The 14-week program will run simultaneously at the PSP Academy in Hershey and the PSP Southwest Training Center in Greensburg.
The Franklin County Historical Society Old Jail Museum announces it will join museums nationwide in participating in the summer of Blue Star Museums, a program
Early last month, we reported on Chambersburg Area Senior High School teacher Benjamin A. Duran- Tobias charged with sexually assaulting a student. That incident resulted
A bill with some momentum in the General Assembly would expand school choice with public funding. The Pennsylvania House passed an education bill to give
In my role as president of the Franklin County Area Development Corporation (FCADC), I am intimately involved in developing, implementing, and supporting a full range
Twenty-three high school sophomores graduated from a year-long leadership training program on April 11 surrounded by family, friends and mentors at Wilson College. The Leadership
Wilson College’s 13th annual Student Research Day is Friday, April 29. Experience some of the fantastic research and creative projects Wilson students have done this year with
The Satanic Temple started its After School Satan program in 2016 as an alternative to Christian Good News Clubs. According to the group at their
What is Going On The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 2022 to be Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Franklin County and are calling upon
Educational opportunities, shopping and the availability of seasonal plants will come together Saturday, April 23, for the Earth Day celebration in Chambersburg. Environmental protection and sustainability will be highlighted during the event hosted by Downtown Chambersburg Inc. in partnership with Chambersburg Waste Paper and Downtown Business Council of Chambersburg. “The 30 vendors signed up for this celebration are truly top notch. I’m so impressed by what I’ve seen and heard from them to date, and I so look forward to that Saturday when they are all linked to honor our planet,” said Sam Thrush, president of Downtown Chambersburg Inc. READ: Happening this April in Greencastle-Antrim What to Expect Craig Adams, operations manager for Chambersburg Waste Paper, hopes to use the day to promote awareness and education about recycling. He plans to help guests get clarification about recycling procedures. “There is a lot of mass confusion about what goes in and what does not go in,” he said. Coyle Free Library is planning for a chalk art contest (weather permitting) and an art studio for children ages 12 and younger. It will be playing a nature film on a loop throughout the day. The library encourages everyone to participate in an “Earth Day pledge” community art project. Additionally, the library’s bookmobile will be on Memorial Square with information to sign up for library cards and giveaways, according to Jill Ann Yaich, senior director of information services. Like-minded People Franklin County native Lisa Poole finds herself increasingly concerned with humans’ impact on Earth. She looks forward to connecting with likeminded people during the Chambersburg event, where she will sell apparel through her business, Grateful Dyeworks. “I’m doing a slew of new shirts in earth tones to go with the day,” she said. Who is Invited All ages are invited to the free event, which is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m on Saturday, April 23rd
The Chambersburg Area School District Foundation is having their 28th annual golf tournament to benefit education in the region. On May 2nd from 12:30-5PM at
The Nature and Culture Institute have some great programs coming up in April. Additionally, their StoryWalk kids program will begin on Sundays in May. The
A Shippensburg youth faces felony charges in connection with bomb and shooting threats at Shippensburg’s Middle School this year.
The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed March to be Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Franklin County and are drawing attention to the unlimited potential possessed
INDIANA, Pa. – The following students from Franklin County completed requirements for graduation from Indiana University of Pennsylvania as of December 2021 or January 2022.
The Franklin County Historical Society is offering one $1,000 scholarship and a one-year membership that will be awarded to one deserving high school senior residing
Bomb-sniffing dogs searching Shippensburg Middle School Tuesday did not find any explosives or explosive devices, according to police.
A bomb threat emptied Shippensburg School District’s Middle School this morning as law enforcement and first responders searched the school.
The Chambersburg Area Senior High School Navy Junior ROTC Cadets travelled to Sterling High School for a major regional Academic, Fitness and Drill competition. The
The Shippensburg Band is proud to celebrate their 100th Anniversary with a concert featuring the talents of local musicians of all ages performing music selections
As part of its annual Orr Forum series, Wilson College welcomes Amy-Jill Levine, Ph.D., to give a lecture titled, “Jesus’ Parables as Jewish Stories,” March
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Celebrate Women’s History Month at Wilson College Wilson College will host a lecture series exploring Wilson women and their contributions to our community. All lectures
Austin M. Crouse graduated in 2019 from Shippensburg Area Senior High school. From there he is on his 3rd year of college at the University
A nursing scholarship has opened up and is available for applications. The Franklin County Commissioners announced the program yesterday. They are encouraging local high school
During the Evening Talk Series, current and past staff members of Penn State Mont Alto, with talk to campus and community members about their personal
According to the U.S. Census Bureau there are over 170 different fields of study that students in undergraduate programs can earn a college degree. Interestingly,
Franklin County educators can put their imagination and creativity to work in this year’s Innovative Technology Challenge Grant competition.
Pennsylvania student loan borrowers will receive over $70 million in relief as part of a national settlement with loan servicer Navient.
Are you or someone you know 14 years or older with an interest in writing? If so, consider taking lessons on writing technique, ask questions
Brace yourself for the first serious snowfall of this winter season and get your snowblowers ready for this winter’s first major storm.
IUP (Indiana University of Pennsylvania) has recognized nine Franklin County students as Provost Scholars. Students must complete a minimum of 45 semester hours at IUP
Schools can set their own mask policies starting Jan. 17, when the current statewide order expires, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said Monday
State organization objects to a letter sent by NSBA to the White House likening some parents’ behavior to “domestic terrorism.”
The funds were raised from the 17th Annual Tim and Susan Cook Memorial One-Mile Race hosted by the Greater Chamber of Commerce in July.
Kristin Runyon’s memory lives on through generations of caregivers who embody her strength, determination, and grit, and the Runyon scholarship.
Ordering masks in classrooms can only be done through regulation, not exploitation of a decades-old law intended for quarantining the sick, Republicans say.
Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam last week mandated masks inside public, private and parochial schools and child care centers.
“A comprehensive and sustainable solution needed for several school funding issues is the most critical issue out there”
The Franklin County Career and Technology Center formally dedicated its newly constructed Practical Nursing Program Building in June.
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