Author: Erin Blaine

If you’re looking for a fun and free outing that is full of breathtaking views, take a drive to the sunflower fields at Lesher Poultry Farm in Chambersburg, PA. The fields this year are located along Rt. 914 (Swamp Fox Road), starting where Rt. 316 and Rt. 914 converge. There are seemingly endless fields of gold, covering many fields on the farm. The views are stunning and make the perfect backdrop for capturing photo memories with family and friends. The family owned and operated business started the venture in 2011, when they planted 10 acres of sunflowers as an experiment…

As part of a recent Day of Service event, more than 100 Fairview Elementary School second- and third-grade students trekked a short distance to Noah’s Ark Christian Childcare Center to spend some one-on-one time with the children there. The time together was spent paired up one-on-one with the 80+ Noah’s Ark children, ages ranging from a few months to five years, to read stories to them. The children also worked together to complete a related coloring page art project, even with the babies, who were able to use their hands to move paint around under a plastic covering on the…

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WAYNESBORO–It’s at the same place and with the same team of people, but Kandor Real Estate is a new company and brand in the Waynesboro community. Kristyn Martin, sole owner and broker of Kandor Real Estate, is no stranger to the area or the business. Having joined her father, Darwyn Benedict, in the local RE/MAX Realty business in 2010, and obtaining her broker’s license in 2016, Martin has served the community’s real estate needs for more than two decades. So, why the move from RE/MAX to owning an independent brokerage company? “When the RE/MAX franchise license was up for renewal…

Ryan Yost has been involved in health care in some way since he was a teenager. He began as a volunteer firefighter/EMT, then completed his education in health care and moved into a career in trauma care, then emergency services, in which he continues to work. All of this laid the perfect foundation for creating his Greencastle-based company, American Safety CPR and First Aid, primarily serving Franklin County and other parts of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia. “I felt inspired to create a company in which I could educate the community on critical life-saving skills,” shared Yost. “While helping my…

WAYNESBORO–There’s a new business in town and they’ve got alot to bark about. Mighty Dog Roofing recently opened its doors to customers in Waynesboro and across Franklin County and beyond. Waynesboro franchise owner, Chris Black, a US Army veteran, and general manager, Ethan Reynolds, are both longtime greater Waynesboro area residents. “We are excited to bring this service to our local community, extending into Franklin, Fulton and Adams counties,” said Black. “It’s not just about roofing. We also offer siding, windows and gutter sales and installation.” Reynolds said there are several things that set Mighty Dog apart from other companies.…