Middlesex Township Police have charged Jacob Davis in which he reportedly threatened to throw a woman out of a window and had a gun in his possession Trindle Road in Carlisle after the victim reported that a gun had been pulled on her Investigators determined that Davis threatened the woman and yelled at her while armed Family was the most important thing in his life and he watched college and professional sports of all kinds spending his free time hunting and fishing He loved animals and spending time with his grandchildren Dan was a lover of all things PSU and a staunch supporter of the legendary Joe Paterno Following a stint as a cryptanalyst with the NSA Olson took a job with IBM where he worked as a financial analyst for 26 years in a crash involving a lawn mower in Greene Township the public is invited to another ‘Paint Night With Patty’ in our downstairs area at Zion Reformed Church Penn State Extension Spring has sprung and while the change is welcome it is often when horticulturists see problems emerge that got The Franklin County Free Press is your local news website We provide you with the latest breaking news and videos straight from Franklin County PA The Franklin County Free Press is a Neil Publishing, LLC Any views or opinions expressed in this publication are of the individual or entity who submitted it and not the publication Our publication is open to the public to weigh in on matters of public interest AI technology assists in content creation on this site; verify independently for accuracy Call or Text: (717) 862-5656   Email: info@fcfreepress.com Josh Stein to serve as the next District Court judge for Judicial District 14 Henderson will fill the vacancy left by Judge Stephen Stokes whom Stein appointed to the Superior Court earlier this year according to an April 30 news release from the governor's office Stein appointed Stokes to fill the seat vacated by Judge Claire Hill Henderson’s appointment is effective immediately She will serve through the next general election in November 2026 District Court judges in North Carolina are elected to four-year terms in partisan elections A Fayetteville attorney with 13 years of legal experience Henderson specializes in family and criminal law She has served as an appeals hearing officer for the city of Fayetteville Army veteran and currently serves as president of the Cumberland County Bar Association She received her bachelor’s degree from Fayetteville State University and her law degree from Western Michigan University “Tracey has valuable skills and experience that will support her work in Cumberland County,” Stein said in the release District Court judges in North Carolina handle cases involving family law traffic violations and civil disputes involving claims up to $25,000 Henderson was one of six candidates who addressed local attorneys in March to outline their qualifications Five were ultimately nominated by the Cumberland County Bar and forwarded to the governor While Stein is not required to appoint from the list it is customary for the selection to reflect local input who knows the people and has served with the people have an excellent idea of who to send up to the governor,” Cumberland County Commissioner Glenn Adams said during the nomination meeting March 27 a criminal defense and personal injury attorney and founder of George Law PLLC; Sherry Miller an attorney with decades of experience in family and criminal law; Jonathan Strange a longtime attorney and court-appointed arbitrator; and Stacey Tally a former law clerk and private practice attorney with a background in immigrant rights and civil litigation Christopher Follett also sought nomination but did not receive enough votes from the bar Henderson said her ties to the local legal community and her experience working in the courthouse make her qualified for the job and I practiced in this courthouse for over 10 years,” Henderson said at the nomination meeting “I hope that I’ve treated you all with the level of respect and dignity that you know what kind of attorney I am.”  Carter can be reached at ccarter@gannett.com Toward Racial Justice: Voices from the Midstate The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers READ: What do restaurant inspectors look for and can they close a restaurant? Observed several food ingredient storage bottles and shakes is not labeled with the common name of the food Bruster’s / Nathan’s (grandstand) @ Carlisle Car Show Marcello’s Pizza (grandstand) @ Carlisle Car Show Shuman’s Concession Dba Schmicksessions (grandstand) Stoltzfus Catering Llc @ Carlisle Car Show Desperate Times Brewing Tfs Type 3 (building T) @ Carlisle Car Show Kochon’s Southern Comforts @ Carlisle Car Show (grandstand) The handwash sink was blocked by unused equipment and not accessible at all times for employee use Observed automatic slicer stored on shelf for prep table with accumulation of old food residue/debris Food employee observed cooking on grill while wearing electronic watch The food facility does not have the original certificate for the certified food employee posted in public view Luxie’s Cookie Barn #1 Tfs Type 2 @ Carlisle Car Show Shuman Concessions – Infield Stand @ Carlisle Auto Show Shuman’s Concessions Sausage #2 Tfs Type 4 @ Carlisle Car Show Baker’s rack of chicken wings observed in the side food prep area without the top of the rack covered; rack was positioned under a ceiling vent with visible dust build-up The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection Shrimp Bisque was observed being held at 125°F Observed wet wiping cloths throughout the facility not being stored in sanitizer solution Observed vacuum packaged raw tuna being held in a bowl out of refrigeration at 70°F Soap was not available at the handwash station in the side food prep area Observed the following areas of the facility in need of cleaning: – Ceiling vents with dust build-up in the main and side food prep areas and above the grill line in the main food prep area – Ice machine observed with dust on the surface sides and fan housing of the unit – Cooking area of the side prep area observed with food debris and grease build-up behind the ovens and on the hood ventilation unit – Static dust build-up observed on the condenser fan housing in the walk-in cooler Observed the following food contact surfaces with food residue and were otherwise not clean to sight and touch: – Meat slicer in the side prep area observed with food residue on the underside and blade of the unit Operator stated the slicer was not in use prior to this inspection – Top of the wall-mounted knife holder in the side food prep area observed with a build-up of food residue and dust with clean knives coming into direct contact Observed deeply scored cutting boards