Author: Staff Reports

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…

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The Washington Township Supervisors will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 15, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. at the Washington Township building. The meeting agenda includes various reports, discussions on property changes, and consideration of conditional use applications. Residents are encouraged to attend, as the meeting will cover important local matters such as road paving projects and burning restrictions recently implemented in the township.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that an inspection is planned on the Interstate 81 bridge spanning Conococheague Creek near Chambersburg in Franklin County. Weather permitting, the inspection will be performed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, July 15, and Tuesday, July 16, on the bridge, which spans the creek between Exit 17 (Walker Road) and Exit 20 (Route 997/Scotland) in Greene Township. Work will be performed in the northbound direction on Monday, and the southbound direction on Tuesday. There will be right lane restrictions in place in the direction the inspection is being performed. Motorists should be…

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HAGERSTOWN, MD- Meritus Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. In addition, Meritus received the American Heart Association’s Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Advanced Therapy award by meeting specific criteria that reduce the time between an eligible patient’s arrival at the hospital and treatment to remove the clot causing the stroke. Meritus also received the American Heart Association’s Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor…

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CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Commissioners have announced that Mary K. Seville has been named the director of Franklin County’s Department of Emergency Services (DES). As DES Director, Seville will administer and direct the emergency management agency, hazardous materials program and the 911 communications center to coordinate safety activities and programs within the county. Seville stepped up to interim DES Director when Larry “Glenn” Holloway stepped down from the role earlier this year. “Mary K. has demonstrated time and again that she has the knowledge, fortitude and poise to take the helm of our Department of Emergency Services,” said Franklin…

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HAGERSTOWN, MD- The 2024 Waynesboro Area Cancer Auction (WACA) has once again proven to be a resounding success, raising over $120,000 for local cancer patients and support organizations. This year, Breast Cancer Awareness, Inc., based in Hagerstown, MD, was selected as one of the donation recipients, receiving a generous $25,000 check to support their mission. Breast Cancer Awareness, Inc., provides free early detection and after-diagnosis support programs to individuals in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The $25,000 donation will significantly impact their ability to continue their mission and ensure that “No One Fights Alone.” In addition to the auction, Breast…

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Head to the Fair. The 59th Annual Franklin County Fair runs through Saturday, July 13, offering a celebration of agriculture, entertainment, and local cuisine. Highlights include the Interstate Truck and Tractor Pullers on Friday evening, featuring five classes of modified pulling, and a Karaoke Contest with cash prizes. The fair concludes Saturday with a full day of activities, including the Barnyard Olympics and evening entertainment featuring Bullride Mania and line dancing on the Midway. Experience Oz in Greencastle. The Greencastle Amateur Players are set to bring the magic of Oz to life with their upcoming production of “The Wizard of…

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CHAMBERSBURG – An acid leak at a chemical facility near Letterkenny Army Depot in Franklin County, on Thursday morning resulted in 17 people being transported to the hospital for evaluation of chemical exposure. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. at AFCO, a company that produces industrial cleaners for the food service industry. The leak, which created a yellow cloud of smoke, was reported to be a mixture of water, nitric acid, phosphoric acid, and dye. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene on Development Avenue. Shawn Corwell of the Franklin Fire Company confirmed that the leak has been contained, but…

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WAYNESBORO–The Waynesboro Theatre (75 W. Main St.) is offering the following film this week: Friday, Jul. 12, 7 p.m. “Top Gun (1986)” (PG 1:50) The Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School is where the best of the best train to refine their elite flying skills. When hotshot fighter pilot Maverick (Tom Cruise) is sent to the school, his reckless attitude and cocky demeanor put him at odds with the other pilots, especially the cool and collected Iceman (Val Kilmer). But Maverick isn’t only competing to be the top fighter pilot, he’s also fighting for the attention of his beautiful flight…

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CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Commissioners announced the approval of a settlement agreement that marks the end of the county’s active opposition to a planned energy transmission project through areas of Franklin County. In 2021, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) denied an application submitted by Transource Pennsylvania LLC for a high-voltage electric transmission project in Franklin and York counties. Transource sought and obtained relief in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. That federal court ruling, which is currently on appeal in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, made the project’s approval somewhat more likely and…

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