CHAMBERSBURG–Franklin County Commissioners will meet, June 26, 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.
Last Meeting’s Program (6.25.24 bulletin) Franklin County is home to many diverse and fascinating forms of agriculture and our speaker highlighted one of the most interesting. Dr. Max Justice of Setas Mushrooms in Greencastle shared with us a summary of the health benefits of Setas Mushroom tinctures that his operation produces in our county. He noted that various types of his mushrooms improve mental health, sleep deprivation, immunization support, gut health, respiratory health, and many other ailments. Max is a multi-talented fellow Rotarian (Chambersburg Rotary) who not only excels in the mushroom domain but also has received recognition for his…
HARRISBURG- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to virtual/online plans display regarding the Route 3002 (Mason Dixon Road) bridge replacement project. The purpose of this project is to address structural deficiencies of the bridge and provide continued safe and efficient crossing of Route 3002 over Rock Creek in Cumberland and Mount Joy townships, Adams County. The proposed project consists of replacing the bridge on the existing alignment. The existing bridge is a 194-foot-long, four-span, steel I-girder bridge with a curb-to-curb width of 22 feet. The replacement structure will be a two-span precast prestressed concrete PA Bulb Tee…
CHAMBERSBURG- The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance (CVBA) is now accepting nominations for its annual Young Professional Awards. The awards recognize outstanding individuals under 40 who live or work in the Cumberland Valley region.Nominations are due by Monday, July 22 for seven award categories: To be eligible, nominees must be 40 years old or younger and either reside or be employed in the Cumberland Valley area.The CVBA will announce award winners at a formal ceremony in late September.The Young Professional Awards aim to highlight emerging leaders and their contributions to the local business community and nonprofit sector. Past recipients have included…
HAGERSTOWN, MD – The Washington County Division of Engineering announced a temporary detour on Creek Road, due to bridge construction improvements conducted by the State Highway Administration (SHA) contractor Triton Construction, Inc. This closure will be in effect beginning Thursday, June 27, through Friday, June 28, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. In the case of inclement weather, the rain dates will be Monday, July 1, through Tuesday, July 2. The detour route will be clearly marked, and motorists are advised to follow posted signs and use caution when traveling through the area.
CHAMBERSBURG- The historic Capitol Theatre in downtown Chambersburg will host the first round of the 10th annual A Cappella & Unplugged competition on June 29, at 7 p.m. The event, organized by the Franklin County Visitors Bureau, is free and open to the public. Eleven musical acts will compete in this preliminary round, showcasing their talents in a cappella or unplugged performances. A panel of judges will select six acts to advance to the final round, while audience members will vote for a People’s Choice winner, who will receive a $100 prize. Performers are limited to two songs within a…
Looking for a new friend? The Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter is featuring these Pets of the Week. For more information, visit http://www.cvas-pets.org/ or call 717-263-5791. Kevin Bacon is a loving boy who is quite the Footloose explorer (heh). He is about 6 years old and would love to find out what a loving forever home is all about. Could you show him? Roscoe is a 5-year-old mixed breed dog who came into the shelter as a stray. He is a bit on the shy side, but once he has time to adjust becomes a really nice guy. He may require…
HARRISBURG- Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced that new features have been added to Treasury’s award-winning Transparency Portal, improving access to state budget and spending details. Users can now, for the first time ever, easily compare current revenue received in the current budget year with that received in previous years. The new features also include the ability to dive deeper into both total and federal funds, and to more easily navigate the portal on both desktop and mobile devices, including quick links to budget details, revenue comparisons, and federal funds. “Transparency must always be a central goal of government, especially when it…
HARRISBURG- The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) encouraged individuals with autism to take advantage of a free safety resource designed to enhance their interactions with law enforcement officers. The PSP has officially started to distribute an informational card that should be carried by people with autism and presented during any encounter with police. “Behaviors associated with autism can cause barriers to effective communication. This card can be presented to reduce those barriers,” said Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police. “When an officer is made aware a person has autism, they can respond accordingly, resulting in a safer interaction…
HAGERSTOWN, MD – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services responded to a call at 3:38 p.m. on Monday, June 24, reporting a fire on the CSX railroad bridge over the Potomac River in Sandy Hook, MD. First responders arrived on the scene at 3:47 p.m. and reported a large fire on the bridge that looked to be spreading quickly. Units immediately requested additional Washington County units and personnel as well as support from Jefferson County. Washington County also requested two boats as a safety precaution as crews on the bridge were working on an elevated structure above the Potomac…
