Author: Staff Reports

MONT ALTO – Pennsylvania’s existing tax code and potential changes to property, sales and income taxes will be discussed at a town hall hosted by Reps. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) and Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) on Wednesday, July 20. The 7 p.m. town hall will be held in the auditorium of the General Studies Building on Penn State Mont Alto’s campus. Schemel asked Ryan to share his expertise from years working as a certified public accountant. Ryan, a retired Marine Reserve colonel, specializes in corporate restructuring and authored the book “Revolutionizing Accounting for Decision Making.” “I’ve gotten to know Frank not only…

WAYNESBORO–Pennsylvania State Police and Waynesboro Police Department are asking residents to avoid the 100 block of Harrison Avenue this evening due to a police incident. Further information will be released later. There is no threat to the public, according to police sources.

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. Aphrodite was surrendered to the shelter when her owner could no longer care for her. She is a 2 year old terrier mix who needs a little time getting used to people. She may require more than one meeting with her potential adopters to establish a relationship before she goes into her new home. Once Aphrodite is comfortable, she will seek out attention. She also has a wonderful smile! She loves to play ball and with squeaky…

MONOGAHELA – Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Penn State Extension Area Master Gardener Coordinator Valerie Sesler have advice for Pennsylvanians: If you see spotted lanternflies, squish them. The detrimental, invasive insect is a threat to agriculture.  “Research, public-private partnerships, and boots-on-the-ground efforts have allowed us to learn more about this pest and develop best management practices to help farmers, transporters, homeowners, and communities combat spotted lanternfly. What we’ve learned is strengthening how we respond as the pest continues to move,” said Secretary Redding. “Everyone has a role to play, especially as Pennsylvanians travel for vacations. We ask you to…

Chill out with a flick. The Waynesboro Theatre will show “Shark Tale” (PG-1:30) at 2 p.m. and “Grown Ups” (PG-13-1:42)at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 16. Admission is free for kids 17 and under or $3 for adults Sponsored by the Owls Club of Waynesboro. On Sunday, “James and the Giant Peach” (PG-1:19) will be shown Sunday, July 17, at 2 and 5 p.m. Tickets are $6. Fly high. Take the family to the Hagerstown Aviation Museum Fairchild Aircraft Dome Hangar for Open Airplane Day Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Climb aboard museum aircraft and see history exhibits. Admission…

HARRISBURG — Scam artists are impersonating the Department of Revenue by sending Pennsylvania business owners fraudulent letters in the mail that direct them to turn over their accounting records. The goal of this ploy is to trick unsuspecting taxpayers into providing sensitive financial information, which the criminals behind the scheme can use for a number of illicit activities that could seriously harm a business’ financial standing.   “This is a prime example of fraudsters impersonating a government agency as they try to convince hardworking Pennsylvanians to turn over sensitive information about their businesses,” Revenue Secretary Dan Hassell said. “We are urging Pennsylvania business owners to…

CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Commissioners are calling upon residents to share their vision for the future of Franklin County as the county embarks on an update to its comprehensive plan. A comprehensive plan is a strategic document designed to guide land use policy. Pennsylvania law requires counties to update their comprehensive plans every 10 years. Franklin County’s new comprehensive plan, known as Imagine Franklin 2035, will identify and prioritize the county’s strategic goals and objectives and will serve as a blueprint for the county to address opportunities and build upon existing community assets in the years to come. The…

ANNVILLE – The Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy (KSCA) welcomes its first-ever class of cadets this month and it is accepting applications for adult volunteer mentors to help them successfully complete the program. Mentors serve as key role models, provide additional extracurricular or professional advice to cadets, or support the full-time staff efforts to create an enriching environment. “Volunteer mentors are critical to each cadet’s ability to complete the program and lead a positive, productive life,” said Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler, Pennsylvania’s adjutant general and head of the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. “These young men and women need…

WAYNESBORO – WellSpan Health and Waynesboro Area ALS have announced an agreement for a new operational model that will provide continuation of advanced life support services for southern Franklin County and create a seamless transition of ambulance services for the region. Effective October 15, 2022, the staff, equipment, and other assets of Waynesboro Area ALS will transition to become part of WellSpan EMS. Residents of southern Franklin County will continue to have access to emergency medical services through WellSpan EMS. The transition will also expand access to specialty care through WellSpan Health and the system’s network of services throughout the…

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Education today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released federal income eligibility guidelines for free and reduced-price school meals and free milk for July 2022 – June 2023. Schools and other institutions and facilities use the guidelines to determine eligibility for the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, the Special Milk Program for Children, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and the Summer Food Service Program. As schools begin to transition from use of nationwide waivers, which in the 2021-2022 school year included the option to serve…