ROUZERVILLE—Those in need of clothing can shop the Fed and Clothed By Christ shop at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. The shop offers free items to those in need and is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of the month (Dec. 4 and 18), and from 5 to 7 p.m. on the Monday after the third Saturday (Dec. 20), at 12043 Old Route 16. Donations are accepted on clothing, shoes and bedding. For more information, contact Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church at 717-762-1228.
Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of articles on where to “shop local, shop small” in and around Waynesboro. If “experience gifts” are your jam, take your family 200 years back in time to make new memories of an old-fashioned holiday—and pick up a few stocking stuffers to boot! Christmas on the Farm at Renfrew Museum & Park includes guided tours of the decorated first floor of the 1812 Royer House, horse-drawn wagon rides, historic hearth cooking and gift-making demos and live music, along with make-and-take crafts. Visit the Renfrew Museum Gift Shop for a selection of…
CHAMBERSBURG—Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the deaths of two Greene Township residents. Troopers were dispatched to the 3100 block of Sundown Drive, off White Church Road, in Greene Township around 2:20 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, for a domestic-related incident. According to police, after multiple attempts to make contact with the involved individuals, PSP’s Special Emergency Response Team were contacted and troopers made entry into the residence where they discovered two deceased individuals. Jerry W. Mowen, 53, and Selena Fawn Mowen, 47, were found dead. PSP spokesperson Megan Ammerman said this was an isolated incident and there is no threat to…
Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of articles on where to “shop local, shop small” in and around Waynesboro. Know someone who enjoys a day on the links? Why not tee them up for a great season with a gift certificate under the tree? There are four area courses to check out: Monterey Country Club. This nine-hole course is one of the oldest golf courses in the U.S. It’s situated just a mile from the Mason-Dixon Line and stretches below the peaks of Mt. Dunlap (1,720 ft) and Monterey Peak (1,365) at 12579 Monterey Lane in Blue…
MONT ALTO—Mont Alto LaunchBox in collaboration with the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance is hosting a workshop for small businesses owners. The program will focus on recent tax code changes and how they can affect your business and is being held in collaboration with Saunders Tax and Accounting Inc. The free virtual Lunch and Learn will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tues., Dec. 14. Registration is required. For more information, contact Helen McGarry, LaunchBox interim director, at [email protected] or 717-749-4118.
WAYNESBORO–The Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro is hosting a make-and-take holiday ornament event. Holiday ornaments are ready to glaze. Each piece will be kiln-fired to protect them and pieces will be ready for pick-up one week after creation. Cost is $5 each. Projects will also be available Friday, Nov. 26, Dec. 10 and 17 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the center at 13 S. Church St., Waynesboro.
Wishing a very happy holiday to our wonderful community!
CHAMBERSBURG—The Franklin County Commissioners tentatively approved the 2022 proposed budget of $166.2 million, which is consistent with the 2021 revised budget of $166.3 million and reflects no tax increase. The total property tax millage rate remains unchanged at 29.1 mills. This rate consists of general operating millage of 25.0 and debt service millage of 4.1. “The 2022 budget prepares Franklin County for the future,” said Commissioner Dave Keller. “Funds will be allocated to update the county’s comprehensive plan, which is required by law to be completed every 10 years and will guide county policy for the next decade. The budget…
CHAMBERSBURG—Community members who want to honor a veteran can join the Pa. Blue Jackets and U.S. Naval Sea Cadets by participating in the Wreaths Across America program. Your $15 tax deductible donation places a wreath on a Veteran’s Grave for the Christmas Season. Donate at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/158913/ or contact a member of the PA Blue Jackets via email at [email protected]. The Pa. Blue Jackets unit consists of cadets from the ages of 10-17 and are a combination of students from many different school districts across Franklin County and beyond. The Cadets receive exposure to the Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and the…
MONT ALTO—The Mont Alto Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will host an annual holiday craft fair Saturday, Nov. 27. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 517 S. Main St., Mont Alto.
