Author: Staff Reports

HAGERSTOWN, Md.– The Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor Tropical Storm Debby and has raised the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to Enhanced Activation status. The activation comes as scattered, slow-moving thunderstorms and the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby pose multiple threats to our area. Today through Tonight Meteorologists predict scattered slow-moving thunderstorms, which could result in isolated to scattered instances of flash flooding. Thursday Evening through Friday Night The remnants of Tropical Storm Debby are expected to pass through, bringing significant threats, including: According to the Weather Prediction Center, the main surge of remnants from Debby will move through…

CHAMBERSBURG – F&M Trust officials are pleased to announce the following recent hires and promotions. Greg Carter has been hired as community office manager for the Linglestown Community Office. He will be responsible for fulfilling sales, service and referral needs of walk-in customers and will actively contribute to the efforts to grow consumer loans, deposits and non-interest income. The Harrisburg resident previously was vice president and financial solutions manager for First Commonwealth Bank. Heather Gormont has been hired as consumer lending manager. She will be responsible for ensuring the prompt and effective delivery of installment loans and open-ended credit to…

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services has announced the addition of three new ambulances to its fleet. The new units, 2024 Ford F-550 (4-wheel drive) Horton ambulances, represent a significant upgrade in both functionality and safety for our emergency response capabilities. The new units will serve throughout the County and can be used as reserve ambulances by the Volunteer Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Corporations when needed. New Features and Enhancements: Funding and Support: Deployment: “We are grateful for the support from the Board of County Commissioners and the CIP funding provided. These new ambulances will significantly…

CHAMBERSBURG — Parents of incoming kindergarteners in the Chambersburg Area School District are encouraged to mark their calendars for the upcoming Kindergarten Kickstart events, which start this week. These events are designed to facilitate a smooth transition into school for both children and their families. During the Kindergarten Kickstart events, families will have the chance to tour the school, meet kindergarten teachers and connect with other members of the school community. This initiative aims to provide essential information regarding the transition to kindergarten, ensuring that both parents and children feel prepared and welcomed. The schedule for the Kindergarten Kickstart events…

FAYETTEVILLE – The American favorite, “A Christmas Carol” will play again at the Majestic Theater in downtown Gettysburg Dec. 6 through 16. Officials of Totem Pole Playhouse, located in Caledonia State Park between Gettysburg and Chambersburg, announced the return of the holiday classic, which has used the Majestic as its venue for several years . This version of the classic was adapted by Wil Love and Carl Schurr and has been a part of Franklin and Adams Counties’ holiday tradition for more than 30 years. This award-winning and heartwarming production of Charles Dickens’ classic will arrive in time for the…

HARRISBURG — A new Pennsylvania initiative to help those suffering serious wounds from abuse of the drug xylazine has been announced by Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen. This drug, which accounted for no drug deaths in Pennsylvania in 2017, contributed to overdose deaths in at least 51 counties across the Commonwealth in 2023, preliminary data showed. And based on figures collected by the state, Pennsylvania saw a 50 percent jump in the number of xylazine-related overdose deaths between 2022 and 2023. Xylazine is a non-opiate sedative, analgesic, and muscle relaxant only authorized in the UnitedStates for veterinary use,…

FAYETTEVILLE — The 45th Annual Budweiser Open will take place on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 12 and 13, at the Founders Course of Penn National Golf Club & Inn in Fayetteville. This golf tournament invites participants to engage in a friendly competition while enjoying the scenic beauty of the course. The event will run in two time slots each day: from 7 a.m.-9 a.m. and again from noon-2 p.m. The format of the tournament is a four-person scramble, allowing teams to collaborate and strategize for the best possible scores. Participants can expect a competitive atmosphere with scores being compiled over…

CHAMBERSBURG — UPMC Children’s Specialty Services is expanding its services and has moved to a new location in Chambersburg. Located at 825 5th Ave, Suite 204, this new location offers convenient access to nationally ranked pediatric care to area residents. “This expansion of services in Franklin County is another example of UPMC’s dedication to providing highly specialized services for an exceptional patient and family experience,” said Abby Flanders, executive administrator, Pediatric and Neonatology Services, UPMC in Central Pennsylvania. “Children deserve access to care that is suited to their needs. We’re grateful to be able to make world-class pediatric services available…

HARRISBURG — Four free webinars designed to help individuals with disabilities and their families save for the future without impacting benefits will be offered starting Monday, Aug. 12, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity has announced. Garrity is chair of the national ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Savings Plans Network. The webinars will feature program experts in various areas, she said. “ABLE programs provide fantastic opportunities for people with disabilities and their families to save for the future, which used to be impossible,” Garrity said. “It’s my goal to make sure everyone who can benefit from an ABLE account learns about…

GREENCASTLE – The Greencastle-Antrim School District has for orientation sessions and the first day of classes for the 2024-2025 school year. Greencastle-Antrim High School will hold its 9th grade and new student orientation on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with schedule pickup in the cafeteria, followed by an orientation session at 6 p.m. in the Shockey Family Center for Performing Arts. Classroom visitation is scheduled from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For returning high school students, an open house is set for Monday, Aug. 19. Schedule pickup starts at 1:30 p.m., with orientation at 1:45 p.m. and…