WAYNESBORO—A ribbon-cutting celebration will be held today, Thursday, Feb. 24, at B&B Bar-B-Que in Boro Plaza, 114 Walnut St. The event will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., with the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. The community is invited to stop by for samples of food and desserts prior to the grand opening Friday, Feb. 25.
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania has reached a new COVID-19 vaccine milestone with 95 percent of Pennsylvanians ages 18 and older receiving at least one vaccination. “The uplifting reality is that most people are doing what they can to protect their health,” said Gov. Tom Wolf. “I would like to thank Pennsylvanians who have been vaccinated, not just for themselves but for the people around them. We know that vaccines are safe and effective and our best defense against COVID-19.” As of February 23, Pennsylvania vaccine providers have administered 28,685,125 COVID-19 vaccines. Last week, the Department of Health released updated post-vaccination data…
HERSHEY—Hersheypark amusement park has announced the Hersheypark skyline is getting brighter this summer with two new Jolly Rancher attraction experiences that guests can only find at Hersheypark. Guests can take a flavor ride on Jolly Rancher Remix coaster, a first-of-its-kind reimagined coaster for the senses, and enjoy spinning 360 degrees on Mix’d Flavored By Jolly Rancher all-new family ride located next to Jolly Rancher Remix. Both experiences will be open during all four seasons following their summer debut. New Jolly Rancher Attraction Experiences One of 15 coasters at Hersheypark, Jolly Rancher Remix reimagined boomerang roller coaster takes guests on a…
CHAMBERSBURG—The Franklin County Commissioners will meet Wednesday, Feb. 23, to discuss the following agenda items: Certificate of appreciation to South Central Community Action Program for their service to the county. Bid opening: printing, furnishing and delivery of ballots for the general primary election.Children & Youth: Report to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Bureau of Budget and Program Support, Office of Children, Youth & Families showing Fiscal Year 2021-2022 1st quarter report of revenue and expenditures (Act 148) total expenditure for period July 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021. The total amount of the report is $2,877,813.00 and General Fund is $540,414.00.Certificates of…
CHAMBERSBURG—Four Pennsylvania State Police troopers were injured in an incident late Monday near Chambersburg. According to PSP, troopers attempted to stop a vehicle around 11:45 p.m. Jan. 21, after observing traffic violations in the Borough of Chambersburg. The vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit ensued. During the pursuit, two trooper vehicles were involved in a crash at Lincoln Way West and Shatzer Orchard Road in Hamilton Township. Four troopers were injured. Two were taken by ambulance to a local hospital for “moderate non-life-threatening injuries” and two were flown to a hospital for “serious non-life-threatening injuries,” according to PSP. The…
Shippensburg sprinter breaks her own PSAC record LEWISBURG — Leah Graybill (Lititz/Warwick) once again rewrote the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) record books for the 200 meters recently as the Shippensburg University women’s indoor track & field team competed in the Bucknell Tune Up held inside Gerhard Fieldhouse. Graybill won the 200 meters with a time of 24.73 seconds, enhancing her own personal best. The conversion from the flat track to the NCAA Championships track results in a time of 24.36 seconds, which marks her second improvement to her own school and conference record. Graybill now ranks ninth on the…
CHAMBERSBURG– The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the February 2022 Employee of the Month award to Kelly Knepper at their public meeting Feb. 16. Knepper has been employed with Franklin County since July 2002 and currently serves as an incident support team officer with the Franklin County Department of Emergency Services. February’s Employee of the Month recipient was determined by the Special Thanks and Recognition Committee, which received a total of six nominations for the February award, including two for Knepper. When nominating a coworker, employees are asked to share a specific event or circumstance that makes an individual deserving…
FIVE FORKS—Ryan & Friends comedian and ventriloquist will perform Saturday, Feb. 26, at 6:30 p.m. at Five Forks Brethren in Christ Church. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for children 11 and under in advance or $12 at the door. Five Forks Brethren in Christ Church is located at 9244 Five Forks Road, Waynesboro. For tickets or more information, visit www.fiveforkschurch.org or 717-762-2991.
WAYNESBORO—American Legion Joe Stickell Post 15 hosted a February blood drive and collected 109 pints—the most collected in recent years. The Legion would like to thank all who responded to the call to make this vital event such a success. The next blood drive is scheduled for April 7.
WAYNESBORO—High school students in Adams, Franklin, Fulton and York counties can apply for the Adams, Franklin, Fulton York County Council American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded to two senior high school students entering a two- or four-year college, trade school or business school following graduation. The $1,000 award is presented annually to two graduating students. For full details on the rules, check list, and application, contact Sharon Kollman at the American Legion or the Waynesboro Area Senior High School counselors.
