BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT — Activities ranging from storytime for children, to adult crafts to teen and tween events are set this week at the Blue Ridge Summit Free Library. Events this week include:
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HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Washington County Highway Department has announced that Bottom Road was to be closed from the tannery to the railroad crossing starting Tuesday, Sept. 3, through Thursday, Sept. 5. The closure was expected to take place daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists were advised to seek alternative routes during this period. The department apologized for any inconvenience and appreciates the public’s understanding.
CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Commissioners presented the August 2024 Employee of the Month award to Zachary Long during the board’s Aug. 28 public meeting. Long has been employed by Franklin County since February 2022 and serves as an administrative assistant in the county’s planning department. August’s Employee of the Month recipient was determined by the Special Thanks and Recognition (STAR) Committee, which received 22 nominations for the August award, nine of which were for Long. “Zak is the type of employee who is ready to jump in and assist his fellow coworkers when they need help,” said one nomination. “Recently,…
Join the fun at the Quincy Ox Roast Weekend. The Quincy Ox-Roast Weekend is an annual event held in Waynesboro, running from Friday, Aug. 30 to Monday, Sept. 2. This festival features a variety of activities, including bingo, a tractor show, entertainment and the 18th Annual Car Show. Additionally, there are games for children, food vendors and a yard sale, making it a family-friendly occasion. Create your floral masterpiece. Join Country Creek Produce Farm in Chambersburg for “Sip-n-Sip: A Relaxing Evening In The Flower Garden” from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30. This event invites participants to unwind…
CHAMBERSBURG — The Institute for Retired Persons’ fall semester will begin Monday, Sept. 9. The program offers a diverse array of lectures and activities tailored for retirees seeking continued learning and intellectual stimulation. The semester’s schedule features a mix of virtual and in-person events: The Fall 2024 lineup includes a variety of topics: The enrollment fee for the semester is $25 per person or $40 for a couple. Menno Haven residents and those participating exclusively in Zoom lectures are exempt from enrollment requirements. Interested parties can find additional details on the IRP website. A highlight of the semester is a…
WAYNBESORO – The Waynesboro Area YMCA is set to host its annual Senior Wellness Day from 8-11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4. This event, which is free of charge, aims to promote health and wellness among seniors in the community, offering a variety of activities and presentations designed to engage and inform participants. The event will kick off at 8 a.m. with vendors set up in the gym, providing resources and information tailored to senior health and wellness. The schedule includes several presentations and fitness classes throughout the morning: Participants are encouraged to wear sneakers to fully engage in the…
CHAMBERSBURG – Residential and recreational areas in Hamilton Township, Franklin County, will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around sunset on Sept. 3. Areas in Hamilton Township include but are not limited to: Edenville Road, Sollenberger Road, Echo Springs Road, Majestic Drive, Brechbill Road, Johnson Road, Lindia Drive and Hamilton Hills Drive. West Nile Virus has been detected in populations of mosquitoes in these areas. Roads are listed for residents’ reference; other roads and areas in close proximity may also be sprayed. Weather conditions and other unexpected events could delay or cancel the spray operations. If these operations are canceled,…
WAYNESBORO — JAMMIN’ in the Park’s annual Music and Arts Festival is set for 1 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1, at Waynesboro’s downtown Main Street Park. The festival is part of the Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro’s Destination ARTS! The full day of entertainment and art features nine area bands playing throughout the day on two stages, including The Loose Screws, The Flying Matlocks, Cornerstone, Brian Forberger, Samz@7 featuring Tresa Day, BBD Trio, Ethan Larsh & The Cicadas, The Note Riders and Big Whiskey. The groups cover a wide variety of musical styles, including classic and indie rock, Americana,…
HARRISBURG–-Secretary of Education Khalid N. Mumin joined students, faculty, staff, local superintendents and others at Penn State Harrisburg to highlight the importance of teacher preparation programs and state investments to strengthen the pipeline of qualified, well-trained teachers in Pennsylvania. “As students across the Commonwealth return to classrooms and schools for another year of learning and growing, we recognize the challenges that teacher shortages cause for our educators and in our classrooms,” Mumin said. Across the country, schools are facing growing teacher shortages in classrooms. Compared to 10 years ago when Pennsylvania certified approximately 20,000 new teachers every year, in 2023 Pennsylvania…
CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Commissioners and Penn National Golf Club & Inn have decided to cancel the 8th Annual Franklin County Veterans Affairs Golf Tournament, scheduled for Aug. 30. The decision was made after an unknown individual made an unspecified threat directed at tournament participants earlier this week. “The safety of everyone – our staff, our volunteers, our participants and the residents of Penn National – is our utmost priority,” said Franklin County Commissioner Chairman Dean Horst. “This tournament has always been about honoring and supporting our veterans, and we are disappointed that the cowardly actions of one individual…
