Author: Staff Reports

Rock Around the Park. Ringgold Church will host Outdoor Movie Night Friday, Aug. 12, at 8:30 p.m. Ringgold Kidz Present “Rock Dog 2: Rock Around the Park” (NR-1:27). Bring a chair.Get funky. The Brahman Noodles will perform Friday, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Rough Edges Brewing. Enjoy a brew and some Jug Funk with the jamcoustic sounds of The Brahman Noodles. This is the band’s debut at Rough Edges. Get crafting. The Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library will host a craft event from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Paint decorative rocks. Registration is required. Put hands on history. Relics Display…

HARRISBURG – As many consumers across Pennsylvania continue working to manage higher summer energy bills – driven by increased electric energy costs and hot weather – the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission advises residents and businesses served by several major utilities that electric generation prices for non-shopping customers are expected to rise again on Sept. 1, 2022. The PUC does not regulate prices for the generation portion of electric bills, which are driven by market forces and are reset up or down several times per year, based on the cost of obtaining the energy that non-shopping customers use. Generation prices are…

WAYNESBORO- Friday, Aug. 12, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., join Music Makers as they host The Prophets of the Abstract Truth at 46 W. Main St. The Prophets of the Abstract Truth conjure a mystical blend of blues, bossa nova and Latin-tinged modern jazz standards, as well as jazzy covers of Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers and even Beatles. Join Carl Disque, Arnie Helmick and Bob Courter as they transport across musical genres in a single bound and provide unique interpretations and spirited arrangements from a broad cross-section of the musical spectrum.

CHAMBERSBURG–The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, in the Administration Building on Second Street. Meetings are also livestreamed on Franklin County’s YouTube channel and at http://bit.ly/BOCCLiveStream at scheduled meeting times.

CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Metropolitan Planning Organization has released the results of its public long-range transportation plan survey. The data provides valuable information as the FCMPO develops the 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plan and establishes priorities to meet the county’s transportation needs over the next 20 years. Residents and stakeholders had the opportunity to provide survey feedback on transportation priorities and needs across Franklin County. During that period, 486 participants offered input and identified their top priorities: safety, maintenance and preservation, and traffic operations. Respondents also rated a series of potential strategies and initiatives for implementation. The top-rated strategies included:…

YORK – Pennsylvania’s new, lower Corporate Net Income Tax (CNIT) rate will put Pennsylvania on a path to 4.99% for a healthier, more competitive business environment that attracts good-paying jobs and moves our economy forward. “I’ve been calling for a lower Corporate Net Income Tax rate since I first took office and I’m thrilled that we were able to make this happen in my last budget,” said Gov. Tom Wolf. “This lower rate is a game-changer for business in PA. We’re going to ensure tax fairness, make Pennsylvania a top location for businesses, and bring new, good-paying jobs here for Pennsylvanians.” Pennsylvania…

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Jennifer Berrier announced that changes to regulations in Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage Act took effect Friday, August 5, with the goal of protecting wages earned by thousands of workers across the commonwealth and leveling the playing field for employers competing in a tight labor market. The modernized regulations – approved by the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) in March and by Attorney General Josh Shapiro’s office shortly after – update how employers pay tipped workers and ensure that salaried employees with fluctuating schedules are appropriately compensated for overtime. “As a former service industry worker, I have seen…

WAYNESBORO–The Waynesboro Theatre (75 W. Main St.) is offering the following films this week: Wednesday, Aug 10, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.: “Gentleman Prefer Blondes” Lorelei Lee (Marilyn Monroe) and Dorothy Shaw (Jane Russell) are American showgirls and best friends, although the two are very different. Lorelei thinks more of a man’s financial wealth and likes men who can support her passion for diamonds, like her fiancé, Gus, who can provide all of her financial “needs”. Cost: $6 Saturday, Aug 13, 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 6 p.m.: “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” (PG-2:02) When the manic Dr Robotnik returns to…

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. PoPo came into the shelter because his owners could no longer afford him. He is one good looking black-and-white boy who is about 2 years old. At the shelter, he wasn’t too sure about other cats, but was really nice with the people. This cute guy just needs a second chance. Could you be the person to provide him one? Magpie came to the shelter as a stray, and was very scared when she first…

WAYNESBORO – Numerous WellSpan Health hospitals, including Waynesboro and Chambersburg, have been honored by U.S. News & World Reports with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23. Five of WellSpan’s hospitals earned the accolades, including: WellSpan Chambersburg HospitalWellSpan Ephrata Community HospitalWellSpan Good Samaritan HospitalWellSpan Waynesboro HospitalWellSpan York Hospital “Our care teams across the WellSpan Health system are committed to providing high quality, affordable care to our patients, and this is proof of that,” said Mike Seim, senior vice president and chief quality officer, WellSpan Health. “To be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as some of the country’s highest performing hospitals is…