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WAYNESBORO – The Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library (AHMFL) in downtown Waynesboro launched its Summer Reading Challenge for 2024, and it offers a variety of activities and adventures for children and families throughout the summer. This year’s theme, “Adventure Starts Here: Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library,” aims to encourage reading among children, youth, and adults with incentives, prizes, and special activities. The library’s Maker Space will host daily STEAM activities Monday through Thursday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., providing a cool retreat from summer heat while promoting continued reading. Notable free activities open to the public include Lego building,…

FAYETTEVILLE – Totem Pole Playhouse, America’s summer theatre, located in Caledonia State Park between Gettysburg and Chambersburg, PA, has begun rehearsal for a “bucket list” theatrical experience: Tuesdays With Morrie by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom. Based on the 1997 New York Times bestseller by Mitch Albom that sold over 20 million copies, Tuesdays with Morrie is the autobiographical story of an accomplished sports journalist driven solely by his career and Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor. Sixteen years after graduation Mitch happens to catch Morrie’s appearance on Nightline, a television news program and learns that his old professor is…

MONT ALTO – Penn State Mont Alto is hosting two “Spend a Summer” events for local high schoolers on July 16 and Aug. 13. Prospective students and their families are invited to learn about Penn State’s admissions and student aid process, tour the campus and meet faculty and staff. Spend a Summer Evening will run from 5 to 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, and Spend a Summer Day will run from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13. In addition to learning about Penn State Mont Alto, guests will also learn about the University-wide 2+2 plan, where…

The Washington Township Supervisors are set to convene for their monthly Workshop Meeting on Monday, July 8, immediately following the Planning Committee meeting. This comprehensive agenda covers a wide range of topics crucial to the township’s development and governance, including zoning permits, code enforcement, and discussions on solar and burn ban ordinances. Residents are encouraged to attend and participate in the “From the Floor” segment, where they can voice their concerns and ideas directly to the township leadership. The Washington TownshipPlanning and Zoning Committee11798 Buchanan Trail East, Waynesboro, PA 17268AgendaJuly 8, 1:30 p.m.1. Pledge of Allegiance2. From the floor3. Approval…

Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Secretary Dr. Khalid N. Mumin and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced the third annual Pennsylvania Summer Learning and Literacy Road Trip, which provides virtual early learning and literacy activities for kids that inspire kids to read and learn more about the great outdoors. The Summer Learning and Literacy Road Trip is an eight-week virtual road trip throughout Pennsylvania, geared towards families with young children up to kindergarten age – but easily adaptable for older kids. Resources include the Road Trip Map and the Road Trip Travel Journal…

SHIPPENSBURG– A local nonprofit is offering a chance to win a classic American muscle car while supporting a worthy cause at the upcoming Shippensburg Community Fair. Wheels for Women, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing reliable used vehicles to women in need, is raffling off a 2006 Ford Mustang with 76,000 miles on the odometer. The raffle will take place during the fair, which runs from July 22-27. Interested participants can purchase tickets at the Truck Mart/Car Starz booth on the fairgrounds or online through the organization’s website. The winner will be randomly selected and announced on July 27 at…

Scott Garner faced his moment of truth when his wife died, leaving him as the sole caregiver for their two children. Not only was he grief-stricken, he also was struggling with some serious health challenges. At the time, the Dover man weighed about 380 pounds, though his weight previously had ballooned up to 450 pounds. Scott was working on losing weight through diet and exercise, but his wife’s death lent added urgency to his battle. “All alone with my two kids, I knew I couldn’t wait,” he says. “I needed to get my health under control now because I was…

HARRISBURG- A new federal program called Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), nicknamed “SUN Bucks,” has launched in Pennsylvania, providing additional food assistance to low-income families with school-aged children. The program, authorized by Congress in December 2022, aims to address food insecurity during summer months when children lose access to free or reduced-price school meals. Eligible families will receive $120 per child for the summer to purchase groceries. Eligibility for SUN Bucks is primarily based on a child’s participation in free or reduced-price school meal programs, or if their family receives benefits such as SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid. Many eligible children…

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CHAMBERSBURG- The 2024 Franklin County Fair is set to kick off this Sunday, July 7, and run through Saturday, July 13, at the Chambersburg Rod and Gun Club fairgrounds. The week-long event promises a packed schedule of agricultural showcases and entertainment for all ages. The fair’s opening night will set the stage for a diverse lineup of activities throughout the week. Monday evening features the crowning of the 2024 Franklin County Fair Queen at 8 p.m., alongside a high-powered Interstate Truck and Tractor Pull at 7 p.m. Tuesday’s highlights include a performance by David King, making his only local appearance…