Author: Staff Reports

CHAMBERSBURG–Franklin County Deputy Chief Juvenile Probation Officer Angela Mackley has been named the 2021 Juvenile Court Judges’ Commission Juvenile Probation Supervisor of the Year. A Franklin County employee of more than 20 years, Mackely has held a variety of positions in the county’s Juvenile Probation Department. In January, she was promoted to deputy chief juvenile probation officer. Mackley’s work extends beyond her supervisory duties as deputy chief. She actively engages in statewide juvenile justice activities as a member of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Committee’s System Enhancement Subcommittee as well as the Pennsylvania Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers’…

WAYNESBORO—The annual community candlelight service will be held Sunday at Camp Penn. The historic Camp Penn Chapel will be open Sunday, Dec. 12, from 4 to 6 p.m., with cookies, hot chocolate and fellowship at 4 p.m., followed by the candlelight service at 5 p.m. Adults, families and children are welcome. Bundle up (there is no heat). Camp Penn is a ministry of the Susquehanna Conference United Methodist Church and is located at the southern edge of the Michaux State Forest on Old Forge Road across from Old Forge Picnic area. It is the site of summer camps and group…

Editor’s note: Students from Waynesboro Area Senior High School’s journalism class contribute occasional articles to Local.News. By Nora Dickey, WASHS student journalist Over the course of the past few months, Mr. Andrew Vensel has been working on something remarkable. Mr. Vensel was introduced to the WASHS community this year as the new choir director. A native of Boiling Springs, he came here from his previous job as a choir director in Middletown.  Mr. Vensel has always expressed a passion for teaching music to students of varying abilities – and that is exactly what he’s doing here at WASHS. Every day…

WAYNESBORO—The Rotary Club of Waynesboro recently hosted a Past Presidents’ dinner at the Waynesboro Country Club. Fifteen of 23 past presidents still in the club met for a meal and to discuss the club’s progress at the middle of the current president’s term. The 101-year-old club is part of the world’s oldest service organization. Rotary sponsors many community activities throughout the year, including three scholarships; a Financial Literacy program for high school seniors; tree planting; Toys for Children and more. “We are always looking for ways to serve the community, whether through better engagement at the high school, bringing in…

WAYNESBORO—The Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library wants to share the love of holiday lights this season through the Waynesboro Community Christmas Lights Project. Library officials are looking for photos of local outdoor light displays. “Participating is very simple,” said Karen Sourbier, adult services specialist. “Take a picture of your outdoor Christmas light displays. Submit your picture(s) to the library at [email protected] no later than Dec. 11. Sourbier said the Lights Project, in its final format, will be a video with music highlighting the community and will be aired virtually and provided to those who cannot get out to see the…

Editor’s note: This is the ninth in a series of articles on where to “shop local, shop small” in and around Waynesboro. Need a tree? Looking to flaunt your local pride? Searching for gifts? Here are a few places where you can find local gear and more: Blue Ridge Summit Free Library, Monterey Lane in Blue Ridge Summit: Give a gift and support the library at the same time! The library is offering T-shirts with the new logo design. Adult sizes are $20; children’s sizes are $15. Mainstreet Waynesboro: Looking for one-of-a-kind gifts and stocking stuffers? How ‘bout ‘Boro swag?…

WAYNE HEIGHTS—The Washington Township Board of Supervisors will meet Monday, Dec. 6, to discuss a variety of topics: Rezoning Hearing – four (4) properties located on East Main Street, and three (3) on Welty Road shall be changed from Agriculture (A) and Low Density Residential (R-1) to Historical (H) on the zoning map. Conditional Use Hearing – M. Strong New Office Plans Karen Summer’s Resignation from the WTPD Proposed Renfrew rezoning Borough Response to Fire Contract The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Washington Township meeting room.

QUINCY–A tree lighting ceremony scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 4, at Heritage Park in Quincy Township has been cancelled “due to unforeseen circumstances,” according to the township website. No further information is available.

Editor’s note: This is the eighth in a series of articles on where to “shop local, shop small” in and around Waynesboro. When you purchase a gift that also supports a local nonprofit, you give two gifts with one present. If you want the gift-giving win-win, this is the weekend to check out the Christmas Shopping Auction, a benefit fundraiser for the Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance. For 25 years, the CVBCA has provided support, education and information on breast cancer and preventive health care to women and men throughout Franklin County. The CVBCA is a faith-based ministry whose mission is…

ROUZERVILLE—Before he hitches up the reindeer for the Christmas Eve run, Santa will make a stop at Red Run Park in Washington Township. Washington Township Police and the Washington Township Police Association will be host the Red Run Santa Express on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Red Run Park, 12143 Buchanan Trail East. Train rides will be available to kids of all ages and Santa will pose for photos. “We are excited to offer this wonderful free event to our community again this year,” said Cindy Broas, officer manager for Washington Township Police Department. “We…