Halloween decorations sprinkled throughout Shippensburg.
Each year, Shippensburg University welcomes the local community to campus for the Treats No Tricks Halloween festival. The event, organized through the Office of Community Engagement, is a service opportunity for students, but also a moment of connection for the campus and local community.
Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative honored member Shannon Kane and his family as its District 1 Producer of the Year during the co-op’s virtual District Meeting.
Socially distanced programming continues at the Coy Public Library of Shippensburg, located at 73 W. King St. in downtown Shippensburg. Board of Trustees member, Cindy Pimental, recently taught yoga to a group of homeschoolers. Yoga was held under a tree in the library’s side lawn where all …
Are you ready for some Halloween fun, combined with good deals and great food? If so, stop by Katie’s Place Thrift Shop, 130 S. Penn St., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, for a ghostly good time!
The Shippensburg First Church of God will hold two GriefShare - Surviving the Holidays sessions from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, and Tuesday, Dec. 1, in the church’s annex, 5 N. Prince St.
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently announced Pennsylvanians are being asked to nominate their favorite trail for the 2021 Trail of the Year.
The fountain in the square in downtown Chambersburg has been illuminated with pink lights this month in honor of those who are battling and who have survived breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to breastcancer.org, in 2020, an estimated 276,480 new cases of inv…
Meet community member, Dr. William Gould.
COVID-19 has created many challenges this year, but the members of D.O.I.T. have accepted the challenge to keep Christmas ALIVE! We intend to create a walking environment for families to take a tour through Shippensburg either on foot or by car. The theme will take us back to “A Hometown Chr…
Franklin County will hold a drive-through ballot drop-off from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. The event will be held at the rear of the Historic Courthouse under the catwalk connecting it to the Courthouse Annex (this is also referred to as Central Avenue). Voters will be able to pull i…
The General Election is Nov. 3 in Pennsylvania. Voters in Cumberland and Franklin counties will see two names on the ballot for Senator in the 33rd Senatorial District. Incumbent Doug Mastriano will appear on the Republican ticket, and challenger Rich Sterner will appear on the Democratic ti…
WellSpan provides a full array of programs and services to help women keep up with issues impacting their breast health.
The General Election is Nov. 3 in Pennsylvania. Voters in Cumberland and Franklin counties will see two names on the ballot for U.S. Congress in the 13th District. Incumbent Dr. John Joyce will appear on the Republican ticket, and challenger Todd Rowley will appear on the Democratic ticket. …
Chance Gray, a resident of Newburg, is living a dream that he has worked toward for many years.
Fall greetings from the ‘Burg! What a wonderful time of year it is to be able to experience the beautiful colors of the season combined with such great weather. I was able to get out and about with the hubby last weekend to take in the autumn landscape on our annual Fall Foliage Tour. Bless …
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners recently voted to provide additional hours for residents to hand deliver their voted mail-in or absentee ballot for the General Election.
The Coy Public Library, located at 73 W. King St., Shippensburg, continues to provide socially distanced programming. The Baby and Me program is geared for ages 0-2. Recently, the group gathered to enjoy traditional and new nursery rhymes. The children were encouraged to join in with rhythm …
As universities across the country face declining enrollment, amplified by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Shippensburg University is a standout among the trend, reporting increases in both enrollment and retention.
Shippensburg University united as “One Campus, Many Cultures” at Diversity Week 2020. The weeklong celebration kicked off by recognizing Gender and Sexuality Diversity.
The Anti-Racism Institute (ARI) at Shippensburg University is focused on one primary goal: to facilitate student engagement, scholarly research, and academic enrichment regarding the subject of race.
The Senate approved a bill this week that would allow temporary nurse aides hired during the COVID-19 emergency declaration to receive certification to continue working in the field.
The University of Maryland Extension (UME) is offering a webinar series to provide education on land care practices for small-scale natural area management.
As the voter registration deadline approaches for the Nov. 3 presidential election, Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar recently urged Pennsylvanians to check their voter registration status at votesPA.com.
Public, private, parochial and home-schooled students enrolled in 6th, 7th and 8th grades may enter the national VFW Patriot’s Pen essay competition by Oct. 31 to earn top monetary prizes, as well as local and national recognition.
