Author: Staff Reports

Waynesboro Area Senior High and Middle School Monday, Oct. 7 8th Girls Field Hockey, Waynesboro at West Perry, 3:45 p.m. 7th Girls Field Hockey, Waynesboro at West Perry, 4:45 p.m. Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball, Waynesboro at Chambersburg, 5 p.m. Junior Varsity Boys Football, Mechanicsburg at Waynesboro, 6 p.m. Varsity Girls Volleyball, Waynesboro at Chambersburg, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 Varsity Boys Soccer, Waynesboro at James Buchanan, 4 p.m. Varsity Girls Field Hockey, Fairfield at Waynesboro, 4 p.m. Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball, Cedar Cliff at Waynesboro, 6 p.m. Varsity Girls Volleyball, Cedar Cliff at Waynesboro, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 Freshman…

CHAMBERSBURG – The Institute for Retired Persons will host another week of lectures and activities, blending in-person and virtual sessions on a variety of intriguing topics. This week’s schedule kicks off on Monday with a Zoom lecture by Mary V. Thompson exploring the complex relationship between George Washington and the enslaved community at Mount Vernon. On Tuesday, the lectures move to in-person sessions at the Menno Haven Life Center, featuring John Ricca discussing national security issues related to adversary nations, followed by Bob O’Connor’s presentation on John Brown’s freedom fighters. Wednesday brings another virtual lecture, with Sam Apple delving into…

MONT ALTO – A train show offering vendor tables, test tracks Mont Alto fire truck rides, refreshments and door prizes is planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Mont Alto Fire Hall. The hall is located at 517 S. Main St., Mont Alto, and admission will be $5 for adults, with those younger than 18 entering without charge when accompanied by an adult. The Lions also will offer their brooms for sale. Those wishing more information about the event or table rentals may contact Dave McCarney at 717-387-0097 or [email protected].

CHAMBERSBURG – Pat Marthouse and Mindy Dice have been honored by the United Way of Franklin County for their dedicated service to the nonprofit community. The Cynthia Hawbaker Memorial Award is given each year in appreciation for extraordinary volunteer commitment. It serves as a memorial to the service and commitment of the former executive director of the organization. “The community benefits greatly when volunteers share their talents in service to an organization, and we are pleased to have the opportunity to highlight the outstanding work of these volunteers,” said Amy Hicks, United Way executive director. Marthouse volunteers with the Franklin…

CHAMBERSBURG – The Chambersburg Area School District began its lease of 3,440 square feet of office space at 20 S. Main St., downtown, on Oct. 1, according to Mike Ross, president of the Franklin County Area Development Corporation. The school district is establishing a downtown Community Engagement Center to support in-town at risk students and their families. The FCADC and the Chambersburg Area Development Corporation are partners in South Main Ventures, which owns the former F&M Trust corporate office adjacent to Memorial Square.

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Chamber of Commerce will hold two breakfast forums to meet candidates for the Hagerstown City Council and for the Sixth Congressional District ahead of the Nov. 4 elections. Members of the public are welcome but are asked to register at the links provided. Both events will be at Applause Caterers, 58 E. Washington St. Sign-in will start at 6:30 with breakfast served at 7 and the forums getting underway at 7:30. The first will be from 7 to 9 a.m. Oct. 9 for the Hagerstown City Council race, where 10 candidates are vying for five…

CHAMBERSBURG – The unemployment rate in the Chambersburg-Waynesboro area stood at 2.9 percent on Oct. 1, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry reported. And Mike Ross, president of the Franklin County Area Development Corporation noted, that remains lower than both the state and national averages. The seasonally adjusted labor force in the county is estimated at 77,400, Ross said in his monthly bulletin.

Celebrate First Friday with friends and cider!. First Friday “Cider Sampling” event at John Allison Public House in Greencastle on Oct. 4, from 6 to p.m. Attendees can buy a pint and keep the glass, while supplies last, and enter for a chance to win a $50 gift card. The evening will continue with live music from City Creek Band from 8 to 11 p.m. Join the pumpkin carving fun. Jim’s Non-Profit Pumpkin Fest will take place at Jim’s Farmers Market in Chambersburg on Oct. 4 and 5. This event invites local non-profit organizations to participate by decorating pumpkins, which…

CHAMBERSBURG – In a remarkable display of community spirit, Marion Auction LLC has spearheaded a massive relief effort to aid victims of recent hurricane devastation. What began as a simple idea proposed by Alex Lesher, of Chambersburg, during a Bible study session has blossomed into a large-scale operation involving thousands of donors and volunteers. The auction house has transformed its facilities into a bustling donation center, with a semi-trailer stationed at the loading dock to receive contributions. Donors have been encouraged to bring items throughout the week, with extended hours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday to accommodate the outpouring of…

BOILING SPRINGS – Melodie Anderson-Smith, who for 40 years taught children as “Earthwalker,” received the 13th annual Spirit of the South Mountain by South Mountain Partnership at SMP’s recent Power of the Partnership event. The award is given each year to an individual, project or organization making exceptional efforts to promote good stewardship of the South Mountain Region. Anderson-Smith served as the executive director of Renfrew Institute for Cultural & Environmental Studies, known today as Buttonwood Nature Center, Home of The Institute from 1993 to 2017. In 1985, she created the first environmental education program available in the Waynesboro Area…