Gov. Tom Wolf announced recently he will let HB 2463 become law without his signature. The governor offered the following statement on the bill:
Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller recently reminded Pennsylvanians of the ability to use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds to purchase groceries online through select retailers. This flexibility allows SNAP recipients to purchase groceries from h…
Act 24 of 2020 was signed by Gov. Tom Wolf on May 29, 2020. This legislation provides $625 million in CARES Act funding by means of block grants for counties in the commonwealth through the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED). This funding is strictly for support of CO…
This week’s offering of a Blast from the Past features Veterans Memorial Park in Shippensburg and actually looks at the past, present and future of this project that was built as a memorial to the Veterans of World War II in the Shippensburg community.
This story is part of our “HACC Heroes” series. We recognize the severity of the global coronavirus pandemic and its impact on our communities. During this challenging time, we want to thank and recognize some of the many HACC employees, students and others who are making a difference. The h…
Boomers preparing for the future, caregivers considering alternatives for loved ones, and seniors who want to be aware of their living and care options are encouraged to take part in the 50plus Living Virtual Open House, held online Aug. 15–31 at: 50plusLivingVirtualOpenHouse.com.
The GIANT Co., http://www.giantfoodstores.com, recently announced that more than $1 million was raised as part of its summer campaign in support of local Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals. The campaign, which kicked off June 1, marks the highest fundraising effort for the organizati…
Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin recently reminded all Pennsylvanians to be a good neighbor and respond to the 2020 Census as soon as possible.
PennDOT’s Bureau of Rail, Freight, Ports and Waterways has opened the application period for the 2020 Rail Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP) and the Rail Freight Assistance Program (RFAP), Secretary Yassmin Gramian said recently.
Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller recently announced a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) for the commonwealth to establish a resource and referral tool. The tool will serve as a care coordination system for providers such as health care and social services o…
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is alerting motorists approaching the Kittatinny and Blue Mountain tunnels of traffic restrictions throughout August. The tunnels are located in Franklin County between the Blue Mountain Interchange, Exit #201, and Willow Hill Interchange, Exit #189.
Gov. Tom Wolf announced recently that $10 million is now available for Pennsylvania businesses that have worked to maintain access to fresh, healthy food throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stonewall Bridge in Southampton (Cumberland) Township will be closed for geotechnical borings from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, in preparation for its future replacement. It carries about 750 vehicles per day over the Middle Spring Creek.
The Cumberland County Bar Foundation, the educational and charitable arm of the Cumberland County Bar Association, awarded four students the 2020 Honorable George E. Hoffer Second Chance Memorial Scholarship.
WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital was named to Newsweek’s 2020 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals. The distinction recognizes facilities that have excelled in providing care to mothers, newborns and their families, as verified by the 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Survey. Best Maternity Care Hospita…
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) and United Way of the Capital Region (United Way) has awarded an additional $23,750 in grants to 10 more nonprofit organizations providing essential services and support during the COVID-19 pandemic. In total, the COVID-19 Community Response Fu…
UPMC Pinnacle recently celebrated the graduation of 44 residents and three fellows from its Graduate Medical Education residency and fellowship programs. To commemorate the achievement safely, each program honored its graduates in a unique way, from organizing virtual Zoom graduations to hol…
A grant of more than $1 million from the National Science Foundation will support a researcher in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences in a study of mechanisms that induce sterility in social insects.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking motorists’ input on traffic safety and driving behaviors through its annual online Highway Safety Survey found at: www.PennDOT.gov/Safety.
Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin recently announced that applications for the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) and the Neighborhood Assistance Program, Enterprise Zone Tax Credit (EZP) are now open for the 2020-21 program year.
The membership of Pennsylvania’s appellate courts would reflect the regional diversity of Pennsylvania under a sweeping judicial election reform bill that was approved by the Senate recently, according to Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), who supported the legislation.
Academic Institute provides free resources for students studying U.S. history, government and civics
While families across the country still don’t know for sure whether their children will be attending class in person, online or a mix of both when the new school year begins, one thing they can count on is this: If their children are studying American history, government or civics, they’ll h…
Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine addressed the transphobic comments directed toward the LGBTQ community in Pennsylvania this week.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced last week that expiration dates for drivers’ licenses, identification cards, and learners’ permits, will be extended for Pennsylvania residents in response to statewide COVID-19 mitigation efforts.
The Franklin County Conservation District recently announced the winners of the 2020 FCCD Scholarships.
