Author: Staff Reports

WAYNESBORO—Local residents have the opportunity to “give the gift of life” in an upcoming Red Cross blood drive sponsored by the Waynesboro Area YMCA. “Hosting a blood drive coincides with the Y’s core values of giving back to the community,” said Kathy Bostic, blood program leader “With a simple blood donation, we have the ability to help save the life of someone who could be a coworker, loved one or neighbor.” Blood is a perishable product that can only come from volunteer blood donors. With someone in the U.S. needing blood every two seconds, blood products must be constantly replenished,…

HARRISBURG –Awards of more than $2.5 million in Schools-to-Work grants have been awarded to 12 Pennsylvania programs designed to prepare students for the workforce through classroom training, workplace visits, internships, apprenticeships, mentorships, employment opportunities, job shadowing, externships and more. “The Schools-to-Work grants provide students with real-world learning opportunities including apprenticeships and internships that will help build solid career paths to employment or secondary education,” said Gov. Tom Wolf. “The funds will help Pennsylvania workers obtain the skills and industry-recognized credentials or college credits needed to create a pipeline of highly skilled employees to meet current and future labor market needs.” Department of Labor…

HARRISBURG ­– The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced a state trooper based in Franklin County is accused of assaulting a motorist during an arrest earlier this year. The criminal complaint filed by the PSP Internal Affairs Division alleges that Israel T. Moore used his right leg to deliver two strikes to the upper torso of a motorist following a vehicle pursuit on the evening of Feb. 13. Another trooper was handcuffing the motorist at the time. Moore was assigned to Troop H, Chambersburg when he initiated the pursuit, which ended in a grass field near the intersection of High Street and Lincoln…

WAYNESBORO—The report of a domestic violence incident led to the closure of the 200 block of North Potomac Street for several hours Tuesday morning. According to Waynesboro Police, officers were called out at 7:17 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, to 223 N. Potomac St. for a report of domestic violence incident with an armed subject in the residence. All resident occupants had evacuated leaving the subject alone within the residence, according to a police report. A perimeter was established and attempts were made to communicate with the subject, who failed to respond. PSP SERT was contacted and responded and Christopher Repman,…

CHAMBERSBURG—A new local internet-based radio station is bringing Hispanic/Christian music to the region. Rhema Radio Aqui—God’s Word Radio—is an internet-based radio station where Pastor Mario Barrios shares inspirational scripture between long sets of music. Barrios, along with his wife, Pastor Inma, lead Iglesia De Cristo Nuevo Pacto Ministerios Ebenezer in Scotland. Rhema Radio Aqui is presented by Magnum Broadcasting and is headquartered at 37 S. Main St., Chambersburg. Patrick Ryan, VP/GM Magnum Broadcasting noted, “It’s the most robust, interactive application available so we can easily connect and stay connected.” The roots of Rhema Radio Aqui start with the radio…

WAYNESBORO—Each year, the Rotary Club of Waynesboro offers scholarships to students of Waynesboro Area Senior High School. The scholarships and their winners for 2022-2023 are: Thompson Memorial Scholarship: Tristin Heyward and Kayla Thompson. Thompson Scholarships are offered to two applicants each year who are qualified academically, exhibit service to others, and need financial help in completing a four-year collegiate degree. This scholarship was established in 1993 by Rotarian William W. Thompson in memory of his father, William A. Thompson, a former Rotary President. The current value of this scholarship is $4000 for each selected candidate and is distributed $500 per…

Dawn Hardman, a social studies teacher and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Coordinator at Waynesboro Area Senior High School, painted the spirit rock at the school in honor of the 295 members of the WASHS Class of 2022. Baccalaureate will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26, in the Nickson W. Oyer Auditorium and commencement is set for 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 27, in the Buchanan Automotive Stadium. If it rains, commencement will be held in the gym. (A final decision on the site for commencement will be made Wednesday.) NANCY MACE/FOR LOCAL.NEWS

WAYNESBORO—The Rotary Club of Waynesboro met recently to hear an address made to Rotarians by the incoming Rotary International President Jennifer Jones. A native of Windsor, Ontario, Jones, the first female president of Rotary, has selected “Imagine Rotary” as the theme for this term. A firm believer in service, Jones said that for Rotary International to be of service, the club must first serve its members, with this support the members can serve the community. Rotary needs to engage our members, retool, and adapt to changing conditions and realities. She said members need to be engaged with meaningful responsibilities to…

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has released its preliminary employment situation report for April 2022. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was down one-tenth of a percentage point over the month to 4.8 percent in April. The U.S. unemployment rate was unchanged over the month, remaining at 3.6 percent. The commonwealth’s unemployment rate was 2.1 percentage points below its April 2021 level and the national rate was down 2.4 percentage points over the year. “Two years ago, in April 2020, COVID-19 slammed into Pennsylvania’s economy and caused the commonwealth’s unemployment rate to skyrocket to 16.2 percent, more than three…

HERSHEY – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Bureau of Training and Education announced expanded opportunities in law enforcement education to children between the ages of 15 and 18. Applications are now being accepted for The Hill Impact Program, which has expanded to two locations in Pennsylvania. The 14-week program will run simultaneously at the PSP Academy in Hershey and the PSP Southwest Training Center in Greensburg. The program is free of charge and introduces teens, who are considering a career in law enforcement, to many different elements of training and education, including physical fitness and paramilitary disciplines. Participants gain an understanding…