MONT ALTO–The Penn State Mont Alto Forest Technology and Nursing students will be participating in a trauma simulation with area first responders this morning, Friday, April 29. There will be emergency vehicles and activity in the area, and the public is asked to give students space to work through and learn from their trauma simulation.
HARRISBURG – Secretary of Education Dr. Noe Ortega today joined the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, Sen. Wayne Fontana, and Sen. Lindsey Williams at Community College of Allegheny County to remind Pennsylvanians to submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid by May 1, 2022, to qualify for a PA State Grant Award. “By submitting the FAFSA, students are doing more than just opening doors to their future. They’re opening doors to more options, to more experiences — and most importantly, they’re making those doors easier to open,” said Sec. Ortega. “The FAFSA helps current and prospective students further their…
WAYNESBORO—The YMCA Kicks Off Summer with the Annual Healthy Kids Day Event featuring a full day of activities to celebrate kids being kids on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Y. Healthy Kids Day will feature games, arts and crafts, swimming, and information about upcoming summer programs to motivate and teach families how to develop and maintain healthy routines, plus fun, active play and educational activities, plus a bounce house from Strouse Entertainment. Healthy Kids Day is a fun, free community-wide event to kick off summer and remind us all how important it is for…
CHAMBERSBURG—Charges have been filed against a corrections officer at the Franklin County Jail and a woman after an investigation into contraband smuggling at the jail. According to Pennsylvania State Police, in March, officers began an investigation into the smuggling of illicit contraband at the jail. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that Alando Ronaldo Wallace, 23, of Chambersburg, who was employed as a corrections officer at the jail, had on numerous occasions smuggled contraband into the secured facility and provide it to inmates in exchange for money. According to PSP, the money was exchanged with Abigail Leann…
CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 24-30, to be Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Franklin County and have reaffirmed the county’s commitment to ensuring that accessible, appropriate and trauma-informed services are offered to all victims of crime. The national theme for this year’s Crime Victims’ Rights Week is “Rights, Access, Equity for All Victims.” By offering innovative, trauma-informed programs such as telehealth services and multidisciplinary teams, providers can expand their reach to serve a greater number of victims. Likewise, by implementing culturally responsive services, these providers can increase access to services. Both Pennsylvania and federal laws guarantee…
Penn State Mont Alto baseball players wins Hitter of the Week honors Penn State Mont Alto’s Brady Bigler (St. Thomas/James Buchanan) was named the Pennsylvania State University Athletic Conference baseball’s hitter of the week Tuesday following a 6-for-9 week at the plate. In game one of the weekend series against Penn State Greater Allegheny, Bigler helped lead a Mont Alto comeback with a triple to lead off the 8th inning, and he recorded the winning hit in the following inning. In game two, Bigler went 3-for-4, including an RBI double in the second inning. In game three, he walked twice…
WAYNESBORO–The Waynesboro Area Chamber of Commerce will host a mixer tonight, Thursday, April 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Waynesboro Theatre. If you haven’t been to the theatre since its renovation, stop in and take a look. The event will include refreshments, popcorn and a chance to win movie passes. The Waynesboro Theatre is located at 75 W. Main St.
WAYNESBORO—The Waynesboro Area YMCA is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 30, encouraging families to take a moment to help kids be kids and set them up for a summer of success. Healthy Kids Day will feature activities such as games, arts and crafts, swimming, and information about upcoming summer programs to motivate and teach families how to develop and maintain healthy routines. Healthy Kids Day is a fun, free community-wide event to kick off summer and remind us all how important it is for kids to stay active physically and mentally throughout the summer. Celebrating…
HARRISBURG – Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier today visited a Harrisburg-based Pre-Apprenticeship program that provides in-demand skills training for Pennsylvanians interested in family-sustaining careers in information technology. NuPaths, based at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, is among 26 recent recipients of grants totaling more than $11 million recently announced through Governor Tom Wolf’s PA Statewide Movement for Accountability, Readiness and Training (PAsmart) program for workforce development throughout the commonwealth. NuPaths facilitates six-month programs designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in related registered apprenticeships and pursue a career in information technology – specifically targeting…
HARRISBURG — UPMC, UPMC Pinnacle Foundation, and Central Penn College are working together once again to develop the next generation of health care professionals in the region. The three organizations are offering an initiative for students seeking careers in the fields of Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy. “Phlebotomists and medical assistants are much-needed members of the health care team, providing a wide range of crucial services to patients,” said Lou Baverso, chief operating officer, UPMC in Central Pa. “It is a need in our communities, and we hope this will help fill it. We’re very happy to partner with Central Penn…
