Author: Staff Reports

MILLERSVILLE — The No. 1 Shippensburg University field hockey team scored three goals in the first eight minutes Sunday to claim its sixth national championship in school history, defeating No. 3 West Chester by a 3-0 margin in the 2021 NCAA Division II Championship Game at Millersville University. Shippensburg (20-0) achieved its first undefeated season in the NCAA era (1980-present) and first since an 11-0-2 campaign in 1977. SU has now won 11 consecutive NCAA Tournament games dating back to 2016, including eight straight under fifth-year head coach Tara Zollinger. “I’d like to congratulate West Chester on a terrific season,…

STROUDSBURG – Looking for something different to see and do this season? Head north to The Poconos. For the fourth straight year, the popular Snowmen of Stroudsburg will hit Main Street and beyond from Nov. 26–Feb. 26, 2022. Hand-painted and decorated by local artists in different themes and designs, 39 life-size snowmen sculptures will be spread throughout downtown Stroudsburg and relocated several times throughout the season. In addition to the 29 snowmen from past years, 10 new snowmen are making their debut. The Snowmen of Stroudsburg were developed by Go Collaborative, a non-profit dedicated to brainstorming how businesses and artists can partner for the community’s benefit.…

HARRISBURG – For a second year, the Department of Agriculture and Pennsylvania Farm Show invite Pennsylvanians to “Butter Up!”and try their hands at crafting a do-it-yourself butter sculpture. The contest, conducted on social media, will be open for submissions from Friday, Dec. 3 through Friday, Dec. 17, at noon. “Every year, millions tune in to see the unveiling of a 1,000-pound sculpture to kick off our annual Pennsylvania Farm Show,” said Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. “The butter sculpture shines a spotlight on the goodness of Pennsylvania dairy and the hardworking people who keep nutritious products on our tables year-round. Now everyone can get in the…

The winners of the 2021 Mainstreet Waynesboro’s Holiday Parade have been announced: Amateur Floats: 1st place: $100 winner, St. Andrew Catholic Church 2nd place: $75 winner, Yard Card Angels 3rd place: $50 winner, Waynesboro YMCA (tie) 3rd place:  $50 winner, Waynesboro Day Care Center (tie) Walking Units: 1st place: $100 winner, A&B Dance Dimensions 2nd place: $75 winner, Antietam Humane Society 3rd place: $50 winner, Boost Mobile Majorettes: 1st place: $100 winner, Spinning Illusions 2nd place: $75 winner, Silver Startlettes 3rd place: $50 winner, Protégé Twirling Team Bands: 1st place: $100 winner, Chambersburg Area Senior Hight School Trojan Marching Band 2nd place: $75 winner, McConnellsburg Spartans Marching Band 3rd place: $50 winner, Southern…

WAYNESBORO—More than 50 Vietnam-era veterans were recently honored for their service with the presentation of a Vietnam Veterans Lapel Pin during a ceremony at Waynesboro American Legion Joe Stickell Post 15. The Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin features an eagle’s head, representing courage, honor and dedicated service; stripes, representing our nation’s flag; six stars, representing the allies who served, sacrificed and fought alongside one another; all encircled by a ring of blue, matching the canton of our national flag and signifying vigilance, perseverance and justice. The phrase “A Grateful Nation Thanks and Honors You” is embossed on the reverse side, along…

SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.VA—Junior quarterback Tyson Bagent (Martinsburg, W.Va./Martinsburg) completed 22-of-34 passes for 288 yards and two touchdowns while junior running back Ty Hebron (Rockville, Md./Richard Montgomery) had 20 carries for 124 yards and two scores to lead Shepherd University (11-1) to a 38-31 win over Findlay (8-4) Saturday in first-round action of the NCAA Division II Playoffs. Findlay took a 7-0 lead when Garret Clark scored on a 19-yard pass from Matt Winzeler with 14:54 left in the second quarter. Shepherd answered back on a 3-yard run by Hebron with 9:16 left in the second quarter. Minutes later, graduate student running…

WAYNESBORO—The 64th Holiday Parade will kick off today, Saturday, Nov. 20, beginning at 2 p.m. The parade begins at C.V. Avenue on the west end of town follow Main Street to Enterprise Avenue, next to the Waynesboro Mall. The parade will feature community groups, marching bands, majorettes, classic cars, Zembo cars, emergency vehicles and of course Santa Claus will arrive in a beautiful sleigh pulled by the Rouzerville Lions Club. More than 50 units are signed up for the holiday parade. A Holiday Market will be held the night of the tree lighting in Main Street Park at 25…

The Waynesboro Senior Center is looking for volunteers to help with delivering meals to consumers in the Waynesboro area. To volunteer, contact Payton Mummert at 717-762-2758 or [email protected].

WAYNESBORO – Mainstreet Waynesboro, Inc. will host its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on this evening, Friday, Nov. 19 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Center Square with other activities downtown beginning at 5 p.m. Main Street will be closed from 5 to 8 p.m. The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will feature local music as well as food vendors and other family focused activities. Dan “Tiny” Michaels of 104.7 WAYZ will be the emcee for the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sean Bockstie will open the tree lighting ceremony with the National Anthem, then a few…

WAYNESBORO–Taylor Red will perform Sunday, Nov. 21, at 3 p.m. in the Waynesboro Area Senior High School auditorium as part of the Waynesboro Community Concert series. The band features identical triplet sisters Nika, Natalie, and Nicole who showcase sibling harmony. The sisters are singers, songwriters, composers and multi-instrumentalists performing on guitar, banjo, fiddle and mandolin. Their program is influenced by country artists such as Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash as well as pop music artists like The Eagles and Tom Petty Tickets $25 per person. More info at waynesboropaconcerts.org or call 717-609-6853.