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WAYNESBORO—The 2022 Boro Blast will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, throughout downtown Waynesboro. The event, sponsored by Mainstreet Waynesboro, F&M Trust and McDonald’s Restaurants, will include activities for the entire family including a storytime for kids; special showing of “Disney’s Frozen 2” at 3 p.m. at the Waynesboro Theatre; music on the Main Street Stage; champion ice carver Danny Kissel at Main Street Park beginning at 5 p.m.; and countdown and balloon and sneaker drop at 7 p.m. There will be an opportunity to eat, dance and welcome the new year (a few hours early)…

By Bill Dick If you share in the frustration of a maddeningly mediocre Steeler season, then you may be surprised to see the words “Steelers” and “playoffs” in the same sentence.  However, the Steelers, with only two games left, have a direct and relatively reasonable path to make it to the NFL playoffs.  Read on to follow this path. The Steelers must win their final two games against the Browns and the Ravens.  Injuries and COVID have wreaked havoc with these teams’ seasons and the term “maddeningly mediocre” more than sums up their respective fans’ frustrations with their performance this…

WAYNESBORO–The Waynesboro Area School district is partnering with GIANT/Martin’s Foods in the fight against childhood hunger From Jan.1 and through Feb. 28, 2022, everyone who shops at GIANT,/MARTIN’S stores will be invited to “round up at the register.” Shoppers can round up their grocery purchase and donate the rounded up amount to the program fund. “As we return to school after the winter holidays, our entire school community will need to help to spread the word to ensure this program is a great success in supporting children in our district who need the most help,” said district officials. “Please join…

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will meet at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, in the Administration Building, 272 N. Second St., Chambersburg. Meetings are also livestreamd on Franklin County’s YouTube channel and at http://bit.ly/BOCCLiveStream at scheduled meeting times. Included on the agenda is: Change Order #EC-035 from Lobar, Inc. to provide pathways for roughing-in of courtroom audiovisual components, and wiring for power to the various courtroom stations at the Historic Courthouse at a cost of $17,346.04. Change Order #EC-036 from Lobar, Inc. to revise and provide additional power receptacles in the Historic Courthouse and provide cove lighting in hearing room 203…

WAYNESBORO—Antietam Humane Society got a Christmas present recently from JLG Industries. Collections were taken for the shelter from Noel’s Fire Protection LLC, Cunningham’s Body Shop & 24 Hour Towing, Prohibition Pub, Wells Fargo, Tele-Plus Corporation, WBO Health & Fitness, Premier HVAC Services, and Graphics Universal Incorporated for a grand total of $7,217.

HARRISBURG—Washington Township is one of 22 municipalities across the state to share in approximately $12.9 million in Automated Red Light Enforcement funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Washington Township was awarded $30,700 to conduct a traffic study along the Route 16 corridor, develop an optimal timing plan, and implement the necessary changes to enhance the flow of traffic in this corridor. Pennsylvania’s ARLE program aims to improve safety at signalized intersections by providing automated enforcement at locations where data shows red-light running has been an issue. “This program helps communities across the state make investments in safety and efficient…

HARRISBURG—Col. Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, has announced that 59 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to troops across the commonwealth, including four in Franklin County. The men and women represent the 162nd graduating cadet class. “All of the men and women we celebrated today obtained the most important rank, the rank of Trooper,” said Colonel Evanchick during a ceremony at the Scottish Rites Cathedral in Harrisburg. “The long-standing tradition of providing the finest police services throughout the commonwealth is now bestowed upon them. May they all uphold the service, integrity, respect, trust, courage, and duty of the…

Speed limit restrictions on major roadways in south-central Pennsylvania have been lifted. Due to the potential for slippery conditions earlier today, speed was reduced to 45 mph on interstates and other major roadways in the PennDOT District 8 region encompassing Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York counties. Although PennDOT crews have been treating roadways, motorists should be alert for areas of ice and snow. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways until all roads are clear. Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting 511PA. 511PA, which…

HARRISBURG–Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has reduced the speed limit on all interstates and major state-maintained roads across South Central Pennsylvania to 45 mph effective immediately. Crews are out salting and plowing, but expect slippery conditions, especially on bridges and overpasses, according to PennDOT officials. Franklin County has had snow, sleet and freezing rain since about 8 a.m. this morning.

WAYNESBORO–This week is the best time to take the family to the movies–and there are plenty of titles to choose from at the Waynesboro Theatre. On Monday, Dec. 27, “The Crood’s: A New Age” (PG-1:35) will show at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, offers “Abominable” (PG-1:37) at 10 a.m. and “Fast & Furious” at 7 p.m. On Friday, Dec. 31, “Disney’s Frozen II” (PG-1:43) will be shown at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, “The Princess Bride” (PG-1:38) will be offered at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. All tickets are $5 and includes soda and popcorn. The Waynesboro Theatre is located…