Day in Pennsylvania is tomorrow, Tuesday, May 17. Here is some helpful information to assist you in heading to the polls. Are you eligible to vote and an active voter? If you are not sure, you can now check this information online through a new statewide initiative called a SURE Public Portal. Upon logging on to www.pavoterservices.state.pa.us, you can immediately review your voter registration status, party affiliation and polling place. If your voter registration is showing an outdated name or address and you missed the deadline to make the necessary changes, by law you can return to your…

WAYNE HEIGHTS – Washington Township has been awarded $2 million grant towards the construction of a new municipal complex. The grant announcement follows two years of project planning and design that led to the recent awarding of bids to local contractors for the construction of the proposed building. “Washington Township is a growing municipality, and as such, requires a modern space to house government operations,” said Township Manager Jeff Geesaman. “Existing Township offices consist of temporary trailers that have long surpassed their useful life, are rapidly degrading, and are posing health and safety concerns for employees and citizens.” The funding…

WAYNESBORO—The rain deflated balloons and forced a ribbon-cutting ceremony indoors, but it didn’t dampen the welcoming spirit of the Wildflower Marketplace. The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance sponsored the grand reopening Thursday. “What’s really neat is every week when you come in here, you’re never gonna see the same two things,” said Jordan Nace, CVBA membership director. “It gives a reason for people to keep coming in from week to week and check you out.” The marketplace has been in business for years, but came under new ownership late last year when Linda and Brian Gayman purchased the barn, which offers…

CHAMBERSBURG—You’ve probably heard about the spotted lanternfly. You may have seen one of the colorful red and brown spotted insects. But now is the time to look around your yard and make sure you aren’t harboring these invaders—before they hatch. A threat to agriculture The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species native to Asia. In 2014, it was discovered in Pennsylvania and has since spread across the state, according to the Department of Agriculture. The SLF causes serious damage including oozing sap, wilting, leaf curling and dieback in trees, vines, crops and many other types of plants. In addition to…

WAYNESBORO—A Nuts About Clay workshop on ceramic tiles will be offered Saturday, March 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Walnut Street Studios. During this two-hour workshop, participants will create two slab tiles under the guidance of instructor Ray Mihm, who will assist in a step-by-step process of how to press an object into a tile. Cost is $30. Call 717-729-7125 to register. Must be 16 or older. If there is enough time, up to four tiles can be created for an additional fee. Walnut Street Studios is located at 117 Walnut St., Waynesboro.

GREENCASTLE—A Waynesboro Area Senior High School senior is making waves—airwaves, that is—on his way to a future career. Bryson Shaull is on air with his radio show, “Why Not Waynesboro” on WRGG-LP 93.7FM. “Why Not Waynesboro” is based mostly on Waynesboro sports, from the high school all the way to some rec league games and news. “Listeners can expect to hear news from the past week of Waynesboro sports, sporting events throughout the town, notable alumni performances and interviews with athletes and coaches of the high school,” Shaull explained. “The first couple weeks of the show I really tried to…

QUINCY—The death of former Quincy Township Supervisor Kerry Bumbaugh has been ruled a suicide. Bumbaugh, 57, was found deceased Dec. 3 at the township building on Mentzer Gap Road. According to Franklin County Coroner Jeff Conner, autopsy results revealed a self-induced overdose of prescription medications resulted in Bumbaugh’s death. The death came just days before Bumbaugh was to appear in court. He was arrested in May following an investigation involving the FBI and charged with seven felony counts and three misdemeanor counts for allegedly defrauding an estimated $150,000 from the township and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He was accused of…

CARLISLE—A fire at the Walmart in Carlisle has EMS officials concerned about how some members of the community put social media above their own safety. According to emergency services officials, the fire at the retailer in the first block of Noble Boulevard was reported around 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Units from the Carlisle Fire Department and other mutual aid partners arrived to find a smoke-filled building with an evacuation in progress. A fire in the toy section was quickly extinguished by Walmart employees and private citizens, however there were two minor injuries, with one patient transported to a local hospital…