WAYNESBORO–A Halloween Community Service Fair will celebrate community services throughout the area. More than 50 organizations have been invited to participate Saturday, Oct. 29, from noon to 4 p.m. at Waynesboro Memorial Park. The family event will include live entertainment, food trucks, face-painting, emergency vehicle tours and free hot dogs for the first 100 people. Sponsored by St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Human Services, New Hope Shelter, and Jesus Alive Ministries.
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Saturday, Oct. 8, in Hagerstown, Md. Runners: 15 Winner: David Ulrich, Hagerstown, Md., 20:45; Top Female: Fionna Ross, Huntingdon Valley, 24:44 Local.News Finishers Chambersburg: Aimee Melius (30:14, 2nd in 30-39 AG) Juniata Valley Trail Run 5K Saturday, Oct. 8, in Mifflin Runners: 92 Winner: Timi Adeshokan, Boyertown, 22:27; Top Female: Ann High, Beavertown, 27:58 Local.News Finishers Chambersburg: Eric Guyer (28:28, 2nd in 46-55 AG), Stacy Guyer (35:55, 1st in 46-55 AG) Applefest 5K Saturday, Oct. 8, in Franklin Runners: 272 Winner: Caleb Prettyman, Franklin, 16:36; Top Female: Hannah Gildersleeve, Grove City, 20:01 Local.News Finishers Chambersburg: Jill Hazelton (23:18), Cheryl Foliano (33:04) West Penn Triathlon Saturday, Oct. 8, in Saltsburg Athletes: 93 Winner: Mike Kane, Harrison City, 2:18:46; Top…
GREENCASTLE–United Way of Franklin County and United Way of Washington County joined forces to fight food insecurities in our local community. The United Against Hunger fund was created to give greater access to free food, healthyoptions, food deliveries, food resources, and more. The VerStandig family including VerStandig Media, Ledo Pizza Chambersburg and The VerStandig Law Firm challenged a matching gift dollar-for-dollar. With combined efforts, the VerStandig family has matched $60,000 to be split between Franklin and Washington County. “We are appreciative of the fundraising efforts from the community and the opportunity to help United Way serve more residents,” said Blake…
WAYNESBORO- Lake House Distilling Co. will hold “The Office” trivia on October 13. Doors open at 5 p.m. and questions will begin at 7 p.m. Let’s get ready with a few prep questions. The Office takes place in what Pennsylvania city?What was Toby’s career path before joining Dunder Mifflin?Bob Vance is in what kind of work?What day is Stanley’s favorite day of the year?Dwight killed Angela’s cat. What was the name of that cat? 1. Scranton 2.Priesthood 3.Vance Refrigeration 4.Pretzel Day 5. Sprinkles
AUBURN—Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Deputy Secretary Fred Strathmeyer Jr. joined White House Executive Usher Robert Downing and National Christmas Tree Association officials at Paul and Pam Shealer’s Evergreen Acres Tree Farm to select the tree that will grace the Biden White House for the 2022 holidays. The Shealers’ Schulkill County farm won the 2020 PA Farm Show Christmas Tree Competition and went on become 2022 Grand Champion at the National Christmas Tree Association’s National Tree and Wreath Contest. “Pennsylvania growers produce one million of the nation’s most impressive Christmas trees every year,” Deputy Strathmeyer said. “We’re proud to showcase our finest growers…
WAYNESBORO- The WASHS Cross Country teams finished with a 6-2 season. The WASHS Cross Country teams ran the Frank Keyser Invitational in Boonsboro, MD. All runners were able to run at the Varsity level. They were able to take Third Place for the small school division. Bella Ruefle claimed the 1st place spot in Women’s Varsity. Other finishers include Kylie Bere in 5th place for the Women’s Varsity. Medalers in Men’s Varsity included Joey Jacobs in 11th place and Noah Bockstie 12th place.
WAYNESBORO- After nine years, pianist Jim McDonough returns to Waynesboro for Waynesboro Community Concert Association’s second concert of the season. His Jim McDonough Piano Favorites will be held in the Waynesboro Area Senior High School auditorium at 3 p.m. On Sunday, October 16, 2022. During the 2021 holiday season, McDonough’s TV special “Home for Christmas with Jim McDonough” aired on PBS stations nationally. He is an International Steinway Artist. Tickets ($25) and subscriptions ($50) are available at the door or online at www.waynesboropaconcerts.org.
Saturday, Oct. 1, in Hershey Runners: 843 Winner: C. Fred Joslyn, Boiling Springs, 16:32; Top Female: Kelsey Horowitz, Harrisburg, 19:03 Local.News Finishers Fayetteville: Mary Small (57:07) Snack Town Half Marathon Saturday, Oct. 1, in Hanover Runners: 234 Winner: Luke Milhimes, New Oxford, 1:13:46; Top Female: Emily McBain, Souderton, 1:29:00 Local.News Finishers Fayetteville: Sarah Zucca (1:51:17) Chambersburg: Braden Smith (1:54:19), Jennifer Smith (2:13:23), Emily Coffman (2:16:15), Carrie Svoboda (2:53:27) Waynesboro: Sheniqua Gilliland (2:09:59) Greencastle: Sabrina Herman (2:20:16) Resilience 5K Saturday, Oct. 1, in Hanover Runners: 273 Winner: Matthew Nawn, Hanover, 16:35; Top Female: Hannah Toth, Westminster, Md., 18:33 Local.News Finishers Greencastle: Jarrett Gelsinger (5th in 18:56) Fayetteville: L. Bertram (32:24), Jeff Bertram (33:27), A. Bertram (33:28), Crystal Collier-Walker (36:47), Amy…
Looking for a new friend? The Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter is featuring these Pets of the Week. For more information, visit http://www.cvas-pets.org/ or call 717-263-5791. Gypsy is an 11-month-old possibly Australian shepherd/poodle mix. She came into the shelter as a stray, so we don’t know a lot about her. Gypsy can be on the shy side at first with new people but does warm up with baby talk and some fun toys. Gypsy is currently 17 pounds and she is not expected to get much bigger. She will need someone that can keep her groomed regularly as her fur will…
Waynesboro Area Senior High School and Waynesboro Area Middle School Monday, Oct. 10 FIELD HOCKEY West Perry at Waynesboro, 4 p.m. JV FOOTBALL Waynesboro at Gettysburg, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11 BOYS SOCCER Central Dauphin East at Waynesboro, 6:30 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER Waynesboro at Central Dauphin East, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL West Perry at Waynesboro, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12 FIELD HOCKEY Waynesboro at York Tech, 4:15 p.m. FRESHMAN FOOTBALL Mechanicsburg at Waynesboro, 6 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY Waynesboro at Boiling Springs, 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 BOYS SOCCER Waynesboro at Mechanicsburg, 6:30 p.m. GIRLS SOCCER Mechanicsburg at Waynesboro,…
