Author: Staff Reports

CHAMBERSBURG — A day of live music, free food and raffles are on tap when E&B Welding hosts a free community event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 15 at the welding facility, 906 Lincoln Way West, Chambersburg. Attendees will have the chance to win baskets and gift cards from local businesses, making it an excellent opportunity to support the wider community while enjoying the festivities. This initiative by E&B Welding aims to foster community spirit and encourage local residents to come together for a day of enjoyment and connection. Everyone is welcome to attend, making the day a…

BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT — Hawley Memorial Presbyterian Church will host a free community event called “Joy on the Mountain” on from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The family-friendly gathering will take place at 14753 Charmian Rd., Blue Ridge Summit. The event offers an afternoon filled with entertainment and activities for all ages. Events will include Attendees a puppet show and live music performed by the band “Second Chances.” For the more active participants, a bounce house and waterslide will be available, along with various games offering prizes. The church will provide complimentary refreshments, including hot dogs and hamburgers. The…

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…

HAGERSTOWN, MD – The Washington County Office of Emergency Management will hold the annual “Remembrance In The Park” ceremony at 6 p.m. Sept. 10. The memorial event will be held in the Washington County Emergency Services Tribute Gardens at Hagerstown City Park. The ceremony will serve as a reminder of the courage, sacrifice and resilience displayed by service members, law enforcement officers and emergency responders. It will also pay tribute to the citizens who selflessly contribute their time and effort to ensure the safety and preparedness of the community. And, of course, fallen heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice…

WAYNESBORO- The Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library in Waynesboro will host a series of educational classes titled Food, Fun, Farmers Market. This initiative aims to promote healthy eating and food safety among participants. Classes started this week and will continue Aug.13,and 15 from 10 a.m. to noon at the library, located at 45 E. Main Street, Waynesboro. Participants will engage in discussions on various topics including Smart Snacks, Food Safety, My Plate, and Making Smart Drink Choices. A highlight of the program is a visit to Waynesboro’s Market at the Park on August 24, where attendees can utilize a gift…

YORK — WellSpan Health and the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a new regional campus in York County. The proposed arrangement will add the second regional campus to Temple’s medical school, which currently enrolls 880 medical students at the main Health Sciences Center campus in North Philadelphia and St. Luke’s University Health Network campus in Bethlehem.  “The high-quality care WellSpan is known for across the Mid-Atlantic will only be enhanced by welcoming these medical students who will soon train and hone their skills among our own expert physicians and…

WAYNESBORO — An update on the Antietam Commons Phase IV project is among agenda items at 1:30 p.m. today (Monday) when the Washington Township Supervisors meet. This agenda-driven session will include an opportunity for community members to voice their concerns during the “From the Floor” segment. Various conditional use orders also are on the agenda as are wage adjustments for the clerical staff. The agenda follows:

CHAMBERSBURG — Primanti Bros. is throwing a celebration to mark its first anniversary in Chambersburg. The anniversary party will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 983 Norland Ave. Tickets for the free event should be reserved, however, by Friday, Aug. 9 . To express gratitude to the community for its support over the past year, the restaurant will offer free food samples and beverages. The event also will feature a donation presentation to the Franklin Fire Company Station 4, highlighting the restaurant’s commitment to supporting local organizations. Attendees can expect a festive atmosphere, with the…

(From The Center Square) Pennsylvania’s network of food banks and pantries to aid those in need is robust, but transportation limits, a dearth of volunteers and unmet need still prove to be problems in rural areas. A recent study published by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania estimated that more than 1 in 10 Pennsylvanians lack access to adequate and affordable food. Food insecurity nationally, CRP Assistant Director Laura Dimino noted, spiked with COVID-19, then dropped below pre-pandemic levels. The 2022 estimate of rural households with food insecurity nationwide is around 15 percent, Dimino said, compared with 12 percent in urban…

HARRISBURG — A $935,279 bridge replacement project on Route 116 near Gettysburg in Adams County has been completed, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.  The bridge, which spans a tributary to Willoughby Run just west of Willoughby Run Road in Cumberland Township, is now open to traffic, PennDOT officials said.  This project consisted of the replacement of the existing structure, minor approach work, guide rail updates and other miscellaneous construction. Lobar Site Development Corporation, of Dillsburg, was the contractor.