on the grill line in the food prep area not resurfaced or discarded as required Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil Observed food residue build-up on door and drawer gaskets of the Beverage Air refrigerated unit in the grill area Meat in the reach-in freezer in the back room was stored open with no covering Raw chicken eggs stored above milk in reach in on sales floor Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration The Food Facility Operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation Observed breads and other food items in boxes stored directly on the floor in the walk in rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required Meat in reach-in freezer had un-wrapped meat products directly stored on the shelf of freezer with visible signs of freezer burn The following food contact surfaces were observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch – ban saw blade and wheels and cutting surface – multiple container stored clean with debris on interior – meat grinder and parts – cutting board Prepackaged cookies not labeled to clearly indicate any “Big 8” allergen ingredients and / or the allergen warning statement Prepackaged containers and cookies are not labeled properly with the name of product distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts The food facility does not have a hand wash sink located in the ware washing/ meat cut area Hand wash sink will need to be moved to be accessible in cut/wash area sink will require additional plumbing for accessibility Observed numerous food ingredient storage containers (unidentifiable contents) and bottles Observed wet wiping cloths on a stainless table in the prep/cook area Observed numerous food items (commercially processed and food prepared in the food facility) in the walk-in cooler is not dated marked with the date it was opened or made Observed almost entire two door Titans upright cooling unit with no items date marked with the date they were made or opened Discussed with owners and corrected on site observed food ingredient storage containers Observed container of spatulas in service area with accumulation of crumbs/food debris on interior bottom surface Loose rubber door gaskets observed on the two door True refrigerator in cooking area and need replacements Observed case of raw chicken stored above container of broccoli in walk-in cooler with potential for cross-contamination Chlorine chemical sanitizer residual detected in the final sanitizer rinse cycle of the low temperature sanitizing dishwasher was 0 ppm Observed cracked floor tiles in ware washing area and are not a smooth single-use articles stored in store area directly on the floor Get Smok’d Bbq @ Shoppes At Cedar Cliff Help support the information and news you’ve come to rely on in central Pennsylvania Click here to make your donation Become a WITF sponsor today » your mornings are just too busy to catch the news beyond a headline or two enlightened and up-to-date on what’s happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth Driving Directions Request a Tour 3B Media105.7 The HOG / Spirit 101.9/ 93.3 The Ranch94.1 The VIBE / 98.9 The WOLF37 South DriveCrossville Phone: 931-484-1057Fax: 931-707-0580 From Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office: law enforcement was alerted to a report of an individual walking along Dunbar Road near Brown Elementary School who may have been in possession of a handgun the School Resource Officer (SRO) took immediate action and additional law enforcement units and the director of emergency and security were dispatched to the area Brown Elementary was placed on a temporary lockdown while officers conducted a thorough search of the vicinity no evidence has been found to indicate any direct threat to the school All Brown Elementary families were promptly notified of the situation and updated as new information became available and understanding as we prioritized the safety of our school community We remain committed to maintaining a secure and supportive learning environment for all Corporal Logan Janow responded to a fraud report… Corporal Ben Griffin of the Fairfield Glade Police Department responded to… Sergeant Ryan Ashburn conducted a traffic stop on a 2021 Nissan… Phone: 931-484-1057Fax: 931-707-0580 Website by: 3B Media in association with Maximum Site Design Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLAKE CUMBERLAND (WKYT) - The Wayne County Coroner says one person is dead after a boat crash on Lake Cumberland it was a single boat crash with one person on board He says fishermen found the person on the lake and called 911 The Wayne County coroner Gordon Hicks has identified the person killed as 59-year-old John Bezold of California The investigation into the crash remains ongoing chief jailer at the Cumberland County Detention Center when she started out as a detention officer before climbing to the top of the ranks in 2014 “She is a dedicated member of her church and a passionate published writer,” a statement from the Sheriff’s Office said “Major Adams cherished her family and had a passion for travel.” A 1990 graduate of Terry Sanford High School Adams is the married mother of three adult children Her daughter also works for the Sheriff’s Office In April, Adams listed her self-published book, “Learn from the Greatest Networker: How Jesus Built a Movement, Not Just a Team,” on Amazon “Tandra Adams unveils the Kingdom principles behind how Jesus handpicked and multiplied a team that changed the world This isn’t just another leadership book—it’s a spiritual guide for entrepreneurs and ministry leaders who are tired of hype and ready for Holy Spirit-led growth,” the book’s synopsis reads the Sheriff’s Office adorned her department SUV with a memorial flower arrangement and blue ribbon It was parked prominently outside the detention center by the afternoon More: The Fayetteville Police Department wants more women to join its ranks. Here's how Bogertey said Adams impact in the community reached beyond the walls of the jail when her concerns launched a backpack giveaway program for students The idea came to Adams after she worried about the children of incarcerated individuals not having gear for school the Sheriff’s Office hosts a giveaway each August where all students can get a backpack of school supplies and a haircut "Her sudden passing is a profound loss for both our agency and the community We ask that you keep her family and the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Detention Center in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time," the Sheriff's Office statement said Adams' cause of death was not immediately known Norton can be reached at fnorton@fayobserver.com (This story has been updated