As Breast Cancer Awareness Month continues, the Department of Health recently emphasized the importance of continuing breast and cervical cancer screenings. The state has seen many women and individuals postpone these essential screenings due to COVID-19.
The Class of 1953 of the Shippensburg High School met at Hoss’s Steak and Sea House in Chambersburg for a Class Reunion Luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 9. It had been an extended period of time since the class had been able to hold any kind of function; COVID turned our world upside down.
Franklin County Commissioners joined Montgomery Township Supervisors and project contractors recently in celebrating the newly constructed Heisey Road Bridge in Montgomery Township with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. County Bridge 121 carries Heisey Road (T-330) over the West Branch of the Conoc…
The Cumberland County Commissioners recently voted to award three Cumberland County higher education institutions $2.5 million through the Higher Education American Rescue Plan Recovery Grant Program (ARP). The county sent applications for submission to the following: Shippensburg and Messia…
Fall greetings from the ‘Burg once again! It’s so nice to see the sun shining after what seemed like a never ending cast of gloomy days. Perhaps now we’ll begin to see the splendor of fall as God’s paintbrush fills the landscape with hues of autumn. Before I get into the makings of fall and …
The county’s last operational covered bridge, located between Newville and Shippensburg in western Cumberland County, is now open to motorists after being closed for repairs and renovations. Ramp Covered Bridge crosses the Conodoguinet in Hopewell Township on Covered Bridge Road.
Capital Blue Cross and WellSpan Health recently announced a collaboration to increase access to breast cancer screenings in rural and underserved communities across South Central Pennsylvania.
The Local Car Wash in Chambersburg is transforming into the “Tunnel of Terror” this Halloween for their first annual haunted Halloween event. The spooky car wash experience runs from the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 29, through Sunday, Oct. 31.
Step back in time and celebrate Ship’s 150th with a new exhibit at the Shippensburg University Fashion Archives and Museum (FA&M). The exhibit combines FA&M holdings and artifacts from the university’s archives collection housed in the Lehman Library. From dinks to band uniforms and …
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn joined state Sen. John Gordner for a tour of Shikellamy State Park earlier this month to assess infrastructure needs for parks, forests and trails across Pennsylvania.
The Shippensburg Band is proud to present a free concert, its first since October of 2019, featuring the talents of local musicians of all ages performing timeless music selections. The concert is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, at the Church of the Brethren, 253 E. Garfield St., Sh…
The Kiwanis Club of Shippensburg met Tuesday evening and welcomed guest speaker Linda Butts from the Shippensburg Head Start Program. Butts has served in various capacities with the Head Start Program over the years, and has been the director of the Head Start Program at Shippensburg Univer…
Cumberland County has been recognized for meeting national best-practice standards when preparing its annual budget for the 14th consecutive year. The Cumberland County Commissioners and Finance Office recently earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Of…
The 2021 Shippensburg Area Senior High School Homecoming Dance was held Saturday evening at the high school.
The numbers tell the tale when it comes to just how good black bear hunting opportunities are in Pennsylvania these days.
The Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce honored one business and six young professionals for their dedication and achievements with more than 100 people in attendance at the Young Professional Awards on Sept. 16.
Cumberland County residents who are not registered to vote, and want to vote in the Nov. 2 Municipal Election, must register by Monday, Oct. 18.
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently joined Merrymead Farm to encourage Pennsylvanians and tourists to support Pennsylvania farmers through trips to the farm this fall. Merrymead Farm is one of more than 700 Pennsylvania farms who diversify their farm operations through agritourism.
The Coy Public Library of Shippensburg Board of Trustees will host a yard sale starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation recently announced a new $3.5 million program designed to help preserve and interpret historic places that reflect the inclusive narrative of American cultural history, made possible through a generous grant from the National Endowment for the Hum…
Habitat For Humanity and Wilson College partnered to construct a 6 foot-by-8 foot garden shed on campus to be placed at the 50th house built by volunteers in Franklin County. The two organizations share a history of involvement, but current restrictions prohibited Wilson students from leavin…
Knowing teenagers learn the importance of hard work and responsibility through their early work experience, the House recently approved legislation by Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) to make it easier for them to join the workforce.
