Author: Staff Reports

WAYNESBORO—The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro will mark its 10th anniversary season with Celebrate Destination ARTS! Weekend on Friday, July 8, through Sunday, July 10, in downtown Waynesboro. The three days of entertainment, art, and community have been curated to celebrate how Waynesboro has developed into an arts destination. In 2012, there were close to 20 empty storefronts along Main Street. The formation of AAGW helped revive downtown and welcome new businesses. Many of the events taking place during the official celebration weekend hearken back to the original Destination ARTS! initiative launched on July 19, 2013. “The community revitalization project…

CHAMBERSBURG–The United Way’s annual school supply drive will get underway across Franklin County Tuesday, July 5. The Stuff the Bus event provides much-needed school supplies to the five districts in Franklin County–Chambersburg, Greencastle-Antrim, Shippensburg, Tuscarora and Waynesboro. Last year 24, local businesses and organizations participated by displaying school supply collection boxes. In total, county residents helped to provide over $20,000 worth of supplies to local students. United Way officials hope that this year will be equally as successful thanks to sponsors Creative Minds Learning & Development Centers, Citi, and Park Avenue Pharmacy. “The month of August is a challenging time…

CHAMBERSBURG–Women of all ages who are looking for an opportunity to use their singing talents are invited to visit Freedom Valley Chorus on Monday, July 11, for an open house picnic. Regular rehearsals are Monday evenings, 6:30 p.m., at St Paul United Methodist Church, 750 Norland Ave, Chambersburg. Call 717-816-2185 for directions to the picnic and details.

CHAMBERSBURG-The Borough of Chambersburg has received a $150,000 grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust to implement further a green infrastructure project along the borough’s section of the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail in downtown Chambersburg. Officials from the Bay Trust, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the borough and other grant recipients gathered recently at the project site to highlight the project, which will address stormwater management issues between the Rail Trail and the Conococheague Creek. “We are honored that the Chesapeake Bay Trust has recognized the efforts of the Borough to promote green infrastructure and…

WAYNESBORO–The Waynesboro Theatre will host a “Stranger Things” Watch Party – Season FinaleFriday, July 8, at 7 p.m. at the theatre, 75 W. Main St. Come watch the final episode of season 4. Tickets are by donation. Concessions will be available for purchase.

WAYNESBORO–Waynesboro’s Summer Jubilee was founded by Waynesboro Hospital officials and the Rotary Club of Waynesboro to celebrate the hospital’s 75th Anniversary. The hospital will celebrate its official 100th anniversary in October, but staff got together before this year’s Jubile.

HARRISBURG— More than 260,000 older homeowners, renters and people with disabilities across Pennsylvania will be issued rebates totaling roughly $121.7 million, the Department of Revenue announced. The rebates will be distributed through the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. “This is a program that has delivered more than $7.3 billion in property tax and rent relief since the program’s inception in 1971,” Revenue Secretary Dan Hassell said. “We want Pennsylvanians to know that there is still time to apply for rebates on property taxes and rent paid in 2021. If you know of a friend or family member who may be eligible,…

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. Chance came into the shelter as a stray and we think he is about 10 months old. This guy weighs in at 56 pounds and is still growing. We think he might have Great Dane in him. Chance can be shy at first with new people, but with treats and encouragement he does gain confidence. He will need someone that can work with him on socialization. Chance is currently in his “awkward” teenage stage where he is…