Author: Kate McCarty

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Engineering District 8 region, which includes Franklin County, marked the completion of numerous projects this week. Projects include in Franklin County, the Route 997 resurfacing project, costing $2.1 million. Throughout the district, there were 27 bridge repair projects and the paving 171 roadway miles. The district covers, in addition to Franklin County, Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York counties. Statewide from January through October, 5,385 roadway miles were improved, including 1,941 miles of paving. In the same timeframe, work advanced on 401 state and locally owned bridges. Additionally, 356 construction contracts for highway,…

Waynesboro Area Senior High and Middle School Monday, Sept. 23 Junior Varsity Girls Field Hockey, Greencastle-Antrim at Waynesboro, 4 p.m. Varsity Girls Field Hockey, Greencastle-Antrim at Waynesboro, 5:15 p.m. Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball, Gettysburg at Waynesboro, 6 p.m. Varsity Girls Volleyball, Gettysburg at Waynesboro, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 Varsity Boys Cross Country, Boiling Springs at Waynesboro, 4 p.m. Varsity Girls Cross Country, Boiling Springs at Waynesboro, 4:30 p.m. Varsity Girls Soccer, James Buchanan at Waynesboro, 5 p.m. Varsity Boys Soccer, James Buchanan at Waynesboro, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 Varsity Girls Field Hockey, Waynesboro at Central Dauphin East, 4…

CHAMBERSBURG — Habitat for Humanity, which so far has built 56 homes in Franklin County, will partner again with St. John’s United Church of Christ for a late October used book sale, according to Habitat Director Mark Story. The sale, which benefits Habitat projects, is sponsored by BCM Payroll Services. Donations of books and other items are sought from Sept. 3 to Oct. 12, with four ways to drop off items. The groups are seeking new and used books on all subjects, including paperbacks, as well as artwork, CDs, DVDs, sheet music, audio books on CD, puzzles. and board games.…

WAYNESBORO –Sunflowers and Queen Anne’s Lace are blooming a local pollinator and wildlife habitat. And the public is invited to come look, take pictures and take home a bouquet! Members of the Church of the Apostles, United Church of Christ, 336 Barnett Ave., are inviting the community to come any time to prune the flowers and enjoy the view. A church member will be available to help cut bouquets from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Anyone wishing help cutting a bouquet at another time may phone Bob Benchoff at 717-377-4729 or email him at [email protected]. For safety reasons,…

WAYNESBORO — A conditional use permit to operate a bed and breakfast establishment at 13308 Buena Vista Rd., Waynesboro, will be considered at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 19 by Washington Township Supervisors. The meeting will be at the township Municipal Building, 11798 Buchanan Trail, Waynesboro. Seeking the permit is Vairt, Inc. The property is located in the Forest-Conservation (F-C) Zoning District . The public is invited to attend. People who require accommodation to participate may contact Karen Hargrave, township secretary at 717-762-3128.

With Tropical Storm Debby threatening significant weather impacts through late tonight, both Pennsylvania and Maryland officials are urging extra caution. Flash flooding, possible tornadoes, 30- to 50-mile-per-hour winds and power outages all could be expected.The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and both the Pennsylvania and Maryland emergency management agencies remind everyone to exercise caution during periods of heavy rain and be alert for potential flooding on roadways and in low-lying areas. While the heaviest rain is expected to impact central Pennsylvania and Maryland, periods of heavy rain are possible elsewhere. This intense rainfall is expected to cause flash flooding which may…

At least five regional agencies had celebrating in mind Tuesday during National Night Out events, featuring area law enforcement units, K-9 officers, helicopter landings, public safety demonstrations and entertainment of all kinds. These events also all offered free refreshments, and some included games and raffle prizes as well. The annual event is an opportunity to get to know about the public safety agencies serving the community, meeting neighbors and having fun. Here were events held in the area: Chambersburg Borough Police Department, festivities were held from 4 to 7 p.m. in Memorial Park with K-9 demonstrations and a helicopter landing…