Author: Staff Reports

CHAMBERSBURG – The Chambersburg Police Department has announced road closures for the upcoming Old Market Day event on Saturday, July 20. Philadelphia Avenue will be closed to traffic from Commerce Street south to Chambers Street from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to accommodate a new traffic detour for the downtown special event. Additional closures include Main Street from King Street to Washington Street and Lincoln Way from Second Street to Black Avenue. Queen Street will remain open to all traffic, but trucks and buses will not be permitted on King Street. Residents will still have access to the area from…

HARRISBURG- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that a detour is scheduled to begin Saturday, July 20, for 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 the replacement of the existing structure, minor approach work, guide rail updates, and other miscellaneous construction. All…

CHAMBERSBURG — The Franklin County Area Agency on Aging has announced that its senior activity centers in Chambersburg, Greencastle, and Tuscarora will extend their hours today, Monday, July 15, and tomorrow, Tuesday, July 16, to serve as cooling stations for local residents aged 60 and older. These centers will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. to provide relief from the sweltering heat. In addition to these three centers, older residents are also welcome to escape the heat at the county’s five other senior activity centers, which will continue to operate under their normal hours. The extended hours are…

CHAMBERSBURG — The Chambersburg Police Department have issued a warning about an ongoing phone scam targeting local residents. The scammer is impersonating a police officer and attempting to extort money from victims. On July 12, authorities were alerted to fraudulent calls made by an individual claiming to be Sgt. Ian Armstrong, a real member of the Chambersburg Police Department. The caller falsely informs residents that they have missed a court appearance and face charges, which can be avoided by sending money. “The police department will never contact people requesting funds,” the Chambersburg Police Department stated in an official release. They…

*Provided by Wellspan Health Summer can be a particularly contentious time for families with regard to social media use, as kids are home from school with a relaxed schedule that allows them more time to spend on devices, sparking concern from parents. Too much time spent on social media is not healthy. WellSpan pediatrician Dr. Caroline Hall can tick off the inherent dangers of excessive social media use: cyberbullying, interference with sleep, obesity, delays in social skills, behavior problems, and increased depression and anxiety. Statistics demonstrate the impact. A 2019 study by the American Medical Association showed that teens who…

HAGERSTOWN, Md.— The Washington County Historical Society is set to host a tribute concert honoring country music legend Patsy Cline on Friday, July 19, at 6 p.m. in the Miller House Museum Garden. Cover artist Liz Ruffner will perform classic Cline hits, including “Crazy” and “I Fall To Pieces,” in a celebration of one of the most influential vocalists in music history. The annual event, which has become a local favorite, typically sells out quickly. Organizers encourage early ticket purchases to secure a spot at the popular outdoor concert. Located at 135 West Washington Street in downtown Hagerstown, the Miller…

WAYNESBORO — Laine Hess, a member of the Waynesboro Area Senior High School Class of 2026, has been crowned the 2024 Franklin County Fair Princess. The announcement was made earlier this week, marking the beginning of Hess’s reign as she joins the Royalty Court in promoting the Franklin County Fair and the importance of agriculture throughout the year. Hess, along with other members of the Royalty Court, will participate in a variety of events including parades, other fairs across Pennsylvania, the Fall Farm Fun Fest, and Farm Bureau meetings. These engagements aim to highlight the significance of agriculture in Franklin…

WAYNESBORO — The Waynesboro American Legion will host a fundraising dinner on Saturday, July 20, to support families affected by the Philadelphia Avenue Fires. The event, scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m., will feature a meal, silent auctions, and live music. Attendees can enjoy a dinner of stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes, and buttered corn for $15 per person. Silent auctions will be available for bidding throughout the evening, offering guests an opportunity to contribute further to the cause. Local students and community members will provide musical entertainment, adding a personal touch to the fundraiser. All proceeds from the event…

HARRISBURG – The state Senate advanced a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would mark March 29 each year as Vietnam War Veterans Day in Pennsylvania. “Our Vietnam War veterans served our nation with courage, honor and dignity,” Mastriano said. “Vietnam veterans did not always receive the warm welcome home enjoyed by previous generations of veterans. This bill would ensure our Vietnam veterans are reminded each year that Pennsylvania appreciates the sacrifices they made in service of our country.” President Barack Obama in 2012 signed a proclamation designating March 29 as the annual observance of Vietnam War Veterans…

HARRISBURG- Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that Treasury’s spring unclaimed property auction brought in more than $262,000. All proceeds are carefully logged by Treasury and will remain available for the rightful owners to claim no matter how much time passes. “This is another tremendously successful auction, and I’m pleased that it generated such an incredible result,” Treasurer Garrity said. “We work for at least three years to find the rightful owners of every item that comes to Treasury’s vault. But eventually, we have to auction items to make room in our vault for incoming property. All auction proceeds are held…