Starting May 1, Defense of Democracy, a non-profit dedicated to protecting public education and the right to read, is proud to announce the launch of its 2nd Annual Teacher Thank-A-Thon.
Franklin County Career and Technology Center recognized several Medical Assisting seniors as part of its Monday Senior Spotlights. The students are members of Mrs. Egolf’s Medical Assisting program and are
Shippensburg Area School District is recognizing its bus drivers for School Bus Driver Appreciation Day on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The district thanked its transportation staff for safely transporting students
Submitted By: Sean Duke, Penn State Extension Marketing/Communications Specialist Extension professionals, farm service providers, researchers, and agricultural leaders can learn about the emotional impacts of farm depopulation on farmers and
Submitted By: Jennie Mazzone, Penn State Extension Educator, Horticulture Every year, Pennsylvania vine crops are threatened by an unwelcome visitor, cucurbit downy mildew (CDM). CDM is a serious, fast‑moving disease
For the week of April 27, 2026 https://extension.psu.edu/franklin UPCOMING WEBINARS AND EVENTS: Penn State Extension is pleased to continue providing quality education via various webinars and recordings. If you have
Any views or opinions expressed in this column are of the individual, group, or entity who submitted it and not the publication, owner(s), its advertisers, or affiliates. Let’s talk about Wilson College. My wife,
Christopher Baker, a senior in the Workforce Development Program at the Franklin County Career and Technology Center, has earned several industry-recognized credentials through Mrs. Stockman’s program, including OSHA-10 Certification, Employability
Senior Dental Assisting students at the Franklin County Career and Technology Center have passed the Radiation Health and Safety exam through the Dental Assisting National Board. By passing the exam,
The online testing system used by Pennsylvania schools for the annual Pennsylvania System of School Assessment was not operable for several hours Tuesday as students attempted to log in, according
The Franklin County Career and Technology Center is recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week by highlighting the work of public safety telecommunicators and the experience of two Workforce Development students.
Shippensburg University sophomore Henry Mohl has been selected to serve as the student representative on the Shippensburg University Council of Trustees. His appointment was approved by Pennsylvania’s State System of
Chambersburg Area School District is accepting applications for internships at the secondary level. Students can explore available internship opportunities and apply by clicking on the “Xello” icon in their Google
The Franklin County Career and Technology Center is recognizing senior Morgan Lehman in its Senior Spotlight as a student in the Workforce Development Program. According to CareerTech, Lehman has set
Submitted By: Natalie Marioni, Penn State Extension Educator Have you ever noticed that wood frogs are always among the first frogs to call each spring, or that spotted jewelweed appears
For the week of April 20, 2026 https://extension.psu.edu/franklin UPCOMING WEBINARS AND EVENTS: Penn State Extension is pleased to continue providing quality education via various webinars and recordings. If you have
Wilson College students will present 88 original research projects during the College’s seventeenth annual Barsy-Colgan Student Research Day, taking place Thursday, April 23, and Friday, April 24, 2026. The event
Wilson College will host an afternoon of inspiring music as the Cumberland Valley Chorale at Wilson College presents its Spring 2026 concert, On the Edge of Light, on Sunday, April
Haya Sukhera from Waynesboro was named the winner for Pennsylvania-based Reach Cyber Charter School’s 2026 Winter STEM Challenge in the High School Digital Machines category. Reach Cyber Charter School integrates science, technology,
The Chambersburg Area School District is reminding parents and guardians to complete its Education Survey. According to the district, the survey is part of its work toward becoming Schools of
Building Construction Trades students from the Franklin County Career and Technology Center completed a work-based learning and community service project at the Greencastle-Antrim Baseball & Softball Association fields ahead of
The Franklin County Career and Technology Center is selling tickets for a chance to win a 5-by-10-foot utility trailer built by current CareerTech students. According to the center, the trailer
The CASHS Choristers performed in Harrisburg on Monday and received positive comments from people passing by, according to State Rep. Rob Kauffman. Kauffman said the group made Chambersburg proud and
The Chambersburg Area School District is hiring full-time school bus drivers. According to the district, positions start at $18.25 per hour and include full benefits. Applications can be submitted online
The Chambersburg Area School District will hold a committee-of-the-whole board meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the boardroom at the CASD Administration Building and will
Littlestown Area School District (LASD) announces the launch of its search for a new Superintendent to provide visionary leadership of the public K-12 school district. LASD Board of Directors recently
Submitted By: Ashley Bigge, Ph.D., Penn State Extension Poultry Educator Spring is here, and that means the return of migratory birds. While geese have been moving northward since the beginning
For the week of April 13, 2026 https://extension.psu.edu/franklin UPCOMING WEBINARS AND EVENTS: Penn State Extension is pleased to continue providing quality education via various webinars and recordings. If you have
Franklin County Career and Technology Center recognized Camden Householder, a senior in the Workforce Development Program, in a recent Senior Spotlight. According to the school, Householder has explored careers in
The Chambersburg Area School District is asking the community to support local families through the CAMS South Drive-Thru Food Drive on Saturday, April 18. The event will be held from
Wilson College has named Andrea Hoover-Erbig as its new director of athletics. Hoover-Erbig brings more than 20 years of experience in NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics to the position and
Franklin County Career and Technology Center announced that Landscaping & Horticulture student Braden Lehman received a $1,000 Rex Wright scholarship through the PA Youth Development Foundation of SkillsUSA before the
Hagerstown Community College student Xavier Ferguson has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Maryland Law Enforcement Officers, Inc. Ferguson is an administration of justice major at HCC. According to the
Shippensburg University has announced that Michele L. Kluk, JD, ’24M will serve as the commencement speaker for the Spring 2026 Graduate Ceremony on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the H.
Franklin County Career and Technology Center has recognized Kaydince Hampton, a Fannett-Metal senior in the Workforce Development Program, in its latest Senior Spotlight. As part of her Cooperative Education experience,
Submitted By: Annette MaCoy, Penn State Master Gardener Coordinator, Franklin County Penn State Extension and the Penn State Agricultural Analytical Services Laboratory offer a valuable service to the public: accurate
For the week of April 6, 2026 https://extension.psu.edu/franklin UPCOMING WEBINARS AND EVENTS: Penn State Extension is pleased to continue providing quality education via various webinars and recordings. If you have
The Chambersburg Area Senior High School NJROTC competed at Navy Nationals in Pensacola and earned third place in armed regulation, fourth place in unarmed regulation, and a 14th-place national finish.
The Franklin County Career and Technology Center has recognized Victoria DeShield in its Senior Spotlight. DeShield is a 12th grade student in the Workforce Development Program. After graduation, she plans
Ken Ohashi, brand chief executive officer of Brooks Brothers and Nautica, will deliver the commencement address to the Wilson College Class of 2026 during the College’s commencement ceremony on Sunday,
