Author: Nancy Mace

Paul W. Smith always has a smile on his face. And it’s been that way for nearly 100 years. Smith, formerly of Rouzerville and Waynesboro, will celebrate his centennial birthday July 16. Born July 16, 1923, in Rouzerville, Smith was the second of six children born to Roy and Helen Smith. Siblings Helen Cool of Smithsburg, and Ann McGehee of Lancaster, also survive. Smith has three children, Stephen Smith of North Carolina, Rhonda Wahrenburg of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Gina Baker of Rouzerville, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. “He’s very easy going … always has been,” according to…

There is something for everyone at the Waynesboro Summer Jubilee – a day of fun for the whole family. The July 4 celebration at 500 E. Main St. kicks off with a Kids 1 Mile Fun Run at 7:15 a.m., followed by the Firecracker 5K Run at 7:40 a.m. The Brother’s of the Brush parade is set for 9:30 a.m. “This is such a family tradition,” noted president Suzie Menard. “I hope people know that this is all funded by sponsors and donations. Everything, with the exception of a few carnival games and the food, is free. There is a…

Take a trip with an Australian kangaroo as he shows you the other six continents in “Too-Da-Loo Kangaroo,” a Waynesboro woman’s first book. “I believe this book will touch children of all ages,” said author Bobbi Blubaugh. “As Roo makes his way around the world, he bids a farewell to each character he meets.” Blubaugh, who dedicated the book to her six grandchildren, said the idea was born about two years ago at the home of her daughter. “My granddaughter and I said too-da-loo to her parents and then we started thinking of all the different ways to say goodbye.…

Building relationships with children and their families is what drives Erica Freelove’s passion for her job as regional administrator of The Beanstalk Child Care in Waynesboro. “We take our time to develop foundational skills here and communicate with parents what they can do at home,” she added. Freelove was director of Today’s New Start Learning Center (TNS) on Walnut Street in Waynesboro that opened its doors in January 2021 “to provide an educational and loving environment for children.” The center merged with The Beanstalk when TNS owners Jaye Ancruem and the Rev. Donald Blanks bought the Hamilton Avenue business in…

WAYNESBORO–“Cocktails in the Cemetery: A Summer Solstice Observance” is the second in a series of events to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Green Hill Cemetery. The celebration will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, at the cemetery, 953 S. Potomac St. Hosted by Antietam Historical Association, the event will feature a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, cemetery tours and music by Frank and Bob. The rededication of the Memorial Sundial will be observed at 6 p.m. Reserved tickets are $20 per person and $35 per couple and $25 per person and $40 at the…

WAYNESBORO–Three Waynesboro Area Senior High School students have been awarded scholarships by Waynesboro College Club. They include: Cameron Witte was awarded $7,000. She will attend Millersville University to pursue a degree in accounting. Nora Dickey was awarded $7,000. She will attend Towson University to pursue a degree in communications/film/ media arts. Brendan Peyton was awarded $6,000. He will attend Kent State University to pursue a degree in aerospace engineering. The winners were announced at the club’s 89th banquet May 17 in Waynesboro Country Club. Officers of the club for the 2023-24 year are: Lynn MacBride, president; Barbara Hayes, vice president;…

ROUZERVILLE–When Washington Township opens the doors to its new headquarters next month, “it will be for the people of the township … to take this municipality into the next 50 years. “This is to provide services for the township and we’re hoping that everyone is happy and understands that we needed it,” added manager Jeff Geesaman. “The building is going to serve the township well.” Construction on the 12,120-square-foot building at 11798 Buchanan Trail East began in April 2022 and officials will hold the first public meeting there June 5. An open house will be held from 10 a.m. to…

WAYNESBORO–“Helping hands – helping hearts … neighbors helping neighbors with basic human services” embodies the spirit of the new executive director of Waynesboro Community and Human Service. Morgan Hovermale took over the role in 2023 after Denise Esser, the director for more than 10 years, retired. “I genuinely like helping others in the community,” said Hovermale, who has lived in Waynesboro with her family for about six years. “This just seemed like a good fit. “I met Denise and some board members at the interview and knew I wanted to be part of such a wonderful organization,” she added. “I…

WAYNESBORO–St. Mary’s Episcopal Church of Waynesboro is living up to its pledge to “be as good a neighbor as we can be.” John Poniske added that members of the church and other volunteers gathered last fall to begin restoring the grounds at Waynesboro Post Office on Main Street. “Maxine Beck, a member of the former Waynesboro Garden Club, asked me if I would be willing to help her with the post office beds.” The club, which oversaw the work for many years, disbanded due to the inability to recruit new members and the challenge of the task. “I said our…