Author: Staff Reports

HARRISBURG—Franklin County Conservation District will receive $1,184,222 in funding to coordinate and implement Countywide Action Plan projects and verify Best Management Practices. Neighboring Adams County Conservation District was awarded $177,900; Fulton County Fulton County Conservation District: $204,442; and Cumberland County Commissioners, $283,750. The grants are part of $17.4 million in grant funding for projects in 33 counties across the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, highlighting their path-breaking work to improve the health of local streams, rivers, and lakes by reducing nutrient and sediment pollution. This year 22 counties completed individual Countywide Action Plans, and four (Blair, Cambria, Fulton, and Huntingdon) collaborated on…

ROUZERVILLE–Lights and sirens headed to the Waynesboro Walmart recently, but not for an emergency call. This time, Washington Township Police Association members, Blue Ridge Fire and Rescue Company 4 members, Walmart associates and volunteer elves hosted Shop with a Cop 2021. This year, with a generous donation from Walmart, the Washington Township Police Association was able to host 14 kids who reside in the township for an evening of shopping, gift-wrapping , refreshments and memory making. “This event takes a village and on this Saturday night, the village brought their best smiles, elf hats and big hearts out to make…

SHADY GROVE—Santa’s Rotary elves have been busy preparing toys for area children. Volunteers from the Rotary Club of Waynesboro met recently at Hurley Auctions to bundle toys purchased for 171 children by club members. On Saturday, the crew distributed 350 gifts to the children. “Many of the families drove to Hurley Auctions where family packages were carried directly to their vehicles” said Tracy Holliday, chairperson for the Rotary Club of Waynesboro’s annual Toys for Children program. “Some families were not able to come on Saturday due to work or care commitments, so all remaining packages were moved to Waynesboro Community…

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will close all driver license and photo centers, including the Riverfront Office Center in Harrisburg, Saturday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday.  Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website, www.dmv.pa.gov. Driver and vehicle online services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and include driver’s license, photo ID and vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address; driver license and vehicle registration restoration letters; ability to pay driver license…

CHAMBERSBURG—The 2021 Franklin County Veterans Affairs Golf Tournament held in September at Penn National Golf Club in Fayetteville raised a record $23,802 to benefit programs and other services for area veterans, according to Franklin County Commissioners and Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs. The 5th annual event featured an event-high 196 golfers along with prize drawings, raffles and in-tournament competitions for participants. Proceeds from the outing will directly support Veterans Affairs programs – including Operation Save-A-Vet, Save-A-Pet and Operation Rucks to Reins – which are funded solely through community donations. In addition to announcing the results of the 2021 tournament,…

ROUZERVILLE—StoryWalk Sundays sponsored by The Institute continue Jan. 9, 2022, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., at Pine Hill Recreation Area with a new book, “The Mitten,” by Jan Brett. The story follows an animal who drops his white mitten in the snow and the curious tale that follows. Attendees will participate in a guided walk on the StoryWalk trail, complete a craft project and enjoy a campfire with hot chocolate and s’mores. All ages are welcome, but the program is geared to preschool and elementary ages. Children in grades K-5 may be dropped off. The event is limited to 20…

YORK—WellSpan Health delivered $187.9 million in community benefits to South Central Pennsylvania during the 2021 fiscal year, according to the health system. The investment was an intentional effort designed to benefit our communities through charity care, Medicaid shortfall, free care, and community programs and outreach. “At WellSpan, we take our role as a non-profit healthcare system to heart by investing in communities, caring for vulnerable patient populations across the service area, and benchmarking our community investments nationally and regionally to ensure we are meeting our charitable mission,” said Roxanna Gapstur, president and CEO of WellSpan Health. The health system’s community impact is also measured…

HARRISBURG—Franklin County Career & Technology Center will receive $10,500 through a state grant providing equipment designed to help students be prepared for the job market. The school’s grant is part of nearly $1.5 million awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to 39 career/tech schools and three districts across 28 counties. “There is an incredible number of job openings for skilled workers in communities throughout Pennsylvania,” said Gov. Tom Wolf. “This equipment will allow young people to get the hands-on training they need for those good jobs that pay family sustaining wages. I am committed to making job training available…

HARRISBURG– The PA Department of Agriculture added Callery pear, commonly called Bradford Pear, to a list of noxious weeds, rendering them a plant that cannot be legally sold or cultivated in the state. The ban on sale and cultivation will take effect Feb. 9, 2022, with enforcement phased in over two years. “Callery pear is another non-native plant that was brought to this country for its beauty and rapid growth, without regard for its long-term potential to harm our environment and food supply,” said Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. “Banning the sale of an invasive plant is an important tool to stop…

Waynesboro Area Senior High School Wednesday, Dec. 22: BOYS’ BASKETBALL: Waynesboro at Northern York, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Northern York at Waynesboro, 6 p.m.