Author: Staff Reports

CHAMBERSBURG—The Franklin County Commissioners will host a tire collection event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 8 at the former Franklin County Jail, 625 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg. Staff from the county’s Planning Department, under its mosquito and tick-borne disease control program, and All Cleaned Out Junk Removal are coordinating the event. Currently, strict guidelines and fees act to hinder some individuals’ ability to properly dispose of scrap tires. Often old tires are discarded and remain unused on properties until the resident has the time or the means for proper disposal. In the meantime, these tires can fill with…

WAYNESBORO—A birthday celebration for Alexander Hamilton—the local resident, not the one on the ten-dollar bill—was held recently at Burns Hill Cemetery. The namesake of the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library is buried in the graveyard and members of the community united to celebrate the anniversary of what would’ve been his 229th birthday. Born in 1793 in Brandywine Manor, Chester County, to James Hamilton Sr. and Martha Wilson Hamilton, Hamilton moved to Waynesboro in 1817 after a fire claimed his home. Arriving in town with jut the items he could carry, he built a brick home and carriage shop on Mechanic…

ROUZERVILLE—Monterey Pass Pub & Eatery hosted a reopening recently during a Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce mixer. The event featured pulled pork, brisket and apple fritters. Owner Bob Backer expressed gratitude for the chance to reopen after the COVID pandemic shut them down. He said it was he and his wife’s dream to be able to offer the community a place like this near so much history at Monterey Pass and throughout the area. Monterey Pass Pub & Eatery is located at 11723 Olde Route 16 and is open Fridays and Saturdays from 4:30 to 9 p.m. For reservations, call 717-387-5418.

​HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will resume a nearly 1.5-mile reconstruction project on Main Street in the Village of Scotland, Greene Township, this week. Weather permitting, southbound Main Street will be closed on Tuesday, March 1, between Woodstock Road and Scotland Avenue as part of the third phase of this multiple phase project. A detour will be in place using Route 997. Northbound traffic will be maintained through the work zone using long term traffic control. This project consists of base repairs, drainage installation, resurfacing, reconstruction, curb and sidewalk installation, box culvert installation, and other miscellaneous construction the…

MONT ALTO—Have you always wanted to be your own boss? Got a great business idea? Then it’s time to apply for this year’s LION Tank™ – Mont Alto Launchbox’s annual pitch competition. This is your chance to pitch your business idea to a panel of judges to win cash prizes. The Mont Alto LaunchBox LION Tank™ pitch competition will be held on April 6 at 6 p.m. at the Penn State Mont Alto campus. Application deadline is March 6.

HARRISBURG — With tax filing season underway, the Department of Revenue is urging Pennsylvanians to file their tax returns as soon as they can. Filing your returns early is one way that helps taxpayers protect themselves against identity thieves and tax refund fraud. “Tax filing season is prime time for criminals to target Pennsylvanians with schemes that are designed to steal their personal information,” Revenue Secretary Dan Hassell said. “We want Pennsylvanians to be aware of these fraudulent tactics so they can take steps to protect themselves. It’s important to know the warning signs so that you won’t become a…

HARRISBURG –Nomination petition forms are available for congressional and statewide candidates seeking to be on the May 17 primary election ballot, in accordance with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s February 23 order. “The Department of State is prepared to begin accepting petitions from congressional and statewide candidates,” said Acting Secretary of State Leigh M. Chapman. “The department will continue to provide timely updates concerning candidates for the Pennsylvania General Assembly as orders are issued by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.” The window for congressional and statewide candidates to begin circulating and filing the nomination petition forms opens today. The last day to…

WAYNE HEIGHTS—The Washington Township Board of Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, to discuss the following: New township buildingPheasant RunProposed EMS box card changeQuote to repair backhoe The Board of Supervisors will meet in the township building on Welty Road.

ULTA Distribution recently donated a skid of health and beauty products to Waynesboro Community & Human Services. 

HAGERSTOWN, MD – Colorful fresh-cut flower arrangements are paired with equally as exquisite pieces of artwork for the annual Art in Bloom event in March. Hosted by Hagerstown Garden Club to benefit the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Art in Bloom couples members of regional garden clubs, school groups and individuals with a select work of art at the Museum. Each floral designer interprets their assigned work of art ­– be it a painting or sculpture by creating a one-of-a-kind floral arrangement. 2022 marks 18 years of the spring-themed celebration of art and flowers. The event takes place March…