Author: Staff Reports

CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Commissioners have announced the 2022 recipients of the county’s nursing scholarship program. Six area high school graduates will each receive a one-time $2,500 scholarship to pursue a career in nursing. Since 2017, the scholarship program has provided financial assistance to 36 Franklin County high school seniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Scholarships are funded by proceeds from the 2013 sale of the county nursing home. Students receiving scholarships this year are: Mia Estep, a graduate of Shippensburg Area Senior High School, who will be attending East Stroudsburg University;Sadie Garbinski, a graduate of James Buchanan…

WAYNESBORO-Twenty-five years ago, a group of community members united to create a celebration of Waynesboro Hospital’s 75th anniversary that would go on to become an annual community celebration. Back then, Waynesboro didn’t have an event to celebrate the Independence Day holiday. “It was odd,” recalled Joe Stewart. “Many towns all around us had big festivities, butnot us.” Stewart, a Waynesboro physician and president of the Rotary Club of Waynesboro, was asked by then Hospital Chairman, Bill George, to chair a celebration for the hospital’s 75th anniversary. Stewart talked to Rotarians about combining efforts with the hospital and making the event…

BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT—Pen Mar hosted the Frederick County Babe Ruth 18u Wooden Bat playoffs Sat 6-25th at Pine Hill Recreation Park. The Summiteers have won back-to-back in The FCBR league, winning the Fall Championship and now the Spring Championship. Pen Mar Summiteers got out to a four run lead in the fifth inning and held on for a 5-4 victory over ITD Wigfield on Saturday. ITD managed two runs in the failed comeback. Bamford and Mount picked up RBIs to lead the rally. Pen Mar Summiteers got things started in the first inning when Tanner Keckler doubled on the first…

Get the blues. Tresa Day & Joel Newman will perform from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 24, at Music Makers, 46 W. Main St. The duo will perform soul, blues and jazz tunes. Check out the rides. Antrim BIC will host the annual Car Show and Benefit Auction Saturday, June 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 24 Kauffman Road, Chambersburg. The auction will begin at 1 p.m., with proceeds benefitting Adley Gordon, a 2-year-old with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. The event includes barbecue chicken, pulled pork and more. Step into history. Visit an 18th Century Market…

WAYNESBORO — Music Makers invites the public to come enjoy the area’s top music acts performing live at 46 W. Main St. Friday, June 24  –  Tresa Day & Joel Newman  5:30 – 8 pm    Both are passionate about Soul, Blues and Jazz tunes, this duo has reignited their musical partnership. They’ve worked together in quartet and duo forms, bringing a carefree and spontaneous element to whichever genre they tackle. The Arts Alliance is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and we are delighted to share these types of musical events with our community. Music Makers is owned and operated…

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has today that CSX Railroad plans to perform work on rail crossings on Hollowell Church Road in Antrim Township, and Fetterhoff Chapel Road in Quincy Township, Franklin County. Both crossings will be closed from Sunday, June 26, through Thursday, June 30. Hollowell Church Road will be closed between State Line Road and Marsh Road. A detour will be in place using Leitersburg Road and Marsh Road. Fetterhoff Chapel Road will be closed between Route 316 and McKenzie Road. A detour will be in place using Route 316, New Franklin Road, Falling Springs Road and…

HARRISBURG– Offering white-tailed deer hunters more hunting opportunities across Pennsylvania, state forestlands and state parks are participating in the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Deer Management Assistance Program. DMAP allows landowners to apply for permits to encourage antlerless harvests on their property, enabling the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and private landowners to more effectively manage white-tailed deer populations and curtail damage to forests and crops. “Habitat conditions guide all of DCNR’s DMAP applications,” DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn said. “DMAP permits remain an important tool upon which state forest and park managers rely heavily for continued sustainability of state plants…

QUINCY–Bingo will be held Thursdays at Quincy Community Center beginning tonight, June 23. Hot dogs, hamburgers and fresh-cut fries, cake and pie will be available in the kitchen. Doors at 5 p.m.; kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit the community center

Cinderella (PG) Wednesday, June 22 at 10a.m. Waynesboro Theatre, 75 W. MainWhen Cinderella’s cruel stepmother prevents her from attending the Royal Ball, she gets someunexpected help from the lovable mice Gus and Jaq and from her Fairy Godmother.Cost: $5, includes small drink and popcorn Sharknado (Not Rated) Friday, June 24 at 7 p.m. Waynesboro Theatre, 75 W. MainWhen a freak hurricane swamps Los Angeles, nature’s deadliest killer rules sea, land, and air asthousands of sharks terrorize the waterlogged populace.Cost: $8, Includes Popcorn Smalltown Heroes (Unrated) Saturday June 25 at 2 p.m. Waynesboro Theatre, 75 W. MainA raw look at small…

WAYNE HEIGHTS—The Washington Township Board of Supervisors recently held a workshop meeting. The following items were discussed: The May Washington Township Code Enforcement Report consisted of a list of violations typical of this time of year, such as tall grass and weeds, and construction without permits. There were also several year-round problems like junk and junk vehicles, trash and tires accumulating on properties, and chickens being raised on properties that do not meet the zoning requirements. In most cases, violations are removed once suitable corrective action is taken. The Board received a contract renewal notification from the US Department of Agriculture’s…