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WAYNESBORO HEADLINES
Mayor Royer discusses local government, autumn traditions, and the upcoming election in the October report
Buttonwood Nature Center presents its 6th annual Pumpkins & Pippins Fall Festival, featuring craft vendors, a pumpkin launcher, live music, food trucks, pony rides, and a pumpkin decorating contest. Saturday, Noon to 4 pm at Pine Hill Recreation Area. Click below for more details
The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro is sponsoring its annual Art Studio Tour, with Sugar Hollow Alpaca Farm once again hosting visitors
"Dogtoberfest" was celebrated downtown with a 5K race, vendors, activities, and fun for pet lovers
The Hunt for Red October: the annual quest to find and enjoy vibrant fall foliage in the Waynesboro area
Maiden field hockey seniors were honored by their team, families, and fans during WASHS ceremony
Architectural Details: A Closer Look at Waynesboro's Classic Buildings and Monuments
Waynesboro celebrated Fall Market Day with craft vendors, live music, food, and family fun
This week's Waynesboro America 250 banners: Celebrating the Bald Eagle
Shop for a Cause, Tuesday, October 20 at the Sunshine Boutique, 1806 E. Main Street, from 4 to 7 pm. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Waynesboro Lioness "WALL Club" for its ongoing community projects
Tonight: Cameron Molloy and the Drivin' Wheel perform at Music Makers, 5:30 to 8 pm, 46 W. Main Street in Waynesboro
Waynesboro Halloween 2026
Discovered on Waynesboro's streets, The Daily Boro picked our favorite outdoor Halloween decorations. Visit again- the pictures are updated weekly.
FRANKLIN COUNTY/AREA NEWS
ARKVIEW BEHAVIOR HEALTH OPENS NEW MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY IN FAYETTEVILLE: “THE NEED IN THIS REGION IS REAL”
Hagerstown Community College hosts fall faculty arts showcase in November
Healthy Franklin County sponsors a Health Summit and Youth Survey on October 21 in Chambersburg
The Franklin County Election Board posts activity schedule for the November 3 election.
Franklin County Govt. hosts an Open House on future transportation needs on October 21, 4:30 to 6 pm, in Chambersburg
The Chambersburg Applefest celebrated downtown on Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm
Franklin County announces opening for Agricultural Land Preservation Board
206 million visitors spent over $51 billion in Pennsylvania in 2025, with a total economic impact of $87 billion. Adams County set a new record of $819 million, while Franklin County saw $381 million in visitor spending
LOCAL HISTORY
Maryland's National Park Sites Preserve American Heritage
ENTERTAINMENT
Actress-Author-Speaker Cynthia Manion visited Waynesboro and won new fans “one conversation at a time.”
Waynesboro celebrated its Annual Fall Market Day on Main Street
The Cumberland Valley School of Music presents: "Travel in Time," the 37th annual Gala Showcase Concert, Sunday, October 25, 3 pm, at Wilson College in Chambersburg
Photographer Amélie Lavenant-Wink explores the meaning of choices in a new art exhibition that opened in Hagerstown
The Waynesboro Historical Society hosts a Trivia Night at Rough Edges: November 19 at 7 pm. Click below for more information or to register a team for this event
The Dennis Mitchell Duo performs tonight at Rough Edges Brewery from 7 to 9 pm in Waynesboro
The Maryland Theatre presents: Scream Queens Drag Show, October 23 in Hagerstown
The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro sponsors its annual Art Studio Tour, with Sugar Hollow Alpaca Farm once again hosting visitors
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts opens new exhibit October 24: “Believe in Yourself- What We Learned from Arthur, the Art of Marc Brown.”
Swan Lake at the Maryland Theatre: Thursday, October 22, in Hagerstown
Live music every Saturday at Triggers Taproom in Waynesboro
Cameron Molloy and the Drivin' Wheel perform at Music Makers, tonight, 5:30 to 8 pm, 46 W. Main Street in Waynesboro
The Capitol Theatre presents: The Rocky Horror Picture Show- Live on Stage, October 29-31, in Chambersburg
Mountain Valley Plain Air Painters exhibtion on October 24/25 in Chambersburg
The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Show at the Maryland Theatre: Tonight in Hagerstown
The Waynesboro Community Concert Association presents: "CelloVoci" on October 25 at Oyer Auditorium. Click below for info.
Gallery 50 hosts the exhibition “Between Worlds,” featuring the works of 10 local artists- with live music on Friday nights at 50 W. Main St in Waynesboro
Hub City Vinyl presents: Prince tribute show, Saturday, October 17, in Hagerstown
Dogtoberfest returned to Waynesboro with a 5K race, pet vendors, and fun for dogs and families
The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro, and Gallery 50 present: “A Baker’s Dozen,” a 13-artist exhibition, with an opening reception on November 6
The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro presents: Destination Bluegrass, featuring the Jason Carter Band and other noted performers on November 13-15, in Waynesboro.
COMMUNITY AND CULTURE
The Waynesboro Lions Club hosts a Train Show on November 8 in Mont Alto. The event features vendors, test tracks, free fire truck rides, food, and door prizes.
