Author: Staff Reports

CHAMBERSBURG – Five Wilson College students will each receive a $3,000 scholarship from a grant awarded by The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation for the 2024-2025 academic year. Since 2015, TERF has provided Wilson student recipients with more than $112,000 in scholarship awards, including this year’s grant of $15,000. TERF’s mission is to support Thoroughbred health and welfare by funding scholarships, educational programs and equine research with a priority to make racing safer. Students majoring in equine studies, equine-facilitated therapeutics, veterinary nursing, or animal studies, are eligible for the awards, which are granted based on student need, academic achievement, and…

WAYNESBORO – Rotarians in the past two weeks have learned about the efforts to eradicate polio and about the old tradition of “Town Canes.” Dr. Greg Lyon-Loftus discussed the polio eradication efforts during his Rotary presentation. He noted polio  has been eradicated in 123 countries with active cases now in only two countries. Last year more than 400 million polio immunizations took place, he added, along with immunizations for other diseases. Rotarians also recently heard from Pam Anderson, a certified genealogist, about “Town Canes.” She said the tradition started in the early 20th century. The Boston Post newspaper claimed to…

CHAMBERSBURG- Johnnie’s Family Restaurant, a beloved institution in the community, is celebrating nearly 50 years of serving up delicious, home-style food. Founded in 1978 by the Kalathas family, Johnnie’s has become a go-to spot for locals and visitors alike seeking a taste of nostalgia and hearty fare. The Kalathas family, Helen, John and Pano, took over Johnnie’s after purchasing it from the original owner, George Panagos. George, along with his brother, Nick, went on to open another successful restaurant in the area, George & Nick’s Chicken & Seafood House. Under the Kalathas’ guidance, Johnnie’s has continued to thrive, maintaining its…

CHAMBERSBURG – Magisterial District Court 39-2-01 in the Borough of Chambersburg is relocating to 630 Norland Ave. Magisterial District Judge Glenn Manns and staff will close the court’s current office at 218 N. Second St., at the end of business on Friday, Oct. 25. Staff will resume serving the public at the new Norland Avenue location starting Wednesday, Oct. 30. The relocation of this magisterial district court is one of the final components of the county’s multi-year court facilities improvement project. Through this expansion project, most county court-related offices have now been co-located into one downtown campus, improving efficiency, increasing…

WAYNESBORO- The Washington Township Police Department announced that Jackson Avenue will be closed to all traffic on Wednesday, Oct. 23. The closure will extend from North Welty to Laurel Lane, necessitating that motorists plan their routes accordingly. This decision aims to facilitate ongoing roadwork and ensure safety for both drivers and construction crews in the area.

Some may consider it a rite of passage in the middle school years – having their back examined by the school nurse, according to Dr. Naveed Nabizadeh, spine surgeon with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Spine Care Center. But what exactly is the nurse checking for? And how can parents prepare children for this experience? Scoliosis is a condition where your child or teenager’s spine has an abnormal C or S shaped curvature. The condition primarily affects girls – many of whom will live their lives unaware of and/or not needing treatment for it. An estimated three to five…

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners will take their first look at the preliminary 2025 budget during the Wednesday, Oct. 23, commission meeting. The meeting, which also includes a public comment period, starts at 10 a.m. in Room 824 of the county Administration Building, 272 N. Second St. The 2024 budget totals $171.2 million, and for this year, the total property tax millage rate remained unchanged at 29.1 mills, Franklin County’s eighth consecutive year without a general fund tax increase. Meetings are also live-streamed on Franklin County’s YouTube channel and at http://bit.ly/BOCCLiveStream.

CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Election Board provides answers to frequently asked questions for first-time voters ahead of Pennsylvania’s Presidential Election on Nov. 5. Where do I go to vote?There are 73 polling places within Franklin County. Voters must vote at the polling placeassigned to them based on their home address. Polling place locations are listed onvoters’ registration cards and can be verified at www.pavoterservices.pa.gov. Thiswebsite can also provide directions from voters’ homes to their polling places. What time do polls open and close?Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Registered voters who are in line at…

HAGERSTOWN – LifeNet 8-1, an emergency air medical provider in South Central Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland, celebrated 15 years of service with a special event on Sunday, Oct. 20, that included as special guests two former patients and their families who have been helped by this resource. The event, held at the LifeNet base at Hagerstown Regional Airport, also brought together community members, partners and current and past crew members.Washington County Commissioners John Barr and Randall Wagner joined the event to present a plaque recognizing LifeNet 8-1 as a critical asset to the community, transporting more than 7,500 patients…

CHAMBERSBURG – The 1st annual Falling Spring Beer Fest is set to take place in Downtown Chambersburg on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Chambers Fort Park, located at 40 Spring St. This event will feature a variety of regional breweries, including local favorites from Chambersburg and Franklin County. Attendees can look forward to sampling brews from several well-known breweries: The festival will also showcase live music from the local band Mockingbird, known for their extensive repertoire that spans more than five decades. Their setlist includes covers from iconic artists such as Van Morrison, Tom Petty, Chris Stapleton and Foo Fighters. Tickets…