Author: Staff Reports

STATE COLLEGE — Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, the largest outdoor agricultural exposition in Pennsylvania, is set to return from Tuesday, Aug. 13, through Thursday, Aug. 15, with a variety of exhibits and special children’s activities. Some 45,000 people are expected to attend during the three days. The free event will be at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center in Ferguson Township, Centre County. Hosted by Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, the event offers an opportunity to explore a wide range of exhibits and activities at no cost, as both parking and admission are free. The exposition will…

WAYNESBORO — An upcoming art exhibit titled “Where the Wild Things Are: Flora and Fauna in Art” will be open Friday, Aug. 16, at Gallery 50, located at 50 West Main St. in the downtown area. The exhibit will run from Friday through Oct. 26, showcasing a vibrant collection of artworks inspired by the natural world. The opening reception is scheduled from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, featuring live music by Samz@7 with Tresa Day. Gallery hours will be Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Visitors can expect to immerse…

GREENCASTLE — Carl’s Drug Store, the nation’s oldest independent pharmacy continuously serving a community, will mark the one-year anniversary of its new ownership at noon on Friday, Aug. 16. The public is invited. Free lunch and ice cream will be offered for the first 200 guests at noon, while doorprizes also will be given. In addition, a 25 percent discount will be provided for all regularly priced storefront items. A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony will be at 12:15 p.m. The event will be at the pharmacy, 145 N. Antrim Way. Carl’s Drug was founded in 1825. Over the past year, Carl’s…

GREENCASTLE- A new educational opportunity is on the horizon for students at Greencastle-Antrim High School (GAHS) as the Greencastle-Antrim School District announces a partnership with Chambersburg Area High School to launch the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) program. This initiative aims to provide GAHS students with valuable leadership training and military education. The NJROTC program is designed to instill discipline, citizenship, and a sense of responsibility among high school students. Participants will engage in various activities that promote personal growth and community involvement, preparing them for future challenges, whether in military service or civilian life. Parents of GAHS…

HARRISBURG — Eight new bills with potential day-to-day impacts for Commonwealth residents have been signed into law by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro . Senate Bill 298, which legalizes doorless driving for certain vehicles is one of these. Previously, Pennsylvania was the only state prohibiting this practice, except for off-road driving. The new law allows vehicles with manufacturer-installed removable doors to be driven without them, provided they still have side mirrors and optional net, tube, or half doors. State Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-Bridgeville), who sponsored the bill, emphasized that it aligns with safety standards important to both residents and law enforcement.…

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — A disaster loan program is now available in select Maryland and Pennsylvania counties, due to recent drought conditions, officials of the Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development have announced.   These Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available in Maryland for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due to drought that began on July 16. They are administered through the federal Small Business Administration. The declaration includes the primary county of Allegany and the adjacent counties of Garrett and Washington in Maryland and Bedford,…

HERSHEY — Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Pennsylvania, Special Olympics Pennsylvania and the Veterans Multi-Service Center will share more than $21,000 in unclaimed property gift cards at an event on Monday. Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity will deliver the cards at a 1 p.m. event at the Ronald McDonald House in Hershey, with speakers from each charity also expected to be on hand to speak. The cards from Target, Visa and MasterCard were reported to the state treasury by two police departments. This is part of Garrity’s effort to redistribute more than $4 billion in unclaimed property now held by…

WAYNESBORO — Jammin’ in the Park, the Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro’s annual music and arts festival, has been set from 1-7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1. The event will be a Main Street Park. The full day of entertainment and art features nine area bands playing on two stages, including The Loose Screws, The Flying Matlocks, Cornerstone, Brian Forberger, Samz@7, BBD Trio, Ethan Larsh & The Cicadas, The Note Riders and Big Whiskey. The groups cover a wide variety of musical styles, including classic and indie rock, Americana, folk, jazz, blues and many unique blends. The festival is family-friendly,…

Article by WellSpan Chambersburg As world champions complete the Olympics in Paris, patients at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital have been competing in their own games – the Rehab Olympics. Instead of the 100-meter dash, golf, and javelin throw, patients are competing in similar events, such as a wheelchair obstacle course, putting and airplane toss. They are split into three teams, red, white and blue, to compete over two weeks and earn gold, silver, and bronze “medals” that they wear proudly during their stay. Trina Schenzel, who has worked at WellSpan as a physical therapist in the rehabilitation unit for almost 20…

WAYNESBORO — The Washington Township Supervisors will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Washington Township meeting room, 11798 Buchanan Trail E. Included on the agenda is a presentation from Delta Development, a special events request for Pumpkins & Pippins in Pine Hill and the regularly public comment period. The workshop meeting will allow township officials an opportunity to discuss matters affecting the community, including zoning permits and code enforcement.