Author: Staff Reports

CHAMBERSBURG – Officials with the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation are pleased to announce a $20,000 commitment from Starr Insurance in Educational Improvement Tax Credit funds. The contribution will support the Chamber Foundation’s Technology Innovation Challenge Grants, a program designed to enhance students’ education using technology in Franklin County’s public schools. Through this funding, educators teaching from kindergarten through 12th grade are encouraged to develop and implement unique technology-based initiatives that inspire students, foster critical skills and prepare them for the evolving digital landscape. Since its inception in 1999, the Technology Innovation Challenge Grants program has funded more than $487,000 in…

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that emergency repairs are planned for next week on the Emmitsburg Road (Route 3001) bridge spanning Route 15 at the Bus 15/Steinwehr Avenue Exit near Gettysburg in Adams County. A recent inspection revealed steel repairs were needed for the structure. Weather permitting, this work will be performed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 11, through Thursday, Nov. 14. There will be short-term lane closures in both directions of Route 15 during work hours. There may be full closures, as needed, with traffic being detoured via the on- and off-ramps…

Looking for a new friend? The Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter is featuring these Pets of the Week. For more information, interested would-be pet parents may visit http://www.cvas-pets.org/ or call 717-263-5791. Marceline came into the shelter as a stray. She’s a 1-year-old Peruvian guinea pig who is a real sweetheart. If you’ve got the right spot for Marceline, please stop out!  Zara is a 1-year-old terrier mix who loves attention. She came in as a stray and seems to really enjoy going on walks and playing with rope toys. Zara is still learning commands and will sit for treats. Due to…

CHAMBERSBURG — The Old Jail in downtown Chambersburg—headquarters of the Franklin County Historical Society—will host “Prohibition at the Old Jail” an evening of roaring twenties themed fun, to benefit the society, on Dec. 7. Tickets include two drinks and heavy hors d’oeuvres catered by Summer Creek Catering. Guests are encouraged to dress the part in zoot suits and flapper dresses or cocktail attire.  The event will see guests step 100 years back in time, to the period following the ratification of the 18th Amendment to the US Constitution. Ratified in 1919, the 18th Amendment prohibited the manufacture, sale, transportation and…

CARROLL VALLEY – Carroll Valley Borough was recently awarded a $276,000 Statewide Local Share Account grant to increase handicapped accessibility and security and construct new recreational assets at Carroll Commons Park.  Two pickleball courts — a favorite amenity among young and old patrons — and a new butterfly garden will be included in the park improvements project. The project was championed by local officials, including Sen. Doug Mastriano and Rep. Dan Moul. “We are very appreciative of the continued support from our state elected officials,” Carroll Valley Borough Manager Dave Hazlett said. “We value Sen. Mastriano and Rep. Moul’s commitment…

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP – The new 2025 refuse stickers for Washington Township residents are now available at the township’s transfer station and recycling center. The $20 annual permits, which must be affixed to your car, allows purchasers to dispose of trash and recyclables at the transfer/recycling center off Route 16 east of Rouzerville with a $3 charge per bag, and specific charges for other items. The permits can be purchased at the transfer station. While Washington Township does not offer residential trash pickup, the center is open Thursday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:10 p.m. Center officials note not all…

GREENCASTLE – Nestled in the heart of historic Greencastle, The John Allison Public House is more than just a restaurant. It’s a portal to the past, a tribute to the town’s rich history and a culinary destination that tantalizes the tastebuds. A Nod to the Past The Public House pays homage to John Allison, a prominent figure in Greencastle’s history. Allison, a merchant and civic leader, played a pivotal role in the town’s development. The restaurant’s name is a fitting tribute to his legacy. Following the Revolutionary War, John Allison, a colonel in the Cumberland County militia and veteran of…

GREENCASTLE – Greencastle Police Department is once again organizing its annual food drive to support community members in need. Residents are encouraged to contribute non-perishable food items, including canned meats, potato mixes, spaghetti sauce, canned vegetables, baked beans, pasta, macaroni and cheese and soups. Donations can be made at the Greencastle Police Department, 60 N. Washington St., until Nov. 22. All collected items will be forwarded to the Greencastle-Antrim Food Pantry. The department is dedicated to enhancing community welfare, and this food drive is one of the initiatives aimed at achieving that mission. For further details about the food drive,…

SMITHSBURG – Lt. Col. Michael A. Bowers of Hagerstown will be the featured speaker at the Smithsburg Veteran’s Day observance, Mayor Donnie Souders has announced. The event will be held on Monday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. in Veteran Park and the Veterans Memorial, Souder said. Lt. Col. Bowers has a distinguished career of service, and Souders said community members are looking forward to his message.

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners will consider approval of a $138,908 grant application by Franklin County Archives for a new preservation project when it meets at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Room 824 of the County Administration Building, 272 N. Second St. Commission meetings are open to the public, and a citizen comment period is included. The new archive grant will cover an arrangement, description and preservation project for the Atherton Collection of historical surveys dated 1750-1950. The funds would come from the National Historical Publications & Records Commission through the National Archives and Records Administration. The Franklin County Archives offices are…