Author: Staff Reports

CHAMBERSBURG–Franklin County Commissioners will meet Wednesday, Sept. 21, beginning at 11 a.m. in the Administration Building, 272 N. Second St, Chambersburg. On the agenda: REVIEW/WORKSHOP SESSION (11:00 a.m.) ● MOMENT OF SILENCE ● PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ● APPROVE THE AGENDA ● PUBLIC COMMENT ● APPROVE VOUCHERS ● REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES –Wednesday, September 14, 2022 ● NEW BUSINESS o   REVIEW BOARD ACTIONS  o BID OPENING – Used minivan for the Franklin County Coroner’s Office. o GENERAL DISCUSSION – Staff recommendation regarding Register & Recorder retirement. ● PRESS TIME ● RECESS RECONVENE FOR APPROVALS AND PRESENTATIONS (2:00 p.m.) ● PUBLIC COMMENT ● NEW BUSINESS o APPROVE BOARD ACTIONS – See attached listing o SOLICITOR TIME – The Solicitor is seeking approval to enter…

CHAMBERSBURG— Bill Johnston loved all things automotive—especially the 1950s era—and enjoyed sharing his passion with others. In his early life, the Fayetteville man was the owner and operator of the Sunoco Gas station on Radio Hill in Chambersburg and later worked as a mechanic at Eastland Motors. He was also employed at Mack truck for a time before a stint at Letterkenny Army Depot and later Ft. Detrick, prior to his 2013 retirement. Bill collected and restored all kinds of petroliana memorabilia including signs, posters, racing suits, gas pumps and even a mannequin in a Texaco uniform. He even turned…

WAYNESBORO- The Lake House Distilling Co will hold a Schitt’s Creek Trivia night on Thursday, Sept. 22. The doors open at 5 p.m. and trivia begins at 7 p.m. Food from the La Parada food truck will be available. Here are the answers from yesterday’s Local.News trivia: What’s the name of the soap opera that Moira Rose is best known for? Answer: Sun Rise Bay Moira Rose briefly becomes a salesperson for what winery?Answer: Herb Ertinger Winer Who is the mayor of Schitt’s Creek? Answer: Roland Schitt What’s the name of David’s store? Answer: Rose Apothecary Twyla is best known for…

WAYNESBORO–The Waynesboro Theater (75 W. Main St.) is offering the following films this week: Thurs – Sat, Sept 22 – 24, 7 p.m. “Minions: Rise of Gru” (PG 1:27) The untold story of one twelve-year-old’s dream to become the world’s greatest supervillain. Cost: $6 Sat, Sept 24, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. “The Spiderwick Chronicles” (PG 1:27) Follows the Grace Family, as they move into their ancestral home and unravel a dark mystery about their great-great Uncle who discovered the parallel, secret faerie world to their own. Cost: $3

WAYNESBORO- Cancer is a life-changing disease that takes a tremendous physical and emotional toll on those affected. The Waynesboro Area YMCA and the LIVESTRONG Foundation have joined together to create LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a research-based physical activity and well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors reclaim their total health through a safe and supportive environment. The Waynesboro Area YMCA will debut the 12-week program beginning on Oct. 3. By focusing on the whole person and not the disease, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA will help people move beyond cancer in spirit, mind and body. Throughout the 12 weeks, participants…

WAYNESBORO- The Lake House Distilling Co will hold a Schitt’s Creek Trivia night on Thursday, Sept. 22. The doors open at 5 p.m. and trivia begins at 7 p.m. Food from the La Parada food truck will be available. “Ew, David, you do not want to miss it!” LocalNews note: Our editorial assistant, Jillian, is a Schitt$ Creek fan, however her favorite Mrs. Rose will always be our managine editor, Andrea Rose. In the meantime, here are a few quick trivia questions to get you thinking: (Check back tomorrow for the answers.) What’s the name of the soap opera that…

WAYNESBORO- Beautifully Designed Beauty Salon recently hosted their official ribbon cutting. The Waynesboro area welcomes Keneisha Burton and Chelsea Becton as the new business owners of Beautifully Designed Beauty Salon. Beautifully Designed is located at 246 W. Main St. Waynesboro. Beautifully Designed is a full service salon offering hair cuts, styling, processing, nails, lashes and more. Submitted By: Sean Bockstie

WAYNESBORO–Waynesboro Police are looking for the individuals who damaged a tree at Memorial Park. According to police, the event occurred the evening of Sept. 15. Video surveillance shows multiple persons involved. If anyone has any information in relation to this incident or can identity any of the individuals in the video please contact the Waynesboro Police Department at 717-762-2131. Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://franklin.crimewatchpa.com/waynesboropd/60062/cases/attempt-identify-vandalism-memorial-park-continues?fbclid=IwAR0bhwazKpJvCzAu-_bpUT8hoSqd5r0Qavqsq1tWBFeBb0EKXUFssYwwGqI

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) has begun a project to improve intersection safety on US 40 at the entrance to Greenbrier State Park in the Boonsboro area of Washington County. Weather permitting, the project will continue through the end of September. Crews will work from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, to perform excavation and install a new raised median, signage and pavement markings. Barrels will be used to shift traffic in the work area to protect both workers and motorists. The work is part of a $497,000 areawide project to improve intersection…

WAYNESBORO-On Friday, Sept. 23, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. join Music Makers as they host Mark Plein at 46 W. Main St. Mark Plein is a singer songwriter who has been playing music, as long as he can remember. He is originally from Northern Virginia and now lives in Chambersburg. The style of music that he plays is acoustic based folk, Americana, blues and rock.