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WAYNESBORO HEADLINES
The 35th annual Buttonwood Jazz Fest entertained music lovers at The Wharf
The Indians fall behind 28-0 in the first half, and Greencastle holds on for a 35-13 win in the 2026 football season opener
Habitat for Humanity celebrates a Waynesboro groundbreaking for its 67th Franklin County home: “It’s great when we work together”
Boro Bash celebrated the USA’s 250th with speeches, history, music, and American-style fun in Waynesboro
Local Journalists Taylor and Helfrick win statewide honors in the Pennsylvania News Association's 2026 Keystone Media Awards
Waynesboro is ready for fall sports after WASHS community event welcomed teams, band, and cheering squads at the stadium
Borough Council's August meeting: The panel approved a new ordinance, passed two resolutions, enforced a sidewalk code, and encouraged a September 11th Main Street procession. Read the recap below.
This week's feature in the local America 250 banners: The country's music heritage is celebrated, honoring Country, Bluegrass, Rock and Roll, and Blues styles
The Waynesboro Area School District provides a Senior Citizen Gold Card to Waynesboro residents for free admission to all WASD sporting events.
Boro Fiddle & Folk Festival, hosted by Mainstreet Waynesboro: September 12 at Main Street Park. Click below for tickets
The Butterfly Ball set hearts aflutter on Saturday evening in Waynesboro. Click below to view a photo gallery.
FRANKLIN COUNTY/AREA NEWS
Gettysburg Borough Council opposes Historic District expansion. Source: Gettysburg Connection
Franklin County Commissioners vote to reject Flock camera contract renewal. Source: Fox 43 News
Local outreach brings hope to Franklin County homeless neighbors. Source: Franklin County Govt.
The 4th annual Plein Air Art event in downtown Chambersburg takes place on September 5
Pennsylvania’s Land Conservation Board approved conservation easements in Franklin, Adams, and other local counties to preserve farmland. Source: ABC 27 News
The Washington Township Police Department is now hiring full-time officers. Testing begins August 29. Click below for more information.
LOCAL HISTORY
Waynesboro’s Little Theatre began a memorable stage run at Borough Hall in 1955
ENTERTAINMENT
Gallery 50 and the Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro host a new art exhibition: "Between Worlds: Art from the Seen to the Imagined," featuring 10 local artists.
Jammin’ in the Park Music & Arts Festival, sponsored by the Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro. Two stages with all-day music, painting project, and drawings, on Sunday, September 6 at 2:30 pm. Click below for tickets
The Waynesboro Community Concert Association opens its fall season with the Satin Dollz, an international ensemble blending big-band music with glamorous pin-up style and harmonies. Sunday, September 13, at 3 pm at WASHS auditorium
Music Makers hosts free concerts every Friday from 5:30 to 8 pm, 46 W. Main Street, Waynesboro
The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro presents: Destination Bluegrass, featuring the Jason Carter Band and other noted performers- November 13-15, in Waynesboro. Click below for tickets
The Maryland Theatre presents Jerry Seinfeld Live, September 2, in Hagerstown
Red Run Park summer concert series: Live Music every Sunday afternoon from 1- 4 p.m. Click below for upcoming acts
The Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library sponsors a Speakeasy Night fundraiser on September 12. Click below for more info and to purchase tickets
Boxtoberfest at Meritus Park, October 7, 2 to 9 pm, featuring a performance by Back in Black and local breweries, in Hagerstown
Jay Leno at the Maryland Theatre, September 25
The Totem Pole Playhouse presents: Jonathan Burns- The Life of the Party, October 24. Click below for times/tickets
Gospel Music Festival at the Luhrs Center, September 4-6 in Shippensburg
Remembering Dolly Parton, an American entertainment icon. Source: NPR News
Mainstreet Waynesboro presents: Gals Night Out 2, September 18 at Main Street Park. Click below for event details
COMMUNITY AND CULTURE
Mother Ginger Bennett followed her faith to cultivate compassion and care in Waynesboro
The Hagerstown Latino Festival celebrates a vibrant culture with music, food, and community spirit on September 13.
Mayor Royer discusses the 500-year storm and the loss of a beloved community leader in the August monthly report
Portrait of a Cicada: How this interesting insect creates its summer song and is celebrated in human culture
Julia Shank Dawson turned 100, as family and friends gathered to celebrate her unstoppable spirit and compassionate life
Buttonwood Nature Center hosts the annual “Pumpkins and Pippins” Fall Festival on October 17
Vote for your favorite Boro dog or pet in the Ales for Tales Photo Contest, sponsored by the Antietam Humane Society and Rough Edges Brewing. Click below for info
How just one hour a week of volunteering brings comfort and connection to hospice patients. Source: WellSpan Health
Waynesboro Community Bulletin Board: explore and discover events and happenings, posted in public spaces around the area
Destination Bluegrass in Waynesboro, November 13-15, featuring the Jason Carter Band
Buttonwood Nature Center sponsors bimonthly “SOAR” bird walks. The next event is September 5. Click below for info
SPORTS
The Indians fall behind 28-0 in the first half, and Greencastle holds on for a 35-13 win in the 2026 football season opener
Curaçao defeated Henderson, Nevada, to win the 2026 Little League World Series
Steelers training camp news, intel, and updates from ESPN
College Football Week 1 Scores:
North Carolina 15 TCU 10
USC 42 San Jose St 26
Virginia 34 NC State 8
Penn State opens the 2026 season against Marshall on Saturday. Read the latest news about the football team at Go PSU Sports
The U.S. Open Tennis tournament began on Sunday. Follow the action and the latest news by clicking below
The Orioles won their 4th straight and moved within one-half game of a Wild Card spot. Read the latest team news at Birds Watcher
The struggling Hagerstown Flying Boxcars lost five straight to the Long Island Ducks, host FerryHawks this week. Click below for the latest team news.
