Author: Toya McCleary

WAYNESBORO- Residents and visitors flocked to downtown Waynesboro on Thursday for the 28th annual Summer Jubilee, a day-long celebration of Independence Day filled with activities, entertainment, and fireworks. The festivities began early in the morning with a Kids’ 1-mile Fun Run at 7:30 a.m., followed by the popular Firecracker 5K race at 8 a.m. Runners of all ages participated in the events, kicking off the day with enthusiasm and community spirit. As the morning progressed, craft and food vendors opened their stalls along Main Street, offering a variety of local goods and culinary delights to attendees. The array of vendors…

WAYNESBORO- Mainstreet Waynesboro hosted a First Friday event on July 5, it began at 5 p.m., and featured a variety of entertaining activities for the whole community. The highlight of the evening was the Hot Dog Eating Competition, where participants showcased their eating prowess while spectators cheered on the competitors. Attendees also enjoyed “Putting Around Town,” a mini-golf experience spread throughout the downtown area. Live music was provided by Vienna Notarianni, adding to the festive atmosphere. For younger visitors, STEM activities were available, offering educational and engaging experiences

CASCADE, MD- The Fort Ritchie Community Center hosted its 3rd Annual Bill Coyle Memorial Cruise-In on Sunday, June 23, from noon to 4 p.m. This family-friendly event welcomed all types of vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, and engines. Participants enjoyed food trucks, raffles, and trophy awards for specific categories. With a $5 registration fee per vehicle, the event honored the late Bill Coyle’s passion for classic cars while providing an affordable and enjoyable experience for car enthusiasts and the community alike. The Cruise-In took place at the Fort Ritchie Community Center in Cascade, MD, attracting visitors from the surrounding…

WAYNESBORO- The Father’s Day Weekend Car & Truck Show took over downtown Waynesboro on Saturday. The annual event featured an impressive array of cars and trucks spanning all makes and models along Main Street from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spectators strolled by the 200 registered vehicles, admiring the automotive eye candy while live music played and food vendors kept everyone fueled up. At 2 p.m., trophies were awarded for the Top 40 vehicles as well as Best of Show prizes for the top car and truck. The Market at the Park event ran concurrently, making for a full day…

WAYNESBORO – Firefighters battled a multi-alarm blaze that engulfed multiple row homes in Waynesboro on Sunday afternoon. The fire broke out around 11 a.m. in the unit block of Philadelphia Avenue, between West Second and West Third streets. First responders found heavy flames spreading through several row homes upon arrival. A second alarm was quickly struck, prompting the closure of nearby roads and the deployment of additional firefighting crews from across Franklin County and neighboring regions in Maryland. Despite the combined efforts of firefighters from Franklin, Washington, and Adams counties, six row homes were affected by the intense fire. The…

MONT ALTO – The Mont Alto Volunteer Fire Department hosted their highly anticipated 2024 Fire Department Carnival from Friday, June 7 through Saturday, June 15. The nine-day event took place at the Richard K Sleicher Event Complex adjacent to the fire house on S Main & Walnut St. The Mont Alto Firemen’s Carnival proved to be a resounding success, offering nine nights of family-friendly entertainment, delicious food, and a wide range of activities. The event kicked off on Friday, June 7, and will conclude on Saturday, June 15, with the kitchen opening at 5:30 p.m. every evening. Live music performances…

WAYNESBORO- The Fairview Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization held its annual June Fair on Friday, June 7. The event ran from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and featured carnival games, vendors, and food trucks. Attractions included princess appearances, a dunk bucket, basket raffles, an obstacle course, a treasure dig, an art table, and a photo booth. The June Fair was a community event organized by the school’s PTO.

WAYNESBORO- Wanyesboro’s Main Street area kicked off its ice cream trail and hosted the second annual sidewalk chalk competition on Friday, June 7 at Main Street Park. From 6-7:30 p.m., visitors obtained trail passports/maps and purchased treats from Antietam Dairy or The Moo food trucks while enjoying live music performed by Mandy Buttrum. The evening event allowed community members to partake in the newly launched ice cream trail while participating in the sidewalk chalk artistic competition for the second consecutive year.

WAYNESBORO – The Eighth Annual Mason-Dixon Appalachian Trail Outdoor Festival was held Saturday at Red Run Park, celebrating the great outdoors with music, activities, vendors and outdoor education. The free event, organized by the local Appalachian Trail Community, provided opportunities for attendees to learn about the Appalachian Trail in the area. Live music performances included Mountain Air, Trail Troubadours and bluegrass band Shade Tree Collective. Visitors participated in free yoga sessions, viewed adoptable pets from the Antietam Humane Society and enjoyed food from vendors like Antietam Dairy ice cream and Cracken’ Catering’s Cajun dishes. Children’s activities included crafts, seed planting,…