GARDNERS– Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) State Forester Ellen Shultzabarger today announced that DCNR is seeking ideas and comments from the public to inform a sustainable trail system project in the Michaux State Forest in Cumberland County. Comments can be made on trail system website through an interactive mapping tool or an online survey that are part of a public engagement initiative to learn how the area is used, and to gather ideas for improving the outdoor experience for different types of users and protecting water quality and vulnerable species and habitats. “This area of the Michaux is very popular as a…
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WAYNESBORO-On Friday, Sept. 9, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. join Music Makers as they host Vickie Weagly at 46 W. Main St. A native of Waynesboro, Vickie Weagly now resides in the Shepherdstown, WV area. Vickie taught music in public schools for over 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 1950’s to the 1980’s and includes more recent selections as well. Vickie accompanies herself on guitar or keyboard and uses percussion tracks that she has created.
WAYNESBORO–Lifeguards are needed across the midstate and the Waynesboro Area YMCA can help with certification. Water safety is a high priority for the YMCA. Throughout the year, the Y offers American Red Cross lifeguard training courses in order to teach individuals how to keep members of their community safe. The YMCA is offering lifeguard certification (September 9-11). Certification includes First Aid and CPR. Certification lasts 2 years. Participants must be 15 years old. Cost is $225 for YMCA members and $295 for non-members. Visit or contact the Waynesboro Area YMCA for more information: https://www.waynesboroymca.org/cpr-first-aid-lifeguard-training/ 717-762-6012
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. If Amelia could talk she would have quite the story! It all started when shelter staff were leaving for the day and Amelia was spotted walking down the road in front of the shelter. They tried to coax her over but she was very timid. So a feeding station was set up and over the next couple of weeks Amelia would come in the evenings and eat. There were several sightings of her throughout the…
CHAMBERSBURG – The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance will honor one business and six young professionals for their dedication and achievements at the second annual Young Professional Awards on Thursday, Sept. 15, at Green Grove Gardens. The banquet will include the presentation of awards in the following categories: ATHENA Young Professional Award, Educator of the Year, Young Professional Employer of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Nonprofit Young Professional of the Year, Rising Star Award and Volunteer of the Year. Three finalists have been selected for each category and winners will be announced at the banquet. ATHENA Young Professional finalists include…
CHAMBERSBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its Chambersburg location and its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, September 3, through Monday, September 5, 2022, in observance of Labor Day. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website, www.dmv.pa.gov. Driver and vehicle online services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and include driver’s license, photo ID and vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address;…
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and the Pennsylvania DUI Association gathered today to urge motorists to celebrate responsibly ahead of the Labor Day holiday. “We want Pennsylvanians to celebrate the end of summer with a plan,” said PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian. “If your celebration includes alcohol, plan ahead for a sober driver. Make plans with a friend, use a ride-share service, or public transportation, but never plan to drive impaired.” According to PennDOT data, in 2021 there were 945 crashes resulting in 12 fatalities statewide over the holiday weekend from Friday, September 3,…
Find food and fun. The 86th Annual Quincy Ox Roast is being held through Monday, Sept. 6, at Quincy Community Ox Roast Assoc., Route 997 north of Waynesboro. The kitchen opens at 4 p.m. Saturday for soup and sandwiches; Cruzzz Night will be held Saturday evening; Kitchen opens at 11 a.m. Sunday, with a car show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., plus games and more. Monday, kitchen opens at 7:30 a.m., with fun, entertainment and food all day. Help a budding entrepreneur. Mainstreet Waynesboro’s Annual Kids Vendor Day will be held Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Main…
HARRISBURG – Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, announced that 64 cadets have graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. The class was the 164th to graduate from the academy in Hershey since it opened in 1960. Colonel Evanchick told the cadets the rigorous training and education they received serve as the foundation of their careers. “You will be scrutinized for every decision you make and sometimes for the decisions other law enforcement officers make,” said Colonel Evanchick. “You need to be true to yourself, our Call of Honor, and do the right thing, even when doing…
HAGERSTOWN, MD – The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts has announced a call for entries for the Cumberland Valley Artists (CVA) and Cumberland Valley Photographers (CVP) Exhibitions. Entries will be accepted from September 15 to November 9, 2022, at 3 p.m. An annual tradition since 1933, the Cumberland Valley Artists and Cumberland Valley Photographers exhibitions showcase, celebrate, and support artists of the Cumberland Valley region. Each year, hundreds of works are submitted for consideration for inclusion by exhibition jurors. The exhibitions will be on view from February 11 to April 23, 2023. Entries are to be submitted online at…