WASHS Golfers finished 3rd in a 6-team field at Gettysburg tournament. Source: The Sports Page
The Phillies have won 8 of 10 to challenge for the NL East lead. Read team news at Phillies Nation
World Number 1 Scottie Scheffler came from behind to win the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup in Atlanta. Source: ESPN
Girls' 4th through 6th grade Basketball Tryouts held on October 9
Monday’s MLB Regional Scores:
Phillies 2 Diamondbacks 1
Orioles 2 Rockies 1
Nationals 6 Marlins 3
Scott McClure discusses his first season as the Indians Head Football Coach
NFL Preseason Week 3 Scores:
Bills 28 Steelers 27
Ravens 41 Commanders 3
Bengals 30 Eagles 13
BUSINESS
The Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce hosts a mixer at F&M Trust on Wednesday, September 16 at 4 pm in Waynesboro
MAJOR STOCK INDEXES: AUGUST 31:
DOW: 53,185 (-0.7%)
NASDAQ: 26,370 (-0.1%)
S&P 500: 7686 (-0.3%)
Manning Media buys three local radio stations to expand in PA/MD region. Source: Radio Insight
The Alexander Hamilton Library in Waynesboro sponsors monthly Edward Jones Money Talks on 2nd Tuesdays at 2 pm. September 8: “The Power of Budgeting”
South Central PA Women in Business Conference: October 20 in Shippensburg. Click below for event info
Mainstreet Waynesboro's 21 East Main Street Redevelopment Project nears its final stage, but needs public support to complete a signature downtown venue
The Franklin County Area Development Corporation began the Lot 5 Wharf Rd. Industrial Park development. The $5.4 million project represents the largest economic investment in FCADC's 40-year history
Meet the staff and board of the Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce, an organization that supports local businesses
The Amberson House Bed and Breakfast: Waynesboro's perfect blend of history, architecture, and hospitality
The Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce sponsors “AiLAB” seminars on the third Thursday of each month. On September 17, learn how to humanize AI copy
PENNSYLVANIA/REGIONAL NEWS
TWO UNVACCINATED LANCASTER COUNTY RESIDENTS ARE THE FIRST CONFIRMED MEASLES DEATHS IN THE U.S. THIS YEAR AND THE FIRST IN PA IN 35 YEARS. Source: Medical Daily
TRANSFORMER DELIVERY BRINGS THREE MILE ISLAND RESTART ONE STEP CLOSER TO REALITY. Source: Maryland Matters
MARYLAND COULD RECEIVE $327 MILLION FROM A $17.7 BILLION, 47-STATE SETTLEMENT AGAINST META FOR CHILD SAFETY VIOLATIONS ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM. Source: Maryland Matters
PENNSYLVANIA COCAINE TRAFFICKING CASE HAS TIES TO TWO PENN STATE FRATERNITIES. Source: Associated Press
PENNSYLVANIA’S ADVOCACY YIELDS DISASTER DECLARATIONS FOR 58 COUNTIES TO SUPPORT FRUIT GROWERS HARMED BY SPRING FREEZE. Source: PA Government
PENNSYLVANIA GAME COMMISSION TO END DEPUTY GAME WARDEN PROGRAM. Source: Penn Capital-Star
PENN STATE STUDY SHOWS 16% OF PENNSYLVANIA TEENS HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE- BUT EVERYDAY CONNECTION MAY HELP. Source: The Conversation
AROUND THE BORO
BORO AREA EVENTS THIS WEEK:
POUR HOUSE TRIVIA AT ROUGH EDGES: Wednesday, 7 pm, 91 W. Main St, Waynesboro
JAMMIN’ IN THE PARK: Sunday, 2:30 pm at Main Street Park; see details above.
WASHS INDIANS’ FIRST HOME FOOTBALL GAME VS LOWER DAUPHIN: Friday, 7 pm, at Rip Engle Stadium
DAILY BORO EXCLUSIVE FEATURES
August, 89 Years Ago
On August 14, 1937, the Civilian Conservation Corps completed the final two-mile section of the Appalachian Trail in Maine. This milestone linked the state with Georgia and created a national recreational resource that later became the world’s most famous footpath. Today, Waynesboro is an A.T. host community, assisting many Thru-Hikers traveling through the area on the challenging 2197-mile route.
DID YOU KNOW?
The “Devil’s Racecourse” is a half-mile-long blockfield near Fort Ritchie, created when the area experienced a periglacial climate during the Pleistocene period. It is thought that this river of boulders came from South Mountain to the west and Catoctin Mountain to the east and was gradually transported and deposited here millions of years ago. The rocks are mostly Weverton quartzite, and visitors can hear water trickling below in a landscape some have called an “upside-down river.”