Supporting education and community Modern Woodmen awards scholarship to local high school senior Modern Woodmen of America, Rock Island, Illinois, has awarded McKenna Rosenberry from James Buchanan High School with
James Buchanan High School graduating senior Brody Crone received a $5,000 CleanChoice Energy Future Flywheel Scholarship. The scholarship program was established by CleanChoice Energy, which owns and operates a solar
Wilson College is proud to announce the launch of its new Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, an innovative, hybrid, accelerated degree designed to prepare practice-ready physical therapists in two
Submitted By: Quinn Martin, Franklin County 4-H Youth Educator Sixth-grade students from James Buchanan Middle School explored the science of water and environmental stewardship during their annual Environmental Science Field
For the week of May 25, 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
Chambersburg Area Senior High School will hold Freshman Orientation 2026 on Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students will participate in a school tour, icebreaker games and
Leadership Franklin County proudly celebrated the graduation of the Leadership Franklin County Community Class of 2026, recognizing 20 professionals who successfully completed the organization’s flagship leadership development program and joined
The Chambersburg Area School District is accepting letters of interest for an open Region 5 seat on the CASD School Board. Individuals interested in applying should send a letter of
The James Buchanan High School business club, DECA, wraps up another successful school year. The club, which has continued to grow and achieve, continues to demonstrate exceptional skill, teamwork, and
The Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg recently hosted a STEM Family Night at the Chambersburg Clubhouse, bringing together youth and their families for an evening of hands-on science and
Diesel Mechanics students at the Franklin County Career and Technology Center spent a day at the school farm last week planting for the 2026 Farm Project. Proceeds from the farm
The HRG Charitable Foundation has announced its first round of scholarship recipients: Grayson Barner, Keeley Nunn, Ryan Sowers, Shawn Kaintz, Kiran Platt, and Michael Thomas. These impressive individuals are all
LIU12 Franklin County Literacy Council’s 8th Annual Puzzle Mania is on its way! Get ready for another year of fast-paced puzzling fun with our “Back to School” themed challenges! Expect
Franklin County Career and Technology Center is highlighting its new Anatomage Table, an advanced life-sized touch-screen display used for 3D anatomy education and virtual dissection. The table allows users to
Shalom Christian Academy will hold an open house for future PreK students on May 26. The school offers an all-day PreK program on campus for children ages 4 and 5.
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Diesel Mechanics students at the Franklin County Career and Technology Center have completed two Kenworth classes and earned Kenworth certification. The certificates were presented by Kenworth representatives, including Adam Stone,
The Chambersburg Area School District will host its Night of the Stars event on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Chambersburg Area Senior High School. The district-wide event
Submitted By: Dr. Chandlar Kern, Penn State Extension Livestock Educator Beef producers looking to improve reproductive efficiency and make more informed breeding decisions will have the opportunity to do just
Telephone: 717-263-9226 For the week of May 11, 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
Join Penn State Master Gardeners of Franklin County at their annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, at 425 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg,
Franklin County Career and Technology Center recognized its day-to-day substitute teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. The school thanked its substitute teachers for their dedication, skill and commitment to CareerTech. The
Chambersburg Area School District recognized several Glee Club members for their selection to prestigious music ensembles this year. Students selected for District Chorus, which includes the top 25 students from
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Wilson College is pleased to announce Lisa Tiffin, D.E.L., G.P.C., as the new vice president for institutional advancement. Tiffin brings more than a decade of senior-level experience in higher education
The Franklin County Career and Technology Center will hold New Student Orientation on May 12 at CareerTech. The event is for all new 2026-27 students and is the only opportunity
Franklin County Career and Technology Center Allied Health students recognized their instructors during Teacher Appreciation Week and Nurses Week. Students surprised Allied Health instructors Marla Moore and Regina Henry with
Submitted By: Ashley Bigge, Ph.D., Penn State Extension, Poultry Educator Penn State Extension is now offering a free, live online course designed to help Spanish-speaking poultry workers build the communication
Walk by Faith is a community-focused walking program designed to promote healthy eating and physical activity while raising awareness about lifestyle changes that can reduce cancer risk. The program is
Submitted By Carol Kagan, Penn State Master Gardener, Franklin County Native plants are beautiful, and they are the backbone of healthy landscapes. Because they are adapted to our local soils
For the week of May 4, 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
Progress reports for Chambersburg Area School District secondary students are now available online. The reports are available for students in grades 6 through 12 and have been posted to the
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. Walk through Chambersburg on a crisp fall
The Chambersburg Area School District’s Trojan Band will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a Spring Concert on Saturday, May 9, at 7 p.m. The concert will feature three band directors
Wilson College is pleased to announce the launch of a new graduate health care program, a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. This new hybrid, accelerated program features rigorous online
Franklin County Career and Technology Center students and staff visited JLG Industries in McConnellsburg as part of Workforce Partner Wednesday. JLG opened its headquarters to students and staff for tours
Franklin County Career and Technology Center’s Protective Services program recently hosted Cody Crouse, a Department of Conservation and Natural Resources forester for Buchanan State Forest. Crouse introduced students to forestry
The Chambersburg Area School District will hold a regular board meeting tonight at 7 p.m. The meeting will take place in the boardroom of the CASD Administration Building. It will
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
