Author: Staff Reports

HARRISBURG- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reminding travelers of a closure scheduled for next week on Route 997 (Anthony Highway) at a 4.75-mile resurfacing project in Quincy, Guilford, and Greene townships, Franklin County. The project limits are from the West Branch of Antietam Creek just north of Mont Alto Borough, through the Village of Pond Bank, to the intersection with Route 30. Weather permitting, Route 997 will be closed on the north side of the intersection with Bikle Road on Monday, May 13, so a drainage pipe can be replaced. The road is expected to reopen Thursday, May…

As critical demand grows for physicians who are specially trained to offer mental health services, Meritus has received initial accreditation for a psychiatry residency program beginning in 2025. It’s one of several commitments by the health system to reduce the shortage of physicians in the region, state and nation. In July 2022, the health system announced its plans to pursue licensure and accreditation of a medical school to reduce the growing physician shortage. Meritus currently offers a family medicine residency training program. The psychiatry residency, which is being introduced in partnership with behavioral health organization Brook Lane, will be only…

HAGERSTOWN, MD – The Washington County Division of Planning & Zoning announced, on April 22, 2024, with funding from Washington County and the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF), a 193.61-acre farm was preserved, adding to the more than 40,000 acres of permanently preserved land in the County.  The easement was procured through a Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Program (MALPP) easement that was sold on a crop and dairy farm on Big Pool Road in Clear Spring. The property is a large farm with an historic house and an existing CREP easement that buffers Little Conococheague Creek which traverses the western…

Regular Supervisor’s Meeting scheduled for Monday, May 6, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Washington Township Meeting Room located at 11798 Buchanan Trail East.

FAIRFIELD – There is nothing quite like the beginning of a baseball season to bring family and neighbors from all over out to see the first games of the season. Fairfield Recreation Association (FRA) had their opening day ceremony on April 27th against a backdrop of clouds and intermittent rain. Fairfield fire and police led a procession of 205 players in eight baseball, five softball and three T-ball teams through town to the ball fields. “There were speeches and many thanks for all the effort and support that goes into preparing and running a full season” according to Rich Sherman,…

The 2024 youth baseball standings for teams in the south Pennsylvania and north Maryland area show a highly competitive landscape, with several top-ranked programs vying for the top spots. Check out area standings as of May 5, 2024: Halfway-National Standings Majors Halfway-National Standings Minors Fairfield Baseball and Softball Schedules & Standings Majors Fairfield Baseball and Softball Schedules & Standings Minors Federal Little League Majors and Minors Waynesboro Youth League Schedules & Standings Majors Waynesboro Youth League Schedules & Standings Minors

HAGERSTOWN, MD – The Washington County Department of Parks & Recreation announced all county-owned parks will officially open on Saturday, May 4. Parks are open daily from 9 a.m. until sunset. County-owned parks include: If visiting a county-owned park, please remember to follow park rules and regulations, clean up after pets, and keep pets on a leash at all times. To make a pavilion reservation call 240-313-2700.

HARRISBURG- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that closure has been scheduled on Route 997 (Anthony Highway) at a 4.75-mile resurfacing project in Quincy, Guilford, and Greene townships, Franklin County. The project limits are from the West Branch of Antietam Creek just north of Mont Alto Borough, through the Village of Pond Bank, to the intersection with Route 30. Weather permitting, Route 997 will be closed on the north side of the intersection with Bikle Road at approximately 8:30 a.m. Monday, May 13, so a drainage pipe can be replaced. The road is expected to reopen by 5 p.m.…

Meritus Medical Center earned its third consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on more than 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. “We are community-obsessed and that means providing our neighbors with the highest quality care possible,” said Meritus Health Chief Operating Officer Carrie Adams, Pharm.D. “It takes an incredible amount of dedication…

Celebrate The Foundry. The Foundry Art Market in Chambersburg is celebrating the grand reopening of its new location at 54 Lincoln Way West on Friday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. After relocating to this new space, the art market is ready to welcome the community back for a day of showcasing local artwork, providing shopping opportunities, and fostering a sense of togetherness. The event promises to be a festive occasion where visitors can explore the work of talented regional artists, discover unique handmade goods, and connect with their neighbors over a shared appreciation for the vibrant local…