Author: Staff Reports

Members of Snyder’s Attractions have began setting up for the annual Blue Ridge Summit Fireman’s Carnival. The event will be held Tues., Sept. 13-Friday, Sept. 17, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Red Run Park. The event will include entertainment and helicopter rides.

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HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has announced it’s offering bigger consumer rebates for electric vehicles, with a focus on working-class households, and providing $3.4 million in Pennsylvania Volkswagen settlement funds for installation of 54 DC fast chargers in 16 locations in major traffic corridors. “DEP continues to work strategically to support Pennsylvanians’ growing interest in zero-emission electric vehicles, supporting for electric vehicle purchases to working-class Pennsylvanians and funding installation of fast chargers along major traffic corridors in locations where no fast charging infrastructure currently exists,” said DEP Acting Secretary Ramez Ziadeh. “By reducing nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, particulate…

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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. Hyena was surrendered to the shelter when his owner could no longer care for him. He is around 6 years old and a happy-go-lucky guy that enjoys going on walks and playing in the play yard here at the shelter. He knows the commands sit and lie down. He does chase cats, so a home without cats would be best for Hyena. Hyena has never been around children so an age restriction for children in…

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WAYNESBORO- Side Street Strutters announced as the Waynesboro Community Concert Association’s first concert of the 2022-2023 concert season. It will be held on September 18, 2022 in the Waynesboro Area Senior High School auditorium.This is WCCA’s annual fall Military Appreciation Concert. Veterans, Reservists, Active Duty andtheir families are invited to attend as guests in appreciation of their dedication and service to ourcountry. Back in 1983, a group of young aspiring musicians formed a band whose artistic focus centeredaround the musical traditions of early New Orleans Jazz. The Strutters entertained guests at Disneyland for 22 years and continue to provide music…

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ROUZERVILLE–A 9/11 Tribute was held Sunday at Red Run Park. A wreath-laying ceremony was led by Washington Township Police Association head Officer Terry Dewitt and Blue Ridge Summit Fire Department’s Larry Carson.

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WAYNE HEIGHTS–The Washington Township Board of Supervisors will meet today, Monday, Sept. 12, at 1:30 p.m. in the township building on Welty Road. The agenda includes: Pledge of AllegianceFrom the FloorApproval of the AgendaApproval of the Meeting Minutesa. Regular Meeting Minutes – August 15, 2022Township Secretarya. Recycling Financial Report – June 2022b. Transfer Station Financial Report – June 2022c. FCATB EIT Report – September 2022d. FCATB LST Report – September 2022e. Treasurer’s Report – July 2022f. Recycling Report – August 2022g. Invoices – September 12, 2022Assistant Zoning Officer’s Reporta. 15-22 Jeffrey and Patricia Geesaman Subdivision Planb. 16-22 Antietam Creek, LLC…

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HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has announced his $21.5 million plan to provide universal free school breakfast for 1.7 million students across the commonwealth this school year. “It is completely unacceptable for a child to start the day hungry,” Wolf said. “I’m taking hunger off the table for Pennsylvania kids by creating the Universal Free Breakfast Program. Regardless of whether or not they qualify for free or reduced meals normally, every student enrolled in public or private schools will have the opportunity to feed their belly before they feed their mind this school year.” The Universal Free Breakfast Program will…

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Waynesboro Area Senior High School and Waynesboro Area Middle School Monday, Sept. 12 Waynesboro at Shippensburg, with 5 other teams, at Chambersburg Country Club, 2 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER Waynesboro at Hershey, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER Hershey at Waynesboro, 6:30 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Waynesboro at South Western, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Big Spring at Waynesboro, 4 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Waynesboro at Greencastle-Antrim, 6 p.m. FRESHMAN FOOTBALL Greencastle-Antrim at Waynesboro, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 BOYS SOCCER Waynesboro at Central Dauphin East, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER Central Dauphin East at Waynesboro, 6:30 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY Waynesboro at West…

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Catch a tune. Vickie Weagly performs Friday, Sept. 9, from 5:30-8 p.m. at Music Makers. A native of Waynesboro, Weagly now resides in the Shepherdstown, WV area. She has taught music in the public schools for more than 30 years and now enjoys golfing and performing music in her spare time. Her song repertoire is made up of soft rock songs spanning from the 1950s to the 1980s and includes more recent selections as well. Vickie accompanies herself on guitar or keyboard and uses percussion tracks that she has created. Take in a movie. The Maugansville Ruritan Free Family Movie…

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WAYNESBORO-Waynesboro Area YMCA is giving back to the community with Red Cross blood drive on Wednesday, Sept. 14, the Waynesboro Area YMCA will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross from 11:45 a.m.-5:15 p.m. in the teen center. “Hosting a blood drive coincides with the Y’score values of giving back to the community,” said Kathy Bostic, Blood Program Leader. “With a simple blood donation, we have the ability to help save the life of someone who could be a coworker, loved one, or neighbor.” Blood is a perishable product that can only come from volunteer blood donors.…

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