HARRISBURG- The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced it has partnered with national nonprofit uAspire to launch a free statewide helpdesk to assist students with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. “The best way to ensure access to affordable postsecondary education is by filling out the FAFSA, and this new helpdesk will make the process easier for all applicants,” said Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin. “Over the summer months, students can’t just stop by a school counselor’s office after school to ask questions about the FAFSA – that’s where this helpdesk comes in. Pennsylvania is proud to offer this free service to current and prospective postsecondary…
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LEITERSBURG, Md. – Local musician Ted Casper of Mercersburg captivated audiences with an evening-long performance at the Friday Night Music Fest on July 19. The event, organized by Interludes with Impact, served as a fundraiser for Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a Hagerstown-based charity. The outdoor concert, held from 7 to 9 p.m., was part of a matching fund initiative, with Modern Woodmen of America pledging to match donations up to $800. Attendees were encouraged to contribute on a donation-only basis, with all net proceeds benefiting the charity. Sleep in Heavenly Peace volunteers offered summer food and drinks starting at 6:30…
HARRISBURG- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reminding travelers that a detour is scheduled to begiN Saturday, July 20, at the bridge replacement project on Route 116 near Gettysburg in Adams County. The bridge spans a tributary to Willoughby Run just west of Willoughby Run Road in Cumberland Township. The detour will use Knoxlyn Ortanna Road (Route 3020), Knoxlyn Road (Route 3013), Route 30 and Baltimore Street. Trucks should adhere to the detour route and refrain from using township roads. This project consists of replacing the existing structure, minor approach work, guide rail updates, and other miscellaneous construction. All…
SHIPPENSBURG — The Shippensburg Borough Fire Chief has issued a burn ban, prohibiting all outdoor burning due to recent dry conditions. The ban will remain in effect until weather conditions improve. Fire Chief Randy O’Donnell announced that no burn permits will be issued during this period, and recreational fires are strictly prohibited. However, outdoor cooking using grills or other covered devices is still permitted. The ban comes as a response to a prolonged stretch of dry weather that has increased the risk of fire incidents in the area. This measure aligns with similar restrictions implemented in other Midstate communities. Residents…
Celebrate Farmer with Free Ice Cream. Snider’s Elevator, Inc., a family-owned business, is set to host its annual Farmer Appreciation Days on Friday and Saturday, July 19 and 20. The event, running from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day, will feature free ice cream for attendees and the opportunity to meet the Dairy Princess and Franklin County Fair Queen along with their court. Visitors can take advantage of storewide sales, enter to win door prizes, and explore a wide range of products catering to farmers, pet owners, equestrians, and gardeners. Sip, savor, and vote for your favorite brew. Rough…
WAYNESBORO–The Waynesboro Theatre (75 W. Main St.) is offering the following film this week: Friday, Jul. 19, 7 p.m. “The Terminator” (R 1:50) Disguised as a human, a cyborg assassin known as a Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger) travels from 2029 to 1984 to kill Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton). Sent to protect Sarah is Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn), who divulges the coming of Skynet, an artificial intelligence system that will spark a nuclear holocaust. Sarah is targeted because Skynet knows that her unborn son will lead the fight against them. With the virtually unstoppable Terminator in hot pursuit, she and Kyle attempt…
CHAMBERSBURG — A local gymnastics school in Chambersburg, was the target of an overnight break-in, prompting an investigation by state police. The Wilson School of Gymnastics and Dance, located at 91 Brim Blvd, reported that their facility was burglarized at approximately 1:20 a.m. on July 18. The suspect, described as a white male standing between 6 and 6.5 feet tall, was captured on the gym’s security cameras. School officials have filed a police report and are cooperating with authorities. They are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact them via email at [email protected] or visit their office. The…
WAYNESBORO – This is Part 4 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: When I log into a website, my browser will ask if I want to save the password. I always pick ‘No’. Do I want to be picking ‘Yes’? Mike: There are different opinions on that. It depends on what is saving it. Most people on a Windows computer are using Microsoft Edge to browse the internet. When you log in, it does exactly…
CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Commissioners are reminding residents about how they can protect themselves and others against the invasive and bothersome Asian tiger mosquito. Asian tiger mosquito populations typically increase around mid-July, peak in mid-September and taper off in October as nighttime temperatures drop. These pests are black in color with white stripes, and they prefer mammals – including humans – as a source of their blood meal. While many types of mosquitoes only become a nuisance around dusk and dawn, Asian tiger mosquitoes also bite during daytime hours. Unlike other species that are attracted to flood water and…
HARRISBURG – The 529 tax credit, originally House Bill 1745 and co-prime sponsored by state Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Paul Friel (D-Chester), has been successfully incorporated into the recently signed Tax Code by Gov. Josh Shapiro. This new tax credit incentivizes employers to contribute to their employees’ PA 529 College and Career Savings Program accounts, providing substantial benefits to families across Pennsylvania and supporting workforce development. House Bill 1745 expands the tax credit to encourage workforce development and ease the financial burden of higher education for Pennsylvania families. The PA 529 tax credit allows for a 25% tax credit…
