Author: Staff Reports

WAYNESBORO — Waynesboro residents and visitors are preparing for a day-long celebration of Independence Day at the 28th annual Summer Jubilee on July 4. The event, held at 500 E. Main St., kicks off at 7:30 a.m. with a Kid’s 1-mile fun run, followed by the Firecracker 5K at 8 a.m. Craft and food vendors will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A parade sponsored by the Brothers of the Brush begins at 9:30 a.m., starting at C.V. Avenue and proceeding east on Main Street before turning onto Broad Street and ending at Memorial Park. Holly Miler, president…

HAGERSTOWN, MD – In observance of Independence Day, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4. County services will operate as listed below:

CHAMBERSBURG–Franklin County Commissioners will meet, July 3, beginning at 10 a.m. in the Administration Building, Room 824, 272 N. Second Street, Chambersburg. The agenda is as follows: Meetings are also live streamed on Franklin County’s YouTube channel and at http://bit.ly/BOCCLiveStream at scheduled meeting times.

HARRISBURG- Morningstar, a financial services company that rates 529 plans across the country, recently reinforced the reasons it awarded the Pennsylvania Treasury Department’s PA 529 College and Career Savings Program Investment Plan (IP) its Gold Rating in November – making it one of only two plans in the nation to receive Morningstar’s highest rating. In a recent article (“Morningstar’s Top-Ranked 529 Plans”), Morningstar praised Treasury’s “aggressive negotiations for lower fees and additional fee breakpoints” which “led to a more positive investor experience.” It also highlighted the department’s “effective and steadfast advocacy on behalf of its investors [which] puts the plan…

HARRISBURG- Monday, July 1, the Pennsylvania State Senate confirmed Dr. Debra L. Bogen as Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH). Secretary Bogen was appointed to her post by Governor Shapiro following more than three decades as a primary care pediatrician and nearly three years at the helm of the Allegheny County Health Department. “Secretary Bogen has done incredible work leading the Department of Health since the beginning of my Administration – she is working to ensure every Pennsylvanian has access to the care they need as they grow and age, has built strong relationships across the Commonwealth, and has helped keep Pennsylvanians safe in emergencies,” said Governor Josh…

The Blue Ridge Summit Free Library will hold its 48th annual Ice Cream Social and Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20, on the library grounds. The event is a fundraiser for the library. More than 4,000 books will be offered for sale, including selections for adults, teens and children on a wide range of topics. Audio books, DVDs, and music CDs will also be sold. Additionally, library design t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and jackets will be available for purchase. Early risers can join in the free Whistle 5K Fun Run. Registration is on site at Summit…

Last Meeting’s Program (7.2.24 bulletin) Rotary in the Park – Past President Derek Furry lead the program. He noted the catering was done by Summer Creek Catering. They were scheduled several times in the winter when the kitchen of the Country Club was undergoing renovations but at those times the meetings were snowed out. No snow today, however. Our annual meeting of Rotary in the Park is the time when we acknowledge those with one year’s perfect attendance, and those individuals who have made certain donations who have performed other meritorious contributions to the club. Certificates of perfect attendance were…

MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP- A 7-year-old boy died in a tragic farming accident on Tuesday in Franklin County, Pennsylvania State Police reported. The incident occurred around 10:15 a.m. on July 2 at a farm near the intersection of Young Road and Mercersburg Road in Montgomery Township. According to authorities, the child was assisting with farm work when he was struck by a piece of machinery. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. State police from the Chambersburg barracks responded to the scene after receiving reports of the accident. Following an investigation, officials determined the incident…

WAYNESBORO — A water main break occurred in Washington Township, Waynesboro, on Tuesday, July 2, around noon. Township crews responded promptly to the scene. Officials report that the incident has not impacted the public, and repairs are underway.

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Ensuring that our community can access healthcare services isparamount to Meritus’ mission of improving the health of the community.That’s why the opening of Meritus Health’s new multispecialty medical practice at ValleyMall is a plus not only for patients, but for the mall, too. “Meritus is always trying to bring great care closer and closer to the people who need it,”said David M. Lehr, chief strategy officer of Meritus Health. “Expanding our footprint toanother major location will improve convenience for our patients. This addition advancesour objective to bring high-quality healthcare services directly into communities wherepeople live and work.”…