Author: Sophia Wall

WAYNESBORO – The former Washington Township administrative buildings are set to be demolished in the upcoming months. The structures that remain at the former location located on Welty Rd. in Waynesboro include the building that was used to house the Washington County Police Department and township meeting room, and the building that formerly housed the Administrative office. The former Administrative building was constructed of several trailers that were put in place between 2005-2008 to serve as an office space. According to Washington Township Manager Vern Ashway, “due to the poor condition of the trailers, mold, water damage, floors sinking, etc.,…

HARRISBURG- Attorney General Michelle Henry is warning Pennsylvanians in the market for rental properties to be aware of sophisticated scammers placing fake ads and altering existing, legitimate ads to obtain personal information, security deposits, and rent payments. Scammers take ads from legitimate rental companies or real estate listings and alter the ad by changing the contact information, or hacking the actual realtor’s email account. Some scammers place ads for properties not on the market. Scammers can then obtain personal information from an interested consumer during the “application process” and they may even illegally collect payments. “We are approaching summertime and…

WAYNESBORO – With the Municipal Primary Election quickly approaching, Franklin County candidates took advantage of an opportunity to interact and connect with voters Tuesday night. A Public Town Hall Q&A Session of the upcoming May Primary Election Candidates was held on Tuesday, May 2, at the Waynesboro Country Club, to provide the public a chance to ask questions and express concerns of their candidates. Candidates running for School Board Director, Waynesboro Town Council, Washington Township Supervisor and Magisterial Judge were invited and 12 of the 17 candidates turned out. In attendance were Michael Cermak Sr., Bryan Chappell Jr., Lloyd Hamburger,…

WAYNESBORO – On Tuesday, May 16, Franklin County residents will head to the polls to cast their votes for candidates in a variety of judicial and local races in the Municipal Primary. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. In Pennsylvania, there are two open seats on the Superior Court, one on Commonwealth Court, and one on the Supreme Court. In addition, voters will cast ballots in a wide range of local races, including: District attorney Magisterial district judges Waynesboro Borough Council One candidate per party in each ward moves on to the general election. Waynesboro Area school board…