Braelynn Pearson-Moore crowned WASHS 2026 Homecoming Queen. Click below for parade and homecoming court pictures
Habitat for Humanity celebrated a Waynesboro groundbreaking for its 67th Franklin County home: “It’s great when we work together”
Chair Yoga every Friday at Noon: A free program for adults at the Alexander Hamilton Library, downtown Waynesboro, through December 11
Waynesboro's Rotary Club: learn more about this organization's 100 years of community service
Who's in the woods after dark? Buttonwood Nature Center hosts "Creatures of the Night" event on October 17. Click below to register
Ian Dawson delivered an interesting lecture on Waynesboro industry titan Peter Geiser
Buttonwood Nature Center hosts the annual “Pumpkins and Pippins” Fall Festival on October 17
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 October 17. Click below for info
SPORTS
Maidens Field Hockey team battles York to a 1-1 tie, JV team defeats York 5-0. Click below for game photos
Waynesboro Indians football team hosts Red Land tonight
Thursday’s MLB Playoff Scores:
Brewers 6 Dodgers 4 (Mil wins 4-0)
Guardians 3 Rays 2 (Cle leads 2-1)
Rally in the Valley Pickleball Tournament: Friday/Saturday, Click below for details
Floundering in Philly: Flyers begin 2026 NHL season winless after nine games. Source: Associated Press
Click below for recent Mount St. Mary's athletic scores and highlights
College Football Regional Games:
Penn State – Michigan (Sat 3:30 pm)
Pittsburgh – Boston College (Sat Noon)
Maryland – Rutgers (Sat 12:30 pm)
Shepherd – Bloomsburg (Sat Noon)
Penn State travels to Michigan to face the Wolverines in a tough Big 10 matchup
Read the latest Washington Capitals news at NHL.com
Commanders face undefeated 49ers in San Francisco on Monday night. Read a game preview from Sports Illustrated
Number 4 Ohio State tackles unbeaten 5th-ranked Indiana on Saturday. Read a game preview from ESPN
The Ravens battle the Browns in an NFC North rivalry. Game preview from ESPN
NFL Week 5 Regional Games:
Eagles – Panthers (Sun 1 pm)
Steelers – Buccaneers (Sun 1 pm)
Ravens – Browns (Sun 1 pm)
Commanders – 49ers (Mon 8:20 pm)
UGA beat Alabama 20-17 to take over the Number 1 ranking in college football
Brewers sweep Dodgers to win the National League crown, advance to the World Series for the first time in 44 years
BUSINESS
The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance welcomes Federal Reserve Economist Ryo Tashiro to its 2026 annual Business Breakfast
WELLSPAN NAMES LAUREEN DRISCOLL AS NEXT PRESIDENT AND CEO. Source: WellSpan Health
MAJOR STOCK INDICES: OCTOBER 15:
DOW: 52,177 (+1.1%)
NASDAQ: 26,713 (+0.1%)
S&P 500: 7744 (+0.3%)
GREENCASTLE-BASED WQCM RADIO SOLD TO NONPROFIT CHRISTIAN BROADCASTER- CLASSIC ROCK FORMAT WILL END. Source: DCRTV
Read about the latest Franklin County real estate trends and see market data for home buyers, sellers, and renters from Realtor.com
Washington County allocates $1.25 million to infrastructure upgrades at Fort Ritchie to sustain the momentum of the "Ritchie Revival." Source: Hoodline
South Central PA Women in Business Conference: October 20 in Shippensburg. Click below for event info
CVBA sponsors Habitat for Humanity ReStore Mixer on October 20, 4 to 6 pm in Chambersburg
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
Franklin County Legislative Breakfast held on October 29 in Chambersburg will feature local and state officials who will discuss key business and community issues. Click below for ticket info.
The Franklin County Area Development Corporation hosted its 38th Annual Industry Appreciation Dinner and announced yearly award winners
The Amberson House Bed and Breakfast: Waynesboro's perfect blend of history, architecture, and hospitality
The Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce hosts a mixer at Green Hill Cemetery on October 21 from 4 to 6 pm
The Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce hosts its 3rd annual Awards Breakfast on November 19
PENNSYLVANIA/REGIONAL NEWS
SOME AMISH RECALL COVID DICTATES AND NOW QUESTION THE GOVERNMENT DURING MEASLES OUTBREAK. Source: The Center Square
THE STATE LEGISLATURE DIDN’T ACT ON SKILL GAMES BY THE PENNSYLVANIA SUPREME COURT’S DEADLINE. WHAT HAPPENS NOW? Source: Spotlight PA
PENNSYLVANIA LOGGING RECORD NUMBERS OF PROBLEM GAMBLERS, PER NEW REPORT. STATE LAWMAKERS HAVE YET TO ADDRESS THE SPIKE. Source: Penn Capital-Star
PENN STATE ANNOUNCES IT WILL ELIMINATE 47 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS. Source: Penn State University
AROUND THE BORO
BORO AREA EVENTS THIS WEEKEND:
DENNIS MITCHELL DUO AT ROUGH EDGES: Tonight, 7 pm, 91 W. Main St., Waynesboro
BUTTONWOOD SPONSORS PUMPKINS & PIPPINS FESTIVAL: Saturday- see details above
OLLER HOUSE TOURS AT WHS: Free tours of a Victorian-era Home on Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm, 138 W. Main Street in Waynesboro
DAILY BORO EXCLUSIVE FEATURES
50 Years Ago
A McLean, VA, pilot escaped serious injury after his Cessna 172 crashed shortly after takeoff at Washington County Airport in Hagerstown. A Record Herald front page photo by Sid Miller showed the plane lying upside down in a field
DID YOU KNOW?
Stick and ball games appeared in Egyptian, Greek, and Persian cultures thousands of years ago. The modern version of Field Hockey began in England, and the sport gained popularity in the U.S. in the early 1900s. The first women’s intercollegiate contest was played between Radcliffe and Boston Normal School in 1903. Constance Applebee founded the U.S. Field Hockey Association in Philadelphia in 1922. The inaugural AIAW Field Hockey Championships, held at James Madison University in Virginia, took place in 1975. The USA’s Women’s field hockey team won a bronze medal at the 1984 Olympic Games.