Author: Staff Reports

The Institute is offering a trio of outdoor nature programs for preschoolers in July, part of their ongoing Summer Institute programming. Designed for children ages 2.5 to 5, the Wee Wonder programs will run on Tuesdays in July, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area.  Taught by Institute educators, age-appropriate program activities include exploring the outdoors, hikes, nature stories, rhymes, finger plays, nature games, and puppets. Pre-registration for the full series and payment in advance are required.The fee for all four programs is $21 for members of The Institute, and $24 for the general public, per child.…

WAYNESBORO—In the tradition of old Hollywood, Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library is hosting a murder mystery event at the Waynesboro Country Club on Saturday, July 16, beginning with cocktails at 6 p.m. Come to this year’s quintessential whodunnit thriller “Best Laid Plans” at the estate of Sir Warren Peace and get thrown into a night of mystery, intrigue, and murder you will never forget. With a killer crowd of people just waiting for murder to arrive on the scene, this night will keep everyone looking over their shoulders and guessing who the next victim will be! Bribe suspects for clues…

CHAMBERSBURG—The 2022 Franklin County Fair provides agricultural fun and entertainment this week. Nightly entertainment includes: Wednesday, July 12: David King The Elvis Experience, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13: Joe Quick, 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 14: The Reagan Years, 7 p.m. Sunday, July 16: Park Avenue, 7 p.m. Truck and Tractor Pulls will be held Friday, July 15 at 6:30 p.m. Antique tractors will be on display daily, with a tractor pull at 6 p.m. Wednesday. There’s plenty to do—from farm animal showings and demonstrations to a bounce house, balloon artist and more—all week long. The Franklin County Fairgrounds is at…

HARRISBURG–New parents have a lot to worry about when it comes to keeping their children healthy, but they will soon have a new resource to keep them in tune with a dangerous virus. Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has signed into law legislation that establishes newborn screenings for a common, but serious, infant viral infection known as Cytomegalovirus. The CMV Education and Newborn Screening Act is Senate Bill 709.   What is Cytomegalovirus?  According to the Mayo Clinic, cytomegalovirus is a common virus, but once infected, your body retains the virus for life. It is thought that between 50 and 80…

WAYNESBORO–Waynesboro Police are looking for a missing teenager. According to police, Noah Hoxie, 14, was last seen late Saturday, July 9, around midnight at his family’s home in on East Third Street in the borough. Noah is 5 feet, 5 inches, 110 pounds and has brown eyes and brown hair. If you have any information about Noah or his whereabouts, contact Waynesboro Police at 717-762-2131 or submit a tip through CrimeWatch.

WAYNE HEIGHTS–The Washington Township Board of Supervisors will meet today, Monday, July 11, to discuss a variety of topics including: Recycling; new municipal building project upate; and the hiring of a part-time administrative receptionist. The board will meet at 1:30 p.m. in the township building on Welty Road.

BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT- The Blue Ridge Summit Free Library will hold its annual Ice Cream Social and Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 16, on the library grounds. The event is a fundraiser for the library.  More than 5,000 books will be offered for sale, including selections for adults, teens and children on a wide range of topics, as well as audio books, DVDs, and music CDs. Founded in 1922, the library is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. To commemorate the centennial, ceramic mugs (created by potter Corey Shultz of Gettysburg) in a variety of…

SOUTH MOUNTAIN–Bingo will be held Tuesday, July 12, at South Mountain Volunteer Fire Department, 11207 Loop Road, South Mountain. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at 7 p.m. Kitchen will be open for food purchases. For more information call 717-749-5733.

Get thrilled. A “Stranger Things” season finale watch party will be held Friday, Friday, July 8, at 7 p.m. Waynesboro Theatre, 75 W. Main St. Come watch the final episode of Season 4. Tickets are by donation. Concessions will be available for purchase. Shop the block. Greencastle’s 55th Annual Sidewalk Days are going on Friday and Saturday, July 8 and 9 in downtown Greencastle. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Vendors include businesses, craft and artisan vendors, merchant vendors, food trucks and community organizations. Entertainment and…

CHAMBERSBURG, – The Franklin County Commissioners have presented the June 2022 Employee of the Month award to Megan Simmons. Simmons has been employed with Franklin County since July 2017 and currently serves as a Caseworker III – Intake with the county’s Children and Youth Services department. June’s Employee of the Month recipient was determined by the Special Thanks and Recognition (STAR) Committee, which received 12 nominations for the June award, three of which were for Simmons. When nominating a coworker, employees are asked to share a specific event or circumstance that makes an individual deserving of Employee of the Month. Simmons’…