Author: Staff Reports

WAYNESBORO – Gallery 50 hosts an opening reception for a new art exhibition, “The Spice of Life – Art for the Season,” on Friday, Nov. 1 from 5:30–8 p.m. at 50 W. Main St. The evening will showcase the new artwork and include free refreshments in addition to live acoustic music from Frank ‘n Bob in the adjacent Music Makers space. The 12 featured area artists are Cindy Baker, Jeff Barnhart, Sandra Barton, Charlotte Borum, Joan Carroll, Jean Frey, Eric Hyne, Julie Kreps, Amélie Lavenant-Wink, Sandy Schuster, Anne St. John and Marti Yeager. “If ‘variety is the spice of life,’ this exhibition will fill…

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County officials are warning against outdoor burning due to an elevated fire risk after two recent wildland fires. The Washington County’s Office of Emergency Management said the combination of low relative humidity and dry vegetation increases the potential for rapid fire spread, which could lead to challenging and hazardous conditions for containment. Relative humidity values were expected to drop between 20 and 30 percent across the area on Tuesday, Oct. 29, coupled with light winds from the east to northeast at 5 to 10 mph, shifting to southeast later in the day. With temperatures in the low…

HAGERSTOWN – For 25 years, those who love a good bargain have found their happy place at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts’ Treasure Sale. The Singer Society, the museum’s volunteer organization, organizes this annual fundraiser. The Treasure Sale offers shoppers a chance to find their own treasures from the variety of items for sale, including furniture, artwork, collectibles, glassware, jewelry and more. This year, the Treasure Sale is Nov. 1, 2, 3, and 5. The Treasure Sale kicks off Friday, Nov. 1, with a special preview party. Attendees can shop, enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres, while filling their shopping…

Waynesboro, is set to host a captivating tribute concert featuring the legendary music of Simon & Garfunkel. The event, titled “Forever Simon & Garfunkel: A Tribute,” will take place on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 3 p.m. in the Oyer Auditorium of Waynesboro Area Senior High School. This performance is part of the 2024-2025 Concert Season organized by Live On Stage and the Waynesboro Community Concert Association. Sean Altman and Jack Skuller, both acclaimed singer-songwriters and founders of the popular tribute show The Everly Set, will bring their energy and precision harmonies to the stage. The duo promises an engaging experience…

Waynesboro Area Senior High and Middle School Nothing scheduled Chambersburg Area Senior High School Monday, Oct. 28   Junior Varsity Boys Football, Chambersburg at Central Dauphin, 4:30 p.m. Greencastle-Antrim Senior High School Monday, Oct. 28 Junior Varsity Boys Football, West Perry at Greencastle-Antrim, 6 p.m. Smithsburg High School Monday, Oct. 28 Varsity Girls Volleyball CMC Championships, Smithsburg at Williamsport, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29   Varsity Girls Flag Football, Smithsburg at Boonsboro, 5 p.m. Junior Varsity Boys Football, Smithsburg at Boonsboro, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31   Varsity Cross Country MPSSAA Regional Finals, Smithsburg at Clear Spring, 2:30 p.m. Friday,…

Vickie Group just wanted to play pickleball. That’s what the 66-year-old Chambersburg resident told Chiemeka Onyima, M.D., D.ABA, with Meritus Pain Specialists. But her chronic lower back pain sidelined her from the game — and many other activities, including going to work. She started with physical therapy, but “it didn’t do much,” she said. “And then I finally got ahold of someone with Meritus,” Group said. “Once I got ahold of Dr. Onyima, he went through the process and helped me considerably.” The first step was trying to figure out the cause of her pain, Dr. Onyima said. “I conducted…

WAYNESBORO–The Antietam Humane Society offers cats, dogs and a variety of animals up for adoption to loving homes. For more information on providing a forever home, visit the shelter at 8513 Lyons Road, visit their website or call them at 717-762-9091. Patton: This handsome boy came to us in May 2023 after staff discovered him abandoned in the shelter’s play yard overnight. Patton has spent a good bit of time with us working on some of his behavior and is ready to find his forever home!Patton would do best in a patient but structured home so he can continue to work…

HAGERSTOWN – The Leadership in Diversity and Equity Council at Meritus Health recently held its first Health Equity Summit, “Building Quality Care in our Communities.” The Oct. 23 summit focused on the efforts by various organizations throughout Maryland to address health disparities, foster diversity in the workforce and provide responsive care that recognizes the different backgrounds and experiences of patients. About 100 healthcare providers from across the state attended, Meritus officials said. “The commitment to promote equitable practices and to eliminate disparities ultimately results in the core work of improving quality and patient safety,” said Chante Richardson, Ph.D., MBA, the…

MERCERSBURG – Emily Parsons, Mercersburg Academy’s director of experiential education, has been named Volunteer of the Year by the Tuscarora Area Chamber of Commerce. A lifelong resident of Mercersburg and daughter of Academy alumnus Sonny Parsons (Class of 1959), Parsons has dedicated her career to enriching students’ lives and fostering community engagement. “It’s very humbling to receive this award, but I also feel like it belongs to our students,” Parsons said. “Their enthusiasm and commitment to community engagement make everything possible.” Parsons is instrumental in developing Mercersburg’s experiential education program—also called “ExEd”—and spearheading the Community Engagement for All initiative. This…

BOILING SPRINGS – South Mountain Partnership has awarded 11 organizations approximately $60,000 through their Mini-Grant and Flex Grant Programs for projects advancing the priorities of SMP’s State of the Region Project.  “We can’t wait to see these projects come to life!” said SMP program manager Julia Chain. “The projects funded through our Mini and Flex Grant programs represent a rich tapestry of organizations and volunteers doing great work across the region. We are so proud to amplify our partners’ capacity through this funding.” The Mini-Grant Program was developed by SMP in 2009 and is administered with help from the Appalachian…