Author: Andy Sandrik

Call me a homebody, or even a townie if you want, but once I become local to an area I like to dig in my heels and stay put. I’m at my best when I’m familiar with my surroundings, settled into a routine, and have a regular trash pick-up day. And while I enjoy traveling, my vacations often come with varying degrees of added stress. It was no different this year for the Sandrik family trip to Myrtle Beach. After piloting the car for a 10-plus hour drive from Pennsylvania to our resort in South Carolina, I immediately found myself…

Local Running Results Red Rose Run (5 Miles)Saturday, June 3, in LancasterRunners: 643Winner: Nathan Henderson, 24:32; Top Female: Samantha Snukis, 29:59 Local.News FinishersChambersburg: Zack Hunsberger (38:43)ED/K 5K Dr. Edwin Sponseller Memorial Run 5KSaturday, June 10, in ChambersburgRunners: 70Winner: Walker Mason, Hagerstown, Md., 18:27; Top Female: Nicole Diller, Shippensburg, 21:39 Local.News FinishersWaynesboro: Hannah Kulla (8th in 24:19)Fayetteville: Jeffrey Myers (9th in 24:25), David Etter (59:55)Chambersburg: Craig Leisher (26:06, 1st in 60-69 AG), Jude Swope (27:26, 2nd in 12 & Under AG), Maria Fernanda Assis (27:29, 2nd in 30-39 AG), Jackson Faith (27:49, 3rd in 12 & Under AG), Brooklyn Shearer (27:49,…

Scrolling through the running news, I stumbled across a story on Camille Herron, a globally-renowned ultra runner who owns 10 world records and is seemingly just as famous for her ability to fuel these efforts with beer and pizza. I couldn’t help but say, “Hey, I know her!” as I read her name, even though I don’t really. I’ve never met Camille in real life, but I did once get an hour to chat with her during a large-group Q & A session, arranged through Facebook of all places. I’ve also gotten to “meet” other world-class runners under similar circumstances,…

Race Against Poverty 5KFriday, June 2, in ChambersburgRunners: 271Winner: Dustin Adams, Shippensburg, 16:31; Top Female: Amanda Balzer, Chambersburg, 20:28 Local.News Finishers Fayetteville: Karter Reath (3rd in 17:16), Julian Clark (6th in 18:47), Eric Diamond (20:27), Lincoln Vanaman (22:08), Nicholas Workman (22:34), Andrew Stottlemyer (24:21), Stephanie George (24:34, 2nd in 30-39 AG), Patrick Gavet (24:46), Chris Grove (24:47), Gabriel Cieza (28:07), I. Clark (29:03, 2nd in 12 & Under AG), Kristin Cieza (29:34), Kelly Reynolds (30:36, 3rd in 20-29 AG), Morgan Neuberger (34:13), Maureen Grove (39:09), Sherri Holmes (43:24), T. Holmes (43:24), Kim Miller (43:29), Taylor Hyatt (48:25), Addie Miller (1:10:35)…

Garrett Beaver, a former standout pitcher for the Waynesboro Indians, knew what he was getting into when he signed the dotted line to play for college baseball powerhouse Salisbury. Playing time is never a guarantee at the collegiate level, doubly so for a program like the Seagulls, which going into the season had won two straight conference championships and qualified for the NCAA Division III Championships in two consecutive years. But Beaver put in the work, earned a role on the team as a relief pitcher, and took care of business. And thanks in part to the success of the…

Local Running Results Keep Moo-ving Forward 5KSaturday, May 27, in FayettevilleRunners: 36Winner: Abigale Bricker, Chambersburg, 23:07; Top Male: Dale Cummings, Orrstown, 24:53 Local.News Finishers Greencastle: Dave Miller (6th in 27:19), Shannon Shuttle (7th in 27:50), Robb Hand (31:10), Madison Tritle (1:01:35), Rachel Kinley (1:01:36), Emily Gavlak (1:01:36), Kathy McCloskey (1:01:37) Chambersburg: Loudon Bricker (9th in 30:42), Kaira Rosenberry (31:49), Jeffrey Hege (35:13), Camden Klenzing (35:29), Annabelle Farr (35:44), Jamie Kretzing (35:55), Lori Helman (36:31), Angeleah Kaiser (37:09), Sherri Ash (40:16), Amber Scott (56:42) Fayetteville: Ava Beltz (37:12), Mackenzie Kohler (39:47) Waynesboro: Alison Hess (37:34), Ethan Terry (58:32), Robert Terry (1:01:24)…

Over the course of this column I’ve probably written about the benefits of early-morning running at least a dozen times. There’s something that’s always appealed to me about getting a head start on the day with the rising sun while the rest of the world hits the snooze button. But as the years have gone by, I find myself more and more looking forward to running at a different time of day: The evening. Whether you’re outside working in the sun or sitting in a chair at the office for several hours on end, you’re going to be bringing some…

Local Running Results Antietam Brewery 5K Saturday, May 13, in Hagerstown, Md. Runners: 235 Winner: Jonah Smith, Smithsburg, 16:11; Top Female: Amanda Wilson, Alexandria, Va., 19:35 Local.News Finishers Smithsburg: Jonathan Kisas (21:07), Jessie Smith (21:41), Michael Morgan (27:31), Lisa Morgan (32:56), Agnes Grinchenko (38:17) Greencastle: Clint Rice (22:38), Scott Boiteau (29:10), McKenzie Bowser (31:08), Jamie Boiteau (36:04), Selene Stevens (44:27), Ryan Grove (46:01), Jillian Spangler (48:00), Kurt Conaway (48:59), Amy Conaway (48:59) Fayetteville: Patrick Gavet (23:14) Chambersburg: Craig Leisher (24:56, 3rd in 60-69 AG), Jerod Harris (25:05), Gary Ruggiero (26:50), Heather Herman (28:24), Alexis Espinosa (29:15), Dallon Espinosa (29:15), Aimee…

Perhaps I’m naive, but I think that in the grand scheme of things most of us want to do right and see the world become a better place. They say that we should “be the change” we so much want to see. But where do you even start? No matter where you turn, there are children battling terminal illness, animals overwhelming shelters, and state parks that badly need to be maintained. There are thousands of causes — everything from saving the whales to rebuilding entire communities — that would greatly benefit from just a little bit of our time and…

The lights were brighter than ever for the youth wrestlers competing at MAWA Eastern Nationals, but when considering the way Franklin County’s grapplers performed at Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury, Md. last weekend, you get the sense these youngsters are destined for even bigger and better things. Whether you’re a fan of the Waynesboro Indians, Greencastle-Antrim Blue Devils, or Chambersburg Trojans, there is good news for all: Area wrestlers snagged seven All-American spots, earned by finishing in the Top 8 at nationals. Waynesboro’s Ace Beltz, a 56-pounder competing in the Bantam Division, placed third to lead locals. Jayden Rooney, also…