Author: Staff Reports

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has announced that Department of Health Acting Secretary Alison Beam will resign her position with the commonwealth at the end of the year. The governor also announced his intention to name Department of Health Executive Deputy Secretary Keara Klinepeter to serve as Acting Secretary. “I am proud to have worked with Acting Secretary Beam over the past several years, and the commonwealth has been fortunate to have had the benefit of her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic – especially as the Department of Health oversaw a massive vaccine roll-out over the course of the past…

GETTYSBURG–The classic Totem Pole Playhouse adaptation of “Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol” comes to the stage through Dec. 19 at The Majestic Theater in Gettysburg. A multi-talented company of actors, singers and dancers bring Dickens’ tale to life with warmth, music and laughter. “A Christmas Carol” evokes the true magic of the holiday season and is entertainment for the entire family. For tickets ($32-$38), visit The Majestic or call 717-337-8200.

CHAMBERSBURG—A new UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute office opened recently at 830 Norland Ave, in Chambersburg. UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute’s experienced adult and pediatric cardiologists have been seeing patients in the Chambersburg area for more than 20 years. Cardiovascular services in the office include diagnostic testing, such as stress tests, echocardiograms, pacemaker checks, and event and holter monitors, as well as appointments with cardiologists, pediatric cardiologists, advance practice professionals and heart failure nurses. “UPMC is committed to providing more access to our clinical experts and world-class care for the Chambersburg community and beyond,” said Jarrod Johnson, president, UPMC Carlisle.…

Editor’s note: taken from a post in a local social media forum: “My husband and I attended the Franklin county tipoff tournament in Waynesboro this weekend. On Saturday night when we got there the bleachers were full. Because I have a lung condition where my lungs are only functioning at 53%, I cannot walk long distances or do steps. While we were standing at the door of the gym, another woman walked up who was on an oxygen tank. At that time, a lady who had a staff jacket on came up to us and asked if we needed to…

WAYNESBORO—The Waynesboro Youth Soccer Association in conjunction with the Maiden’s Soccer Booster Club is offering indoor soccer again this year. The co-ed league will have three divisions: Youth Division 1 (grades 3-5); Youth Division 2 (grades 6-8); and an Adult Division (grade 9 and up). Youth Division teams will have nine games and adult teams will play eight, with a season-finale tournament on week nine. There are no practices. Youth teams will be coached and directed by Waynesboro’s girls high school team players who volunteer their time. “Indoor soccer is a lot of fun. It is fast-paced, everyone plays offense and…

HARRISBURG–The House Judiciary Committee will hold a voting meeting to vote on the following bills: House Bill 661 – Would amend the Whistleblower Law to apply the protections of that law to employees of the judiciary. House Bill 1880 – Would propose an amendment to Article V, Section 15 of the PA Constitution to impose a limit of two terms of office for justices of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. House Bill 2141 – Would propose amendments to Article V, Sections 13(c) and 15(b) of the PA Constitution to remove judicial retention elections. WHEN: Monday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. WHERE:  Room 140, Majority Caucus Room, Main Capitol, Harrisburg.

WAYNE HEIGHTS–The Washington Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public workshop meeting Monday, Dec. 13, at 1:30 p.m. in the township building. Up for discussion will be potential rezoning of Renfrew and the American Odyssey Relay Race.

The Waynesboro Area School District has started posting their upcoming school board meeting information in the classifieds. Find out when and how to view/attend the meeting here.

CHAMBERSBURG—The Franklin County Commissioners are encouraging the public to offer feedback on proposed I-81 Improvement Strategy initiatives – including in the greater Chambersburg area – during two upcoming online public forums. Leaders of the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission will discuss proposed changes, including safety and congestion improvements, within the Chambersburg and Carlisle region during a virtual meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Dec. 14. Attendees will have the opportunity to offer planning-level feedback in real time during these interactive online forums. All feedback will be used to help TCRPC leaders develop a playbook of initiatives and establish priorities as funding sources…

READING—The Central PA Food Bank is one of several to benefit from a $11.4 million investment in cold storage infrastructure for food banks serving every county of the state. “It is critical that we turn the lessons learned throughout the pandemic into meaningful action that will make a difference in the lives of people in Pennsylvania,” said First Lady Fracnes Wolf. “This investment will result in a better, stronger, more resilient food system, which translates to a better, stronger, more resilient commonwealth.” The COVID-19 Food Bank Cold Storage Infrastructure Program, funded by the American Rescue Plan, is a grant program…