Author: Staff Reports

BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT- The Blue Ridge Summit Free Library will hold its 100th Anniversary Birthday Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, on the library grounds. Admission is free and all are welcome. “The day’s activities include a story time session, live entertainment for kids, presentations by local dignitaries, a tour of the Church of Transfiguration (the library’s first location) with organ recital, historical displays—and of course a big birthday cake to be shared by all,” said Paul Pinkerton, president of the library’s board. Featured entertainer, Mark DeRose, is an artist, songwriter and musician. He…

WAYNESBORO- The Monterey Pass Museum is kicking off their fund-raising with a ceremony on Sept. 25 at 1 p.m. at the Museum to purchase battlefield land and Toll House. Mrs. Nancy Crago, a long-time friend of The Friends of Monterey Pass, docent at the MontereyPass Museum and supporter of historical preservation efforts for the Battle of Monterey Pass, will commit $10,000 to the Monterey Pass Museum. With this donation, The Friends of Monterey Pass will also kick off their fund raising campaign to purchase the historic Toll House and adjacent battlefield land.

Waynesboro Area Senior High School and Waynesboro Area Middle School Monday, Sept. 19 GOLF Waynesboro at Northern York with five others (Range End Golf Course), Dillsburg, 2 p .m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 CROSS COUNTRY Waynesboro at James Buchanan, 4 p.m. BOYS SOCCER Mechanicsburg at Waynesboro, 6:45 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER Waynesboro at Mechanicsburg, 6:30 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Waynesboro at West Perry, 6:15 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY Waynesboro at Fairfield, 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21 FIELD HOCKEY Gettysburg at Waynesboro, 4 p.m. FRESHMAN FOOTBALL Waynesboro at Northern York, 6 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY Waynesboro at Shippensburg, 4:30 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY…

WAYNESBORO- Happening today, Sunday, Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. at the Waynesboro High School Auditorium is a military appreciation concert with the “Side Street Strutters”. Admission is free for all active duty and reserve military, veterans and their families. Cost is $25 for all others. Free ice cream from Antietam Dairy before the show.

HARRISBURG– The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that, as part of ongoing security enhancements, PennDOT is updating the design and enhancing the security features of its driver license and identification card products. “The update is an important component of PennDOT’s ongoing work to enhance and protect the integrity of the driver license and identification card issuance process,” PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian said. PennDOT is piloting the new products at the Summerdale Driver License Center in Enola beginning September 12, 2022. All Driver and Photo centers will transition to the new products by mid-November 2022. The new products will be phased…

SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — The Shippensburg University women’s soccer team could not maintain a lead late at Shepherd Wednesday, playing to a 1-1 tie in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division match. Shippensburg (0-3-2, 0-2-2 PSAC East) scored early in the first half with a goal from senior Skylar Lambert (Waynesboro/Waynesboro Area) off an assist from freshman Ryleigh Cook (Pottsville/Pottsville Area). Shepherd (2-3-2, 1-3-1) battled back in the final two seconds, at the 89:58 mark, tying the score off a penalty kick from forward Sarah Hohn. The Raiders managed only two shots on goal, while sophomore goalkeeper Morgan Molyneaux…

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. Scorpius was returned to the shelter after being in a home for several years because his owner was moving and could not take him along with them. He is 3 years old and is a sweet guy. Scorpius likes to just relax with his people. He would love to find his forever home soon! Turbo was surrendered to the shelter when his owner was no longer able to care for him. He is around 5…

HARRISBURG– A bridge inspection is scheduled for this Saturday on the northbound Interstate 81 (George N. Wade) Bridge spanning the Susquehanna River in Dauphin County.  Weather permitting, the work will be performed on northbound I-81 from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, September 17. The right lane of northbound I-81 will be closed during work hours on the bridge. Ramps will remain open. Travelers are reminded to be alert for these operations, to obey work zone signs, and to use caution when driving through work zones for their safety, as well as for the safety of the road crews. Motorists can…

CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed September to be Hunger Action Month in Franklin County in an effort to raise awareness of food insecurity and the available resources that can help end hunger in local communities. Created by Feeding America Food Banks, Hunger Action Month is a national campaign that highlights hunger issues facing communities across the country. Food insecurity – lacking consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy lifestyle – is a real problem for those living in rural communities. Locally, 9.7% of Franklin County residents are considered to be food insecure. Children are also…

HARRISBURG – The Wolf Administration has announced that it has awarded $762,414 in grants to help Pennsylvania’s rural communities increase protection from wildfires. The grants were awarded to qualifying local firefighting forces in rural areas and communities with fewer than 10,000 people. Hustontown Area Volunteer Fire Company in Fulton County was awarded $5,225. The funding may be used for training and equipment purchases directly related to fighting brush and forest fires. “We are grateful to those who help fight brush and forest fires across the commonwealth and are pleased to support these critical efforts to protect our public lands from wildfires,”…