Author: Staff Reports

HARRISBURG—Today marks the birthday of Beverly Cleary, author of the popular children’s book series “Ramona Quimby.” Cleary, who died last year at age 104, was an advocate for reading. When her children were young, they participated in DEAR at school and their enthusiasm for the special reading activity inspired Cleary to write the event into Ramona’s life in her book, “Ramona Quimby, Age 8.” In honor of Cleary and in support of literacy, Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Dr. Noe Ortega reminds families to make reading a priority and suggest they Drop Everything and Read today.

CHAMBERSBURG—The Franklin County Area Development Corporation has purchased land in the Wharf Road Industrial Park in Washington Township. The 20.5-acre parcel is industrially zoned. The purchase price included an approved land development plan for the construction of up to 166,000 square feet. FCADC has developed five buildings within the park, the most recent of which was the construction of a 33,000-square-foot industrial building on lot 6A. The partially completed facility was sold to Fil-Tec, Inc. of Smithsburg, Maryland, last year. Fil-Tec is completing the construction of the building, which will be its third within the park. FCADC is considering developing…

CHAMBERSBURG—The Chambersburg Area Municipal Authority has purchased Phase 1 of the Southgate Shopping Center redevelopment project, which includes the part of the shopping center south of West Washington Street, including the large parking lot, the building formerly occupied by Gold’s Gym and the building occupied by various businesses, including China Wok, Metro PCS, Spot Laundromat, Menard Confident Multi Services, La Union Mercado and Restaurant, Family Dollar and Big Lots. Background Several Town Councils over the last few decades have explored the concept of redevelopment at the Southgate Shopping Center. The 2007 Elm Street Neighborhood Plan included the concept of a…

The Rotary Club of Waynesboro has announced the winners of the Four-Way Speech Contest. Hannah Hite placed as first runner-up in the Rotary regional competition and will move on to the next level on May 14.

CHAMBERSBURG– 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. Conway came into the shelter as a stray and was named after Conway Twitty because boy, does he like to sing! He’s a 4-year-old hound mix who jumped into the car with someone and they brought him to the shelter. Conway was covered in ticks and scratches, but with some TLC, he’s doing okay. He has tested positive for Lyme Disease and is on antibiotics to take care of it. He’s a playful guy…

WAYNESBORO—The 64th Annual Waynesboro Area YMCA Good Friday service is set for Friday, April 15, in the Cookie Beck Memorial Pavilion. This year, Rev. Lin Smalec, pastor emeritus at the Salem Church of Waynesboro, will join a long heritage of local pastors who have shared the message on Good Friday. Members of the Waynesboro Area Fellowship of Churches along with the leadership of the Y will provide scripture readings and special music at this traditional event. The non-denominational celebration is open to everyone beginning at 7:30 a.m. with fellowship and light refreshments following the service.

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the Pennsylvania State Police, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and Associated Pennsylvania Constructors hosted an event today urging motorists to slow down and pay attention in work zones ahead of National Work Zone Awareness Week. The week, which runs April 11-15, is designated to highlight the critical importance of safe driving through work zones. The theme of this year’s NWZAW is “Work Zones are a Sign to Slow Down.” “We are beginning another construction season,” said PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian. “Too often this means hazards for the men and women who are delivering improved…

CHAMBERSBURG—The 1st Keystone State Chainsaw Carving and Vendor Show will kick off Wednesday. More than 40 chainsaw carvers from across the world will be in attendance, plus food, craft and local business vendors. Snyder’s Amusements will offers rides and carnival food Wednesday and Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 2 to 10 p.m. Helicopter rides will be offered Friday and Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. A carvings auction will begin at noon Saturday. The 1st Keystone State Chainsaw Carving and Vendor Show will be held April 13-16 at the Cumberland Valley Steam and Tractor Show…

HARRISBURG– The State Museum of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation want to remind artists and craftspeople to submit applications to exhibit their work in the annual Art of the State by the May 6 deadline. Now in its 54th year, this acclaimed juried exhibition boasts a tradition of presenting highly creative art by Pennsylvanians, chosen by a distinguished panel of jurors. Art of the State is scheduled to open to the public on-site at The State Museum on Sunday, September 11, 2022, and will close January 15, 2022. More than $4,000 in cash awards will be presented. Awards for first place…

Penn State Mont Alto baseball downs Penn State New Kensington NEW KENSINGTON — Penn State Mont Alto baseball traveled to Penn State New Kensington on Saturday afternoon and came away with an 8-4 win. Trystan Housman (Harrisburg/Bishop McDevitt) got the start and earned the victory. He pitched five innings, striking out five batters and allowing two earned runs. For Housman, Saturday’s win was his third on the season. Jared Pine (Mercersburg/James Buchanan) paced the Mont Alto offense with a 3 for 5 afternoon, recording two doubles, a triple and two RBIs. Chance McClure (Chambersburg/Chambersburg Area) and Gavin Kissel (Chambersburg/Chambersburg Area)…