Each year, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, a statewide nonprofit whose vision is a clean and beautiful Pennsylvania, provides an opportunity for their affiliates to recognize the outstanding efforts of local volunteers whose dedication, commitment and exceptional contributions helped keep local…
Rep. Barb Gleim (R-199) issued the following legislative update last week in her newsletter, The Barb Wire.
Each year, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, a statewide nonprofit whose vision is a clean and beautiful Pennsylvania, provides an opportunity for their affiliates to recognize the outstanding efforts of local volunteers whose dedication, commitment and exceptional contributions helped keep local…
Rep. Barb Gleim (R-199) issued the following legislative update last week in her newsletter, The Barb Wire.
Record-breaking cold and winter storms across much of the U.S. have had a significant impact on blood and platelet donations. The American Red Cross is urging healthy individuals, especially those with type O blood, to give now to ensure blood products are available for patient emergencies w…
The Big Spring Senior Center, 91 Doubling Gap Road, is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Our Grab-N-Go Takeout Program on these days includes a hot and a frozen meal for a recommendation donation of $2 for those 60 and older. Our newsletter can be found on our website:…
If you could look in a crystal ball and see what 2021 has in store for us, how much would you want to know? This time last year, I certainly don’t think anyone could have predicted what 2020 would offer.
The South Newton Township Fire Co. recently held its awards presentations at their monthly company meeting.
This February, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is teaming up with companies around the country to fight cardiovascular disease through Life Is Why, https://www.heart.org/en/get-involved/ways-to-give/life-is…
Rep. Barb Gleim (R-199) issued the following legislative update last week in her newsletter, The Barb Wire.
I first ran for tax collector in November of 1993, and began my first term of office in January of 1994. Having been graciously re-elected to six additional four-year terms by the voters, I began my 28th year of service this year in January of 2021 as your tax collector.
The South Newton Township Volunteer Fire Co. continued its fundraising events during the pandemic, including a drive-through Super Bowl Sunday BBQ chicken dinner. The dinner included one half chicken, baked beans, macaroni salad and applesauce.
The Big Spring School Store has moved into the 21st century with the addition of a website. The student-run store has operated for years, and is now convenient for the public to access from the comfort of their own homes. Big Spring and Bulldog apparel can be ordered, and paid for using a cr…
State Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego is encouraging Pennsylvanians to learn more about burn hazards, and how to avoid injury in observance of National Burn Awareness Week, running from Feb. 7 through 13.
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) recently presented poll results to the Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council (CNRAC) indicating four out of five Pennsylvanians who visited parks and trails believe that time spent outdoors is essential to their physic…
The Cumberland Area Economic Development Corp. (CAEDC), in partnership with the Cumberland County Commissioners, Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce, Mechanicsburg Chamber of Commerce, Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce, and West Shore Chamber of Commerce, are supporting and celebrating res…
The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF), the only nonprofit whose mission is to inspire stewardship of Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests, invites you to a virtual meeting to explore the idea of a Friends Group at Locust
In honor of Black History Month this February, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors, and especially those who have recovered from COVID-19, to give blood to honor the legacies of African Americans like Dr. Charles Drew and Dr. Jerome Holland. Their passion for helping improve th…
The Cumberland Area Economic Development Corp. (CAEDC) is announcing the Cumberland County Small Business Relief Working Capital Program to provide immediate support for Cumberland County businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19.
Sheetz, a family-owned and operated restaurant and convenience chain across the Mid-Atlantic, is proud to announce Sheetz For the Kidz, an employee-driven charity supporting underprivileged children, raised more than $1.8 million for children in need in 2020.
State Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) has been appointed to several key Pennsylvania Senate committees for the 2021-22 legislative session.
The John Graham Public Library is holding a second session of its virtual winter craft activity at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, on Zoom. Make a quick and easy winter scarf to chase away the chill! You’ll need these supplies: light, worsted, or chunky yarn and an appropriately sized crochet ho…
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.
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding addressed diversity and inclusion as a key challenge in cultivating a bright future for Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry last week during the 2021 Pennsylvania Farm Show.
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently announced that grant applications are now being accepted for recreation and conservation projects in communities across Pennsylvania.
The Children’s Health Fair, an annual event designed to teach third-grade students how to live safe and healthy lifestyles, will be presented virtually from Jan. 11 to April 16, 2021. This year’s event is sponsored by the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation and will be presented to students from Cumber…
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.
On Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, on the Hallowed Grounds of Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, volunteers will pick up more than 40,000 live balsam wreaths, which were placed on every grave during Wreaths Across America Day celebrated on Dec. 19, 2020, wreath laying, thanks to the generosity of th…
The American Heart Association, https://www.heart.org, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, together with its signature movement, Go Red for Women, http://www.goredforwomen.org, encourages you to ‘wear red and give’ on Friday, Feb. 5 in honor …
During the recent 2021 Virtual Pennsylvania Farm Show, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding invited proposals for $460,000 in funding through the state’s Specialty Crop Block Grants created under the PA Farm Bill in 2019 and renewed for the 2021-22 Fiscal Year.
The Pennsylvania National Guard Associations (“PNGAS”) and its PNGAS Business Action Council (“EAC”), chaired by Brig. Gen. (Retired) Wilbur E. Wolf III, are pleased to announce details for the Jan. 27 PNGAS Virtual Job Fair, to be held between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. All job seekers are welcome …
The Big Spring School District has begun its process of preliminary registration for children in the district eligible to attend kindergarten in the upcoming school year.
The John Graham Library is holding a virtual winter craft activity at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, on Zoom. Make a quick and easy winter scarf to chase away the chill! You’ll need these supplies: light, worsted, or chunky yarn and an appropriately sized crochet hook. Contact the John Graham …
Tri County Community Action, https://cactricounty.org/contact-us/locations.html, has partnered with the Cumberland County Department of Aging & Community Services to give grants up to $1,000 for Cumberland County residents ages 60 and older who are struggling to pay their heating bill.
Rep. Barb Gleim (R-199) was sworn into her second term in office in Harrisburg earlier this month.
Rep. Barb Gleim (R-199) issued the following legislative updates in her newsletter, The Barb Wire, earlier this month.
The Big Spring Senior Center is excited to announce its third Creative Aging Art Class, beginning at the Senior Center on Monday, March 15.
Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Cumberland) took the oath of office Tuesday to begin his first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
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.
Pennsylvania State Grange Heritage Quilt Trail Committee is offering a Design a Quilt Block Contest.
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…
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.
During the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Penn State Extension has offered discounts on its online programs to support customers during a difficult year. For the month of January, extension will continue that support by offering a 50 percent discount on online course enrollment.
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.
On Jan. 18, 2021, YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County, in partnership with Hope Station, Carlisle Arts Learning Center, and The Common Ground Project, will host its annual Martin’s Mission activities for elementary aged children. This year, Martins’ Mission goes virtual to celebrate the mi…
\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 …
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,…
A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket sold for the Saturday, Dec. 12, drawing matched all five balls drawn, 11-14-20-25-30, to win $200,000, less withholding. Smoker’s Express, 457 N. Enola Road, Enola earns a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
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) demanded last month the Wolf Administration live up to promises to protect the state’s most vulnerable r…
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that the deadline for the fourth annual Innovations Challenge has been extended through Friday, Jan. 15, 2021.
The Pennsylvania State Grange released a list of major legislative priorities it plans to pursue in the 2021-22 legislative session.
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