New Year’s greetings from the Burg! I trust, or hope the New Year is off to a good start for our readers! My heart goes out to all who have lost loved ones during this pandemic, and also to those still fighting to overcome the virus. It is my sincerest wish that God’s healing hands will prot…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced details of the 97th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum, which will be held virtually on Feb. 18-19, 2021.
Pennsylvania State Grange Heritage Quilt Trail Committee is offering a Design a Quilt Block Contest.
The Pennsylvania State Grange Heritage Quilt Trail has created a Farm Show Scavenger Hunt for you to learn more about the quilt blocks at the Farm Show Complex.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert G. Weaver, 945 Ridge Road, Shippensburg, announce the engagement of their son, Tyler Michael, to Katherine Jane Nolte, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Nolte, Silver Spring, Maryland.
Residents and employees of Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (CNRC) received the first round of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine administered by CVS Health Pharmacists on Thursday, Jan. 7, and Sunday, Jan. 10. Participating in the Federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care…
Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) sent a letter to Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine and Gov. Tom Wolf asking that members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, statewide elected officials, and appointed state officials be removed from P…
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners recently approved the final round of COVID-19 Relief grants. The commissioners awarded $1.38 million to four Franklin County school districts for pandemic-related broadband costs.
During the virtual 2021 Pennsylvania Farm Show, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding has announced the availability of $500,000 through the Pennsylvania Farm Bill’s Ag and Youth Grant Program to fund projects such as ag education and workforce development programs, seminars and field trips,…
The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, known for those popular and famous milkshakes sold at the Pennsylvania Farm Show and around the state, announces their new “Milkshakes On The Moo-ve” Food Truck and ribbon cutting, along with free milkshakes for frontline healthcare heroes thanks to a…
As we have thankfully turned the page to a new year, many people are now turning their thoughts to how they can better themselves, especially with resolutions on improving their
The Rotary Club of Shippensburg recently provided club volunteers to clean the Peace Garden located in Memorial Park. Some Shippensburg Area School District volunteers also joined in on the effort, which was organized by Rotary member Betsy Reip. Grant monies also helped the club install a n…
WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital welcomed Baby Cambrie Renee Diller as the first baby born in the New Year, at 7:04 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. Adorable Baby Diller weighed 6 pounds, 0 ounces, and was 19 inches long. Congratulations to the Diller family on their bundle of joy!
State Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) took the official oath of office this week, and began serving his second term in the Pennsylvania Senate, representing residents of Adams, Franklin, Cumberland and York counties.
As initial COVID-19 vaccine doses get shipped to hospitals across the country to protect frontline teams, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, Penn State Health and WellSpan Health are reminding everyone to stay vigilant in following safety guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19 in cen…
The Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation is now accepting applications for its Leadership Franklin County (LFC) Youth Class of 2021-22.
Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released the following statement this week after he was sworn in as a Member of the 117th Congress.
Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) announced the members of the House Republican Caucus who will serve as chairs of the House standing committees for the 2021-22 Legislative Session. Under the rules of the House of Representatives, members with seniority are designated for a cha…
To help address food insecurity among students, The GIANT Co. recently introduced a new customer giving initiative to assist local public schools in the communities it serves.
The Shippensburg Lions Club will sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive from 1:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, in the event hall of the Newburg-Hopewell Volunteer Fire Co., 121 Lovers Lane, Newburg.
The Drew Michael Taylor Foundation has issued the following news updates and reminders for upcoming grief workshops:
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) awards scholarships on the national, state, and local levels, and applications are currently being accepted. High school seniors, both male and female, in Franklin and Fulton County schools are eligible to apply.
The Pennsylvania Departments of Agriculture and Education recently announced opportunities for agriculture and STEM learning for all ages to be featured in the 2021 Farm Show. Several opportunities will help K-12 students and teachers meet Pennsylvania academic requirements for environment a…
The Department of Agriculture announced recently a new opportunity for Pennsylvanians to bring the Pennsylvania Farm Show into their homes, by inviting them to craft their own butter sculpture creations and enter them into the Butter Up! Contest for a chance to win one of a variety of gift c…
Penn State Extension is partnering with the Adams County Food Policy Council to offer a webinar titled “Food Access and COVID-19,” from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021.
