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ANNVILLE – At times, a veteran or their beneficiaries may face an unexpected financial hardship, but they don’t have to deal with this challenge alone thanks to the Veterans Temporary Assistance program. Administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, the VTA provides eligible Pennsylvania veterans and their beneficiaries facing a crisis with financial relief for necessities of life such as food, shelter, fuel, and clothing. “It is important for veterans and their beneficiaries to know that when the un-expected disrupts their life, they can turn to the DMVA for assistance,” said Brig. Gen. Maureen Weigl, deputy adjutant general…

Editor’s note: This is the first in an ongoing column from the candidates for governor of Pennsylvania. Information is provided by the candidates. This debut column features Josh Shapiro, the Democratic candidate, because his office was the first to respond to a request for content. HARRISBURG – Attorney General Josh Shapiro has laid out his aggressive strategy to jump-start Pennsylvania’s economy by cutting red tape, lowering taxes, and making it easier to do business in the Commonwealth. Economic growth will be a top priority for Shapiro, and his administration will focus on spurring innovation and manufacturing, cutting taxes and eliminating…

CHAMBERSBURG–Seventy percent of Franklin County families are eligible for early childhood education through First Start Partnerships for Children and Families. First Start with families, schools and communities to ensure that each child arrives ready for kindergarten by providing a nurturing environment where your child can learn and grow through fun, intentional and personalized activities. Full- and part-day options are available for infants through age 5. For more information or to enroll, visit First Start Partnerships.

HARRISBURG– Secretary Russell Redding has announced the availability of $13 million in tax credits to Pennsylvania farmers for measures to improve soil and water quality. Tax credits through Pennsylvania’s innovative conservation financing program, Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP), can be combined with other state funding, including the Environmental Quality Incentive Program, the Chesapeake Bay Program or Conservation Excellence Grants. “Farmers have led the way, investing heavily in cleaner water and productive soil to sustain us in the future,” said Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. “REAP tax credits are just one of many ways Pennsylvania invests in our farmers’ efforts to grow a…

WAYNESBORO–Mainstreet Waynesboro recently hosted Christmas in July. Here are photos from the event:

ROUZERVILLE—The Washington Township Police Department will host a free community event full of family fun for National Night Out. The event will be held Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Lowe’s parking lot, 12925 Washington Township Blvd. The event will include emergency vehicle displays, race car displays, games for kids, community vendors, food vendors, music, a landing by the WellSpan WellFlight helicopter (weather permitting) and the popular “Dunk a Police Officer” tank. The event is free and open to all.

WAYNESBORO—Pennsylvania State Police have arrested a Waynesboro man who allegedly conducted “sleep studies” on his victims and they are asking others who have been a victim to come forward. According to police, David Clarkson McJonathan, 74, would conduct “sleep studies” on his victims, sometimes with the victim imbibing alcohol or other drugs such as melatonin before sleeping. McJonathan has been charged with indecent assault, person unconscious. He was arrested in 2018 on multiple charges including corruption of minors, use/possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal use of communication facility. McJonathan is being held in Franklin County Jail in lieu of $50,000…

HAGERSTOWN, MD—Sterling Financial Management, Inc. will hold a live Medicare Webinar on Wednesday, Aug. 3, at 6 p.m. The webinar will cover how Medicare enrollment works, when to apply, what is and is not covered and how to plan for future health care costs. Dave Neterer, private wealth manager and president of Sterling Financial Management, will present this webinar with special guest speaker Danny Cohen, senior VP for John Hancock Investment Management. “Medicare is such an important topic that we want to do our part to provide the necessary education so people can understand how it works and, hopefully, avoid…

Soak up the tunes. Heavy Spirits Duo, an acoustic creole/ funk piano, acoustic guitar and vocal harmonies will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 29, at 633 Brewing, Waynesboro. Celebrate with Santa. Summertime Santa will make a visit at a Christmas in July event Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Main Street Park, Waynesboro. The event will include vendors, giveaways and a photo op with the big guy. Sip and Stroll. Local businesses and vendors have paired up to offer some of the best beer, wine, liquor and cider the area has to offer during Downtown Chambersburg…

CHAMBERSBURG — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports of a phone scam circulating throughout Franklin County. An individual posing as a sheriff’s deputy claims the individual who answered the phone has missed a court date and is facing a warrant for arrest unless he or she pays the caller with gift cards. This is a scam. If the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office needs to contact someone, deputies will make an attempt to visit that individual in person at his or her residence. If the individual is not home at the time of the visit, deputies will leave…