to correct Adams' alma mater.) (WHP) — Firefighters from Cumberland and Franklin counties responded to a fire at a car dealership in Shippensburg Sunday The call was then upgraded to a 2-alarm fire prompting the response of additional fire crews Photos from Scanner02 Fire Photography show smoke inside the building and some firefighters on the roof Dispatch said firefighters were able to get the flames under control by 9:04 p.m. Shippensburg Fire Department was the main responding fire agency on scene with help from others like Franklin Fire Company and New Kingstown Fire Company We recognise you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore cannot grant you access at this time e-mail us at circulation@times-news.com or call us at (301) 722-4600 News & Reviews News Wire Cumberland & Knox is new name for Maine Switching’s Rockland Branch Company also seeks to operate long-dormant 'Lower Road' between Brunswick and Augusta to forestall abandonment Maine — Maine Switching Services on Monday (April 28) finalized a lease agreement with Maine’s Department of Transportation that will allow freight operations to resume on the 56.6-mile state-owned former Maine Central branch between Brunswick and Rockland The operating entity will be known as the Cumberland & Knox Railroad (CKRR) named for the counties where the route’s endpoint cities are located Cumberland & Knox has submitted a proposal to operate the “Lower Road,” a 33.5-mile is ready to resume freight service after being purchased by Heidelberg Materials Maine Switching’s government affairs manager tells News Wire the company has loaded railcars at plants in Pennsylvania and South Carolina that are ready to ship to the Thomaston factory for processing Midcoast’s last operation on the branch occurred in October 2024 Maine DOT has made regular hi-rail inspections but highway crossing signals have been shut off we are reactivating and testing track circuits and equipment,” Kelly says “When cars show up for Dragon [at the CSX Brunswick interchange] Potential customers have resorted to trucking and have told us they would like to move back to rail as soon as possible.” Motive power assigned for initial CKRR operations has not been determined but Kelly thinks it will likely be a Maine Switching GP9 “It is the continued goal of CKRR to offer passenger rail service on the Rockland Branch.” The railroad “is currently determining the best excursion rail operations and when it will be most practical to commence any excursion passenger rail.” Maine Switching never said it planned to operate regularly scheduled passenger trains in its proposal to Maine DOT with or without direct involvement by Amtrak or the Downeaster’s Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority would come with costly liability insurance requirements that laws currently don’t require of excursion service Reactivating “Lower Road” operations “recognizes the essential need to support freight and passenger operations on the Rockland Branch,” Cumberland & Knox states in a press release Maine Switching Services president Joe Feero adds “Limited space in the Brunswick terminal area make expansion of rail support facilities limited.” The Lower Road once hosted the majority of Maine Central’s passenger trains to Waterville and Bangor; other trains operated on tracks CSX now owns via Lewiston But the heavily treed route Cumberland & Knox seeks hasn’t seen activity in more than a decade except for some Midcoast railcar storage near Brunswick The release notes acquiring the line will “better position CKRR to capture the growing demand for rail tourism expand on the success of the growing rail cycle industry and work with business and community partners to develop freight traffic.” Such a plan portends sequencing capital improvements that won’t require the kind of substantial upfront expenditure the Downeaster needed when it launched Boston-Portland Staking out a claim to operate what is now dormant trackage attempts to rebut widespread efforts by Maine’s increasingly vocal trail-only proponents who seek to rip up inactive or lightly-trafficked state-owned rail routes “Cumberland & Knox has engaged in open dialogue with advocates of rail removal to collaborate on possible solutions to meet the needs of both rail usage and recreational trail interests along the Lower Road corridor.” Feero adds “We envision that the Lower Road to Augusta and beyond will be well-suited for hybrid passenger rail … and welcome the opportunity to partner with Maine DOT to explore various options before rail is removed from the corridor.” Asked to elaborate on what “hybrid” might mean “We are looking into what is practical for us and the state for some kind of passenger service on the Lower Road that is consistent with all of our needs.” the state abandons the railroad only to have the industry open back up a few months later That’s why the Bay Coast railroad was ripped up by trail nuts Imagine if every public entity that owns rail infrastructure made rash decisions like that The revival of the Rockland Branch may happen but forget the “Lower Road” thru Augusta The tracks are still in place in most places but the cost to rehabilitate the line will be exorbitant even for a tourist operation the grade crossings are paved over in Hallowell and the line is covered in gravel and turned into a horizontal parking lot in downtown Augusta (I believe that there is a clause in the contract between the state and the city that if the state ever was to revitalize the railroad line the state would have to replace the lost parking spaces on a one for one basis.) Most of the ties in certain areas have rotted into the ground and will need replacement a tourist operation was started using a Budd car but gave up after a while because of the lack of passengers and track conditions I think the town can sweat a few parking spaces if more people start to use public transportation no barrier should be seen as too large if the state already plans to build a new station in Portland to align more frequent service toward Brunswick They’re no better than the worst NIMBY Members enjoy 15% off any purchase in our store. Join Today Get updates and special offers via email from Trains.com brands 16 Last Chance Invite at Greencastle-Antrim East Pennsboro in Northern Twilight Invitational West Shore Christian at Dayspring Christian Championship: Semifinal winners at Hershey Raquet Club Shippensburg in PSAC Championships at Slippery Rock NCAA Division III Tournament - Second Round Keep up with this week's results from the Cumberland County sports scene Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account By May 7, Cumberland County residents who wish to board domestic commercial flights or access certain