Author: Staff Reports

CHAMBERSBURG—Traffic will be disrupted in the Borough of Chambersburg in the coming days due to construction work on the following streets: 1. Brandon Drive (Stanley Avenue to Stouffer Avenue) 2. Geyer Drive (Brandon Drive to Brandon Drive) 3. Geyer Circle The work will involve full depth reclamation which recycles the existing asphalt to establish a base that is overlaid with an asphalt wearing course. Construction activity will take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Vehicle access on these streets will be restricted, with a New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. flagging crew to properly direct…

WAYNE HEIGHTS—The Church of the Apostles, UCC Pollinator & Wildlife Habitat Group have free young milkweed and fennel plants to dig and transplant. Plants will be selected from the habitat on Saturday, May 14, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the church’s Community Craft Fair, Yard & Bake Sale to benefit the Tunnel to Towers Foundation which honors military and first responders who make the supreme sacrifice of life or limb for our country. The Church of the Apostles is located at 336 Barnett Ave., Waynesboro. When you arrive at the church parking lot call or text Bob Benchoff…

CHAMBERSBURG –Twenty-three high school sophomores have graduated from a year-long leadership training program surrounded by family, friends and mentors at Wilson College. The Leadership Franklin County Youth class graduated with the knowledge needed to help them become leaders in their schools, communities and personal lives. At the ceremony, the sophomores from nine schools in Franklin County spoke on the specific areas the program had challenged and helped them develop as individuals and leaders. “Our students demonstrated their talents and abilities as they learned how to become leaders during the program,” said Ginny Harriger, executive director of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber…

HARRISBURG –The Wolf Administration has announced Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and Spring-Ford Area School District have been named Green Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education in recognition of their environmental sustainability efforts. “Pennsylvania’s schools play a critical role in helping to preserve and protect the world around us by encouraging students to learn and actively engage in environmental sustainability practices,” said Secretary of Education Dr. Noe Ortega. “Green Ribbon Schools exemplify the importance of this mission and demonstrate a commitment to promoting environmental awareness in the classroom.” Spring-Ford Area School District was awarded the School District Sustainability Award…

Shippensburg baseball team complete sweep of Salem SHIPPENSBURG – The Shippensburg University baseball team completed its three-game weekend series on Saturday with a 7-0 victory to sweep Salem at Fairchild Field. Shippensburg (21-20) totaled 11 hits and scored its first run off the first of two home runs in the game by senior Lake Lloyd (Ellicott City, Md./Mount Hebron), a solo shot off the fencing at Seth Grove Stadium in the second inning. In the fourth inning, Shippensburg boosted its lead to 5-0 and finished its scoring in the fifth off of Lloyd’s second home run, a two-run shot that…

HARRISBURG – Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman reminded Pennsylvanians that the deadline to register to vote in the May 17 primary is coming soon. “I urge every eligible Pennsylvanian who is not registered to vote to take a few minutes to register online before the May 2 deadline,” Chapman said. “Exercise your fundamental right to vote and let your voice be heard in our next election.” Pennsylvanians who are already registered to vote can check their registration status online and update their voter record with any name, address, or party affiliation changes. To be eligible to vote in the May 17 primary, an…

WAYNESBORO—The Waynesboro Lions Club will be host a drive-thru chicken BBQ on Saturday, April 30. The meal includes a half chicken, baked potato, applesauce and roll with butter and is provided by Plum Crazy BBQ. Tickets are $13. Drive-thru will be at the Lions Club pavilion at Renfrew Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For tickets, message the Lions Club on Facebook or email [email protected]. Any remaining tickets will be sold the day of the event.

HARRISBURG—Department of Education Secretary Dr. Noe Ortega will resign his position with the commonwealth on April 29. “Noe is a dedicated advocate for all students and I’m grateful for his service to our commonwealth,” said Gov. Tom Wolf. “He led the department through unprecedented times, ensuring a safe return to in-person learning and providing access to COVID-19 testing and vaccines. His successful efforts to diversify our educator workforce and improve opportunities for students to obtain postsecondary education opportunities will undoubtedly continue to impact our learners for years to come.” Prior to serving as secretary, Ortega served as the Deputy Secretary and Commissioner…

Waynesboro Area Middle School and Waynesboro Area Senior High School Monday, April 25 VARSITY BASEBALL Northern York at Waynesboro, 4:15 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS’ SOCCER Waynesboro at Northern York, 4 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS’ SOCCER Northern York at Waynesboro, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 VARSITY BASEBALL Waynesboro at Greencastle-Antrim, 4:15 p.m. VARSITY SOFTBALL Greencastle-Antrim at Waynesboro, 4:15 p.m. VARSITY TRACK AND FIELD Waynesboro at James Buchanan, 3:45 p.m. JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL Greencastle-Antrim at Waynesboro, 4:15 p.m. JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL Waynesboro at Greencastle-Antrim, 4:15 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL Greencastle-Antrim at Waynesboro, 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS’ SOCCER…

WAYNESBORO, PA—The Institute’s 31st Earth Celebration Day is today, Saturday, April 23, at Pine Hill Recreation Area. “The Institute is thrilled to welcome back our environmental exhibitors and a full slate of activities,” said Jessica Watson, Institute assistant director and event organizer. “We have live music by Mountain Air, environmental artists and artisans, a student art show and so much more.” Paper shredding by OSI (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), a Goodwill truck pick up, prescription drug take-back by Washington Township Police, and eye glasses & cell phone recycling by WALL Lions Club are offered, in addition to a Recycle Fundraiser from…