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams recently announced her department is seeking applicants for five open positions on the 2021 Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee.
To celebrate Real Kids Wear Pink Day on Friday, Oct. 23, the American Cancer Society in Pennsylvania is issuing a Photo Challenge!
The Cumberland County Planning Commission is looking to fill two vacancies on the commission for 2021. Residents interested in serving must be Cumberland County residents, submit a resume, application and be available to serve full four year terms beginning January 2021, and attend meetings …
The Cumberland Valley School of Music will host its 31st Annual Gala Showcase Concert via live-stream from Thomson Hall Alumnae Chapel at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25.
The Roxbury Lions Club, 13978 Cumberland Highway in Lurgan Township, will host a Halloween Party from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26.
Shippensburg Area Civil War Round Table will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the basement of Christ United Methodist Church, 47 E. King St., Shippensburg.
Franklin County Ladies from the Republican and Democratic Parties gathered in unison in Chambersburg Sunday to celebrate their support for Joe Biden for President. These local patriots are representative of several groups in our area, and the number has surpassed 500, and is growing daily. D…
The PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) reminds Veterans who suffer from service-connected blindness to apply for the Blind Veterans Pension. The program provides eligible Pennsylvania Veterans with a $150 per-month pension.
Franklin County Ladies from the Republican and Democratic Parties gathered in unison in Chambersburg Sunday to celebrate their support for Joe Biden for President. These local patriots are representative of several groups in our area, and the number has surpassed 500, and is growing daily. D…
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and State Veterinarian Dr. Kevin Brightbill were joined recently by industry experts at Country View Family Farms of Hatfield Quality Meats to remind farmers the importance of written biosecurity and continuity of operations plans, and following them str…
The demonstration, seminar and entertainment lineup for the 21st annual Cumberland County 50plus EXPO has been announced.
The Shippensburg Kids Events Committee is seeking donations to help the all-volunteer organization purchase new Christmas decorations for the King Street gazebo.
Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) has temporarily closed his Capitol and district offices to the public after he tested positive for COVID-19.
A recent sponsorship donation will underwrite a new series of Institute at Renfrew school programs, delivered by Institute faculty members to each elementary school campus in the Waynesboro Area School District (WASD).
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners presented the first “We Support You” Veterans Scholarship to Jacob Troupe, a recent graduate of James Buchanan High School.
To provide an important measure of financial relief to restaurants and taverns impacted by COVID-19, Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) is calling for the Tavern Gaming License renewal fee to be suspended for one year.
The Mountain Valley plein air painters announce their 4th annual exhibition, to be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10-11, at The Old Red Barn, 310 Penn St., Mont Alto. Twenty-two artists from throughout the region will be represented in the show, with more than 100 paintings …
The departments of Health and Human Services recently shared initiatives and resources available for Pennsylvanians struggling with mental health or thoughts of suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging recently reminded consumers that the annual open enrollment period for Medicare beneficiaries will begin Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, and end Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. Any new coverage selected takes effect Jan. 1, 2021.
Legislative language championed by State Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would extend the state’s Fire & EMS Grant Program was approved recently as an amendment by the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee.
More than 16,000 Franklin County absentee and mail-in ballots have been mailed recently to voters who submitted an application requesting one for the upcoming Presidential Election on Nov. 3. Voters are encouraged to vote their ballot as soon as it is received, carefully following the instru…
Officer Shawn Gutshall of the Newville Police Department has chosen a promising four-legged partner in the field, thanks to support from the borough and community.
Betsy Haller began her tenure on the Coy Public Library of Shippensburg’s Board of Trustees in 2015. She is currently serving as board president.
At a recent Post meeting, Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) presented the Shippensburg American Legion Post 223 with a Proclamation from the Senate for 100 years of history and service. Accepting is Post Commander Guy Hayslett.
Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced that an additional $96 million in state grants have been approved for 5,373 Pennsylvania small businesses that were impacted by the business closure order due to the COVID-19 public health crisis.
Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine recently urged residents to get their flu vaccine at the start of flu season as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
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