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Absentee and mail-in ballots have begun to be mailed out to Franklin County voters that have submitted an application. Specimen ballots are also available on the county’s website (www.franklincountypa.gov) for those voters who wish to examine those offices and candidates that will be appeari…
Wilson College will celebrate Arts Day 2021 on Wednesday, Oct. 13, with activities and exhibitions across campus, free and open to the public.
Restoration work to the historic Ramps Bridge located in Hopewell Township is almost complete and Hopewell Township supervisors are hopeful the bridge will reopen to local traffic soon.
Pennsylvania’s state game lands are something to behold.
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Acting Executive Deputy Secretary Melissa Batula, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Randy Padfield, and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) COO Craig Shuey recently held a media briefing to outline the commonwealth…
This fall, the Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership members will be digging success and improving local stream health by planting roughly 65,500 native trees.
Visit Shippensburg Township Park on Britton Road from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Saturday for the inaugural Charity Food Truck Festival hosted by Reins of Rhythm.
The Art Association of Harrisburg is excited to present “Nothing Pretty,” a group exhibition that explores the unknown, liminal space within the imagination from Oct. 22 through Nov. 24. This exhibition, presented in the gallery at 21 N. Front St. and sponsored by David Volkman, will open wi…
The Grammy award-winning legendary Nitty Gritty Dirt Band performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Luhrs Performing Arts Center at Shippensburg University. It is the first show at the state-of-the-art venue since February of 2020.
Reps. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton), chairman of House Education Committee’s Subcommittee on Higher Education, and Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Education, recently held a joint hearing on higher educat…
Acting Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson and Deputy Secretary of Health Preparedness and Community Protection Ray Barishansky recently joined public health officials from UPMC West Shore to urge residents to get their flu vaccine at the start of flu season as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Because of the warm, wet summer, trees in Pennsylvania are mostly in great shape. But for the state’s forests to exhibit their most vibrant colors, conditions need to be cooler and drier in the next few weeks, according to a Penn State expert.
The Burd Street Carnival is back, and will make its 2021 debut today, Oct. 7 through Sunday, Oct. 10. Proceeds from the carnival rides will benefit Friends of Memorial Park Pool who are trying to raise money for a brand new community pool. Please come, bring the entire family and enjoy a fu…
The Chambersburg Area Development Corp. (CADC) recently reported its 2020 total assets of $15.9 million to its members and community representatives at its 61st Annual Business Luncheon.
The Shippensburg University Graduate Student Association Board will host its annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Walk at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 10.
Welcome to this week’s Blast from the Past. In last week’s offering, I talked about the closing of Shippen Cleaners and the historic aspect of the building that stands on the corner of Earl and Orange streets in the Borough of Shippensburg.
If something can be routine and record-breaking at the same time, it is Pennsylvania’s archery deer season.
Hello again, and welcome to Fall! What a wonderful season it is, with all the sights, tastes and smells that everyone loves, especially me! I recently spent time at Meadowbrooke Gourds in Carlisle, and had a great time exploring their fall offerings, including a fun acorn house and giant jac…
The SHAPE Gallery is pleased to present “A Mindful View” featuring artwork by Nicholas Soroka and Tami Bitner.
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee recently approved Sen. Judy Ward’s (R-30) bill to cut red tape and expand options for ambulatory surgical centers (ASC).
Orrstown Bank presented Junior Achievement of South Central Pennsylvania (JASPCA) with a $50,000 contribution to fund work-readiness and financial literacy programs for students across Orrstown Bank’s Pennsylvania footprint.
Pennsylvania’s largest credit union, PSECU, hosted 110 golfers for its annual PSECU Chips In Golf Outing on Thursday, Sept. 16, at Dauphin Highlands Golf Course. Supported by 26 sponsors, the event raised $55,000 for this year’s beneficiary – Feeding Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is accepting construction and maintenance services feedback through an online survey. The public can take the survey through Oct. 26 at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/2021PDConstruction.
A Shippensburg area Girl Scout Troop will hold a sign up night for girls ages 11 to 17 at Southampton (Cumberland) Township Park, 175 Airport Road, at 6:30 tonight, Sept. 30.
The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank recently announced that it received a donation of $128,000 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 food …
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