Author: Staff Reports

CHAMBERSBURG–The Borough of Chambersburg is pleased to announce that Town Council has established a partnership with Luminest Community Development to re-start the Borough Housing Rehabilitation Program. Together, Council and Luminest Community Development secured a $250,000 HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to support the program. The Borough operated an owner-occupied housing rehabilitation program from 1992 through 2015 that rehabilitated more than 150 houses. Luminest Community Development was chosen as a partner based on their strong history of providing affordable housing opportunities in Franklin County and the Borough. They are one of…

Step back in time. Conococheague Institute Museum and Library near Mercersburg will host its Harvest Faire and Fall Frolic Fundraiser beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. The authentic 18th century market will offer craft demonstrations, games, food and more. Celebrate the park. Hagerstown City Park’s Fall Fest & Fireworks will be held Saturday, Sept. 17, from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the park. Enjoy free, fun family activities including pony rides, museum tours, art activities and recreation opportunities during the day and stay for an excellent firework show that night. Make it a Jeep Thing. The 3rd Annual…

Fifth-ranked Shepherd football team dominates Edinboro SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. –  Junior running back Ronnie Brown (Baltimore/Dundalk) rushed 15 times for 278 yards and three touchdowns to lead Division II fifth-ranked Shepherd (2-0) to a 41-7 win over Edinboro (1-1) weekend football action. Shepherd took a 7-0 lead when Brown dashed 39 yards for a score with 4:57 remaining in the first quarter. Redshirt sophomore kicker Jacob Haynie (Fairfax, Va./Robinson) added the extra point. Shepherd increased its lead to 14-0 when senior quarterback Tyson Bagent (Martinsburg, W.Va./Martinsburg) fired a seven-yard scoring strike to freshman wide receiver Kenny Edelin (Middletown, Del./Middletown/West Chester) with 2:25…

CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed September to be National Recovery Month in Franklin County. In doing so, the commissioners are drawing attention to the impact mental health and substance use disorders have on communities as well as the services that are available to help those on their journey of recovery. Now in its 33rd year, the goal of National Recovery Month is to educate Americans on how substance use treatment and mental health services can help individuals live healthy, rewarding lives. The 2022 theme, “Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community,” reminds individuals in…

In honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, WellSpan Health will host a free virtual health seminar Thursday, Sept. 15, at 6 p.m. Dr. Edward Steiner will talk about the state-of-the-art tools used to detect prostate cancer in its early stages. Registration is required.

WAYNESBORO-On Friday, Sept. 16, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. join Music Makers as they host East of Antietam at 46 W. Main St. East of Antietam is husband and wife team, Jim and Robin, who play a mix of acoustic folk, indie, light rock and country music. Comprised of guitar and rich vocal harmonies, East of Antietam’s musical influences include artists such as Shawn Colvin, Adele, Crowded House, Simon & Garfunkel, and Crosby Stills and Nash.

CHAMBERSBURG – Residential and recreational areas in and around several Franklin County municipalities and communities will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around sunset on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Areas in Mont Alto Borough as well Anthony Highway in Quincy Township. High populations of adult mosquitoes capable of transmitting West Nile Virus – as well as nuisance mosquitoes – have been detected in these areas. Roads are listed for residents’ reference; other roads and areas in close proximity may also be sprayed. Weather conditions and other unexpected events could delay or cancel the spray operations. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s…

CHAMBERSBURG–The Franklin County Commissioners will meet Wednesday, Sept. 14, beginning at 11 a.m. in the Administration Building, 272 N. Second St. The agenda includes: 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 7, 2022 ● NEW BUSINESS o REVIEW BOARD ACTIONS – See attached listing o BID OPENING – Kitchen floor replacement at the Franklin County Jail o PRESENTATION – Waynesboro Community and Human Services request for Housing Trust Fund allocation. ● PRESS TIME ● RECESS RECONVENE FOR APPROVALS AND PRESENTATIONS (2:00 p.m.) ● PUBLIC COMMENT ● NEW BUSINESS o APPROVE BOARD ACTIONS – See attached listing o PROCLAMATION – The Board…

FAYETTEVILLE – PennDOT announced today that a 5.1-mile resurfacing and bridge project is set to begin on Route 997 (Black Gap Road) from Route 30 (Lincoln Highway) to Interstate 81 in Greene Township, Franklin County. This project consists of resurfacing, milling in select areas, base repairs, new guiderail, drainage upgrades, signing, pavement markings, bridge maintenance on the structure spanning Conococheague Creek and replacement of the box culvert spanning Cold Spring Run. Weather permitting, work will begin Wednesday, September 14, with the contractor performing maintenance on the bridge spanning Conococheague Creek about 1/4 mile north of Route 30. This work includes removing…

WAYNESBORO- The Waynesboro Community Concert Association will present The Side Street Strutters at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, in the Oller Auditorium at the Waynesboro Area Senior High School. This is the first concert of the 2022-23 season. To celebrate the beginning of the 85th season, everyone attending will be able to enjoy a scoop of Antietam Dairy ice cream in the parking lot before the show, beginning at 1:30 p.m. This is also WCCA’s Military Appreciation concert. Area active and retired military members and their families may attend the show for free. The Side Street Strutters celebrate their…