HAGERSTOWN, MD – The Washington County Highway Department announced the closure of Mooresville Road. This closure will remain in effect between Monday, June 10, and Thursday, June 20.
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Patriot Federal Credit Union recently donated $3,500 to the Franklin County Library System to help with the cost of their fundraising campaign that brought in over $80,000 for the library system and generated nearly 500 new individual and corporate donors. The Franklin County Library System provides public library services throughout Franklin County, with branches in Chambersburg (2), Greencastle, St. Thomas, Blue Ridge Summit, and two mobile libraries throughout the county. Funds raised are used for operational expenses associated with the branches, including the mobile libraries. Expenses include staffing, maintenance, purchasing books as well as program materials for patrons of all…
WAYNESBORO, Pa. – Gov. Josh Shapiro has announced nearly $7 million through the KeystoneCommunities Program (KCP) to support 49 community improvement projects in 25 counties, includingMainstreet Waynesboro. Shapiro and Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Sigerofficially announced the grant awards during a stop in Bedford County in late May.Mainstreet Waynesboro Inc. was awarded a $50,000 facade grant. It was one of two grants awarded inthe Central Region of DCED and the only grant in this cycle awarded to a Franklin County agency.“We are ecstatic and humbled to be awarded a grant to help property owners and businesses…
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 Sweet Pea! This chunky girl came to us in April 2024 after her owners were no longer able to care for her. She has been a little shy while getting adjusted to being here at the shelter but has plenty of love to give and is ready to find a home to call her own!Once she is comfortable with…
CHAMBERSBURG- The vouchers for the 2024 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program are available at the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging. The program offers eligible seniors, who are Franklin County residents aged 60 years and older and meet specific income guidelines, access to fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs from approved farmers. For more information, call (717) 263-2153.
WAYNESBORO–The Waynesboro Theatre (75 W. Main St.) is offering the following film this weekend: Friday, Jun. 7, 7 p.m. “Civil War” (PG-13 1:40) In a dystopian future America, a team of military-embedded journalists races against time to reach Washington, D.C., before rebel factions descend upon the White House. Sunday, Jun. 9, 4 p.m. “Chariots of Fire” (PG 2:03) In the class-obsessed and religiously divided United Kingdom of the early 1920s, two determined young runners train for the 1924 Paris Olympics. Eric Liddell (Ian Charleson), a devout Christian born to Scottish missionaries in China, sees running as part of his worship…
Kick off with First Friday. The Greater Waynesboro area kicks off its ice cream trail and will host the second annual sidewalk chalk competition Friday at Main Street Park. From 6-7:30 p.m., visitors can get trail passports/maps and buy treats from Antietam Dairy or The Moo food trucks while enjoying live music from Mandy Buttrum. Those interested can sign up for the chalk art contest by clicking the event link. Get Social with Ice Cream. The Franklin County Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (N.S.D.A.R.) will host an Ice Cream Social on Saturday, June 8, at…
WAYNESBORO-On Friday, June 7, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. join Music Makers as they host Drew Adams at 50 W. Main St. Drew Adams has been playing instruments and singing for over 20 years. He has played in a multitude of bands and plays many different kinds of popular music. His primary focus is around the 1990’s, however he also has covers of songs by Billy Joel, Rod Stewart, Johnny Cash, Van Morrison, and Tom Petty.
CHAMBERSBURG- The Chambersburg Ballet presents Act III of the classical ballet “Coppelia”, a whimsical and comedic ballet which has inspired dancers and theater lovers of all ages since 1870. This light-hearted story is joyfully told through classical ballet and folk dance to Léo Delibes’ orchestrated score. There will be two performances on Saturday, June 8 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on the main stage in the historic Capitol Theatre at 159 S. Main Street in Chambersburg. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students and $10 for ages 3-5. Tickets can be purchased at www.chambersburgballet.org. “Coppelia Act…
HAGERSTOWN, MD – The Washington County Division of Engineering announced Dogstreet Road will be closed to traffic from the intersection of Nicodemus Mill Road to the intersection of Michaels Court effective Monday, June 10, at 6:30 a.m., to complete the work for the culvert replacement project. Completion of the project is scheduled for September 2024. The posted detour route during the construction project will utilize Shepherdstown Pike (34) as well as King Road and Nicodemus Mill Road. See the map below for further details.
