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.
WAYNESBORO- Organizers of the annual Waynesboro Summer Jubilee are seeking donations to fund the 28th edition of the popular community festival and fireworks display. The Summer Jubilee, held each July 4th in Waynesboro, features a full day of free entertainment, exhibits, children’s activities, live music, food vendors and a fireworks finale. However, the event relies solely on sponsorships and individual contributions to cover expenses. “We do not receive any government funding,” said a Jubilee committee member. “Our biggest expense is the popular and costly Fireworks Display.” The daylong celebration kicks off with the Firecracker 5-K Run and Kid’s Mile Fun…
WAYNESBORO- The Wayne Band, celebrating its 125th anniversary, will present “A Concert in the Park” on Monday, June 24 at 7 p.m. The concert will take place at Memorial Park, located at the intersection of 5th Street and S. Walnut Street in Waynesboro. The program will feature marches, showtunes, and other standard band literature. Admission is free and open to the public, with attendees advised to bring their own lawn chairs. Daniel Deatrich, the band’s director, can be reached at 717-830-9476 for further information.
WAYNESBORO- The Waynesboro Area School District (WASD) received a $72,000 dual enrollment grant to help cover college tuition, fees and books for students at Waynesboro Area Senior High School (WASHS). The district was notified of the grant award in May 2023 and the funding arrived in February 2024. WASHS students and families were then informed they could apply for reimbursement by submitting a form along with required receipts. Beginning June 1st, 2024, the district distributed reimbursement checks to those who had applied. WASD expressed delight at being selected for the grant, which allowed the district to support WASHS students and…
HAGERSTOWN, MD- Two long-standing local health providers will join together in July, as Brook Lane and Meritus Health will affiliate, vowing to expand access to mental health services across the region and state. The definitive agreement comes after months of formal due diligence by both organizations and their respective boards. “As we consider the best opportunities to support the total health of our community, while the demand for mental health support and services continues to increase, welcoming Brook Lane to our organization presents an opportunity for our two strong organizations to enhance access to services and provide patients with more…
HAGERSTOWN, MD – The Washington County Board of Commissioners and Washington County Wireless Communications have announced the successful upgrade of its public safety radio system to Project 25 (P25) Phase 2 technology, a state-of-the-art digital radio system that enhances communication and coordination for first responders. The upgrade project consists of two stages. The first $1.85 million stage of the radio system core was completed on November 8, 2023. The second $13.5 million stage is slated to be completed in 3rd quarter of 2025. Funds allocated to this Capital Improvement Project were earmarked primarily from ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funding Washington County received…
Area youth can learn about fly fishing during a two-day summer camp at Orvis Hill Country in Fairfield, Pa. on Monday and Tuesday, July 1 and 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The camp is hosted by Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute. The Fly Fishing Adventure Camp is part of Buttonwood’s DISCOVER series for students completing grade 5 through age 17, and combines fly fishing with earth science, limnology and biology. “During the two-day outdoor camp, students learn about fly fishing, the art of fly-tying and so much more on the beautiful Orvis Hill Country property,” said Pam…
HARRISBURG- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. June 19, known as Juneteenth National Freedom Day, is an official annual observance in Pennsylvania. Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when union soldiers reached Galveston, Texas – the furthest point in the south – with news of the end of the Civil War. Juneteenth is a day to commemorate emancipation and the steps we’ve taken towards freedom. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and…
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 12, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announced the closure of Lehmans Mill Road. This closure will remain in effect Thursday, June 13, between 7 a.m. and noon.
CHAMBERSBURG – Students in the Machining Technology (CIM) program at Franklin County Career and Technology Center gained valuable industry exposure through visits to several local manufacturing companies in May. The students received VIP treatment and tours at Burnside America Inc., Castle Machine Company, and Loudon Industries Inc., where they witnessed former Career and Technical Education students working in co-op or full-time roles. The center expressed gratitude to its workforce sponsors and industry partners for hosting the students and providing them with this enriching career exploration opportunity.
