Author: Staff Reports

MONT ALTO — Rep. Paul Schemel (R-90) used a recent town hall at Penn State-Mont Alto to examine House Bill 13: The School Propoerty Tax Elimination Act., with the help of author and Rep. Frank Ryan (R-101).  During the meeting, Ryan explained:  Pennsylvania has a demographic problem with young, working age adults leaving the state while older retired people are immigrating.  This trend, left unattended, could lead to state bankruptcy. Bills have been offered and failed in the past by proposing to shift the burden of property taxes from older to younger residents.  Such approaches do not help loss of working…

WAYNESBORO- Waynesboro native Eric Avey recorded his new album in Gallery 50. His original songs are melodic, heartwarming, and very personal – but the messages are universal and touch on sentiments and experiences that define our humanity.  Eric is playing at Gallery 50/Music Makers, 46 West Main Street Waynesboro, on Friday, July 22, 5:30 – 8 p.m. FREE admission.  Then, bring your bluegrass instruments and enjoy the pick at Music Makers on Saturday, July 24, from 2-5 p.m., for the first Waynesboro Bluegrass Hootenanny, led by Johnny Calamari and Brad Munn. 

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Education is joining forces with the Moonshot Museum, Astrobotic, and the Readiness Institute at Penn State to invite Pennsylvania students in grades 3-12 to participate in a statewide poster contest celebrating America’s return to the moon this year, an achievement powered by Pennsylvanians. “It’s only fitting that we announce this new partnership to support and highlight STEAM education on the 53rd anniversary of the first moon landing,” said Acting Secretary of Education Eric Hagarty. “This poster contest encourages Pennsylvania students to ‘reach for the moon’ in their educational and career endeavors, from science to the arts…

CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Commissioners have released the results of a detailed evaluation and inventory of housing across Franklin County. The findings provide a clearer picture of the county’s current housing landscape as well as predictions for what housing needs may arise in the future based on demographic data and projections for continued growth in the region. The Housing Assessment for Franklin County is the result of a 13-month study led by the Shippensburg University Center for Land Use and Sustainability in partnership with the Franklin County Planning Department. It marks the first time the county has conducted a…

WAYNESBORO–More than 600 people attended the Northside Pool 50th Anniversary Party, held recently at the pool.

SHIPPENSBURG- The Luhrs Center announces their season lineup for the 2022-2023 season. This year there is a diverse array of shows including the season opener “One Night of Queen” and other performances include a ballet, Broadways musicals, comedians, PBS stars and more. The Center is having a Sale event on July 23 with coffee and donuts and an opportunity to view the center while purchasing tickets to this seasons shows. One Night of Queen  Sat., Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m.  Experience the stage theatrics, showmanship, and music of Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductees: Queen! Gary Mullen & The…

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives calling on President Biden to return to baseload American power sources including coal and natural gas, amid record heat waves that could trigger rolling blackouts across the country. As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Joyce said he is committed to returning to American energy dominance by returning to the domestic manufacturing of energy sources including oil, coal, and natural gas. “It has become abundantly clear that solar panels and windmills cannot produce the power needed to keep the lights…

HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf has announced awards totaling more than $4.9 million for 14 Pennsylvania apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs within the building and construction trades. “Throughout history, apprenticeships have been a vital part of career education in certain fields,” Governor Wolf said. “Through these important grants, we are offering more Pennsylvania workers opportunities to train for family-sustaining jobs while helping businesses develop a workforce that will strengthen our economy and the communities most in need.” Each of the 14 potential or currently registered apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship programs will use this grant funding to develop diverse talent pipelines, reach underrepresented populations,…

WAYNESBORO–The Waynesboro Theatre (75 W. Main St.) is offering the following films this week: Tues., July 19, 7 p.m.: “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (PG-2:37). Harry Potter finds himself competing in a hazardous tournament between rival schools of magic, but he is distracted by recurring nightmares. Cost: $8; includes popcorn   Wed., July 20 at 10 a.m.: “Scoob” (PG’1:33). Scooby and the gang face their most challenging mystery ever–a plot to unleash the ghost dog Cerberus upon the world. As they race to stop this dogpocalypse, the gang discovers that Scooby has an epic destiny greater than anyone imagined. Cost:…

WAYNESBORO – WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital has been recognized as one of the best hospitals in the country for patient value, according to Money. Money, a personal finance website, recently teamed up with The Leapfrog Group to develop their first ever Best Hospitals ranking. The goal is to help patients make decisions about which institutions are best for their money. WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital was named one of the Best Hospitals in the Small Teaching Hospitals category. It is one of just 10 hospitals in Pennsylvania and one of 148 hospitals across the country to make the list. “WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital is dedicated…