Author: Staff Reports

GREENCASTLE- The Greencastle Antrim Midget Football Association (GAMFA) is seeking volunteer coaches for its Smurf football team, which consists of players aged 5-7 years old. The season runs from July 9 until mid-November, with practices held 2-4 nights per week at the Greencastle American Legion Picnic Grounds, based on coaches’ preferences. No prior coaching experience is required; GAMFA welcomes individuals passionate about football and working with children to teach the fundamentals of the sport, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Interested candidates can apply by contacting [email protected] or visiting greencastlefootball.com.

CHAMBERSBURG- Penn Dot has scheduled road work for June 17 through June 21 in the following areas: Anthony Highway (Pa. 997), Quincy Township, patchingFort Ritchie Access Road, Washington Township, patchingLeitersburg Road, Antrim Township, patching

SMITHSBURG, MD- The Smithsburg Community Volunteer Fire Company is gearing up for its annual carnival, scheduled to take place from June 24 to June 29. The event promises a week of entertainment, food, and fun for the local community. Each evening, the carnival grounds will come alive with live music performances. The lineup includes: Highlighting the festivities will be a spectacular fireworks display on Tuesday, June 25, at 9:30 p.m. Visitors can enjoy a variety of rides, which will be open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each night. Additionally, numerous vendors and food concessions will be on-site, offering a…

WAYNESBORO, PA—Registration is open now to join “Team Salamander” for the Salamander Scramble 5K. The race is a fundraiser for Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute, and held in conjunction with Waynesboro’s Firecracker 5K on Thursday, July 4. The lineup for the race begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Waynesboro Area Senior High School parking lot on Second Street. Youth participants aged 6–12 may also compete in the One Mile Fun Run at 7:00 a.m. Runners or walkers at any level are invited to join Team Salamander by fundraising for Buttonwood. “We are looking forward to our seventeenth annual…

CHAMBERSBURG- Over the past several months, Downtown Chambersburg Inc.’s Website Committee has worked side by side with LaunchUX to create a new website to better serve the downtown. The committee, empowered by the Downtown Chambersburg Inc. Board of Directors, reviewed the content and functionality of the past website and researched new website technology that exists in the marketplace. The committee informed the Board of suggested parameters for a request for proposal, the result of which culminated in a vendor recommendation of LaunchUX, a Franklin County based SEO and Website Design Firm. The new Downtown Chambersburg website includes a much-needed interactive…

HAGERSTOWN, MD – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services responded to a mutual aid call in Franklin County, PA for a confined space rescue involving an individual trapped in a grain silo. The incident prompted a swift and coordinated response from multiple fire and rescue units within Washington and Franklin Counties. County Resources Deployed: The County aided Rescue Hose Company No.1 of Greencastle, PA. Our collaboration ensured a swift and effective rescue operation. The victim was trapped for over 4 hours, but was safely extricated and transported to an area hospital. We are proud of our skilled and courageous…

WAYNESBORO–The Waynesboro Theatre (75 W. Main St.) is offering the following film this weekend: Saturday, Jun. 15, 4p.m. & 7 p.m. “American Graffiti” (PG 1:50) On the last day of summer vacation in 1962, friends Curt (Richard Dreyfuss), Steve (Ronny Howard), Terry (Charles Martin Smith) and John (Paul Le Mat) cruise the streets of small-town California while a mysterious disc jockey (Wolfman Jack) spins classic rock’n’roll tunes. It’s the last night before their grown-up lives begin, and Steve’s high-school sweetheart, a hot-to-trot blonde, a bratty adolescent and a disappearing angel in a Thunderbird provide all the excitement they can handle.

Celebrate Jim’s Success! On Friday, June 14, 3 to 8 p.m., “Jim’s Birthday Bash” will be held in Chambersburg to celebrate the 44th anniversary of Jim’s business. The event will feature food trucks such as Boost Burger, Pizza Shack, Rollz on Wheelz, Grappling Crab Shack, Hurcules Kitchen, Uncle Eddie’s BBQ, and Bernard’s Jamaican Jerk Chicken, as well as $1 prize games, free samples, bounce houses, and entertainment. Neighboring businesses like Omega Coffee and Gearhouse Brewing Company will also participate, with Omega offering seasonal specials until 8p.m., and Gearhouse hosting a beer tent, Presta Pizza trailer, and live music from 7…

WAYNESBORO–The Antietam Humane Society offers cats, dogs and a variety of animals up for adoption to loving homes. For more information on providing a forever home, visit the shelter at 8513 Lyons Road, visit their website or call them at 717-762-9091. “ Meet our wonderful Pet of The Week, Kaya!Kaya came to us as a stray in August 2023 and is almost to her one-year-anniversary of being here with us. Kaya is a very excitable pup and would love to find a home where she can get plenty of exercise, both physical and mental!This sweet pup loves attention and loves everyone…

WAYNESBORO-On Friday, June 7th, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. join Music Makers as they host The Flying Matlocks at 50 W. Main St. The Flying Matlocks play a wide range of music, from Classic Country to Acoustic Rock, and even blues! With Laurie Matlock playing guitar and doing vocals, and Scott Matlock on violin and guitar and vocals, they combine harmonies between the violin and guitar to create their music.