Author: Staff Reports

WAYNESBORO–The Waynesboro Theatre (75 W. Main St.) is offering the following film this weekend: Friday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m. & Saturday, Feb. 17, 2 p.m. “Taylor Swift: Eras Tour” (PG-13 1:56) Experience “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour: Extended Version,” including three songs from the tour not shown in theaters: “Long Live,” “The Archer” and “Wildest Dreams.” Immerse yourself in cinematic views from the history-making tour, which features music from Taylor’s 17-year award-winning career. Saturday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m. “Breakfast At Tiffany’s” (G 1:55) Based on Truman Capote’s novel, this is the story of a young woman in New York City…

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. Cameron is a sweet dilute calico girl who arrived at the shelter as a stray. She is 4-year-old and would love to find her loving forever home soon! Cameron likes napping in a soft bed and getting treats. Could she be the one for you?   Angel was surrendered to the shelter when her owner could no longer care for her. She is a 3-year-old labradoodle, or Lab/Poodle mix and will need someone who can make sure…

CHAMBERSBURG- The Institute for Retired Persons, Inc. (IRP), based in Chambersburg, PA, is pioneering efforts to provide seniors with affordable and continuous learning opportunities. With a blend of in-person and Zoom lectures, IRP is gearing up for an exciting spring lineup that promises a rich variety of topics and experiences. Among the highlights are several returning speakers, alongside new faces ready to share their expertise on subjects ranging from historical events to medical insights and current affairs. This spring, history enthusiasts can look forward to a series of presentations covering pivotal moments in the Civil War, intriguing stories about World…

CHAMBERSBURG– Franklin County veterans are now eligible for free transportation to select regional medical facilities, thanks to a partnership between rabbittransit and Franklin County Veterans Affairs. With this new shuttle service, Franklin County veterans can reserve a ride, free of charge, to the Hagerstown Veterans Affairs (VA) Clinic or the Martinsburg VA Hospital on Wednesdays beginning Feb. 21. “Today is a great day for Franklin County’s veterans,” said Franklin County Commissioner Chairman Dean Horst. “Having the ability to support those who sacrificed so much is something that is personal to me, as someone who served in the military myself.” Franklin…

HAGERSTOWN – Ahead of its upcoming open house, the University System of Maryland at Hagerstown (USMH) has announced the introduction of the USMH Inspire Scholarship.  This unique scholarship opportunity, valued at $250, is exclusively available to prospective students who visit the USMH campus and become enrolled as a new, full-time undergraduate student in a program offered on its campus for the 2024-25 academic year.   Executive Director, Dr. Jacoby Ashby, expressed his enthusiasm for this new scholarship offering and reaffirmed that “USMH is committed to affordable and accessible higher education within our community, and we are excited to recognize prospective students…

Enjoy Pancakes! The Waynesboro Lions Club is set to delight the community with a delectable pancake breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 8 to 11 a.m. This breakfast event will be held in conjunction with the Waynesboro Business Expo at Waynesboro High School, offering a perfect opportunity for locals to savor a delicious meal while exploring the offerings of over 60 local businesses. Additionally, families can look forward to the Kidz Zone, featuring a range of fun activities such as a balloon artist, moon bounce, face painting, and fairy hair, making it an event for everyone to enjoy. Build with…

KeyCare, the nation’s first Epic-based virtual care company, announced that WellSpan Health has become their inaugural partner in expanding into virtual primary care and behavioral health services. WellSpan patients now can schedule online appointments with a growing panel of virtual primary care providers, psychiatrists and therapists who share medical records with their WellSpan colleagues. WellSpan, an integrated delivery system with more than 2,000 employed providers, 220 locations, and eight award-winning hospitals serving South Central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland, has collaborated with KeyCare since February 2023 to deliver virtual urgent care to over 11,000 of their adult and pediatric patients. These…

HARRISBURG – 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, according to Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin). 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. “This important program supports first responders without using tax dollars. Our communities are well served by the firefighters and…

WAYNESBORO—Astronomer Dr. Larry Marschall will present “Total Eclipses of the Sun and The Great American Solar Eclipse of April 8, 2024” on Thursday, February 22 at 7 p.m. Presented by The Institute online via Zoom, the program is free. Those who register will receive a link to the Zoom meeting via email. “Total eclipses of the sun are among the most wondrous and awe-inspiring of celestial events, but they don’t often occur in convenient locations,” Marschall said. “Eclipse chasers normally have to travel to exotic spots like Siberia, Southern Africa, or Central America to experience a few minutes of blissful…

HARRISBURG– The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, February 17, 2024, through Monday, February 19, 2024, in observance of Presidents Day.  Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website. Driver and vehicle online services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and include driver’s license, photo ID and vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address; driver license and…