Author: Staff Reports

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 – In partnership with Washington County Public Schools (WCPS), the University System of Maryland at Hagerstown (USMH) will host the Washington County High School Student Art Reception on Thursday, February 29.  Open to the public, the reception will begin at 6:30 pm and feature more than 100 works from local public and private high school students in the USMH Hospitality Center located at 55-59 W. -Washington Street.  The top three selections from each of the five juried categories [3-D (ceramic, sculptures), drawing, painting, digital photography, and digital media] and a best in show will be recognized; all sixteen…

HARRISBURG – Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) announced $8.4 million in state funding has been approved to improve the reliability of the water system in Washington Township, Franklin County. “Residents want to know the water will flow when they turn on their faucets,” Mastriano said. “These state dollars will ensure Washington Township residents have reliable access to clean water. The state support for this project will reduce the cost and protect customers against expensive rate increases.” The Washington Township Municipal Authority water system is susceptible to service interruptions that can last several days. The system’s Brookdale Water Treatment Plant works with…

BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT- The Blue Ridge Summit Free Library has a variety of activities every week. This sample is submitted by Blue Ridge Summit Free Library. For a complete listing, please visit their website.

CHAMBERSBURG- Downtown Chambersburg Inc. is excited to share that downtown’s GearHouse Brewing Co continues to grow and offer the community new and exciting additions. In recent years, they’ve added and renovated their Hopyard, refreshed their Market Room and are currently renovating their Taproom 2 and Taproom 3. But that’s not all. Coming soon, they will be opening the doors to Standard by GearHouse Brewing at 370 Philadelphia Avenue. “It will be a full service retail and wholesale bakery (everything from bread, rolls, savory baked goods, and sweets). Also a cafe with drinks & sandwiches using fresh and local ingredients that…

As the winter sports seasons near their conclusion, this week’s sports schedules are abuzz with basketball, wrestling, and track events, including tournaments and championships. With the potential for changes and blackouts, it is advisable to stay updated by checking the respective school websites for the latest information on event schedules. Waynesboro Area Senior High and Middle School No Scheduled Events please see school website for changes. Chambersburg Area Senior High School Tuesday February 20th Varsity Boys BasketballChambersburg at Eastern York, 5 p.m. Greencastle-Antrim Senior High School Tuesday February 20th Varsity Girls BasketballRed Land at Greencastle-Antrim, 7 p.m. Smithsburg High School…

HARRISBURG- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that a resurfacing project on Route 97 in Littlestown Borough and Germany Township, Adams County, is scheduled to begin soon. Weather permitting, this project will begin Monday, March 4. Work will be performed during daylight hours. There will be lane restrictions with flaggers providing traffic control. No restrictions will be in place during the morning and afternoon commutes or during major holidays. This project consists of paving, base repair, guiderail replacement, drainage replacement, ADA ramps, signs, pavement markings, and other miscellaneous construction on Route 97 from the Maryland state line in Germany…

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — If you have been sneezing or wheezing this month, it might not be that cold that’s going around. Paul Mauriello, M.D., with Meritus Allergy & Asthma Specialists said he found tree pollen when checking his air sampler on Feb. 12. “This would be the earliest in the season that I have seen pollen in the 37 years that I have been counting,” Dr. Mauriello said, admitting he might have missed a spring over that time. “It’s a couple weeks early, by my records.” The reason for the early pollen count has to do with the environment, he…

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — With construction nearly complete on a world-class stadium being built along Summit Avenue, community partners are teaming up to run the vision all the way home. The partnership between Meritus and the Flying Boxcars is a natural fit, according to the organizations’ leaders. The partnership will place the professional athletes’ medical care in the hands of Meritus and will support and foster community engagement at events and gatherings. As part of the agreement, the stadium will be named Meritus Park. “Meritus Health has a long-standing tradition of caring for our community,” said Howard “Blackie” Bowen, Ownership, Hagerstown…

STATE COLLEGE- The National Weather Service has announced a winter storm watch for the Tri-State area, effective from 7 p.m. Friday through 7 a.m. Saturday, signaling a significant weather event that could impact the region with increased snowfall and challenging conditions. Southern Franklin County is now bracing for an uptick in snow accumulation, with forecasts predicting 4 to 6 inches of snow overnight into Saturday. The area is set to experience light flurries beginning in the early evening, with the bulk of the snowfall expected to commence around 11 p.m. to midnight Friday and taper off by sunrise. Although the…