Author: Staff Reports

HAGERSTOWN, MD – The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelsey Keadle as the new Business Specialist, Agriculture, effective May 2024. Kelsey Keadle joins the County with a robust background in agribusiness, having held various roles in management, business growth and development, and strategic planning and execution. Her most recent position was with a local onsite dairy processor, where she honed her expertise in the agricultural sector. Kelsey is an alumna of Wilson College, where she earned a degree in Business Management with a minor in Animal Science. Her extensive and…

YORK – WellSpan Health and Jersey College, an accredited post-secondary institution specializing in nursing education, have received regulatory approval to establish a school of nursing that will offer an associate degree in nursing program in York County. The affiliation is being established to address the national nursing shortage locally and provide a more coordinated, well-rounded approach along with WellSpan’s other school of nursing partners. “As WellSpan continues to reimagine the face of healthcare, we remain actively committed to our workforce and narrowing the nursing shortage in our communities to solidify a talented, sustainable nursing workforce,” said Kasey Paulus, senior vice…

Last Meeting’s Program (6.11.24 bulletin) Gavel Travel – Our club has been blessed with great leadership over the years and this year’s “gavel travel” ceremony highlighted two examples of that. Our very own District Governor, Herb Smith, made a special trek to our club today to honor outgoing president Brian Lucas and to swear in and welcome incoming president Matt Gunder. Sadly, President Brian will be leaving the area to assume a pastorate in Milton, PA. He will be sorely missed by our community and Rotary Club. During the meeting, Brian briefly reviewed his successful Rotary year and Matt outlined…

HARRISBURG- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reminding travelers that a detour is scheduled to begin Thursday, June 13, for a box culvert and retaining wall replacement project on Route 97 in Germany Township, Adams County. The structures are located between Mathias Road and Georgetown Road just north of the Maryland state line. Weather permitting, the detour will begin Thursday, June 13, and is expected to be lifted by Friday, August 16, 2024. Traffic heading north from south of the closure should take Old Hanover Road north near Union Mills in Maryland and cross into Pennsylvania where the road…

WAYNESBORO— The 27th annual Chesapeake Bay-themed fundraiser supper, hosted by Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute, is set for Friday, June 28 at the Waynesboro Country Club. The event begins with hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m., when the silent auction begins. Cash bar available, featuring a signature cocktail created for the event. Dinner is at 6:45 p.m. The menu reflects the Chesapeake Bay theme, and includes hardshell crabs, steamed clams, Assateague clam chowder, mixed greens salad, Landlubbers fried chicken, Old Bay shrimp, Skipjack pasta salad, dinner rolls, and dessert. Live and silent auctions highlight the event, with auctioneers Kaleb…

WAYNESBORO- The Judy Elden Memorial Summer Concert Series returns to Renfrew Museum & Park in Waynesboro this week, offering free live music performances on the lawn behind the Museum House every Thursday evening through the summer. The concert series begins Thursday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. with a performance by solo artist Drew Adams, who will play acoustic pop and rock spanning the last 50 years. The family-friendly concerts are free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets for lawn seating. While donations are gratefully accepted, alcohol is prohibited on the property. Light snacks…

CASCADE, Md.– The University of Maryland Extension is hosting a free stress management workshop on June 13 at the Fort Ritchie Community Center. Lisa McCoy, an educator with over 10 years of experience teaching stress management and mindfulness skills, will present ways to recognize stressors, manage stress, and improve work-life balance. The one-hour session, titled “Live a Better Life,” runs from 6-7 p.m. EDT at 14421 Lake Royer Dr. in Cascade. Reasonable accommodations are available by contacting McCoy at [email protected] or 301-226-7527. The University of Maryland Extension is an equal opportunity provider.

WAYNESBORO—Children’s Summer Stories, presented by Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute, begin on June 12 and will be held every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon through July 17 at Red Run Park in Rouzerville, Pa. Children will gather in the park to hear stories and enjoy related hands-on activities. The theme for this year’s stories and activities is “Tales of Tails.” The free program is open to pre-school and older children, but they must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required. Kathy Helfrick and Jane Glenn, both retired educators, return this summer to read a new…

HARRISBURG – Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) will host State Working Animal Appreciation Day on Tuesday, June 11, with a noon news conference at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Soldiers Grove at the Capitol. Mastriano, who serves as chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, is working with Senate colleagues and the Pennsylvania State Working Animal Foundation to recognize the police and military K-9 units; search and rescue dogs and horses; service dogs and therapy animals that work for people. Mastriano will be joined by State Working Animal Foundation President Terri Heck, who also works with Summit…

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – Renfrew Museum and Park is offering free yoga sessions on select Friday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Museum House Backyard, beginning in June and running through August. The “Yoga Flow” classes, led by certified instructor Laurie Hovermale of WBO Health & Fitness, focus on relaxation, flexibility, and strength through basic yoga poses connecting movement and breath. The classes are accessible to all ages and fitness levels. No reservation is required, but participants must bring their own yoga mats and sign a waiver at their first visit of the season. The program will be held…