Author: Staff Reports

ROUZERVILLE—Blue Ridge Fire & Rescue Co. 4 recently closed on a building that will serve as a substation. The new building is located at 12169 Pen Mar Road, Waynesboro. “Our goal for over 15 years has been to make a move into Rouzerville to help better serve our community,” explained Fire Chief Chris Daywalt on a social media post. “Our station in Blue Ridge Summit will still be in service and we will still hold our fundraisers there. This move was to realign our assets to better serve our wonderful community.” The new station will be placed in service on…

SOUTH MOUNTAIN–Members and friends of South Mountain Bible Church in the Village of South Mountain, recently stuffed shoeboxes for distribution by Operation Christmas Club, a project by Samaritan’s Purse, a ministry of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in Charlotte, N.C. Samaritan’s Purse is an international relief organization. Its mission is to provide partners in more than 100 countries with shoeboxes filled with small toys, hygiene items, and school supplies as a means of reaching out to children in their own communities with the Good News of Jesus Christ. The ministry ships thousands of shoeboxes outside the United States to children…

HARRISBURG—The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, through its Limited-Release Lottery, will award lottery registrants the opportunity to purchase 425 bottles of rare whiskeys. Pennsylvania residents and licensees will have until 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, to opt in to one or more of the lotteries and/or drawings by visiting the Limited-Release Lottery web page. Five separate lotteries, one of which will include multiple drawings, will be conducted for each of these limited-release whiskeys. Participants may opt in to one, several, or all of these lotteries and drawings. Lotteries will be held, in the following order, to award the right to purchase…

HARRISBURG—Has your school “gone green”? In an effort to boost environmental preservation and strengthen environmental education in the commonwealth, the Wolf Administration is encouraging schools and colleges to apply for the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools and the PA Pathways to Green Schools recognition awards. “Pennsylvania’s Green Ribbon Schools serve as a model for teaching the value of protecting our planet through hands-on classroom experiences and real-world application,” said Secretary of Education Noe Ortega. “I encourage schools, school districts and colleges to apply to a become nationally recognized Green Ribbon School and show off their great work to…

WAYNESBORO—The Buchanan Trail Quilters met recently for a program and to plan upcoming activities. Nancy Bills, of Fayetteville, presented a program, “What to Do with Things and Projects You Don’t Know What to Do With”. Her presentation included suggestions that scraps of batting can be used as Swiffer clothes; a Mr. Clean Eraser can be used to clean an iron; and orphan blocks can be cut using a template and be appliqued on to another project. The tips were in addition to examples of Bills’ quilts. The Guild will decorate a tree with quilted and hand-sewn ornaments for display in…

HARRISBURG—The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will host recruitment events this week for job seekers in Franklin County to learn about winter temporary and permanent CDL operators (starting pay is $19.72/hr.) and diesel and construction equipment mechanics (starting pay is $22.24/hr.) for positions in Franklin County. A job fair will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov.19, at the Franklin County Maintenance Office, 619 N. Franklin St., Chambersburg. Recruiters will be available to discuss current and future openings within the commonwealth for CDL operators, who must have a valid Pennsylvania CDL Class A or B with no restrictions,…

HARRISBURG – Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Jennifer Berrier today announced the availability of $800,000 in grant funding through the Veterans Employment Program to connect veterans with job opportunities. Eligible workforce development entities across the commonwealth, particularly in locations with the highest need for these services, are encouraged to apply for the funding. “Our veterans deserve our support, especially when it comes to succeeding after their service, and Pennsylvania employers need skilled workers to help them grow and thrive,” said Secretary Berrier. “The Veterans Employment Program will provide employment opportunities for our most honorable citizens and offer more comprehensive…

HARRISBURG— Volunteers are wanted to help keep our state beautiful. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Transportation encourage Pennsylvanians to volunteer for “Pick Up Pennsylvania,” a statewide campaign of litter cleanups to benefit streams, rivers, and lakes, now through Nov. 30. Volunteer groups who participate in the PennDOT Adopt-A-Highway program are also encouraged to participate. “These volunteer cleanup efforts are so important,” said PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian. “Volunteers are the very heart of our Adopt-A-Highway program, saving millions of taxpayer dollars each year.” “It’s important to make the connection between actions on the land and their impact on…

THURMONT, MD–The Amish Outlaws will perform at the Thurmont Event Complex The concert will be held Nov. 27. Doors open at 6 p.m. Music from 8 to midnight. Food and cash bar available. Tickets are $10 at the door. Must be 18 to attend. Photo ID required. Thurmont Event Complex is at 13716 Strafford Drive, Thurmont.

CHAMBERSBURG—Country Creek Produce’s Trail of Lights returns later this month. Hundreds of thousands of bright lights, unique displays, festive music, live farm animals, play area for kids and more. The greenhouse will be decked with holiday decor, plus the farm’s signature hot chocolate and warm donuts. Country Creek Produce Farm, 3794 Etter Road, Chambersburg, is open weekends beginning Friday, Nov. 26 through Jan. 2. Hours are Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve.