Author: Staff Reports

HAGERSTOWN, MD – American artist Cecilia Beaux lived an unconventional life growing up in the late 1800s. While most women her age were getting married and having children, Beaux defied the conventions of the Victoria era to focus on her work. Her hard work and tenacity paid off as Beaux (1855-1942) is recognized as one of the most significant American women portraitists of her generation. Washington County Museum of Fine Arts visitors have a limited opportunity to see her painting, Mrs. John Wheeler Leavitt (Cecilia Kent), 1885, while it is is on loan from the Westmoreland Museum of American Art…

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WAYNE HEIGHTS–The Washington Township Board of Supervisors will meet today, Monday, Oct. 3, at 1:30 p.m. in the township building on Welty Road. The agenda is as follows: Pledge of Allegiance From the Floor Approval of the Agenda Approval of the Meeting Minutesa. Regular Meeting Minutes – September 26, 2022 Township Secretarya. Donation Approval to WTPD – Dairy Queenb. 2022 Volunteer Fire Relief Allocationc. 2022 Pension State Aid Allocationd. Invoices – October 3, 2022 Assistant Zoning Officer’s Reporta. Time Extension Letter Request – Woodcrest D3b. Time Extension Letter Request – Woodcrest F3c. Red Run Park Band Country Express – September…

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WAYNESBORO–The Waynesboro Theatre (75 W. Main St.) is offering the following films this week: Thurs – Sat, Oct 6 – 8, 7 p.m. “The Shining” (R 2:26) A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where a sinister presence influences the father into violence, while his psychic son sees horrific forebodings from both past and future.Cost: $6

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CHAMBERSBURG – Pickleballers of all ages are invited to compete in the inaugural Pickleball Tournament, Rally in the Valley., Oct. 22. The event will be held at the Chambersburg Memorial YMCA, 570 E. McKinley St., Chambersburg, and is a fundraiser for the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce. The new event will feature three divisions including men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles with under 60 and 60+ age groups. Although a non-sanctioned event, winners will receive prizes including the Golden Pickle Award. “We’re excited to introduce this new event that will be a fun, healthy activity for community members to enjoy,” said…

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SHIPPENSBURG — The Shippensburg University football team, aided in part by the remnants of Hurricane Ian, held the No. 4 Shepherd University Rams top-ranked offense to just 7 first-half points, but the Raiders were out-scored 16-0 in the third quarter and 23-6 after halftime to drop a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division matchup on a rainy, blustery Saturday at Seth Grove Stadium, 30-13. The Raiders (2-3, 1-1 PSAC East) took an early lead on an 80-yard TD run from sophomore running back Khalid Dorsey (York/York) with 2:05 remaining in the first half. Dorsey set a new single-game career…

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WAYNESBORO—Area families are invited to attend The Institute’s monthly StoryWalk® Sundays adventure for kids on Sunday, October 9 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area. Kids will join a fun guided walk along the story trail as they read the book together, then make a special craft project to take home. October’s storybook, “The Pumpkin Fair,” by Eve Bunting. “This is a fun book to read in the season of pumpkins,” said Pam Rowland, The Institute’s education director. “The text is in rhymes, which children love, with watercolor drawings of a lively pumpkin fair—pumpkins of every size,…

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FAYETTEVILLE- The South Mountain Fire Department has three fundraising events in October. Located at the South Mountain Fire Dept. station: 11207 Loop Road, Fayetteville. On October 7, There will be a meat raffle. The doors open at 5 p.m. dinner is served at 6 p.m. and the raffle will begin at 7 p.m. On October 11, There will be BINGO. The doors open at 5 p.m. and the games will begin at 6:45 p.m. The kitchen will also open at 5 p.m. October 29 beginning at 10:30 a.m. there is a kettle cooked soup sale. Up for sale will be…

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What are the requirements to register to vote in Pennsylvania? Must be a citizen of the United States for at least one month before the election,Must be a resident of PA and the election district (municipality or precinct) in which the individual desires to register to vote for at least 30 days before the election, andMust be at least 18 years of age on or before the date of the election. How Do I Submit My Initial Voter Registration Application or Change of Name, Address or Party Affiliation? 1) Submit online by going to: www.vote.pa.gov. 2) By mail in one of…

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