WAYNESBORO-On Friday, May 31, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. join Music Makers as they host Kerensa Gray and Beth Trez at 50 W. Main St. Kerensa Gray utilizes many aspects of genres to create her style, such as Jazz, folk, blues, R&B, and c classical! This will be Kerensa Gray’s last performance with the music makers! Kerensa Gray will be on vocals, and Beth Trez will be on piano.
CHAMBERSBURG- Authorities apprehended a 14-year-old youth on Tuesday, accusing them of issuing terroristic threats regarding a potential shooting incident at an educational institution within the Chambersburg Area School District. While law enforcement officials did not publicly disclose the minor’s identity, they affirmed that no credible danger was substantiated during the investigation, which was a collaborative effort between state troopers and the district’s dedicated police force. The academic calendar for this district indicates the final instructional day falls on June 4th, with commencement ceremonies for graduating seniors scheduled for that evening.
CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce the board’s June 19 public meeting will be held at the Antrim Township Municipal Office. The June 19 meeting will be the first of the commissioners’ quarterly “on the road” public board meetings to be held at off-site locations around Franklin County. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the facility located at 10655 Antrim Church Road, Greencastle. Commissioners’ public board meetings are normally held on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the Franklin County Administration Building in Chambersburg. Earlier this year, the commissioners announced plans to host an evening…
FAYETTEVILLE — The Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department is preparing for its highly anticipated annual carnival, a beloved community tradition that promises an array of thrilling rides, delectable food, and electrifying entertainment. Scheduled to take place from Thursday, May 30, through Saturday, June 8, the FVFD Carnival will transform the grounds at 101 W. Main St. into a vibrant hub of excitement. With free entry and parking, the event is poised to attract visitors from near and far. Adrenaline junkies and thrill-seekers will be delighted by the impressive array of rides, ranging from classic favorites to heart-pounding modern attractions. From towering…
The 2024 youth baseball standings for teams in the south Pennsylvania and north Maryland area show a highly competitive landscape, with several top-ranked programs vying for the top spots. Chambersburg Suburban:Minor League Baseball North Division (10U)Minor League Baseball South Division (10U)Major League Baseball (12U)Softball (12U) Waynesboro Youth League Baseball MinorsWaynesboro Youth League Baseball Majors Fairfield Recreation Association Mason Dixon League MinorsFairfield Recreation Association Mason Dixon League Majors Halfway-National Little League MinorsHalfway-National Little League Majors
WAYNESBORO – Bibliophiles and those looking to declutter their homes have an opportunity to buy and donate books next month. The Friends of Monterey Pass is hosting a community book sale from June 1 through 23 to raise funds for the Monterey Pass Battlefield Park & Museum. Residents are encouraged to bring any unwanted books from their basements, spare rooms or garages to R. Lee Royer & Associates at 10764 Buchanan Trail East in Waynesboro. Book donations will be accepted during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, until June 23. The book sale will…
Last Meeting’s Program (5.28.24 bulletin) Ashley Winters, executive director of Mercy House of Chambersburg, discussed the origin of the nonprofit end-of-life care home and its function. She and other members of her family were inspired to start Mercy House because of experiences they had trying to find a suitable end-of-life facility for her 93-year-old grandmother. They weren’t able to find a way to keep her at home, and they were unimpressed with the quality of care at some institutional alternatives. Eventually, with the aid of an aunt and uncle, Ashley, a Shippensburg resident, set up meetings with like-minded individuals inChambersburg…
(The Center Square) – Dozens of food banks, soup kitchens, and other emergency food groups are set to receive grants from the Department of Agriculture. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced Friday that more than $2 million will go to 57 groups for “fighting hunger and food insecurity and increasing access to healthy food for Pennsylvanians, wherever they live,” according to a press release. “Pennsylvania enjoys an incredible bounty of natural resources and generous communities willing to help feed those in need,” Redding said. “Expanding the capacity of community organizations to supply fresh, healthy food to families in need is a…
HARRISBURG- The deadline for enforcement of the federal REAL ID Act is set to begin less than a year from now – on May 7, 2025. As of that date, individuals will have to present a federally accepted form of identification to board a commercial domestic flight or visit a secure federal building that requires ID at the door. Federally accepted forms of identification include a Pennsylvania REAL ID driver’s license or ID card, a U.S. passport or passport card, or a military ID. While all Pennsylvanians must comply with the new law, obtaining a state-issued REAL ID is not…
HAGERSTOWN, MD- The Class of 2024 at St. Maria Goretti High School in Hagerstown experienced a bittersweet commencement as they were the final graduating class before the school’s closure after nearly 70 years of operation. While saddened by the loss of their beloved school, which will no longer receive financial aid from the Archdiocese of Baltimore, the 36 graduates chose to focus on the future rather than dwell on the past during their final ceremony at St. Ann Catholic Church. The faculty too is scattering, with the principal and some teachers heading to St. Mary Catholic School downtown, while others…