The Shippensburg Bloom Festival, typically held in June, and the Shippensburg Beer & Wine and Uprise festivals, typically held in September, have officially been postponed to 2021.
Sarah Byers, of Fort Loudon, who welcomed her daughter, Atalie, July 13, is gratefully settling in as a mother of three.
This edition of Blast from the Past takes a look back at two very different news items…Operation Skywatch and the opening of Parr’s Sporting Goods.
Andrew L. Hanson of Shippensburg, senior project manager at Boggs Environmental Consultants Inc., located in Middletown, Maryland, has been awarded the Council-certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC) designation by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC).
U.S. Attorney David J. Freed recently recognized the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), which was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990. At the signing ceremony, Bush stated the ADA “signals the end to the unjustifie…
The Cumberland County Commissioners honored 17-year-old Kendall Myers of Mechanicsburg for earning the Girl Scouts’ highest honor, the Gold Award, at a recent board meeting.
A damaging thunderstorm with high straight winds caused major damage to the Chambersburg area east of I-81 and in the Fayetteville area Tuesday.
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners and the Renew Cumberland Task Force recently announced that Cumberland County municipalities, county government, small businesses, tourism businesses, and nonprofits will be able to apply for $22.9 million in block grants available through the CAR…
Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (CNRC) recently announced that two residents and two employees tested positive for COVID-19, this brings the total number of staffers to 11, and two residents since the pandemic began.
Working to ensure all Pennsylvania children will have access to the educational resources they need to succeed, Sen. Judy Ward (R-Blair/Fulton/Cumberland/Franklin/Huntingdon) and Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) have introduced legislation that would create new scholarship account…
Several local municipalities have enacted burn bans until further notice due to the extreme heat and dry weather.
Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) recently introduced legislation to ensure families of first responders receive line-of-duty death benefits in the event their loved ones die as a result of COVID-19.
The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is one of the largest charitable food rescue organizations in Pennsylvania, rescuing nearly 10 million pounds of food just since March 2020, when the COVID-19 crisis took hold in central Pennsylvania.
The Coy Public Library, located at 73 W. King St. in downtown Shippensburg, is currently sponsoring an array of interesting programs for children and their families online. The coronavirus pandemic has challenged the Youth Services Department to be creative. Youth Services Director Sami McCu…
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) supported a constitutional amendment this week that would limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations, unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly.
Orrs Bridge, over the Conodoguinet Creek in Hampden Township, Cumberland County, will be closed for the third phase of construction beginning Monday, Aug. 10, and will remain closed for approximately six weeks. The construction project, which began in April of 2019, is the largest project on…
According to the most recent Census of Agriculture (2017), there are approximately 27,000 acres of soybeans planted annually in Franklin County. Currently, many of the full season soybeans around the county are flowering and entering the reproductive phase. For those of us working through sm…
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners signed a resolution condemning racism and bigotry during a Finance Meeting at the Cumberland County Courthouse earlier this month.
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently announced “Buffer My Stream,” a program to encourage 10,000 Pennsylvania landowners with streams on their property to improve water quality and lessen erosion by planting native trees and…
The American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania Region is launching a Virtual Family Assistance Center to support families struggling with loss and grief due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
United Way of Franklin County is once again coordinating its annual school supply donation drive, Stuff the Bus, to help prepare students for learning in the fall at all five Franklin County school districts. Due to COVID-19, United Way is hosting both virtual and traditional drives through Aug. 7.
With the looming threat of Gov. Tom Wolf vetoing his unanimously-passed Right-to-Know (RTK) legislation, state Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) hosted a Facebook Live discussion Monday with Melissa Melewsky, media law counsel with the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association.
Capital BlueCross and WellSpan Health recently announced a collaboration that gives pregnant women access to a convenient remote-monitoring application for prenatal care, which can improve outcomes for mothers and babies.
Cumberland County Libraries are participating in Transforming Health’s Eighth Summer Read. “Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy,” by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant is a powerful, inspiring, and practical book that focuses on building resilience and moving forward…
The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank recently announced that it is receiving a donation of $125,000 from Sheetz For the Kidz, a charitable organization driven by the employees of Sheetz Inc., to help provide hunger-relief to children in 27 counties throughout central Pennsylvania through the F…
Round Room LLC, the nation’s largest Verizon Authorized Wireless Retailer, announces recently that its TCC and Wireless Zone stores are donating 140,000 backpacks full of school supplies during its eighth annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway, marking more than 1 million total backpacks dona…
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