The Institute invites area families on a winter hike along the Appalachian Trail from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10.
For caregivers working around the clock to support the needs of very ill COVID-19 patients and other patients within the walls of WellSpan Hospitals, a trip to the grocery store to pick up milk and toilet paper can feel like an extra challenge.
Three WellSpan hospitals are being honored for their commitments to patient safety by The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP). WellSpan York Hospital, WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital and WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital have been honored as part of the inaugural cla…
In light of Pennsylvania having a COVID-19 mortality rate for nursing home and long-term care residents among the highest in the nation, state Sens. Pat Browne (R-16) and Judy Ward (R-30)
John Illo of Shippensburg proudly served with the U.S. Army during World War II. Illo answered the following questions recently regarding his service.
It’s time to once more start thinking about tax return preparation.
Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Cumberland) took the oath of office Tuesday to begin his first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) placed his hand on the Bible and once again pledged to serve the people of the 89th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives when he took the oath of office on Jan. 5.
Joined by fellow members of the House of Representatives, Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) took the oath of office today for the 2021-22 session, his second term in office.
The Cumberland County Commissioners recently remembered Chief Clerk Sandy Moyle, who passed away on Christmas Day after a long illness. During a public meeting, the commissioners ordered the county flag to be flown at half-staff until Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2021, in memory of Sandy, as a testamen…
A Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) contractor is scheduled to begin preliminary work this week on a sound wall project along a section of Interstate 81 in Dauphin County. This approximately 2-mile project extends from Interstate 83 (Exit 70) to Mountain Road (Exit 72).
The first program in The Institute’s winter EXPLORE! program series for kids was postponed by inclement weather and is now set for Thursday, Jan. 7. The program runs from 4 to 5 p.m. at Red Run Park in Rouzerville.
AgChoice Farm Credit announces a complimentary Farming for the Future educational webinar series this winter.
The Department of Agriculture recently shared the schedule for the virtual 2021 Pennsylvania Farm Show. Traditionally held in Harrisburg at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, the department announced a move to a virtual show as Pennsylvania continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.
More than $3,000 in scholarship funds are available for Cumberland County college students who are majoring in Agriculture, Environmental Resource Management, Conservation/Natural Resources, Forestry or any other related field.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce eight winners from across the commonwealth in the fifth annual “Oh Say, Can You Sing?” contest.
The Newburg Christmas tree brightens the snowfall the area received earlier this month to create the perfect holiday scene in the Cumberland Valley.
Two local Veterans were presented with quilts for their service by the Chambersburg Quilting Guild at the December Post meeting of the Shippensburg American Legion. Post Commander Guy Hayslett is pictured presenting the quilts to both Wendy Tomczak and Dave Linn during the meeting. Congratul…
Pa. House Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) will take the oath of office to begin his second term this January. Additionally, he has been appointed to a seat on the House Appropriations Committee.
Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) has been appointed to serve as a deputy whip in the 2021-22 Legislative Session, which begins in January, by House Majority Whip, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Armstrong/Clarion/Forest).
As the holiday season winds down, the day arrives when the decorations come down and your real Christmas tree is banished from the living room. Many local townships and boroughs provide curbside pick-up or drop off at a recycling facility to turn trees into mulch or compost for future use by…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the official launch of the AskUSDA Contact Center program. The AskUSDA Contact Center will serve as the “one front door” for phone, chat, and web inquiries, transforming how the public interacts with USDA and providing an enhanced …
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to an online plans display regarding the U.S. Route 11 (West King Street) bridge replacement project. This project is located over Norfolk Southern Railroad within Shippensburg Borough and Southampton (Franklin) Towns…
The Book Nook, the used bookstore adjacent to the Coy Public Library of Shippensburg, held a book sale earlier this month in conjunction with the Holiday Ship Sales sponsored by Shippensburg downtown merchants. Pictured above are Lisa Seibert, Book Nook manager, left, and Chris Patterson of …
After a long hiatus from invitational exhibitions, The Art Association of Harrisburg is pleased to announce “Observations & Experiences,” a four- artist show featuring the work of Peg Belcastro, Carden Holland, Maureen Joyce, and Julie Riker, on view beginning Jan. 4 through Feb. 18, 202…
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that the deadline for the fourth annual Innovations Challenge has been extended through Friday, Jan. 15, 2021.
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