WAYNESBORO–The Waynesboro Area School District will be closed today, Friday, Feb. 4, due to inclement weather. Today’s closure will be made up on Thursday, April 14.
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HUMMELSTOWN—Pennsylvania Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson and Patrick Bradley, President and CEO of the Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank, have expressed their growing concern over the dramatically decreasing number of volunteers who regularly donate blood, during a news conference highlighting the critical need for blood donation across the commonwealth. “The critical shortage of blood across Pennsylvania and the nation is still a major concern as COVID-19 has prevented some donors from giving blood and impacted the scheduling of blood drives,” Johnson said. “Blood is essential for surgeries, traumatic injuries, cancer treatment and chronic illnesses, which is why it is so important for individuals…
A recent sponsorship gift of $5,000 from FirstEnergy Foundation will support The Institute’s ongoing watershed science education activities. “These important funds will supply our WaterStriders (a stream study group of middle and high school students), high school and university interns, and intermediate grade school students with vital supplies and equipment as they engage in watershed science studies experiences,” said Tracy Holliday, The Institute’s executive director. “We deeply value our longtime partnership with FirstEnergy as we strive to serve the community with experiences that educate, inspire and unite people around shared interests,” Holliday said. Education is the cornerstone of The Institute’s…
HARRISBURG—In anticipation of potentially hazardous wintry and icy conditions in much of the state on Thursday and Friday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission are advising motorists to monitor local forecasts and avoid unnecessary travel. Additionally, the agencies anticipate implementing various speed and vehicle restrictions throughout the storm. Restrictions will be communicated via variable message boards, the 511PA traveler information website and smartphone apps. Motorists can also sign up for personalized alerts on the website. PennDOT urges motorists to avoid travel during the storm if possible. But if travel is necessary, use caution, reduce speeds and be aware of changing weather…
ANNVILLE– Individuals filing their 2021 Pennsylvania personal income taxes can help Pennsylvania’s military personnel and their families by donating any amount of their refund to the state’s Military Family Relief Assistance Program. The program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, provides grants of up to $3,500 to members of the armed forces and their families, who are residents of Pennsylvania and have a direct and immediate financial need due to circumstances beyond their control. The tax form includes instructions on how to donate. “Pennsylvanians have a long history of supporting the military and their families by generously…
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation invites Pennsylvanians to participate in its Safety Citizens program, which encourages community members to answer traffic safety questions in original and creative ways. Traffic safety topics are introduced bi-monthly posing a question for the public to answer. Participants can answer by submitting an original piece of artwork, such as a short video, a poem, or a drawing. Selected submissions are displayed on PennDOT’s statewide social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The program was recently updated to include new topics for 2022 and the addition of links to coloring pages and kids’…
PUNXSUTAWNEY–The groundhog has spoken. The prognosticator of all prognosticators has seen his shadow and proclaimed there will be six more weeks of winter. Visitors and residents from across the state and beyond made the “Philgrimage” to join Phil to commemorate Pennsylvania’s beloved 136-year-old tradition. Excitement grew as the crowd stood by to hear this year’s prognostication. “Today our weather prognosticating groundhog sent a clear message – winter is here to stay for six more weeks,” said Governor Tom Wolf. “Each year on Feb. 2, people from around the world turn to our beloved Punxsutawney for the official word from Phil…
CHAMBERSBURG—The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will meet beginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, in the administration building, 272 N. Second St., Chambersburg. Included on the agenda: The Board will consider appointing Brian Brake to the Agricultural Preservation Board to fill a vacancy through December 31, 2022.Review a quote from Virtru for renewal of the County’s email encryption system for an amount of $11,021.40 for the period of March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023. Virtru integrates with Google to allow employees to encrypt emails containing sensitive information in order to be compliant with HIPAA and CJIS regulations.Amendment #3…
PUNXUTAWNEY—Will it be six more weeks of winter or an early spring? Only Pennsylvania’s most famous rodent knows and he will reveal the answer tomorrow. The 136th Groundhog Day celebration featuring Punxsutawney Phil will be held at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney. The event will be available via livestream beginning at 6 a.m., as well as on Facebook Live and YouTube Live beginning at 7:15 a.m.
WAYNESBORO–The latest feline available for adoption at Antietam Humane Society is Ophelia, a 6-month-old spayed female, DSH. Ophelia came to the AHS in January of 2022 as strays with her friend Oakley after being found wandering around sick. This pretty girl is all healthy and working on finding her forever home. She is much more shy than her friend Oakley at first but does not mind being petted and cuddled once she is comfortable. This playful girl would do great in a home with another feline companion or being adopted with her friend Oakley. Ophelia is spayed, microchipped, and up…
