HARRISBURG – In a continuing effort to better serve the educator workforce, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has revamped its website to allow current and prospective educators to more easily access information related to certifications. “Throughout the extensive feedback we solicited from educators and administrators, PDE heard loud and clear that both its certification process and webpage needed to be improved, and the department acted expeditiously to make the process more seamless and easier-to-use,” said Acting Secretary of Education Eric Hagarty. “Along with dozens of action steps woven into the department’s Educator Workforce Strategy, these changes will improve customer service and help…
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HARRISBURG – In an effort to help provide its customers with improved service and increased convenience, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that customers who have a Person with Disabilities Parking Placard can now have the option to renew, receive a replacement or update their address on their permanent Persons with Disabilities Parking Placard online from the comfort of their home. “This new online service is an added convenience for customers who need accessible parking,” said PennDOT’s Deputy Secretary for Driver and Vehicles Services Kurt Myers. “The commonwealth also benefits from savings from costs associated with mailing products and notices that a…
CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Commissioners recently honored court workers through Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week to draw attention to the important role these men and women play in keeping Franklin County communities safe through their support of those reentering society following incarceration. Pretrial, probation and parole officers are an essential component of the Pennsylvania justice system. Their proven practices and effective supervision protect the public from criminal activity. By working hand in hand with local law enforcement, treatment providers, social service organizations and other agencies, these corrections professionals also provide appropriate advocacy and resources to help reentrants successfully…
WAYNESBORO–The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro invites the public to an opening reception for a new exhibit in Gallery 50, “IN-SIGHTS” on Friday, Aug. 5 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at 50 W. Main St., Waynesboro, PA. The exhibit showcases the work of five artists, many of whom will be at this opening. The reception will include refreshments and live music from the Note Riders, in the adjacent Music Makers’ space. Admission is free. “We are delighted to feature the work of these fine artists: paintings by Kirby Heltebridle, Robyn Jacobs, Patricia McCleary, and Ann Ruppert; along with photographs by Dan Mangan,” said Marti…
WAYNESBORO—The United Way of Franklin County PA and The United Way of Washington County MD are uniting to fight food insecurity in Franklin and Washington counties through a fundraising challenge. The communities have been challenged to raise $100,000 to help fight hunger in both counties. Any contributions from the community toward the $100,000 goal will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, with a gift from the VerStandig family. The United Against Hunger fund will give greater access to local food programs offering free food, healthy options, meal deliveries, food resources and more. All money raised will stay in the local counties. Businesses are…
WAYNE HEIGHTS–The Washington Township Board of Supervisors met recently and discussed the following: The Township’s portion of a property tax appeal by Washington Jewish Community Camp Corporation, has been fully settled. The appeal was asking for reduction in property tax for properties located in Washington Township and included the Waynesboro School District. A decision was rendered by the Franklin County Courts in favor of WICCC. Washington Township’s portion of the credit amount was $45,381.00. This is a one-time credit and covers numerous properties owned by WICCC for numerous years. Moving forward, the properties will be tax exempt.Supervisors received the June…
BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT–In the mood for some tunes? Fill up on Pennsylvania bluegrass with a country and rock twist Saturday, July 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Monterey Pass Battlefield Park in Blue Ridge Summit. Dead Horse Revival will perform as part of the Monterey Pass 2022 Summer Concert Series, bringing their own high-energy spirit to the traditions of Bill Monroe and Earl Scruggs, as well as homegrown originals inspired by the history of Central Pa. Band members are Chance Hurley on guitar and mandolin; Corey Woodcock on banjo; Scott Matlock on fiddle; and Katie Powderly on bass. There will be food…
WAYNESBORO—The Borough of Waynesboro has taken the first step in exploring a partnership with WellSpan Health to construct an emergency service campus across from WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital. WellSpan owns the land, and in addition to emergency services, the campus could include medical facilities and would continue to be the location of WellSpan’s helipad. Waynesboro Borough Council approved entering into a Letter of Intent with WellSpan to determine whether the emergency service campus is feasible. “This project would be a win – win for the community,” said Council President Harold Mumma. “The ability to station first responders on a campus with…
HARRISBURG—The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry has released its preliminary employment situation report for June 2022. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was down one-tenth of a percentage point over the month to 4.5 percent in June. The U.S. unemployment rate was unchanged over the month, remaining at 3.6 percent where it has been since March. The commonwealth’s unemployment rate was 2.1 percentage points below its June 2021 level and the national rate was down 2.3 percentage points over the year. “The June jobs report shows Pennsylvania continuing down the road to recovery, marking the first time since September 2019 that we…
WAYNESBORO–American Legion Post 15 was presented with the Blood Drive Award for 2022. This past year Post 15 collected 741 pints of the total state collection of 1450 pints (51%). Waynesboro has won this award for the past 24 years.
