Author: Staff Reports

Tuesday, Nov. 2 is Election Day. Local races on the ballot include the following. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. For additional ballot choices and information, visit Franklin County, PA (franklincountypa.gov) Mont Alto Borough at Mont Alto United Methodist Church: Councilperson (4-year term) Gregory Smith (R) Carla Bumbaugh (R) Donna Henderson (R) Earl McCleaf (R) School Director (2-year term) Kim Miles (D) Rachel Fortney (R) School Director (4-year term) Kim Miles (D/R) Mayor Leisa McCleaf (R) Judge of Election Frank Kocek (R) Inspector of Election Elaine D. Rhone (R) Magisterial District Judge Kelly Rock (D/R) QUINCY 1…

WAYNESBORO–Waynesboro Community & Human Services is giving away turkeys and roasting chickens for families to prepare at home this year. Distribution will be curbside on Friday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m.-noon. Registration is required online at https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSeHPRx3p3…/viewform

A recent nature walk led to camaraderie and beautiful photos. The Alexander Hamilton Memorial Library invited folks to an in-person walk at the Pat O’Connor Nature Park located at 8264 Lyons Road in Washington Township. The park land was donated to township in 2020 by resident Pat O’Connor, who willed it to the municipality to be used as a recreational area that could benefit and be enjoyed by the public. The library offers regular group walks in local parks. The next event will be held Wednesday, Nov. 17, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Antietam Meadow Park. For more information, visit…

WAYNESBORO–Walnut Street Studios will host a holiday open house featuring pottery and stained glass demonstrations. The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the studio, 117 Walnut St.

Have you hiked the Monterey Pass trail or walked one of the trails at Caledonia State Park? Paddled the Conococheague? If you have a fave among more than 12,000 miles of trails within Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is encouraging you to nominate your favorite trail to be named the 2022 Pennsylvania Trail of the Year.Each year, the Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee designates a Trail of the Year to help build enthusiasm and support for trails and raise public awareness about the value of Pennsylvania’s Trail network. DCNR recently honored the 38-mile D & H Rail…

WAYNESBORO–The Antietam Humane Society could use a “paw-up” when it comes to supplies. “We are still very low on cat litter, paper towels, cat chow and trash bags of all sizes,” according to a social media post. Donations may be dropped off at the shelter at 8513 Lyons Road, Waynesboro.

WAYNE HEIGHTS—The Washington Township Board of Supervisors will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, in the township building on Welty Road. The agenda includes: new office facility review; donation to Red Run Train; Tax Assessment office decision; Washington Township Bridge Replacement Project; and Blue Ridge Fire and Rescue request for 2022 carnival. The meeting is open to the public.

CHAMBERSBURG—Franklin County commissioners recently launched a recycling app that offers a more streamlined, interactive user experience to their waste disposal. The new app allows users to filter their searches by specific recyclables and materials to identify appropriate drop-off facilities. Users can still search by location to find nearby recycling centers or waste disposal sites, including which facilities are open to the public or restricted to residents of a particular municipality. Franklin County residents are encouraged to utilize this resource to properly dispose of unwanted materials and recyclables in a safe, responsible manner. Doing so is an effective, practical solution that…

The White Mountains, the Adirondacks and Acadia National Park might be top destinations for autumn leaf peepers but according to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Pennsylvania has a longer and more varied fall foliage season than any other state in the nation — or anywhere in the world. While Pennsylvania may not offer as many picture-perfect quaint New England-style towns or destinations as our northern neighbors, it does live up to its name ­- Penn’s Woods. There are many places to view the foliage in Pennsylvania’s vast forests including the local area. If you are hoping to…

BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT—Blue Ridge Fire and Rescue Co. 4 will host a craft/vendor/food truck show Saturday, Oct. 30. Vendors will include: Rough Edges Brewing, Pink Zebra, Emerson’s Antiques & Collectables, Shirl & Dot Boutique, ByBlain, Deco mesh wreaths, Scentsy, The Wicked Hen & Her Deviled Egg, Tastefully Simple, N & N Collaboration, Avon, Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pa., Pampered Chef, J&C Crafts, Revolution Industries, The Raggedy Wreath, Unwind with Ashley Car Freshies, Farmasi Handmade and hand-painted crafts, Manner Bananer Bakery LLC, Chicago Charleys, Carbaughs Kettle Corn, Jenni’s Knife & Spork, B&B BBQ, and Lakehouse Distilling Co. The event…