Author: Staff Reports

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MD. – Residents of the Letterkenny, Pennsylvania and Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, areas are advised that nighttime flights are scheduled to take place in the vicinity of those communities from March 14 – March 30, 2022. According to a press release, in an effort to lessen the disturbance of these missions, pilots have been instructed to fly the lowest altitude portion of their flights prior to midnight, when possible. These missions are crucial to our national security. Residents are reminded there are a multitude of factors that could shift the scheduling and execution of these flights,…

WAYNESBORO—The Waynesboro Theatre offers big-screen entertainment for the community. All movies are $6, except where noted. Tickets include popcorn. Fountain soda sold separately. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com or at the theater, 75 W. Main St. Friday, March 18: American Underdog, 7 p.m. PG-1:52 Saturday, March 19: Clifford the Big Red Dog, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. PG-1:36 Sunday, March 20: I Still Believe, 4 p.m. PG-1:56 (Faith & Popcorn Series. Tickets $5 and include soda and popcorn)

WAYNESBORO—March is National Women’s History Month/Women Veterans Month and American Legion Post 15 will celebrate March 28, when post member Major Kathy Silvia, USA, Retired, will share a presentation on the Military Women’s Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery. The memorial’s mission is to register and record the experiences of military women to share with the next generation. The Military Women’s Memorial is a one-of-a-kind tribute to America’s past and present servicewomen. It features an education center and an interactive site at www.womensmemorial.org. For more information on the program, contact the American Legion at 717-762-5520.

ANNVILLE – The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will host the first in a five-part series of virtual Veteran Town Halls on March 16, from 5-6:30 p.m. The topic will be veteran suicide prevention, with a focus on the support and resources available to veterans throughout the commonwealth. Attendees can participate by using this WebEx link. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters live during the WebEx through the chat feature. Presenters for this first event will be Brig. Gen. Maureen Weigl, DMVA deputy adjutant general for Veterans Affairs; and Rick Hamp of DMVA,…

2022 MAIDENS INDOOR SOCCER FINAL Youth Division 1 – Elementary, Grades 3 – 5 Total Team W L T Games Points 1 Porcupines 8 0 0 8 24 2 Dirt Daubers 3 3 1 8 10 3 Scorpions 3 5 0 8 9 4 No-See-Ums 1 6 1 8 4 Youth Division 2 – Middle, Grades 6 – 8 Total Team W L T Games Points 1 Bobcats 7 1 0 8 21 2 Wart Hogs 6 2 0 8 18 3 Bull…

WAYNESBORO—Beginning March 15 Franklin County Veterans Affairs Representative Steve Grace will be coming to American Legion Post 15, 63 E. Main St., on the third Tuesday of each month to assist any veteran with VA affairs. Hours will be from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. either by appointment or walk-in. Please reach out to Steve at 717-263-4326 or [email protected] with questions or to set up an appointment.

HARRISBURG – Ahead of winter weather expected across most of the state today, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is planning to implement vehicle restrictions on several Pennsylvania roadways starting at 5 a.m. Saturday, March 11. PennDOT urges motorists to avoid travel if possible. If travel is necessary, use caution, reduce speeds and be aware of changing weather conditions. To help make decisions regarding winter travel, motorists are encouraged to “Know Before You Go” by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day,…

MONT ALTO–The Mont Alto LaunchBox is extending the application deadline for the sixth annual LION Tank™ to Sunday, March 13. LION Tank™ is annual pitch competition for local entrepreneurs that helps them refine their business plans and pitches for a start-up they’re serious about. Entrepreneurs pitch their business plan to a panel of judges for feedback and consideration. At the end of the evening, the top two entrepreneurs are awarded $1,500 and $1,000 respectively and both receive one year’s access to the Mont Alto LaunchBox, where they can receive additional support for their business. The LION Tank™ pitch competition is scheduled for…

CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Commissioners have joined with the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania in urging the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to expedite its decision on the Commonwealth’s legislative maps. While Pennsylvania’s congressional maps have been established and are in place for the state’s Primary Election on May 17, the Commonwealth’s maps for legislative districts – those that determine the local districts for senators and representatives serving in Pennsylvania’s General Assembly – remain undecided. That uncertainty impacts the Franklin County Board of Elections and those in other counties, which are responsible for overseeing all aspects of Pennsylvania elections. According to…

CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed March to be Red Cross Month in Franklin County and are drawing attention to the positive impact and invaluable services the organization provides to others, often in their darkest hour. By declaring March to be Red Cross Month in Franklin County, the commissioners are recognizing the contributions of Red Cross volunteers, especially those serving in local communities. These individuals have made a difference in the lives of others by providing emergency shelter, food and comfort to families affected by home fires or natural disasters; by donating blood for accident victims, heart surgery…