CHAMBERSBURG- The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed May 2024 to be Military Appreciation Month and are encouraging residents to honor the commitment and sacrifice made by current, former and fallen members of all branches of the U.S....
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When Keila Trace worked her first job as a teenager at Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, she found herself impressed by how the business leaders encouraged good character and a strong balance between school, personal life...
CENTER SQUARE- State lawmakers took aim at the corporate megaliths that pharmacists say are squeezing out competition, creating pharmacy deserts and forcing independent owners to shutter their doors. Sen. Katie Muth, D-Royersford, said during a Senate Democratic Policy Committee hearing that large chain pharmacies and their partnerships with insurance companies “have dominated the market” with “anti-competitive practices,” putting access out of reach for many. Pharmacy deserts occur when residents in rural areas have to travel more than five miles and those in urban areas have to travel more than one mile to receive care. Distance is compounded by the fact…
In a recent visit, students from the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program at Franklin County Career and Tech School had the opportunity to explore post-secondary options at Shippensburg University. The highlight of the trip was the chance...
WAYNESBORO- The Rotary Club of Waynesboro submitted the following club news: Last Meeting’s Program (5.7.24 bulletin) Matthew Gordon, a member of the Waynesboro Area School District police force, offered an overview of safety and security procedures in...
BOONSBORO, MD- This Thursday, May 9 from 5 to 9 p.m., the town of Boonsboro will host a special “Girls’ Night Out” event along Main Street. Local businesses are coming together to offer exclusive promotions, discounts, and...
WAYNESBORO- Waynesboro Area Middle School will be hosting Special Agent Travis Kaiser from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on May 8, at 5:30 p.m., to discuss “Project iGuardian,” a program designed to educate parents, educators, and...
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is urging hikers with pets on the Appalachian Trail to be on the lookout for potentially dangerous dog treats scattered along the path. Over the weekend, a hiker reported finding dog treats stuffed...
GREENCASTLE- Orrstown Bank has demonstrated its commitment to supporting music education in the local community by making a generous donation to the Cumberland Valley School of Music (CVSM) through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. Orrstown...
FROSTBURG, Md. – A team of four management students from Frostburg State University won second place in the Written Case Competition at the Society for Advancement of Management’s 2024 International Business Conference held in Orlando, Florida. The...
