Author: Staff Reports

Penn State Mont Alto takes men’s basketball win LEMONT FURNACE—Caleb Eckert (Chambersburg/Cumberland Valley Christian School) scored a team-high 22 points off the bench Saturday as the Penn State Mont Alto men’s basketball team rallied to defeat Penn State Fayette, 76-69. PSU Fayette (10-13, 6-11 PSUAC) led 42-29 at halftime, but Mont Alto came out hot the second half and eventually took a 52-48 lead after a 16-0 run. Darrius Bush (Martinsburg, W.Va./Spring Mills) scored eight for Mont Alto during the run, and Eckert added six. Cameron Williams (Inwood, W.Va./Musselman) chipped in 14 for Mont Alto. Maurice Freeman led Penn State…

WAYNESBORO—Students at Waynesboro Area Senior High School recently helped New Hope Shelter purchase new kitchen appliances. It all started during Homelessness Awareness Week when WASHS counselor Beth Bair teamed up with the school’s National Honor Society on an annual project. Under NHS advisor Katie Geesaman’s guidance, the students were able to raise $2,362 for the shelter. “Thanks the NHS’ efforts, New Hope Shelter was able to purchase two refrigerators and a range for the shelter,” said New Hope Executive Director William Burcher. “We are very grateful to all the students who helped with this very generous donation.”

WAYNESBORO—A Valentine’s Day Couple’s Stroll will be held Sunday, Feb. 13, from 1 to 4 p.m. Couples are invited to stroll the downtown and take advantage of shops and specials. Participating venues include: The Amberson House: Wine, Chocolates & Charcuterie Cups and Tours1884 Market House: Chocolate samples from Zoe’s ChocolatesEicholtz Flower’s: Free carnationBrio Coffee: Valentine’s Drinks & FlightsRough Edges Brewing: Cup & Cakes: Partnering with the Cupcake Gypsy featuring a shareable flight of four cupcakes and four brews to compliment or copy their flavorsThree Oaks Primitives: Sales up to 50% offThe Crispy Biscuit: Roast Beef dinner specialTerrie Hall Photography: Printed…

WAYNESBORO—Do you enjoy the folksy look of painted canvas floorcloths? Ever wanted to make one of your own? Discover the beauty and history of this traditional craft with Renfrew’s Manager of Visitor Experiences, Steve LaBarre on Saturday, Feb. 12. Following an illustrated presentation about the history of painted floorcloths, you’ll create a mini-mat of your own using period techniques that you can replicate on larger pieces at home. Participants receive a prepared 18″ x 18″ blank canvas mat. Paint, brushes and stencils will be provided. You may bring along your own favorites, if desired. We recommend wearing old paint clothes…

WAYNESBORO—The Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library is offering the following adult programs in February: Just Crafting Around. You are invited to join with us in our new monthly program that will be held the second Saturday of each month (Feb. 12) at 10:30 a.m. Our take-away craft for this session will be a no-sew rice bag. This program is free of charge; however, registration is required at the library. Walking Librarian Monthly Walk. Join AHMFL at Happel’s Meadows Wetland Preserve on Wednesday, February 16 at 9:30 a.m. for a walk. Bring your camera or cell phone with you and participate…

WAYNESBORO—Live Music Fridays continues this week with an evening of music with Nick Andrew Staver. The guitarist will perform what he describes as “an intimate opportunity to capture a desired dose of rhythm and blues mixed into modern songwriting storylines.” Music will begin Friday, Feb. 11, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Music Makers, 46 W. Main St., Waynesboro. Admission is free. Masks are requested.

CHAMBERSBURG– The Franklin County Commissioners today joined the Emergency Health Services Federation in recognizing Franklin County Department of Emergency Services communications shift supervisor Jamal Licorish for his role in the birth of a new Franklin County resident. Also known as a “stork award,” the EHSF Prehospital Delivery commendation is presented to a certified emergency medical service provider who assisted in the delivery of a baby in the field. To be eligible for this award, EMS personnel must deliver a baby before arriving at a hospital and must have participated in assisting with patient care during the birth. At approximately 3:43…

SHIPPENSBURG — The Shippensburg University women’s lacrosse team was voted fourth in the 2022 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division Preseason Coaches’ Poll released by the league office. The PSAC Preseason Polls are voted on by the league’s coaches.PSAC Lacrosse operates in an Eastern Division and Western Division; this alignment was instituted beginning with the 2020 season. In 2022, each team will conduct double round-robin play against the schools in its division, resulting in six conference home games and six conference road games.The Top 3 teams from each division will advance to the PSAC Championships, with the top seed…

SHIPPENSBURG — The Shippensburg University women’s basketball team opened Wednesday night’s game on a 16-0 run and then limited visiting West Chester to five points over the final 7:50 to defeat the Golden Rams 63-58 in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division matchup.Shippensburg (14-9, 10-7 PSAC) shot 50 percent in the first quarter and led 21-10 after the opening 10 minutes. West Chester (7-14, 5-10) got within six points of the lead at halftime and out-scored the Raiders 16-8 in the third quarter, as a late pull-up jumper by Leah Johnson in the waning seconds of the third quarter…

CHAMBERSBURG – Six of the ten Magisterial District Courts in the 39th Judicial District, which encompasses Franklin and Fulton Counties, are proposed to be adjusted or eliminated as part of the mandated Reestablishment of Magisterial Districts that happens every decade following the U.S. Census. The proposed plan, created by President Judge Shawn D. Meyers, is available for the public to review before submission to the state by February 28, 2022. The plan is posted to both Franklin County and Fulton County government websites. The public is encouraged to submit written comments about the proposal to Mark Singer, District Court Administrator,…