Author: Staff Reports

WAYNESBORO — Licensed fundraising counsel Ghost Writer LLC has now connected nonprofit and for-profit clients with over $10 million. This is the result of roughly 500 grants, RFPs, tax credit programs, sponsorship requests, direct mail campaigns, and other revenue streams the company has submitted on behalf of over 30 clients nationally and globally. “I began Ghost Writer with an idea to equalize the funding landscape, giving grassroot nonprofits the same access to professional and sustained marketing and development as their larger counterparts,” says Kirsten Hubbard, CEO and founder of Ghost Writer LLC. “It is no longer an idea—now we have…

Experience Country Music Under Stars. The Friday Night Music Fest will take place on July 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. at 14426 Misty Meadow Road in Ringgold, MD. The event will feature Kevin Booth’s God and Country show, with proceeds benefiting the Smithsburg Tractor Society. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs for open outdoor seating. The family-friendly event, hosted by Interludes with Impact, will offer refreshments and hay rides. This community gathering combines live music, patriotic themes, and rural entertainment, providing a summer evening of fun while supporting a local organization Join the First Friday Fun. Mainstreet…

Frostburg State University’s Department of Nursing was recently awarded a Maryland Higher Education Commission Nurse Support Program (NSP) II grant in the amount of $2,150,127 over four years to expand the capacity within the LPN to BSN program through additional nursing faculty and support staff. “Receiving the Nurse Support Program grant is an incredible honor,” said Dr. Kara Platt, associate professor and chair of the nursing department. “The LPN to BSN initiative not only highlights our commitment to developing a skilled and dynamic workforce but also underscores the importance of investing in people’s potential. With this support, we are excited…

HARRISBURG- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that lane restrictions on northbound Route 15 in Adams County are being lifted. The restrictions have been in place from Mile 5 to Mile 10 near Gettysburg for work associated with an ongoing pavement preservation project. Long-term restrictions will resume on two sections of northbound Route 15 on Monday, July 15. Weather permitting, left lane restrictions will be implemented on northbound Route 15 from the Maryland state line to the Route 134 (Taneytown Road) Exit, and from the Route 116 (Hanover Road) Exit to the Route 394 (Shrivers Corner Road) Exit. The…

The City of Frostburg will once again be the site of a pirate invasion on Wed., July 10 when the Children’s Literature Centre at Frostburg State University and the City of Frostburg team up to provide a free day of pirate merriment, tales, treasures and treats for young children of the region. The day will begin at City Place at 9 a.m. where children can gather. They are also encouraged to wear their best pirate costumes and attire. At 9:15 a.m., children will have the opportunity to participate in the “Scallywag Walk” to the Hotel Gunter for the pirate author/illustrator…

WAYNESBORO—Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute has a new faculty member, Mary Claire King, who joined the staff last November as the full-time Watershed Science Coordinator and Environmental Educator. King works with local organizations and student groups in stream studies, water quality monitoring, macroinvertebrate studies, and educational outreach activities. “Mary Claire’s first six months on the job have been jam-packed with activities ranging from installing wildlife cameras to teaching environmental programs,” said Tracy Holliday, Buttonwood’s executive director. King supervises Buttonwood’s Water Striders, a water quality monitoring group for middle and high school students, where she has recruited and trained…

CHAMBERSBURG – F&M Trust recently donated $7,500 to Fulton County Family Partnership to support the Volunteer Dental Clinic in McConnellsburg. For 25 years, the clinic has provided free dental treatment for eligible Fulton County residents of all ages, as well as preventive and educational programs for parents and children. The clinic is open three days a week. “We greatly appreciate F&M Trust’s generosity and consideration of our dental clinic,” Fulton County Family Partnership Executive Development Director Julie Dovey said. “The donation will allow us to serve more than 250 children and adults within Fulton County who rely on us to…

WAYNESBORO-On Friday, July 5th, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. join Music Makers as they host Tresa Day & Joel Newman at 50 W. Main St. Join us at Music Makers Friday night, July 5th for the music of Tresa Day & Joel Newman! Tresa and Joel are passionate about Soul, Blues and Jazz tunes, this duo has reignited their musical partnership. They’ve worked together in quartet and duo forms, bringing a carefree and spontaneous element to whichever genre they tackle. Admission is Free!

SMITHSBURG, Md.– The Town of Smithsburg has completed a temporary water shutdown as part of ongoing improvements to the Mountain Shadows area, officials announced Tuesday. Mayor Donnie Souders said the brief interruption in service was necessary to facilitate work on the Mountain Shadows waterline loop project. The initiative aims to enhance water flow and pressure in that section of town. “Water and water pressure have been fully restored,” Souders stated. The project is part of broader efforts to upgrade Smithsburg’s water infrastructure. In June, the Washington County Department of Water Quality announced plans to expand the capacity of the Smithsburg…

MONT ALTO— The physical therapist assistant (PTA) program at Penn State Mont Alto has implemented the Functional Movement Screen, a new health screening initiative for athletes. Screening for movement dysfunction and/or pain allows professionals to make informed decisions about an athlete’s individual training program. With financial support from the Penn State Mont Alto Alumni Board, three PTA students have completed the Functional Movement Systems (FMS) Level 1 and Y Balance (Y-BT) certifications, in exchange for their service in providing screenings to student-athletes on the Mont Alto campus. “For all health and fitness professionals working with athletes, our shared priority and…