Author: Staff Reports

ROUZERVILLE—The Institute’s Children’s Summer Stories are held every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon through July 27 at Red Run Park.  Children will gather in the park to hear stories and enjoy related hands-on activities. The theme for this year’s stories and activities is Summer Fun. The free program is open to preschool and older children, but they must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required. Kathy Helfrick and Jane Glenn, both retired educators, return this summer to read a new story each week. “Summer Stories includes two of my greatest loves—children and books,” Glenn said. “We have…

CHAMBERSBURG—The Franklin County Commissioners will meet Wednesday, June 29, to discuss a variety of agenda items. Included are: An agreement between the County of Franklin and the Waynesboro Area School District for the School-Based Probation program. The school district agrees to provide $23,517.00 for services during the 2022-2023 school year. Franklin County will carry liability insurance for its employees and the program. A grant request to PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency to request a grant in the amount of $100,000.00 to support a provision of a Mental Health Coordinator at the Over the Rainbow/Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) to meet…

WAYNESBORO- Every Friday join yoga instructor Wendy Royer for free yoga sessions in the Museum House Backyard at Renfrew. Class focuses on relaxation, flexibility, and strength through basic yoga poses connecting movement and breath. Accessible to all ages and fitness levels. Classes run through August, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Firework season is here and there’s often confusion about their use. The Waynesboro Police Department offers some answers to commonly asked questions: Q: Which fireworks are Pennsylvania residents now allowed to purchase and use? A: Consumers can now purchase and use “Class C” or “consumer-grade” fireworks that include firecrackers, Roman Candles, bottle rockets, and similar fireworks that contain a maximum of 50 milligrams of explosive material. “Display fireworks,” which are classified as including salutes that contain more than two grains of 130 milligrams of explosive materials, and professional-grade aerial shells containing more than 60 grams of pyrotechnic compositions, are still…

CHAMBERSBURG – Residential and recreational areas in and around several Franklin County townships and communities will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around sunset on June 29. Areas include Frecon Road, Mickey Inn Lane, Mickey Inn Road, Sycamore Grove Road, Creekside Drive, Star Avenue, Monroe Drive, Tyler Driver, Cornerstone Road and Roosevelt Drive in Greene Township. High populations of adult nuisance mosquitoes have been detected in these areas. These 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 operation. If…

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. Boomer was recently returned to the shelter through no fault of his own. The family dynamics in the home changed and Boomer wasn’t getting the attention he needed. He is one happy go lucky, 1-year-old terrier mix who pretty much loves everyone he meets. His tail is usually wagging so hard that his whole back end wiggles! It was noted by his previous family that Boomer may be too much for small children, so an age restriction…

WAYNESBORO–The Countdown to Wizarding Weekend begins today, June 28, at the Waynesboro Theatre with “The Sorcerer’s Stone” being shown at 7 p.m. Then, every Tuesday in July, the theatre will show a Harry Potter movie. A special showing including a Q&A will conclude the event on Aug. 6. Tickets are $8 and include popcorn, or purchase a Movie Train Ticket for $40.

WAYNESBORO—Local.News is looking for information on community events including programs and activities, business news, nonprofit, fundraisers and church activities. If you are in charge of or involved in a community group or activity, it’s easy to have your information in Local.News. All you need to do is send an email to [email protected] with the name of the activity/event, day/date/time and a sentence or two describing what is happening, along with your contact information in case we have questions. If you have sponsored an event or activity and want to have a photo published, you may email that as a .jpg…

WAYNESBORO — The Dino Delray Trio will perform this weekend at Music Makers. Their music is a blended style that draws from a diverse palette of musical influences, including blues, vintage country, rockabilly, 1960’s popular music and standards. The Trio will perform from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 1. Music Makers is located 46 W. Main St. Admission is free and all are welcome. Music Makers is owned and operated by the Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro. It is a community hub for musicians of all kinds, with Live Music every Friday year-round, Open Mic Nights, a Songwriters Forum,…

WAYNESBORO—TheWaynesboro YMCA is offering a Gymnastics program for kids. Summer Session 2 will run July 24-Sept 3. Tumbling will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. Registration is $35 for members; $65 for others. Instructional Gymnastics will be held Saturdays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Registration is $35 for members; $75 for others. Kindergym will be held Saturdays from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Registration is $30 for members; $65 for others. For information or to register, visit www.waynesboroymca.org.