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Holmes’ watercolors animate Summitview students’ ‘Alien Takeover’ stories in Downtown StoryWalk

WAYNESBORO – “Keep noticing things and be observant,” local artist Seth Holmes urged Summitview Elementary students when he visited the school March 20....

From left Waynesboro Area Cancer Auction steering committee members Lori Blubaugh, Karen Berger, Natasha Koons, Courtney Anderson, co-chairs Kristyn Martin and Ali Huber, Danielle Graham and Kris Martin attended a kickoff meeting for this year’s upcoming auction. NANCY MACE/FOR LOCAL.NEWS1
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Community unites for annual cancer auction

GREENCASTLE, Pa. – The Waynesboro Area Cancer Auction has united the community to support Franklin County neighbors undergoing cancer treatment for the past...

These are some of the participants in Laurel Life’s Sprouts kindergarten-readiness program. PROVIDED PHOTO
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Teamwork grows success in Sprouts program

CHAMBERSBURG – Coordinators of Laurel Life’s Sprouts kindergarten-readiness program credit the teamwork of its dedicated staff with the success of the new initiative....

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Environmental education flourishes at Buttonwood’s new 40-acre campus

WAYNESBORO – Community learning activities for everyone is at the heart of the mission of Buttonwood Nature Center Home of the Institute. That...

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The Lunch Place gets new home after 356,000 meals

WAYNESBORO. – Thirty-six years and nearly 356,000 meals later, The Lunch Place continues its commitment to fighting hunger in Waynesboro. And now the...

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Greencastle teacher writes book of joy

GREENCASTLE – Alicia DeAngelis describes her colon cancer diagnosis last summer as a “very short story.” Not so with her journey to restored...

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YMCA recognized for aid after Laurel Run fire, Tengler earns Hawbaker Memorial Award

WAYNESBORO – Waynesboro Area YMCA made headlines recently as the organization was honored with a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and...

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Rotary Park earns arboretum status

WAYNESBORO – Stay tuned – there is more to come since the recent announcement that Rotary Park in Waynesboro has officially been approved...

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Family learning center connects families

WAYNESBORO – A local educator is always striving to ensure “parents never feel alone.” And based on attendance at fall activities at the...

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Dr. Bob Zimmerman to be honored for global service

“His life and what he’s done should be a model for other people in their lives.” The reflection is just one observation of...

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