federal facilities will need to present a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card — or an acceptable alternative such as a valid U.S marked by a star at the top of the license or ID is part of a federal mandate intended to strengthen security standards for state-issued identification North Carolina residents can apply for a REAL ID at driver's license offices across the state Here are answers to common questions Cumberland County and North Carolina residents might have about the REAL ID: What’s required to get a REAL ID? Applying for a REAL ID in North Carolina requires an in-person visit to the DMV and specific documentation. The first REAL ID cannot be obtained online Due to high demand, for the next 90 days, DMV appointments are unavailable statewide, including in Cumberland County. Visit skiptheline.ncdot.gov to check appointment availability after the 90s days The following DMV offices in and near Cumberland County accept walk-ins though availability is limited and not guaranteed:  The cost of a REAL ID is the same as a standard license or ID:  Not everyone is required to have a REAL ID passport or other federally accepted form of ID can still be used for air travel and federal facility access receive federal benefits or visit federal buildings that do not require identification According to the Department of Homeland Security residents who frequently fly domestically or visit secure federal facilities — such as military installations or nuclear plants — may find a REAL ID more convenient than carrying a passport Minors don't need a REAL ID to fly domestically Without a REAL ID or acceptable alternative travelers will not be permitted through Transportation Security Administration checkpoints at airports and may be denied access to federal facilities While additional documentation may be accepted in some cases It's May and officially the start of high school college and university spring commencement season in Cumberland County Ceremonies kick off May 3 with Methodist University and continue through early June when Cumberland County Schools holds most of its ceremonies Below is when and where Methodist University Fayetteville Technical Community College and Cumberland County Schools will hold their spring 2025 commencement ceremonies plus where to find livestreams if you can't make it in person Methodist University's commencement ceremony is 10 a.m. May 3 at the Crown Coliseum, 1960 Coliseum Drive. The ceremony will be livestreamed on the school's website under "What's Happening at Methodist," starting about 10 minutes before the event begins Tickets are not required for the ceremony. For more information, visit Methodist University's commencement page. Fayetteville State University's commencement ceremony is 10 a.m. May 9 at the Felton J. Capel Arena on campus, 1200 Murchison Road. The commencement will be livestreamed on the university's commencement webpage FSU's undergraduate commencement ceremony is 9 a.m. May 10 at the Crown Coliseum, 1960 Coliseum Drive. It will be livestreamed on the university's commencement webpage Tickets are not required for either ceremony. For more information, visit FSU's commencement page Fayetteville Technical Community CollegeFayetteville Technical Community College will hold two commencement ceremonies on May 16 at the Crown Coliseum is the ceremony for graduates of the allied health; funeral services; nursing; continuing education; and computer information technology programs is the ceremony for graduates of the arts and humanities; math and science; public service; and engineering applied tech programs No tickets are required for either ceremony. For more information, visit FTCC's commencement page Cumberland County Schools' graduation ceremonies are at the Crown Coliseum, 1960 Coliseum Drive. All 17 ceremonies will be livestreamed on the school district's graduation page Tickets, which are given directly to the graduating seniors, are required for all ceremonies. For more information, visit CCS's graduation page. U.S. Trotting News ME — Driver Drew Campbell helped himself to a second helping of sweet victory in the $5,500 featured pace on Saturday (May 3) at Cumberland Raceway giving Dinner Party two in a row in the ‘fine dining’ section Campbell did just that from his pylon position in race five setting a quick opening fraction of :28.4 in the rain with the 3-2 favorite Zach Vickerson also protected his inside position and maintained the two-hole with his own Heavensway A (4-1) which allowed the speedy Tobins Burke (16-1 The outer flow began to materialize past the :59.2 half-mile marker Around the paddock turn the second time Heavensway A who was still in the catbird seat which pushed the rest to field back and forced the trailers to go out and around his off-stride antics This gave Dinner Party a temporary six length lead heading past the 1:27.2 third panel Rounding the turn for home the former Maine sophomore pacing champion Two Fold Cold turned on the afterburner and rocketed down the lane in an attempt to catch the leader The now 4-year-old’s quick turn of foot brought Dinner Party’s advantage down to a mere two lengths at the wire where the pacesetter still managed to prevail in 1:58.2 Two Fold Cold was second and Tobins Burke finished third Trained by Chris Dubois for owner Mary Fernald the 6-year-old son of American Ideal picked up his second straight win and third in his last four starts His lifetime earnings now stand at $67,259 with 14 career victories Todd Whitney won the Maine Amateur Driving Club race with Nagle in 2:02.1 MADC races are sponsored by the Blue Seal Feed Stores of North Falmouth and Windham Driver Aaron Hall grabbed a hat trick on the program both with horses trained by Andy Harrington Drew Campbell and Zach Vickerson both enjoyed a pair of driving victories Racing resumes at Cumberland on Friday (May 9) First Track’s Cumberland’s Spring/Summer meet will continue with regular racing on Friday and Saturday each weekend (EDT) during the extended pari-mutuel meeting What is the USTA? Become a Member Renew Discounts Free Account Member Services Department Directory MyAccount Hoof Beats Magazine Nearly 70 Cumberland County nonprofits could have a chance at a portion of $1.58 million in Community Impact Grant funding following a vote by the Board of Commissioners’ American Rescue Plan Committee during its April 28 meeting the proposed grants will now go to the full Board of Commissioners for a final vote at its May 19 meeting Vice Chairwoman Veronica Jones said April 30 that it will take about 30 days for the 69 organizations to receive their funds The ARP Committee — chaired by Jones and including Commissioners Pavan Patel and Jeannette Council — approved the funding package but scheduled