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Centre Daily Times

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Quilts of Valor ceremony honors Juniper Village residents on Veterans Day

As many as 70 residents and employees of Juniper Village at Brookline settled into its dining room at 2 p.m. on Veterans Day, facing a long table stacked with neatly folded quilts and a row of nine veterans waiting for the fabric to adorn their shoulders. Juniper Village, located in College Township, is an assisted living community that provides residents with memory care and other skilled nursing. Happy Valley Quilts of Valor , founded in 2015 and a chapter in the national organization, presented handmade quilts to the community’s veteran residents to recognize their service. Quilts of Valor volunteer Sabrina Glasgow, of State College, read out the names of those being honored one by one. As each name was called, other volunteers held their quilt up against the sunlight filtering in through the nearby window, then wrapped them around the veterans. A few veterans thumbed the seams, pinching their quilts at chest level to pull it tighter around themselves. Col. David Allen, who served in the U.S. Air Force from 1962 to 1987, was among the nine veterans honored. His daughter, Maura Allen, of State College, was there to commemorate him, and she said the event meant the world to

State College, PA · 1d

Franklin County Free Press

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Franklin County Honors 87 Employees for Service Milestones

Franklin County recognized 87 employees last week for career milestones reached in 2026, ranging from five to 40 years of service. The Franklin County Commissioners, County Administration, President Judge Shawn Meyers and Court Administration participated in the recognition. Jennie Aines of Voter Registration and William Bowen of Emergency Services were...

Franklin County, PA · 7d
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Franklin County commissioners met today where they discussed hunger and homelessness

The Franklin County Commissioners met this morning since tomorrow is Veterans Day and the offices will be closed. The discussion focused on hunger and homelessness, including recognition of a local nonprofit that has helped provide food to area seniors. Among the presentations will be recognition by the county’s Aging Department...

Franklin County, PA · 2d
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Franklin County Free Press

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Local Christmas Parades and Holiday Events Scheduled for November and December

Christmas parades, tree lightings and holiday parties are scheduled in area communities from Nov. 19 through Dec. 12, according to a schedule shared by Jakey Kryder in the “Chambersburg, It’s what’s going on!” Facebook group. The schedule lists the following parades:. Thursday, Nov. 19: Carlisle at...

Chambersburg, PA · 2d
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Pennsylvania Capital-Star

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Pa. DCNR unveils new climate action plan

Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is unveiling a new climate action plan for the state, with varying deadlines for goals between 2030 and 2050. Several DCNR officials spoke Tuesday at the Mira Lloyd Dock Resource Conservation Center in Spring Mills, Centre County.  Formerly known as Penn Nursery and Woodshop, the state-run tree nursery […]

Pennsylvania · 13h

thebablueprint.com

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BA’s 2026 PennDOT snowplow now complete

Bellwood-Antis is proud to announce that our PennDOT snowplow is officially complete. It has been entirely painted by our finest students with the help of Mrs. McNaul and will shortly be exhibited at PennDOT in Hollidaysburg. A lot of work went into this plow – a lot of work we’re sure will pay off.

Hollidaysburg, PA · 17h

WTAJ

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Altoona receives federal designations aimed at promoting private investment

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The City of Altoona has received two federal Qualified Opportunity Zone (QZC) designations, which are expected to boost private investment and economic growth. According to Mayor Matt Pacifico, the program is intended to create jobs and opportunities for new businesses, redevelopment and job creation. The zones are part of the […]

Altoona, PA · 2d

abc27 News

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West Perry school board votes to close elementary school

PERRY COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — After months of impassioned and at times contentious debate, West Perry School District made its decision Monday night to close Blain Elementary School at the end of the school year. For months now, the district has pointed to a number of contributing factors — such as declining enrollment, financial turmoil […]

Perry County, PA · 2d

Chambersburg Public Opinion

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Downtown Chambersburg offers businesses grants up to $5,000

Downtown Chambersburg businesses and property owners can apply for up to $5,000 in matching grants through a new round of a downtown improvement program. The third round of the Business Improvement Microgrant program is open to current business owners and property owners in Chambersburg's designated Historic District, according to a community announcement. Downtown Chambersburg Inc. administers the program with funding from Main Street Matters, a program of the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development. The program is intended to expand access to funding for downtown businesses, encourage local investment and support improvements in the downtown area. Previous rounds awarded more than $45,000 The first two rounds distributed more than $45,000 to downtown Chambersburg businesses, according to the announcement. Projects funded through the grants included marketing and promotional activities, structural or interior improvements, and technology and connectivity improvements. “Small businesses are a vital part of what makes downtown Chambersburg unique, and investing in them helps keep our downtown thriving,” Stephen Christian, president and executive director of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce, said in the announcement. “Through the first two rounds, these microgrants have helped local businesses bring new ideas to life and make improvements that strengthen our downtown. We’re

Chambersburg, PA · 1d

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Chambersburg families face $9.91 yearly tax hike

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Borough Manager Jeffrey Stonehill presented the proposed 2027 budget to Chambersburg Borough Council on Monday evening, outlining just one tax increase for residents. Taxes for police, fire and EMS will remain unchanged. The only proposed increase was for the public works complex bond tax, bringing the...

