Editor’s Note: This is a column on area watersheds by Blyden Potts and guest columnists to spread awareness of the area’s tributaries and the efforts of area volunteers to keep them clean.
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United Way of Franklin County is once again conducting its annual Winter Food Drive, collecting monetary donations to help local food pantries restock their shelves after the busy holiday season. Donations are being accepted now through Jan. 31 at: www.uwfcpa.org/givefood, and at United Way’…
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has released for public comment the draft Pennsylvania 2022 Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report, the biennial update on the health of streams and lakes statewide.
Shannon Gority, executive director for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) in Pennsylvania, said that an increase in the number of miles of impaired waters listed in the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Draft 2022 Integrated Water Quality Report sends a clear messa…
Educators in Franklin County are encouraged to put their imagination and creativity to work by competing for more than $10,000 in available Innovative Technology Challenge Grants to utilize in the classroom for grades K-12.
The CommunityAid Foundation recently awarded Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties (DVSCP) a $25,000 grant to support the agency’s emergency shelter services. The funds will specifically aid the agency in providing shelter and rental assistance during the pandemic.
For the second consecutive year, F&M Trust donated $100,000 to community organizations across south-central Pennsylvania to assist with their COVID relief efforts.
Workit Health, the nation’s leading virtual substance use disorder treatment provider, will expand into Pennsylvania on Jan. 17 with a Harrisburg-area outpatient clinic at 7208 Redtop Road in Hummelstown.
During session of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) recently gave details of two pieces of legislation he is sponsoring to aid fire departments.
On Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, the Shippensburg Police Department was contacted by the Ashland Police Department in Virginia in reference to a missing 15-year-old girl from the Ashland area. The juvenile had been missing since Saturday, Jan. 15.
The Kiwanis Club of Shippensburg presented a check for $300 to Ruth Gunnett, the Community Outreach Coordinator for Reins of Rhythm, in support of the Reins of Rhythm program.
The Shippensburg University Center for Land Use and Sustainability (CLUS) was honored by 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania during their annual Commonwealth Awards on Dec. 15. 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania is the statewide nonpartisan advocate for responsible and efficient land use and partner …
Karlie Supplee of Franklin County exhibits her goat at the Boer Goat Show during the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg last week.
PA State Fair Queen Addison Neff, left, accepts the first-place prize in place of Sharon Kurtz from Lehigh County during the 2022 PA Farm Show Chocolate Cake Contest. Second-place winner Lorrie Rauch from Lehigh County is pictured in the middle, and third-place winner Tracy Deneen from Fulto…
As first lady Colleen Patterson packed for her move to Ship, she realized it was time for a few items in her closet to find a new home.
Wilson College has received a $16,000 grant from the Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) for scholarships of $4,000 to four students pursuing equine or animal-related majors.
As part of its commitment to Healing Our Planet by creating a more sustainable future, The GIANT Co. announced a $1 million donation to Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in support of its new Center for Advanced Agriculture and Sustainability, which will be focused on sustainab…
Snow fell from the sky for much of Sunday, blanketing about 4 inches of the white stuff on Shippensburg and surrounding areas. About an inch of ice fell on top of the snow, creating quite a mess for commuters earlier this week. Pictured above: the Spring Lot Gazebo on King Street is always n…
Area firefighters were called to the scene of a blaze at an Amish wood workshop building Saturday, Jan. 8, in Hopewell Township.
The unknown age female operator of the pictured minivan escaped injury when she crashed on a snow-covered Newburg Road, near Byers Road in Hopewell Township, just before 3 p.m. last Friday. The driver lost control, and hit an embankment and road sign, which caused the van to roll onto its si…
Reins of Rhythm of Shippensburg received a Walmart Giving grant last month.
An unknown age male operator of a small tractor plow suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle at 3:12 p.m. last Friday in the 1000 block of Ridge Road, Hopewell Township. The injured operator was transported to the Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center by Shippensburg…
Whether you are raising calves for the future of your dairy herd or are raising calves to sell for beef production, producing healthy, quality calves should be a main priority for any producer. For those that are currently raising calves, the ups and downs of mortality and morbidity can be a…
The Newburg-Hopewell Fire Co. 2022 Officers were sworn into their respective offices last Thursday evening at their January monthly meeting. Giving the oath of office was Chaplain Larry Singer. The 2022 Administrative and Fire Officers are: Steve Moffat Jr., President; Larry Singer, Vice Pre…
The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Dangerously low blood supply levels are posing a concerning risk to patient care and forcing doctors to make difficult decisions about who receives blood transfusions and who will need …
Letterkenny Army Depot endeavors to maintain the highest water quality standards by conducting routine tests of the depot’s drinking water which is from a public, off-post site. As part of this commitment, Letterkenny Army Depot is evaluating water quality in the vicinity of the depot.
Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), a commissioner on the Pennsylvania Legislative Reapportionment Commission, said Friday that it was clear after two days of commission hearings on the proposed plans that changes must be made to the preliminary House map.
The Franklin County Prison Board congratulated Franklin County Jail Warden Bill Bechtold and recently retired Deputy Warden James Sullen last month for receiving Pennsylvania Prison Wardens Association (PPWA) awards at the organization’s Fall Conference.
This fox was seen passing through the Shippensburg Area Senior High School ballfield just after 5 p.m. Tuesday, and was content on keeping its distance from passersby.
Round-and-Round the couples and teams danced as they filled the New Holland Arena competing in the Square Dance Contest Monday, Jan. 10 at the 2022 Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg.
Levi Keifer of Carlisle poses with his rabbit before the Youth Rabbit Showmanship Contest at the Pennsylvania Farm Show over the weekend.
As a Pennsylvania WoodMobile volunteer for more than 10 years, Chris Ditlow of Harrisburg thinks everyone should understand the importance of Pennsylvania’s leading industry: agriculture. Ditlow’s story didn’t begin in agriculture, proving that anyone can become involved.
Christine Helm of Shippensburg and Kevin Stahl of Mercersburg were named champion showmen during the 2022 Open Beef Show at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg over the weekend. Helm, who exhibited the Champion Mainetainer Female, is joined by Steve Helm, Diane Helm, Krystal Helm, Karli…
The Pennsylvania Maple Syrup Producers Council returned to spread organic sweetness at the 106th PA Farm Show. For decades, children and adults alike line up to get a taste of this local flavor.
Alaina Webster of Venango, Crawford County took home Grand Champion Jr. Market Swine honors in the 106th PA Farm Show Jr. Swine Show on Sunday, Jan. 9. Rylee Ewing of Punxsutawney, Jefferson County, competed in the showmanship portion of the show and earned the honor of Grand Champion Showma…
Happy New Year, all!
Michael “Mike” Chamberlin, of Shippensburg, was promoted to line superintendent of the Shippensburg District operations department of Adams Electric Cooperative in December.
The West End Fire & Rescue Co. recently elected its 2022 Officers at the regular monthly meeting in December, and were sworn into office by Mayor Kathy Coy. The 2022 fire line and administrative officers are as follows: Fire Chief Jamie White; Deputy Fire Chief Dick Perry; Assistant Fire…
Area families are invited to attend The Institute’s StoryWalk Sundays adventure for kids from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, at Pine Hill Recreation Area.
Late fall and winter are an excellent time period to reflect on pasture management, and devise an action plan for the coming season. Whether you want to improve your pastures or continue to maintain their quality, there are multiple steps to take throughout the year to ensure that forage gro…
All three Shippensburg fire departments were dispatched to 11 Britton Road, Shippensburg Township, just before 3 p.m. last Wednesday for reported smoke in the apartment building. Upon arrival, firefighters found the apartment building to be evacuated by the residents with a light haze of sm…
The driver of a dump truck escaped injuries when they rolled the truck on a snowy Newville Road in Southampton (Cumberland) Township around 12:30 p.m. Dec. 27. Pennsylvania State Police investigated the crash. John’s Mobile Towing, Shippensburg Fire Police and South Newton Township Fire Co. …
The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the December 2021 Employee of the Month award to Benjamin Sites. Sites has been employed with Franklin County since February 2011, and currently serves as the chief deputy with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
Multiple Franklin County and mutual aid fire companies were alerted and dispatched for a reported building fire at the Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, 1000 Potato Roll Lane, Guilford Township, Chambersburg, at 1:36 a.m. Monday.
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners approved $148,457 for land projects across the county. The funding will be used for seven projects which include parks, pavilions, a pedestrian bridge, and boat launch. The Land Partnerships Grant Program provides financial assistance to municipal…
Last week, Department of Health (DOH) Acting Secretary Keara Klinepeter and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Randy Padfield announced that the federal government has identified York- and Scranton-based hospitals and emergency medical services (EMS) to receive strike t…
In 2021, Franklin County (PA) District Attorney Matt Fogal agreed to serve as an active member of the Executive Board of the Joint Terrorism Task Force, headquartered at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Field Office in Philadelphia.
Central Penn College has been selected by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to receive the maximum award of $30,000 for the “It’s On Us PA” grant program. The It’s On Us PA program invites everyone, including higher educational institutions, to play a greater role in ending sexual assault.
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