Author: Staff Reports

WAYNESBORO- The Rotary Club of Waynesboro submitted the following club news: Last Meeting’s Program ( for 2.20.24 meeting – no meeting 2.13.24 due to snow) Rita Sterner-Hine gave her Classification Talk. Rita serves as the Superintendent of Waynesboro Area School District. Born in Waynesboro, her father’s employment required a relocation to Milwaukee. They later returned to the area and settled in Greencastle, where she attended school and graduated. Rita then matriculated to Shippensburg University and majored in public administration. However, she decided education was her calling and secured her teaching certificate. Rita taught 7th and 8th grade Social Studies at…

CHAMBERSBURG–Franklin County Commissioners will meet, Feb. 21, beginning at 10 a.m. in the administration building. The agenda is as follows: Meetings are also live streamed on Franklin County’s YouTube channel and at http://bit.ly/BOCCLiveStream at scheduled meeting times. MOMENT OF SILENCE● PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE● APPROVE AGENDA● PUBLIC COMMENT● APPROVE VOUCHERS● REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES – February 14, 2024● NEW BUSINESSo REVIEW AND APPROVE BOARD ACTIONS – See attached listingo SALARY BOARD▪ Approval of Salary Board minutes from January 2, 2024▪ The Board will consider reclassifying a Court Reporter position to a CourtroomTechnician for the Courts.▪ The Board will consider additional compensation…

CHAMBERSBURG- Celebrate Women’s History Month at the Franklin County Visitors Bureau’s special women’s mixer on March 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. The “Women Get Real & Be Happy Hour” will take place at the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center in downtown Chambersburg. This event is open to the public and will feature a panel discussion, creative activities with paints and pencils, and a chance to share ideas and thoughts. Guests can also enjoy delicious food, music, and beverages, including coffee martinis, milkshakes, and non-alcoholic options. Relax with guided easy yoga breathing and do a little journaling. Best of all,…

GREENCASTLE- Joy El Generation/Camps and Retreats kicked off 2024 with a banquet celebrating staff members and welcoming new members to the board of directors. The banquet, held January 23at Grand Point Church in Chambersburg, celebrated four key work anniversaries and welcomedthree new and returning board members. Staff members Lois Ann Glessner, Jan Diaz, Justin Kipe and Amy Diehl marked 35, 15, 5, and 5 years of service, respectively. They were publicly celebrated and received gifts, followed by a special prayer time led by board vice chair the Rev. Nat Knoll and board secretary Penny Marks.“I am deeply thankful for each member…

HARRISBURG- There was a time when black bear hunting occupied a faithful, but small, niche in Pennsylvania’s hunting calendar. That’s true no more. The state’s bear hunters remain as loyal in their pursuit as ever, but there are way more of them. Pennsylvania had fewer than 130,000 bear hunters in 2003. In 2023, it had 206,124. That total – the fourth-highest ever – marked the fifth year in a row that bear license sales topped 200,000. White-tailed deer is the only species that puts more hunters in Pennsylvania’s woods than bears these days. All those hunters continue to do well,…

WAYNESBORO- Gallery 50 has announced its latest art exhibition, “What a Piece of Work . . . Artists’ Reflections of People,” featuring the works of ten talented artists. The exhibition, located at 50 West Main Street in downtown Waynesboro, showcases the diverse perspectives of artists Donna Bingaman, Joan Carroll, Wendy Heiges, Dee Henry, Katrina Hoopes, Julie Kreps, Dan Mangan, Michelle Moats, Aretha Williams, and Gallery 50 curator Marti Yeager. In addition to the featured artists, Gallery 50 is proud to present new fine art and crafts by local artisans, including pottery, jewelry, photography, wood carvings, books by local authors, cards,…

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – F&M Trust recently donated $2,000 to Safe Harbour, a not-for-profit organization that provides a continuum of housing services for those experiencing homelessness in Cumberland County. The donation was part of a fundraising challenge sponsored by F&M Trust in which the bank made an initial $1,000 contribution to Safe Harbour’s annual campaign and agreed to donate an additional $2,000 when 25 individuals or companies made contributions of $1,000 or more. “F&M Trust is committed to supporting the efforts of organizations like Safe Harbour, which provides for our community members in the midst of their toughest times,” said Tim…

CHAMBERSBURG- More than $175,000 in grant money awarded this week in the 90th District will support fire companies and emergency medical services as they address building projects, purchase or repair equipment, conduct training, or reduce existing debt. Established by the Legislature, the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program is administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner. All funding comes from the proceeds generated by slot machine gaming. Recipient companies in the 90th District include: Funding amounts are contingent on recipients filing grant agreements with the Office of State Fire Commissioner.

Looking for a new friend? The Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter is featuring these Pets of the Week. For more information, visit http://www.cvas-pets.org/ or call 717-263-5791. Nino was surrendered to the shelter because someone in the home was allergic to him. He is an 8-month-old pug/beagle mix who will need someone to have patience with him. Nino is a sweet guy, but can be shy when he first meets you. He loves to play with toys and enjoys getting treats! He does know sit but does need some work on reinforcing the command. Nino would love to find his second chance…

HAGERSTOWN, MD – Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) is thrilled to announce additions to its summer flight schedule to Orlando-Sanford and St. Pete-Clearwater now three days a week as well as expanded service through November to Myrtle Beach and service in October and November to St. Pete-Clearwater. These enhancements mark a significant expansion, with a 20% increase in available flights compared to the previous year of 2023. In addition, during 2023, HGR experienced a commendable 6% growth rate compared to 2022, setting the stage for even more growth in the upcoming summer of 2024. This new schedule represents a new air…