a special meeting to give Council time to review it as she was unable to attend the initial vote Patel requested that the funding designations be sent back to the Finance Committee for another review and to give himself more time to look over the organizations who is also the CEO of her family’s nonprofit Jones Global Foundation explained in a phone interview April 30 that she was against this idea because it could slow down the process of the nonprofits receiving the money and the total grant amount available was already approved by the Board of Commissioners She also said staff had done their due diligence in selecting the nonprofits and awarding funding based on the needs proposed in the grant application The ARP committee in the past has awarded grants with ARP funds from the state and federal governments but Jones said there were limitations because nonprofits had to fit into certain categories the ARP decided to create a Community Impact Grant paid for through the county's general funds ‘Let's break it down into categories,’” Jones said “This way we can evenly distribute the love of being able to get services for individuals that want to be able to apply.”  County Chief of Staff Tye Vaught said at the meeting that staff reviewed and scored 97 nonprofit applications based on completeness financial need and alignment with five funding categories ultimately recommending 69 for funding based on public purpose program impact and organizational capacity The maximum Community Impact Grant that could be awarded is $50,000 Jones said awarding county-funded grants recognizes the important partnerships the county has with nonprofits “Nonprofits are filling the gap in services that need to be provided in a tier-one county,” she said “We know they will make good on the return.”   A tier-one county in North Carolina is designated by the state as economically distressed placing it among the 40 most economically challenged counties based on factors like unemployment Following are the nonprofits selected by staff and the grant amounts proposed: Religious and faith-based services Fayetteville Urban Ministry Inc - $35,000 Abney Chapel SDA Community Service - $35,000 Manna Church - $25,000 Divine Empowerment International - $25,000 Lebanon Baptist Church - $18,000 United Ministries in Christ Church - $15,000 Fayetteville Operation Inasmuch - $40,000 Global Covenant Inc - $10,000 The Soul Harvest Apostolic Church - $10,000 Greater First Baptist Church - $25,000 Harvest Family Church - $15,000 Rosa Herman Ministries International - $15,000 Heal the Land Outreach Ministries - $15,000 Jesus is the Answer Worship Center - $17,000 Public safety and emergency response Cumberland Road Volunteer Fire Department Inc - $25,000 Stoney Point Fire Department Inc - $25,000 Pearce’s Mill Fire Department - $40,000 Gray’s Creek Volunteer Fire Department Inc - $40,000 Beaver Dam Volunteer Fire Department of Cumberland County - $25,000 Wade Community Fire Department Inc - $40,000 Cotton Volunteer Fire Department Inc - $25,000 Eastover Volunteer Fire Department Inc Inc - $40,000 Education and youth development The Young Adults Project of Cumberland County (The YAP) - $20,000 The Tulsa Initiative Inc - $20,000 The Two-Six Project - $20,000 Greater Life of Fayetteville - $15,000 Future Endeavors Life Program - $25,000 Southern CC Inc - $20,000 Young Men’s Christian Association of Fayetteville - $15,000 Future Starts Now Inc - $10,000 LIAM Outreach and Community Support Center - $15,000 Margie McLean Foundation - $10,000 The Capitol Encore Academy - $10,000 Carolina Crew FC Inc - $10,000 Let’s Make It Happen Together Inc - $25,000 Jai6 Youth Program - $15,000 Penelope Praises - $10,000 Follow the Spectrum - $10,000 Arts culture and community development Las Amigas Fayetteville Elite Chapter Inc - $10,000 Cool Spring Downtown District Inc - $30,000 Groundswell Pictures - $30,000 Legal Aid of North Carolina - $40,000 Community Concerts of Fayetteville Inc - $35,000 Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra Inc - $25,000 Combined Unified Services - $30,000 Sandhills Jazz Society - $35,000 Cape Fear Botanical Garden - $30,000 Government Watchdog Reporter Claire C (This story was updated to correct an error.) makes a move on the inside lane in an attempt to pass Carlisle's Ana Bondy during the 800-meter run at Saturday's Mid-Penn Championships in Chambersburg With spring sports teams making a final push for the playoffs or jockeying for positioning and individual-sport athletes gearing up for the next phases of the postseason here are the key local games and meets this week 4:30 p.m.): As the Mid-Penn Colonial schedule winds down 7-5) aim to improve their positioning in the District 3 power Class 4A power rankings 7 spots in a classification that sends the top eight to the district tournament The Bubblers’ Josh Snyder collected two RBIs on a pair of hits in Boiling Springs’ 8-6 win at James Buchanan April 9 4:30 p.m.): Set to renew their Mid-Penn Capital rivalry 12-0 Capital) bring momentum into the final full week of the regular season The unbeaten Panthers defeated the Lions 11-5 in Camp Hill April1 4 behind 10 hits the Lions enter the week on a six-game winning streak 4:15 p.m.): The Wildcats (10-6) have a shot at home-field advantage in the first round of the District Class 6A tournament 8-ranked team among 14 that would qualify for the playoffs The Polar Bears (11-5) have similar aspirations as the No which also sends 14 to the district tournament The latest installment of their nonleague backyard rivalry should provide a quality late-season test for both sides Trinity at Lower Dauphin (Thursday, 7 p.m.): The Shamrocks (15-0, 12-0 Keystone) have a chance to run the table against the Keystone Division. It could come down to Thursday’s regular-season finale against the Falcons (14-2, 10-2), who gave them their biggest regular-season scare to date in an 8-7 overtime decision at COBO Field April 11 Trinity’s Mason Boyer delivered the golden goal 6:30 p.m.): Coming off back-to-back losses in the Mid-Penn Keystone Division 9-3 Keystone) look to close out the regular-season slate with momentum visiting Northern Tuesday before welcoming the Falcons (8-6 Trinity upended Lower Dauphin 13-12 in Hummelstown April 11 who eclipsed the career 500-goal mark last week scored five against Lower Dauphin in that first meeting 12-0) can clinch the Mid-Penn Colonial Division title outright with a victory while the Bulldogs (14-4 11-1) have a chance to pull even in the standings with one game remaining Greencastle-Antrim posted a three-run fifth inning to take the lead en route to a 5-2 victory when the teams faced off April 9 in Greencastle 4:30 p.m.): A midweek Mid-Penn Colonial clash carries major postseason