Author: Staff Reports

GREENCASTLE — The second annual Greencastle Grub & Pub Festival, sponsored by F&MTrust, is set for Saturday, Sept. 21, organized by the Greencastle-AntrimChamber of Commerce. “We had a great response to last year’s event, so this year we sought out different types of foodvendors to give a larger range of tastes for people who like to try something new,” said DebbyCunningham, Chamber Director. “We have vendors with traditional items like burgers, pizzaand barbecue, but we also have vendors offering Asian, Greek, Indian and Mexican dishes ontheir menus.” Food truck vendors include ACE Smoked Meats, Asian Fusion Elite, Balkan Traditions, CheesePlease…

As college and high school students settle into their new routine of waking up early and staying up late to do homework, one student is already under way with medical school, with the help of generous donors and WellSpan Health. Meet Andrew Rheam, one of the WellSpan Future Physician Scholarship recipients. After graduating from Chambersburg High School, Andrew started medical school in July at Liberty University in Virginia. He is excited to meet new people and learn alongside his 150 classmates. “It’s really important to me to stay positive and remain grateful for everything I learn throughout school,” he said.…

GREENCASTLE — The Greencastle Antrim Midget Football Association is geared up for the 2024 season with the Blue Devils ready to hit the field. This season promises fierce competition, and admission is just $4 for adults and $2 for students, with children younger than 5 entering for free. Week 1, the GAMFA Blue Devils played at Hagerstown Jr. Hubs on Sunday, Aug. 25, at noon. Week 2, the Fayetteville Browns will play at Blue Devils on Sunday, Sept. 1, at noon. Week 3, the Fayetteville Browns will play at Blue Devils on Saturday, Sept.7, at noon. Also Week 3, the…

CHAMBERSBURG — As local students go back to school, United Way of Franklin County wrapped up deliveries to school districts from its annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive. United Way has been coordinating collection sites and bus visits since early July, working in partnership with more than 40 local organizations to collect supplies. The groups have collected more than $22,000 worth of school supplies for districts in the county. School supplies include everything from crayons and scissors to notebooks, backpacks and tissues. School supplies donated through United Way of Franklin County support Chambersburg Area, Waynesboro Area, Greencastle-Antrim, Tuscarora and…

 HARRISBURG- The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced $1 million in PA Hunger-Free Campus Grant funding to help institutions of higher education (IHE) better serve their school communities and ensure their students have access to the healthy, nutritious food they need to thrive. Last year, the Shapiro Administration awarded $1 million in grants to 30 institutions of higher education and private licensed schools to combat student hunger on campuses across the Commonwealth. “Learning and achieving is much harder to accomplish when you’re trying to learn on an empty stomach, and food insecurity knows no age or geographic limits—it impacts learners from pre-K…

WAYNESBORO — The Washington Township Police Department is requesting assistance from the public to identify two individuals connected to a recent retail theft incident. The theft occurred on at about 9:10 p.m. on Aug. 20, at the Walmart store at 12751 Washington Township Blvd. Authorities have identified a male and a female as persons of interest in the case, which is documented under case number WTPD2024-06262. However, the identities of these individuals have not been disclosed to the public. The police department is urging anyone with information about the identity of these individuals or any details concerning the incident to…

U.S. Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-Pa.) recently toured three critical Washington Township projects, which have pending federal grants applications. His host for the visit was Township Manager Vernon Ashway. The key projects include: · Amsterdam Road bridge replacement: A project aimed at improving transportation safety and connectivity. Shanks Mill Bridge has been in disrepair for a considerable time. This caused Amsterdam Road to be closed between the bridge and Shanks Mill with traffic rerouted through a residential area. With bridge repairs, the road will be reopened. · Municipal Complex Project – Phase 2: Involving the relocation of the township’s public works…

BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT — Activities ranging from storytime for children, to adult crafts to teen and tween events are set this week at the Blue Ridge Summit Free Library. Events this week include: Additional activities at the library may be obtained at their website.

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Temporary safety measures for pedestrians and other roadway users began Sunday along U.S. Highway 40 from N. Cannon Avenue to E. Washington Avenue. The measures include narrower lanes, speed cushions to slow traffic, hardened centerlines to slow left turning traffic and high visibility crosswalk markings. The temporary “demonstration project” is sponsored by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration partnering with the City of Hagerstown. Installation of the temporary improvements should be in place by Wednesday, weather permitting, project officials said. The work will require some intermittent single-lane closures both eastbound and westbound between 9 a.m.…

MERCERSBURG — More than 100 crafters, artisans, jewelers, retailers and food vendors will line the square and nearby streets on Saturday, Sept. 28, for the Tuscarora Area Chamber of Commerce’s 45th Annual Mercersburg Townfest. The 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. event will be on the square and on E. and W. Seminary Streets in the quaint, historic town, Chamber officials said. All types of vendors will display their products and services including 3D printing products, wooden puzzles, stained glass, liquid art, tie dye, gemstones, handmade jewelry and crafts, sourdough baked goods, jerky, cut flowers, dried flowers, wreaths and crocheted shawls.…