Chambersburg, PA · 2d

Franklin County Free Press

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Franklin County Recognizes Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed November 15–21, 2026, as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, encouraging residents to learn about the causes of hunger and homelessness and ways to support those affected. According to the county, more than 19,000 residents were receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as...

Franklin County, PA · 7h

WJAC TV

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Controversy returns as Centre County renews $5 vehicle access fee for rural road work

CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Last month, we reported that the Centre County commissioners were planning to renew a special fee for most vehicles in the county, but the decision is again raising controversy over the fairness of the fee. It’s termed a local access fee --- five dollars...

Centre County, PA · 1d

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ICYM – Get ready Chambersburg – your taxes are going up

CHAMBERSBURG – Chambersburg Borough residents could see an increase of approximately $125 a year in property taxes and utility costs under the borough’s proposed 2027 budget. The proposed budget was presented to Borough Council during its meeting Monday night. While the budget includes no increases to police or...

Chambersburg, PA · 1d

Chambersburg Public Opinion

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Dakota Hall honored for work helping Franklin County families

Dakota Hall, an aging care manager who oversees a caregiver support program that has more than doubled in size, has been named Franklin County’s October Employee of the Month. Hall has worked for Franklin County since March 2023 and serves with the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging, according to a community announcement. The Franklin County Commissioners presented Hall with the award during their Nov. 4 public meeting. The county’s Special Thanks and Recognition (STAR) Committee selects Employee of the Month recipients. The committee received 10 nominations for the October award, including four for Hall. Nominations highlight Hall's dependability Coworkers cited Hall’s reliability, knowledge and ability to manage the growing Caregiver Support Program among the reasons for her recognition. “One of the qualities that makes Dakota stand out is her dependability,” one nomination said according to the announcement. “She can be counted on to show up, work hard and follow through with her commitments.” The nomination noted that Hall is the only employee who runs the Caregiver Support Program, handling intakes and making sure paperwork is submitted on time and families receive the support and services they need. The program served 37 consumers when Hall began and now serves nearly

Franklin County, PA · 2d

geoweeknews.com

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Mapping a More Efficient Chambersburg

In Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, even the painted lines on the street are becoming a tool for better municipal planning. On the borough’s GIS team, Justin Evans and Helen Dostie, have mapped pavement markings ranging from crosswalks to stop bars, turning rough estimates into a detailed inventory. Staff can now select roads and export quantities for bid documents, giving both the borough and contractors a clearer understanding of the work ahead.

Chambersburg, PA · 2d

WJAC TV

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'...today it's us:' Veterans Day roof donation assists Portage area Army vet

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — In honor of Veterans Day, two companies are teaming up to give back to those who served, and this year’s recipient is an Army veteran in Portage. A nationally known manufacturer of building supplies is providing the materials while a local roofing company...

Portage, PA · 23h

abc27 News

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Midstate food bank holds annual Thanksgiving food box giveaway

SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Midstate volunteers distributed Thanksgiving meals ahead of the holiday. Shippensburg Produce and Outreach held its annual Thanksgiving food box distribution on Tuesday. Officials say the food pantry helps feed more than 4,000 people every month. It teamed up with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to provide the holiday food. “So you will […]

Shippensburg, PA · 1d

State College

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Union Cemetery honors 893 interred veterans

BELLEFONTE — For the third year in a row, the Union Cemetery in Bellefonte hosted a ceremony to celebrate Veterans Day early, honoring the nearly 900 veterans buried there. The ceremony was held on Sunday, Nov. 8 near the once-defunct McCoy Fountain, which lights up green at night in honor of Veterans Day, and is located beside former Pennsylvania Governor James Addams Beaver’s grave site.

Bellefonte, PA · 17h

WTAJ

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Roof Works USA honors local veteran with new roof

PORTAGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A local veteran in Portage is getting a new roof this Veterans Day thanks to a partnership between Roof Works USA and Purple Hearts Homes. David Parkin, also known as “Spark”, is a veteran who was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam Conflict. His home was selected for the project on […]

Portage, PA · 23h

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School bus violations increase statewide; Franklin County provider receives safety funding

Pennsylvania authorities documented 196 drivers illegally passing stopped school buses during a single day of enforcement in October, an increase from the previous year, according to results released by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The violations were recorded during Operation Safe Stop, an annual statewide initiative involving law enforcement agencies...

Franklin County, PA · 2d