implications for the Greyhounds (10-7 14 in the District 3 Class 5A power rankings With the top 14 teams advancing to the district tournament who rallied for a 3-2 walk-off win when the teams met in Dillsburg April 15 District 3 Team Tournament (Tuesday-Thursday): East Pennsboro is the last local team remaining in the team tennis postseason The Panthers (13-0) host Conrad Weiser (14-0) in a semifinal scheduled for 4 p.m Tuesday with the winner advancing to Thursday’s championship match The losing team has a chance to qualify for the state tournament with a win in Thursday’s third-place match District 3 Doubles Tournament (Friday-Saturday): Doubles teams from Trinity and East Pennsboro (Class 2A) and Cumberland Valley (3A) qualified for the district tournament through the Mid-Penn Championships Frist-round matches and quarterfinals are scheduled for Friday with winners advancing to Saturday’s semifinals East Pennsboro and Trinity have athletes set to compete with the host Polar Bears in a final tune-up before the postseason at Chambersburg): The first leg of the postseason takes the Mid-Penn’s top performers to the home of the Trojans The Carlisle boys and Cumberland Valley girls enter as the defending team champions 6:30 p.m.): The cross-county foes head into the final week of the regular season occupying playoff spots in the District 3 Class 3A power rankings with the Wildcats (11-2) sitting at No The top 16 teams advance to the district tournament Tim Gross is the sports editor at The Sentinel and cumberlink.com. Email him at tgross@cumberlink.com and follow him on Twitter at: @ByTimGross Email notifications are only sent once a day You're taught that there's no dumb question Thank you for proving me wrong four years ago Peyton Lawyer drove in three runs and Delaney Lawyer recorded a pair of inning-ending strikeouts late to help Boiling Springs hold off Shippen… Gemma Najdek is also a manager in everyday life A Type 1 diabetes diagnosis at 2-years-old fostered deter… This week's shout-outs go to Cedar Cliff's Brooke Capozzoli Cumberland Valley's Aveer Bawa and Nathaniel Hon Boiling Springs' Dom Beck polished off a complete game Tuesday two walks and three strikeouts en route to a shutout of … Read through the obituaries published in The Sentinel Revamped traffic lights will soon adjust to traffic flow and backups in real time on the University of Tennessee at Knoxville campus and beyond The $5.58 million project approved unanimously by the Knoxville City Council on April 29 could massively reshape traffic flow in these areas especially on Cumberland Avenue as it handles downtown traffic loads of pedestrians and drivers turning into and out of businesses on the Strip Thirty-nine signals near the campus will be connected and adjustable to prevent to traffic jams based on patterns that pop up throughout the day Knoxville Director of Engineering Tom Clabo told Knox News City officials expect construction to start in fall 2026 and finish in winter 2028 "(We'll be able to) move traffic as efficiently as possible through the corridor It's about a group of cars moving together through the signal," Clabo said If city officials wanted to adjust timers now they would have to send someone to do it manually The project is completely funded through federal dollars city has in hand The money has to flow through the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization The city will seek construction and design firms to work with in summer 2026 Thirty-nine traffic lights on Ailor Avenue 17th Street and Western Avenue are getting upgrades The Kingston Pike/Cumberland Avenue corridor has 19 lights listed for improvements stretching from west of the campus through the Strip and ending to the east at Henley Street The improvements along Henley Street will connect to two ongoing traffic signal improvement projects on Broadway and Chapman Highway. The city will bid out the Chapman Highway project this fall and the Broadway project in summer 2027 TDOT counts daily traffic averages each year along several corridors and streets downtown There are three main Cumberland Avenue traffic count sites recorded in 2023 TDOT also counted daily traffic averages for Kingston Pike west of the intersection of Neyland Drive and South Concord Street TDOT recorded a daily average of 22,683 vehicles in 2023 There are four campus entrances TDOT and TPO monitor: Allie Feinberg reports on politics for Knox News. Email her: allie.feinberg@knoxnews.com and follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, @alliefeinberg. Keenan Thomas reports for the Knox News business growth and development team You can reach him by email at keenan.thomas@knoxnews.com Support strong local journalism and unlock premium perks at knoxnews.com/subscribe Shannon McCall is faithful as the Postal Service in walking Remy her 4-year-old English bulldog-pit bull mix But lately she has had to navigate an inconvenience It is the loose dogs that roam her neighborhood off Bailey Lake Road in southwest Cumberland County she spotted a loose dog when she took Remy out “As soon as we left my yard and started walking towards the back and go to the front of the neighborhood instead of towards the back.” McCall said she seems to see more loose dogs these days they’re not repairing their fences,” she said And I also feel like people abandoning dogs is also a problem.” Elaine Smith, director of Cumberland County Animal Services, said April 29 that the shelter on Corporation Drive saw an uptick in stray dogs being brought there which had followed years of decline during the past decade the shelter took in 2,920 stray dogs and puppies By 2020 — due to the COVID-19 pandemic — that number slid to 1,700 with 2,381 stray dogs and puppies entering our shelter in 2024,” she said  “This uptick is likely connected to pandemic-era challenges in accessing veterinary services which slowed spay and neuter rates across the country.” But Smith added: “While the recent increase is notable our current numbers are still well below pre-pandemic levels and far lower than 2012 Shelter space: Euthanasia is the fate for many ‘friendly adoptable’ dogsThe shelter is not a no-kill shelter and euthanasia is the fate awaiting hundreds of animals each year that are not claimed or rescued More than 800 dogs and more than 500 cats were euthanized in 2024, Smith told the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners at its March 13 meeting. She said intake for dogs was a “little higher” than for cats Hundreds of animals are euthanized for severe behavior or severe illnesses But 150 animals in 2024 were euthanized because the shelter ran out of space “If there are five open kennels and six dogs come in today then if I don't have a dog leave through a positive