Author: Staff Reports

April 11-16 Waynesboro Area Middle School and Waynesboro Area Senior High School Monday, April 11 VARSITY SOFTBALL Dover at Waynesboro, 4:15 p.m. JV SOFTBALL Waynesboro at Dover, 4:15 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL Waynesboro at Shippensburg, 3:30 p.m. (7th grade first) Tuesday, April 12 VARSITY BASEBALL Waynesboro at Boiling Springs, 4:15 p.m. VARSITY SOFTBALL Boiling Springs at Waynesboro, 4:15 p.m. VARSITY TRACK AND FIELD Shippensburg at Waynesboro, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL Boiling Springs at Waynesboro, 4:15 p.m. JV SOFTBALL Waynesboro at Boiling Springs, 4:15 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL James Buchanan at Waynesboro, 4 p.m. (7th grade first) Wednesday, April…

CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 2022 to be Child Abuse Prevention Month and are urging residents and local agencies to do their part to promote the healthy growth and development of Franklin County’s youth. According to national data, 1,750 children died from abuse and neglect in the U.S. in 2020. During that same period, child protective services across the country investigated or responded to more than 3 million allegations of maltreatment, and an estimated 618,000 children were found to be victims of child abuse or neglect. Data also shows that child abuse respects no racial, religious,…

HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf has announced a plan for a new scholarship program to make college education more attainable for thousands of students each year. Through his $200 million Nellie Bly proposal, Wolf hopes to provide scholarships to students who attend either a community college or PA State System of Higher Education institution. “When it comes to pursuing a higher education, skyrocketing costs over the last decade have put that dream out of reach for too many families. Pennsylvanians are being priced out of a brighter future,” Wolf said. “When our brightest and best Pennsylvanians can’t pursue a higher education…

WAYNESBORO—The music of Liz Springer & Joel Newman will be featured tonight, Friday, April 8, at Music Makers. Springer is a Wammie-nominated powerhouse singer who can also croon out the softer nuances of songs. Her singing style has been compared to blues luminaries such as Bonnie Raitt and Etta James, but is also influenced by folk, rock & pop artists. Newman is an outstanding guitarist and singer who plays everything from blues and jazz to rock and funk. The concert is part of Live Music Fridays, held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. weekly at Music Makers, 46 W. Main St., Waynesboro.…

BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT—Monterey Pass Battlefield Park & Museum will open for the season on Saturday, April 9. The park is a 125-acre natural, cultural and historical site that preserves a small portion of Pennsylvania’s second largest Civil War battle. The history of the area dates back to 1747, when immigrants looking for a new life traveled through the area to Appalachia on the Great Wagon Road. The museum (14325 Buchanan Trail East) houses a collection of artifacts and has additional information about the Battle of Monterey Pass and the Confederate Retreat, as well as a selection of books for sale.…

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania State Police in collaboration with the Pennsylvania National Guard and American Legion are seeking applicants for its annual youth camp. The “Elmer Hafer-American Legion-State Police-National Guard Youth Camp” will be held June 5-11, 2022 at Messiah University in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County. The six-day summer leadership camp is designed for teenagers, ages 15 to 17, interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or the military. The camp, established in 1970 and formerly known as State Police Youth Week, works to improve the relationship between Pennsylvania’s youth and the law enforcement community. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the…

CHAMBERSBURG– The Franklin County Commissioners are asking residents, business owners and other stakeholders to provide input on how the county should utilize its allocation of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to best support COVID-19 recovery efforts in Franklin County. “Franklin County is uniquely poised to invest in our future, not just spend money, with this federal allocation,” said Commissioner Dave Keller. “To ensure we have a comprehensive perspective, we want to hear from as many people as possible before finalizing the spending plan.” By law, ARPA funds can be used to address recovery efforts in four categories: To…

CARLISLE—The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced the following projects, which could impact traffic this week: Lane restrictions Wednesday on Route 74 (York Road), South Middleton Township, Cumberland County; Inspection planned for I-81 bridges over Route 74 Motorists in Cumberland County will encounter lane restrictions this week on Route 74 (York Road) at the Interstate 81 overpass just east of Carlisle in South Middleton Township, Cumberland County. Traffic will be restricted on Route 74 so the I-81 bridges spanning the highway can be inspected with a bucket truck. Weather permitting, this work will be performed from 8 a.m. to 2…

Effective Monday, April 4, due to the continuing decline of positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across south central Pennsylvania, WellSpan care facilities are modifying many COVID-19 guidelines for patients and visitors. Patient Visitation WellSpan is allowing open visitation of patients, with the exception of patients who are COVID-19 positive or suspected of being positive pending test results.  COVID-19 positive or pending hospitalized patients may designate two support persons for visitation. Visitation by one designated support person at a time will be allowed. All approved visitors will be provided with appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that will be worn during the duration of the…

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is reminding individuals, public agencies, and private organizations that June 1 is the final date to nominate historic properties, persons, and events of state or national significance for the Pennsylvania Historical Marker Program in 2022. Since 1914 PHMC’s historical markers have chronicled the people, places and events that have affected the lives of Pennsylvanians over the centuries. The more than 2,500 markers feature a multitude of noteworthy subjects, such as Native Americans and settlers, government and politics, athletes, entertainers, artists, struggles for freedom and equality, and factories and businesses. Among the subjects for Pennsylvania Historical Markers…