Author: Staff Reports

​HARRISBURG – Repairs continue next week on the east shore ramps at the Interstate 83 John Harris Memorial (South) Bridge over the Susquehanna River in the City of Harrisburg. Weather permitting, nighttime detours are planned for the ramp from Front Street to northbound I-83 (Ramp C); the ramp from Front Street to southbound I-83 (Ramp A), and the ramp from southbound I-83 to Second Street (Ramp D). Work will be Sunday night, Nov. 14, through Tuesday night, Nov. 16. Only one ramp will be closed at a time, though multiple ramps may be closed on any given night. The closures are…

We thank all of our veterans for their service and sacrifice!

WAYNESBORO—Floyd Chalfant, who purchased The Record Herald in 1925 and remained its publisher until his death in 1954, will be remembered with his portrait on permanent display at the Waynesboro Historical Society, thanks to a generous donation from his grandson, Paul Chalfant, of Shippensburg. As written in a 1954 Record Herald tribute, Chalfant “built the Record Herald on Christian precepts to which he held so unwaveringly.” His grandson visited the Oller House headquarters for the Society on Nov. 6 and presented the oil portrait painted by artist Helen McClees. The Society’s Volunteer Coordinator Nancy Ringer Frame happily accepted the gift,…

WAYNESBORO—After COVID-19 wreaked havoc on lives and economic development last holiday season, operators of the Waynesboro Theatre want to make sure that this year’s lineup of holiday movies would offer plenty of classics to attract theater patrons of all ages. “We are excited about the line-up and we think the community will enjoy seeing these movies on the big screen,” said Bill Kohler, president of the nonprofit Waynesboro Community Theatre Project, which owns and operates the theater at 75 W. Main St. The holiday movies kick off with “The Grinch” at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 14—a movie offered in…

MONT ALTO— Ret. Col. David Hammer will serve as keynote speaker during the Penn State Mont Alto Veterans Day Celebration at 12:15 p.m. on Nov. 11. The event will be held on the campus at the Veterans Memorial on the front side of Conklin Hall. It is handicap accessible, and the public is welcome to attend free of charge. The outdoor ceremony will be held rain or shine. Public parking is available across from the University’s Multipurpose Activities Center near the campus entrance. The program will include a performance of the “Star-Spangled Banner” by Penn State student Dominik Wiesniewski. Also…

HARRISBURG–Picture yourself on your way to work early one morning with a long line of cars behind you on a four-lane divided road–take Lincoln Way in Chambersburg as an example–when suddenly a school bus approaching from the other direction flips on the red flashing lights and the stop sign appears. There is a turning lane in the center of this road instead of a concrete barrier. Do you stop? What about Buchanan Trail over the mountain near Blue Ridge Summit? It’s a similar situation. If you are unsure and the thought of this happening to you gives you anxiety, you’re…

CHAMBERSBURG—The Franklin County Commissioners will meet at 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, Nov. 10 to consider the following: Children & Youth – Updated contract listing for all contracts and addendums for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 for the Children & Youth department. Contract listing is maintained for proper accounting of all contracts to include vendor name and address, type(s) of service provided and rate(s) charged for services.Commissioners – Change Order #GC-110 from Lobar, Inc. to revise dedicated lactation room 2036 door hardware to privacy set at the Judicial Center Project at a cost of $850.72. Commissioners – Change Order #GC-111 from Lobar, Inc. to…

WAYNESBORO—Area families are invited to attend the first in The Institute’s new series of StoryWalk® Sundays adventures for kids on Sunday, Nov. 14, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area.  The stories posted on the StoryWalk® trail at Pine Hill Park will change monthly, and plans call for a special event to accompany each one on the second Sunday of the month. Kids will enjoy a guided walk along the story trail as they read the book, then make a special craft project to take home—and warm up with a campfire and yummy s’mores! The event is…

WAYNESBORO—The Waynesboro Area School Board recognized student athletes Tuesday night during a board meeting. Volleyball The Varsity Volleyball team became Mid Penn Champions this year. “We had an outstanding season,” said Coach Kim Saunders. Recognized were: Emily Channing, Jada Creager, Autumn Scahill, Slaydon Fisher, Allison Sawicki, Kiera Mouer, Abby McElroy, Hannah Knepper, Ashley Donald, Haven King and Madi Boltz. Golf “My team did finish undefeated 25-0,” said Coach Ryan Henderson. “I want to thank the Waynesboro Country Club. They donate their facility and we are so lucky. It’s phenomenal.” Recognized were Mid Penn Champions: Eli Beck, Dylan Byers, Tyler Fortney,…

According to Franklin County Department of Emergency services, there is a global internet and cell phone outage in Franklin County. This is affecting Comcast, Verizon and Lumen customers. Some customers may not have internet access or the ability to call 9-1-1 from their Verizon phone. You can utilize a landline phone or wifi calling in the event of an emergency.