action She later told commissioners: “What I really want to do is get that 150 roughly animals that are just being euthanized for space When it comes to the shelter's most depressing statistic Smith was able to report to commissioners a trend in the right direction just 44% of dogs left the shelter alive; in 2024 the figure in 2012 was less than 10%; in 2024 Smith noted that no-kill shelters have a live release rate of 90% or better The numbers showed a 10% increase in 2023 from 2022 and a dramatic 30% increase in 2022 from 2021 saw a 1% decrease in shelter intake between 2022 and 2021 dog owners can do a better job securing their pets Smith with Animal Control would co-sign that opinion “Always keep pets safely confined to your property and never allow them to roam off-leash,” she said “A few seconds can be enough for them to wander out of sight or into danger.” Smith also encouraged spaying and neutering which she called "the single most effective way to reduce stray animal populations and prevent unwanted litters It also helps reduce roaming behavior in dogs and cats.” She said people should try to “reunite friendly strays” by posting a photo on community platforms like PawBoost, Nextdoor or local Facebook groups “Many pets are found just a short distance from home and these tools often lead to a quick reunion saving lives and easing the burden on our shelter,” she said She recently shared on NextDoor a picture of a roaming dog that was clearly with puppies and rescued the puppies and took them to PetSmart and the last one just got adopted last weekend.” Opinion Editor Myron B. 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By Danica SauterPublished: Apr 2025 at 11:59 AM CDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInNASHVILLE (WSMV) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol identified the man who drove off a ferry and died Robson was driving north on Cumberland City Road entered the Cumberland City Ferry and hit the gate at the rear of the ferry Here are instructions on how to watch WSMV4 live on various platforms. The Tennessee Department of Homeland Security said the gates on the ferry were closed at the time of the crash The area near the ferry was shut down for hours A Campbell County man was identified as the victim in a drowning on Lake Cumberland Sunday evening The man was identified as 59-year-old John Bezold of Campbell County according to reports Authorities say he was involved in a single-boat crash near the White Oak Ramp in Wayne County at around 6 p.m No other injuries were reported from the crash The investigation into the crash is ongoing by the Kentucky Department for Fish and Wildlife Sean Hammond talks to Glen Whitis about a tractor show happening this weekend in Casey County Robert Luttrell and Mark Prater stop by to talk about the Vendors Fair at the Russell County Fairgrounds on Saturday Jeff Hoover talks with Jeff Kerns and Jeff Carnes Multiple wildfires are actively burning in the Michaux State Forest and are also impacting Kings Gap and Pine Grove Furnace state parks in Cumberland County This photo shows fire in the forest on Thursday  Photo courtesy Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Two wildfires that tore through the Michaux State Forest last week are now largely under control even as foresters warn that dry conditions could fan new blazes coordination between state and local teams proved critical our local Forest District staff established unified command with the local volunteer fire departments,” explained Forest Fire Protection Chief Mike Kern noting that “Cumberland County was then involved pretty early on to just coordinate at the county level with the local resources.” State Forester Seth Cassell added that helicopters have been shuttling water from nearby Pine Grove Furnace Lake while crews also rely on “primitive” dirt-smothering tactics—“you can deprive a fire of fuel or you can also smother it with dirt.” The charred forests of South Mountain are already showing signs of natural resilience “Pitch pine and oak trees…they’ve developed under fire,” said Cassell “There’ll be a lot of young pitch pine trees in those areas…nature’s going to respond fairly quickly in the coming months.” But both officials cautioned that Pennsylvania’s wildfire season stretches into spring not summer: “Our fire seasons are…more March while Kern warned that “we feel the general the imminent threat has been at this point…but we need to stay vigilant.” Listen to the podcast for more information Thousands in Centre County Lose Power After Severe Storms Man Dies by Electrocution in State College After Severe Storm Damaged Power Lines Road Closures Continue in Centre County After Severe Storm In this week’s news quiz: A Republican lawmaker floats privatizing part of SEPTA school district funding woes and a Pennsylvania museum plans a move let us know if you encounter any technical issues Just email Newsletter Editor Colin Deppen (newsletters@spotlightpa.org) with a heads up BEFORE YOU GO… If you learned something from this article, pay it forward and contribute to Spotlight PA at spotlightpa.org/donate. 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StateCollege.com Privacy Policy page Match Expires at Midnight GIVE NOW Supporting nature-based economic and community development in the Appalachian regions of Southwest Virginia The Appalachians were born from a violent upheaval of rock spanning roughly 2,000 miles from present-day Alabama to Canada natural forces have sculpted this ancient chain Today at least 22 million people call the region home and millions more rely on its natural abundance for their health a first round of grants were awarded through the Cumberland Forest Community Fund a local grant program aimed at supporting nature-based economic and community development in Southwest Virginia with awarded projects demonstrating the Fund's triple bottom line of desired outcomes: enhancing local economic development building community capacity and improving environmental quality within the program area Successful grant awardees are implementing exciting projects that support local jobs outdoor recreation and nature-based economic development and green infrastrucure investment water and air quality within the program area Projects selected in Virginia span seven counties—Wise Projects were selected through a competitive process that solicited proposals from businesses Town of Cleveland secured $26,280 for recreation improvements at Tank Hollow Falls. The Town of Cleveland will make several public access site improvements at the Cleveland Barrens Natural Area Preserve trailhead to include bringing the handicapped parking space into current ADA specifications adding exclusion fencing and improving