Author: Staff Reports

WAYNESBORO- This is Part 5 of a 6 part interview by Samantha Wolfe of the Law Offices of Samantha K. Wolfe LLC, with Cermak Technologies, Inc. owner Mike Cermak, Jr. The interview is lightly edited. Sam: I have noticed when I logon onto Wi-Fi, my computer will ask if this is my home network or is this a public network. It does it on my phone and on my computer. Tell me why that is important. Mike: When your computer connects to a network, by default it wants to announce that it is there and see who else is there.…

CHAMBERSBURG- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has scheduled a bridge inspection on Interstate 81 over Conococheague Creek near Chambersburg in Franklin County for Thursday, July 25, and Friday, July 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting. The inspection will take place between Exit 17 (Walker Road) and Exit 20 (Route 997/Scotland) in Greene Township, with work on the northbound direction on Thursday and southbound on Friday. Right lane restrictions will be in effect in the direction of the inspection. Motorists are advised to be cautious when driving through the work zone.

CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Commissioners has announced the 2024 recipients of the county’s nursing scholarship program. Six area high school graduates will each receive a one-time $2,500 scholarship to pursue a career in nursing. Since 2017, the scholarship program has provided financial assistance to 48 Franklin County high school seniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Scholarships are funded by proceeds from the 2013 sale of the county nursing home. Students receiving scholarships this year are: “Nursing is a noble profession and we couldn’t be more pleased to offer these scholarships to help our students pursue careers in this…

Last Meeting’s Program (7.16.24 bulletin) Waynesboro Borough Manager Jason Stains gave his classification talk after joking that he’s avoided the talk for a long time by “flying under the radar.” Jason, a native of Waynesboro, graduated from Waynesboro Area Senior High School in 1997. He went on to Shippensburg University where, after being advised by his counselor to “not become a history teacher,” he ended up as one of 16 students in public administration at Ship, earning his Bachelor of Science degree in 2001. While in college he interned with Citibank and upon graduation joined Citibank as a managerial trainee.…

McCONNELLSBURG – The Fulton County Medical Center (FCMC) in McConnellsburg has announced the expansion of its ultrasound imaging service hours to better accommodate the needs of the community. Effective immediately, the new hours for ultrasound imaging will be from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with additional appointments available throughout the day. Ultrasound exams at FCMC require a provider’s order. To schedule an appointment, community members are encouraged to call 717-485-2886. Fulton County Medical Center Founded in 1949, FCMC is a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation that operates a 21-bed critical access hospital, a level IV trauma center, and a 67-bed skilled nursing…

HAGERSTOWN, MD – The Washington County Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring the current drought watch for Western Maryland. In light of the ongoing drought conditions, we are sharing an important press release from the Maryland Department of the Environment, which encourages water conservation practices across the region.  __________________________________________________________ No Mandatory Water Use Restrictions in Place But Voluntary Reductions Encouraged BALTIMORE – The Maryland Department of the Environment is urging citizens and businesses in large parts of the state to voluntarily reduce their water usage as a drought watch has been issued. “We are closely monitoring conditions across the…

CHAMBERSBURG–Franklin County Commissioners will meet, July 24, beginning at 10 a.m. in the Administration Building, Room 824, 272 N. Second Street, Chambersburg. The agenda is as follows: Meetings are also live streamed on Franklin County’s YouTube channel and at http://bit.ly/BOCCLiveStream at scheduled meeting times. 1. Call to Order1.01 Call Meeting to Order, 10:00 AM1.02 Moment of Silence1.03 Pledge of Allegiance1.04 Approval of Agenda1.05 Chairman’s Time1.06 Review and Approval of Minutes2. Prison Board2.01 Call to Order2.02 Public Comment2.03 Review and Approval of Minutes2.04 Approval of Jail Vouchers2.05 Adjournment3. Public Comment4. Consent Agenda4.01 Vouchers4.02**Commissioners – Agreement between the County of Franklin and…

FAYETTEVILLE,– Totem Pole Playhouse, America’s summer theatre, located in Caledonia State Park between Gettysburg and Chambersburg, has begun rehearsal for one of the most popular musicals in the last 20 years. Jersey Boys, The Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons sings and dances its way onto the mainstage. JERSEY BOYS is the international musical phenomenon that takes you behind the scenes — andbehind the music — of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. They had a look, an attitude, and asound like no other. Sure, they were born in Jersey. But they were made in America. Onceopening in…

WAYNESBORO– Renfrew Museum and Park will offer a free yoga sessions this Friday, July 26, providing residents and visitors an opportunity to exercise and relax in a scenic outdoor setting. The “Yoga Flow” program, takes place on select Friday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Museum House Backyard. Certified instructor Laurie Hovermale of WBO Health & Fitness leads the sessions, which focus on relaxation, flexibility, and strength through basic yoga poses. Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome to join the classes, which aim to connect movement and breath. No reservations are required, but attendees must…

HAGERSTOWN, MD– The Washington County Office of Emergency Management has announced the installation of a second Maryland Mesonet weather monitoring station in Clear Spring, joining the first station located in Keedysville. This expansion is part of a broader initiative to enhance emergency preparedness and public safety through the deployment of high-quality, closely-spaced weather monitoring systems across Maryland. The Maryland Mesonet project, a collaboration between the Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) and the University of Maryland (UMD), aims to build and operate a state-of-the-art network of approximately 70 meteorological stations. These stations will collect, transmit, and archive real-time weather data…