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Maryland Service Year program concludes first year, accepting applications for year two
This week, Washington County resident Chris Keane attended his commencement. Not for high school, he’s already done that. Not for college, he’s yet to cross that milestone. But for something more novel, Maryland’s Service Year Option program, which started last year. The Herald-Mail covered the launch event for the program enacted in 2023 for recent high school graduates last October, recording the remarks of Keane, an inaugural year program participant, as he spoke about his early days...
Corvettes at Carlisle 2023 Unforgettable Moments
Welcome to a detailed account of Corvettes at Carlisle 2023, penned by Bob Cook and originally published in Vette Vues Magazine. This year’s event set new records with over 5,000 Corvettes in attendance, an impressive “Fun Field,” and a wide array of activities that kept attendees busy from dawn till dusk. Join us as we relive the excitement, camaraderie, and incredible displays that made the 2023 Corvettes at Carlisle a truly memorable experience.
Gettysburg sister-city delegation visits from Japan
A delegation from Sekigahara, Japan, one of Gettysburg’s five sister cities, visited the borough last week to deepen cultural and historical ties. The seven-member group, comprising tourism officials, immersed themselves in Gettysburg’s history and tourism industry.
Sentinel police log for July 23
Carlisle Police (717-243-5252) Mark Alan Basehore Jr., 48, of Carlisle, was charged with misdemeanor indecent exposure, displaying obscene materials, corruption of minors and open lewdness after an incident at LeTort Park at 10:16 a.m. July 22. Police said an employee with Carlisle Parks and Recreation reported a shirtless man at the pavilion exposing and pleasuring himself with children present. Police said three juveniles - ages 9, 11 and 14 - were about 20 feet away when Basehore began watching explicit videos on his phone at high volume and masturbated. He was arrested, and Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Birbeck set bail at $9,000 cash, which he was unable to post. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 14.
Cumberland County Historical Society names new executive director
The Cumberland County Historical Society late Monday announced that Lindsay Varner will be its new executive director. Varner previously worked at the historical society as community outreach director, and she is coming back to Carlisle after working as director of the Rokeby Museum in Vermont. She will assume the executive director position at the local historical society on Dec. 2.
A Deep Dive: School natatoriums need plan for upkeep, upgrades
The very nature of indoor pools demands a regular plan of upkeep by local school districts. Natatoriums are more complex and sensitive than other athletic facilities, making it imperative for school boards and administrators to stay ahead of major projects, said Michael Willis, chief financial officer of the Cumberland Valley School District.
Legion baseball: Northeastern holds the advantage as rain forces postponement
HERSHEY – Steady rain forced the suspension of the Northeastern-Chambersburg Region 4 Legion baseball game on Monday night. Though both sides still have a chance in the game and in the tournament overall, when play stopped, Northeastern held all the advantages. The York County champion led 2-0 with the...
Hagerstown Shooting Being Investigated As Homicide; Suspect In Custody, Police Say (UPDATED)
A midday shooting in Hagerstown is now being investigated as a homicide, police say.Shortly before 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, officers were called to investigate a shooting in the 200 block of East Washington Street. According to the Hagerstown Police Department, a suspect was taken into cus…
GNMP Announces Repaving Schedule
Beginning Monday, July 29, park roads on the eastern portion of the battlefield in the Culp’s Hill and Spangler’s Spring areas, Coster Avenue, and Benner Hill will be repaved. This three-month project will address road surfaces that are at the end of their lifespan. This project requires road...
Chambersburg Borough Council meets tonight
July 22 – There are three items on the Chambersburg Borough Council agenda that the group will have consideration for tonight, but an executive session following the meeting may be a bit longer. The first item up for discussion will be the installation of a brick veneer on the...
See all homes sold in Shippensburg, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Shippensburg reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 4 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,160-square-foot home on Molly Pitcher Highway in Greene Township that sold for $305,000.
New York State-Record Largemouth Bass Caught in Cayuga Lake
On July 11, 2024, Jim Britenbaugh—a tournament angler from the Gettysburg, PA area—caught and released the new New York state-record largemouth bass. For almost 40 years, the record has been held by John Higbie’s 11-pound, 4-ounce largemouth, but during a day of tournament practice on Cayuga Lake, the 1987 record was dethroned by a largemouth bass that weighed a full pound and two ounces more.
Farm and Garden Penn State Extension
UPCOMING WEBINARS AND EVENTS: Penn State Extension is pleased to continue to provide quality education via a wide variety of webinars and recordings. If you have difficulty registering online for any of these live webinars, please contact Penn State Extension’s customer service team at 877-345-0691. Most of these webinars will be recorded and available for viewing at a later time, as well. Continue to search our website: extension.psu.edu for the latest offerings.
Sock It To Me! Allison-Antrim Museum Remembers the 1960s
Allison-Antrim Museum, 365 South Ridge Avenue, Greencastle, Pennsylvania, will open a new exhibition for July and August which will cater to the memories of Baby Boomers – the generation born after World War II but will be a curiosity to everyone. It was a time when TV was watched...
Letters to the editor: Take future of our planet seriously
Inflation, immigration and reproductive freedom are important issues that will weigh heavily on voters minds this fall. Somewhere lower on the list is the health and future of the planet Earth and its inhabitants. It's time to start calling climate change what it really is. Record world temperatures and the...
Washington County Sports Hall of Fame inducts four in 2024 class
The "Undisputed Queen of the JFK 50 Mile" took her rightful place in the Washington County Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday evening. So did one of the county's most successful high school volleyball coaches, following in the footsteps of those who taught her the game. So did a beloved...
Thomas Brian “Tom” Poole 1964-2024
Thomas Brian “Tom” Poole, age 59, of Waynesboro, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Mercy House in Chambersburg, PA. Born August 2, 1964, in Baltimore, MD he was the son of Charlotte “Pat” Bealer Poole and the late Russell Leroy Poole. Tom was...
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