directional signage from town Town of Dungannon secured $10,000 to install an HVAC system for the Clinch River Research and Learning Center. The Town of Dungannon received a grant from the Virginia Outdoors Foundation to purchase property next to the public boat landing of the Clinch River and to replace an abandoned building with a post and steel structure to serve as the River Research and Learning Center This is the first aquatic research center established on the Clinch River and it is expected to be heavily used by the public schools and colleges to study the mussels and other aquatic life in the Clinch and to monitor water quality The CFCF provides funding to install the HVAC system We're connecting our natural assets to our downtowns and our cash registers and turning this amazing natural bounty that we have into an economic engine Town of Honaker secured $10,000 to expand native redbud tree population. The native redbud tree is a hallmark community brand and identity for the Town of Honaker The project will purchase and install locally sourced redbud trees that contribute to downtown revitalization efforts and enhance marketing opportunities for the town Town of Richlands secured $8,720 for renovations at the Critterville playground. The Town of Richlands’ Critterville playground area at Williams Field Park was originally constructed through a community building process in 1997 the playground has become a fixture within the community and a regional asset where generations of area youth have played and grown Strategic renovations will be made to make the playground safer and to expand available playground equipment I’m excited that we are utilizing our natural resources in a different way than we have in the past shifting from extraction towards an economy based in outdoor recreation Appalachian Sustainable Development secured $15,000 to install irrigation at the Growing Together Community Garden. Appalachian Sustainable Development’s (ASD) mission is to grow a stronger Appalachia through agriculture. The Growing Together Community Garden is a space for the community of Tazewell to learn together Funding irrigation infrastructure for this garden will improve accessibility for visitors and gardeners Breaks Interstate Park secured $5,000 for community engagement, climbing ethics, and safe practice outreach related to rock climbing initiatives. Due to the high quantity of beautiful sandstone cliffs hiding above the river, Breaks has seen a substantial amount of climbing route development over the past ten years With high quality climbing in a very accessible state park Breaks has seen an influx of individuals who travel to the park for the sake of enjoying the climbing it has to offer The project will foster more community engagement climbing ethics and safe practices for those practicing climbing in the area Build it and they will come.” And sure enough Friends of the Buchanan County Library secured $10,000 for its ‘Composting for a Better Future’ community education series Composting for a Better Future will introduce the composting and vermicomposting to the Buchanan community This program is an extension of an established homesteading curriculum and where library patrons will have new access to educational resources and the unique ability to check out composting equipment The project will also create new raised garden beds and provide garden starting equipment that will be used to demonstrate various techniques for beginner gardeners Mountain Kids Inc. secured $15,000 to support summer camp series. Mountain Kids Inc. offers five summer camps each year These camps include a camp highlighting world culture a camp focused on creative creatures and animals as well as multiple art opportunities Support by the CFCF will be used to support staff wages as well as to purchase supplies that can be reused each year Investing in our communities is a critical part of revitalizing the overall region We are thrilled to work alongside TNC and the Cumberland Forest Limited Partnership in enabling the success of these exciting projects the second round of grants from the Cumberland Forest Community Fund provided funding for 10 nature-based community projects in Southwest Virginia the first round of grants from the Cumberland Forest Community Fund provided funding for 10 nature-based community projects in Southwest Virginia Projects selected in Tennessee span five counties—Claiborne The partners selected projects through a competitive process that solicited proposals from businesses Riverside Rentals secured $7,500 for a beautification project that will plant native vegetation to protect against erosion and make improvements that include improved river access and the creation of a walking trail Big Ridge State Park secured $19,049 for a permanent centralized outdoor water station that is accessible and weatherproof for use by hikers and others visiting the park The Wellbeing Foundation secured $10,000 for a pollinator project that involves planting a large field to attract and encourage pollinators and purchasing equipment to maintain pollinator habitats Servolution Health Services secured $14,513 for a People Achieving Total Health (PATH) program that will include a multipurpose outdoor space to be used for physical wellness as an outdoor classroom and as a meeting space for 4H clubs and others Campbell County Chamber of Commerce secured $25,000 to rebuild the popular Hatfield Knob elk viewing tower with steel and ADA compliant access We are fortunate to live in a region with truly special natural resources Biodiversity that we might take for granted should be celebrated and protected a key to healthy economic and community development in the region The Mountain Association secured $77,990 for a rooftop solar installation on the Community Center in Middlesboro located in the heart of the Cumberland Forest Project's Ataya property TNC's Kentucky chapter has partnered with Mountain Association to evaluate and prioritize community solar installation projects that will deliver long-term cost savings for local governments and community non-profits while also reducing carbon emissions and providing an outreach opportunity within Kentucky about the benefits and feasibility of clean energy The Mountain Association serves Eastern Kentucky by investing in the people and places to advance the transition to a new economy that is more diverse The Cumberland Forest Limited Partnership, managed by The Nature Conservancy, owns more than 250,000 acres in the coalfields of Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Cumberland Forest utilizes an impact investment approach to manage these lands for sustainable forestry recreational uses and economic opportunities for people and communities