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SHIPPENSBURG — Cumberland Valley Rail Trail Council will cut a ribbon Friday, Oct. 4, to commemorate its partnership within the 9/11 National Memorial Trail, which connects Shanksville, Pa.; Washington, D.C.; and New York City. A pavilion can be found on the only completed, off-road portion of the system in the Cumberland Valley. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday at the Shippensburg Station trailhead, 51 E. Fort St., Shippensburg. Jane Sheffield from the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance is among the list of speakers for the event.

CHAMBERSBURG – Veroni Café started at 12 E. King St. It quickly became a local favorite and is a gem that offers a taste of Mexico, right in our backyard. This charming eatery has quickly become a local favorite, known for its authentic cuisine and friendly atmosphere. And, it’s now in a new location at 1 N. Main St. Now at the new location, on the Chambersburg square, you’re greeted with a vibrant and inviting space. The colorful decor and lively music create a festive ambiance that perfectly complements the delicious food. The menu is filled with traditional Mexican dishes,…

YORK – WellSpan Health has been approved for a nearly $1 million federal funding award for research to help improve antibiotic prescribing for children with acute respiratory tract infections in all of its urgent care and pediatric practices, as well as select primary care practices across the central Pennsylvania. Assuring appropriate use of antibiotics, which are commonly prescribed for children, can help prevent the growing problem of drug-resistant infections and avoid adverse side effects, an effort that aligns with the ongoing work of WellSpan’s Spotlight on Children’s Health initiative. The funding is coming through the congressionally-approved Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.…

HARRISBURG – In partnership with the Pennsylvania Turnpike, PennDOT has noted preparations for the winter season to ensure Pennsylvanians can travel safely and efficiently across the Commonwealth.  New measures signed into law should help keep travelers safer this winter, and state-funded new will ensure PennDOT can clear roadways quickly in inclement weather, state officials said. “Keeping Pennsylvanians’ travel as safe as possible is at the core of PennDOT’s mission, and the new lighting option signed into law by the governor is another way we can enhance safety,” Secretary of Transportation Mike Carroll said. “PennDOT and our partners are prepared for the season ahead, and we urge the public…

Organizers of the StopTransource Franklin County group will provide a review and update of the Transource Independence Energy Connection Project on Monday, Oct. 7, and will bring in a guest speaker who has battled similar projects. The 6 p.m. meeting will be at the New Franklin Community Center, 2500 New Franklin Rd., in Building #2. The Independence Energy Connection Project proposed 29 miles of 135-feet tall transmission towers to span eastern Franklin County with each mile holding five to seven towers. Franklin County residents  joined together to protect Franklin County. While StopTransource was originally successful in blocking the plan, it…

CHAMBERSBURG – Pennsylvanians have until Oct. 21 to register to vote or make changes to their voter registration information ahead of the state’s Nov. 5 Presidential Election. Qualifications to Register to Vote in Pennsylvania: ●  Be at least 18 years of age on or before the day of the election. ●  Be a citizen of the United States for at least one month before the election. ●  Be a resident of Pennsylvania and the election district in which you want to register to vote for at least 30 days before the election. Registering to Vote for the First Time or…

As Meritus lives its mission of improving the health of the community, dedicated caregivers are sharing information about preventative measures to take during viral illness season. In alignment with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Meritus experts strongly recommend that individuals age 6 months and older receive an updated flu vaccine in addition to staying informed about COVID-19 precautions, and they encourage all eligible individuals to consider vaccination or booster shots as needed. Dr. Anand Budi, Meritus chief medical officer, emphasizes the health system’s commitment to safeguarding the community against viral illnesses such as COVID-19 and…

CHAMBERSBURG – Some Chambersburg Borough residents will vote in new precincts in the November elections due to reapportionment based on census data, while others are changing polling locations, Franklin County officials announced. Voters who are moved to other districts will receive a new voter registration card in the mail, as well as a notice notifying them of their new polling location. The Borough of Chambersburg will also include information on this redistricting project in its October utility bill mailing. In addition to the redistricting in Chambersburg, two other Franklin County polling locations have permanently moved to new locations. The Hamilton…

HARRISBURG – Michael and Robin Straley, of Antrim Township, marked National Recovery Month in Pennsylvania’s Capitol, where they talked about their nonprofit organization and offered pampering makeovers and encouragement to dozens of people in recovery from substance abuse. Mike Straley addressed a sizable crowd in the Capitol Rotunda for Recovery Advocacy Day on Sept. 24, describing how he and his wife held a memorial service for their daughter, Leah, on the same 2018 day they had much-anticipated dinner plans with her. “She is forever 26,” he said. Leah Renee Straley’s cause of death was listed as fentanyl poisoning. Her family…

by Sumathi Suppiah, MD, DABO October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, noted in countries across the globe to increase attention and awareness for early detection and treatment of the disease. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. It’s the second most common among American women after skin cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control. Each year in the United States, about 240,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women. While advancements in medical treatments have improved survival rates, proper nutrition plays a vital role in supporting patients’…