Author: Staff Reports

Experience Enchantment. The Little Mermen, New York City’s premier Disney tribute band, is set to captivate audiences at the Capitol Theatre in Chambersburg, on Saturday, April 6. Founded by singer-songwriter Alexis Babini, the band aims to bring Disney-fueled nostalgia and sing-along experiences to a generation that grew up on the beloved Disney classics. Performing in costume, the talented musicians of The Little Mermen will take the stage to deliver all the Disney hits, from the timeless tunes of The Jungle Book and The Lion King to the modern anthems of Frozen. Concessions will be available for purchase at both the…

WAYNESBORO–The Waynesboro Theatre (75 W. Main St.) is offering the following film this weekend: Friday, Apr. 5, 7 p.m. “Anna Key Premiere” (NR TBD) Sunday, Apr. 7, 6 p.m. “Cabrini” (PG-13 2:30) Arriving in New York City in 1889, Italian immigrant Francesca Cabrini is greeted by disease, crime and impoverished children. She soon sets off on a daring mission to convince the mayor to secure housing and health care for society’s most vulnerable. With broken English and poor health, Cabrini uses her entrepreneurial mind to build an empire of hope unlike anything the world has ever seen.

Hagerstown, MD – The Washington County, MD Department of Business and Economic Development has announced the new Maryland Tax Connect Portal.  All businesses are now required to register in this new tax portal.   “This self-service portal aims to support Maryland taxpayers in filing their taxes online more easily and more securely, as well as interact with the Comptroller’s office in a variety of ways,” says Jonathan Horowitz, Director of the Department of Business and Economic Development. “Business taxpayers will be able to use Maryland Tax Connect Portal to easily file and pay their state taxes.” Although only business taxpayers will be able to…

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Nonprofit hospitals are exempt from paying most federal, state and local taxes in exchange for providing free or discounted care and programs that address community health needs — things like substance use treatment, food, transportation and mobile clinics. A new report from the Lown Institute, an independent healthcare think tank, finds that Meritus Medical Center spent more on financial assistance and community investment than the estimated value of its tax exemption in 2021, giving the hospital what the Institute calls a “fair share” surplus. Meritus Medical Center is among only 20 percent of nonprofit hospitals nationwide to…

You may not realize you have choices when it comes to colon cancer screening. We offer two at-home test options – with no bowel prep, change in diet, or driver needed after the procedure – for those who are eligible, in addition to the standard colonoscopy test. The most important choice you can make if you are age 45 or older, though: complete one of these screenings. “At-home tests can be more attractive to low-risk individuals who would prefer non-invasive screenings,” says Liz Younger, a WellSpan director of quality improvement who has been involved in the work to increase colon…

On Tuesday, March 19, the Rouzerville Lions Club proudly commemorated its 75th anniversary at the regular meeting held at the Keystone Family Restaurant. The club, which is part of District 14T in Pennsylvania, was originally chartered on March 16, 1949. The Rouzerville Lions Club is part of the world’s largest service club organization, Lions Clubs International, which boasts 1.4 million members in 49,000 clubs across nearly every country on the globe. These Lions clubs work tirelessly to bring hands and hearts to the communities they serve, helping hundreds of millions of people every year. The club’s motto, “We Serve,” reflects…

HARRISBURG- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that a contractor is scheduled to inspect bridges on Interstate 81 in Cumberland and Franklin counties next week.  Weather permitting, the northbound and southbound I-81 bridges spanning Letort Spring Run between Exit 47 (Route 34/Hanover Street) and Exit 48 (Route 74/York Road) in South Middleton Township, Cumberland County are scheduled to be inspected Monday, April 8, and Tuesday, April 9. The northbound bridge will be inspected Monday. There will be alternating left shoulder and right lane closures from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. between Exit 47 and Exit 48. The southbound bridge…

HAGERSTOWN, MD- The Washington County Arts Council announced a show of the photography of Ira S. Lourie along with the photography of students from four Washington County High School, showing from April 4 to May 7, at Washington County Arts Council at 53 South Potomac Street in Hagerstown. This show will focus on the theme of Abstracts and Patterns including new abstract digital photographic images demonstrating textures and patterns, including reflections. Dr. Lourie, who in the past has had three previous shows of his photographic landscape images, has challenged himself to a new photographic theme and presents 50 new images. As with his…

As the highly anticipated trout fishing season in Pennsylvania kicks off this Saturday, April 6th, Walmart is introducing a new service to make it easier than ever for anglers to get their live bait. Convenient Pickup and Delivery Options Starting this week, Walmart stores across Pennsylvania and the United States are launching a Live Bait Pickup and Delivery Service. Customers can now order their live bait, such as nightcrawlers or redworms, directly from the comfort of their homes and have it ready for pickup as early as 6 AM or delivered straight to their doorstep. Expanded Live Bait Selection Live…

HAGERSTOWN, MD – The Washington County Highway Department announces the following road closures due to high water: The County reminds citizens to drive with caution on roads that have the potential to flood. If water has flooded the roadway, please turn around and do not try to drive through it.