WAYNESBORO-On Friday, June 28th, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. join Music Makers as they host Denny Mickley and Mitch Morrill at 50 W. Main St. Come see Dennis Mitchell aka Denny Mickley and Mitch Morrill Friday, June 28th at Music Makers! These two local music veterans have played off and on for 30 years. They’ve preformed both as a duo (Dennis Mitchell) and as a 4 piece band with their sons (Fatso) to bring their brand of bluesian classic rock to the local haunts. Admission is Free!
CHAMBERSBURG- With an aim to enrich community access to library resources, The John Stewart Memorial Library at Wilson College is partnering with the Franklin County Library System to provide public library users access to books and research available at the Wilson College library. Public library users need only to present an existing public library card and a state ID to borrow books and access the College library databases using campus-provided computers. As part of this exchange, Wilson College students can use their student IDs to borrow books from any library within the Franklin County Library system. This partnership simplifies access…
FAYETTEVILLE- The Penn National Golf Club & Inn is set to host a charity golf tournament on Thursday, June 27, benefiting local healthcare and a medical school. The event offers participants a choice between two award-winning courses, Founders or Iron Forge, with morning and afternoon flights available. The tournament will follow a 4-person scramble format with a shotgun start. Golfers can expect a comprehensive package including greens fees, cart rental, access to driving range and putting green, as well as snacks and beverages throughout the day. Morning participants will be treated to a continental breakfast and lunch, while the afternoon…
HAGERSTOWN, MD – The Washington County Department of Water Quality is upgrading and expanding the capacity of the Smithsburg Wastewater Treatment Plant. The current plant capacity is 333,000 gallons per day and will be expanded to a rated capacity of 450,000 gallons per day. The additional capacity will create an additional 585 residential services for future development in and around the Town of Smithsburg. The treatment process will be upgraded to provide Enhanced Nutrient Removal (ENR). This enables the plant to reduce the pounds of Nitrogen and Phosphorus being discharged from the plant into the receiving stream and ultimately into the Chesapeake Bay. Reducing the…
CHAMBERSBURG- The Pennsylvania iMapInvasives Program is hosting a new community science survey event this summer called the “Jumping Worm Jamboree.” The event invites everyone to search for and report their findings of invasive jumping worms (Amynthas-Metaphire spp.) that negatively impact our state’s economic and ecological resources. To participate, individuals are asked to survey in residential settings and natural areas with all findings being submitted to iMapInvasives throughout the month of July. An instructional webinar will be offered on Thursday, June 27, from 11 a.m. to noon, that will provide details on how to participate. Registration is required to participate in…
When you hear the term “neurosurgery,” you might think about a doctor operating on your brain, or conditions such as tumors, aneurysms or stroke. While those are a part of it, one of the chief parts of neurosurgery is reducing and managing chronic pain. “Pain is a big problem in the community,” said Gentian Toshkezi, M.D., F.A.A.N.S, F.C.N.S, who is part of Meritus Neurosurgery with Chikezie Eseonu, M.D., F.A.A.N.S. “The treatment of pain and improving the patient’s quality of life is one of our main tasks.” Meritus opened its specialty practice, Meritus Neurosurgery, in 2023 to serve a growing community…
HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) will hold a job fair on Wednesday, June 26, from 10 a.m. to noon at 820 Commonwealth Avenue in Hagerstown. The event aims to fill a variety of positions for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. The school district is particularly seeking paraprofessionals, food service assistants, and custodians. However, other positions may also be available. Interested candidates are encouraged to attend the job fair to learn more about employment opportunities within the school system. Those unable to attend can start their application process online at the WCPS human resources website. This recruitment effort…
SMITHSBURG, MD- The Smithsburg Community Volunteer Fire Company will host its annual carnival from June 24 to June 29, offering a week of entertainment, food, and fun for the local community. Live music performances are scheduled each evening, including The Hubaps on June 24, The Mack Berry Band on June 25, Stone Country on June 26, Brickyard Road on June 27, The Spin Outs with Taylor Brown on June 28, and Dean Crawford and the Dunn’s River Band on June 29. A spectacular fireworks display will take place on June 25 at 9:30 p.m. Visitors can enjoy rides from 6…
CHAMBERSBURG– The Franklin County Commissioners have issued the following statement regarding the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) plans to terminate its lease of the South Mountain Golf Course: “The Franklin County Commissioners have heard from many residents and organizations who support preserving the South Mountain Golf Course. We have also heard from a number of individuals and groups who are in favor of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) decision to repurpose the property to accommodate a visitor and resource center to serve those recreating in Michaux State Forest. Both sides have presented compelling arguments…
CHAMBERSBURG – Chambersburg is gearing up for its annual summer celebration full of family entertainment, ice cream, crafts, activities, art and history during ChambersFest happening July 13 to 21. The weeklong family-friendly festival will include a variety of fun community events including Restaurant Week, Scoop-a-Palooza, Tim & Susan Cook Memorial Race, Old Market Day, 1864: The Burning Re-enactment, history exhibits, live music and more. “Our community looks forward to ChambersFest each year,” said Steve Christian, president of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce. “We are grateful to bring together a variety of events and activities that highlight our area’s unique…
