TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
WAYNESBORO WEATHER:
Mix of sun and clouds with near record high temperatures
High 86 Low 64
Sunrise 6:34, Sunset 7:48
WAYNESBORO HEADLINES
WAYNESBORO WATER SYSTEM UPDATE: APRIL 14, 4 PM
THREE LEAKS IN THE WATER SYSTEM AT BROAD/MAIN, PICADILLY CIRCLE, AND WEST 8TH STREETS WERE ALL REPAIRED BY MONDAY EVENING. Water samples were then analyzed for bacteria by a third-party laboratory. Round 1 test results were good, now awaiting results from Round 2.
Boil water advisory remains in effect for the Borough of Waynesboro and the Zullinger service area of Washington Township. Click below for more information from Waynesboro’s government.
THE MONTHLY MAYOR ROYER REPORT: Waynesboro’s Chief Executive discusses Police Department recruiting, charitable giving to improve public safety, and the town’s participation in the upcoming America 250 celebration
OPENING DAY: THE WAYNESBORO YOUTH LEAGUE BASEBALL SEASON BEGAN ON SATURDAY. Click Below to View Photo Gallery
NEW HOPE SHELTER LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO RAISE FUNDS FOR VITAL REPAIRS TO ITS POTOMAC STREET BUILDING
RAY HARBAUGH DELIVERED AN INFORMATIVE MASON-DIXON LINE LECTURE AT THE WAYNESBORO THEATRE
FOCUSED ACTION YOGA HOSTED "BOOKS & BREW" EVENT IN A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS WELLNESS AND ENCOURAGES CONNECTION
TRANSOURCE ENERGY INTENDS TO BUILD A 29-MILE HIGH-VOLTAGE TRANSMISSION LINE THROUGH FRANKIN COUNTY, BUT A FIGHT TO STOP IT NOW REACHES THE SUPREME COURT
BUTTONWOOD NATURE CENTER IS NOW THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE COORDINATOR for the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Program. Read details below.
THE WAYNESBORO SHADE TREE COMMISSION INVITES THE PUBLIC TO CELEBRATE ROTARY PARK'S DESIGNATION AS THE COMMUNITY'S FIRST OFFICIAL ARBORETUM, April 24, at Noon, West Ninth Street
ENVIRONMENT: GETTING TO KNOW PFAS AND FOREVER CHEMICALS. Brent Walls, Upper Potomac Riverkeeper, will discuss these pollutants and how they affect the local watershed on April 16, at 7 pm.
FRANKLIN COUNTY NEWS
FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHEDULES SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ON DATA CENTERS FOR APRIL 28. Source: Franklin County Commissioners
HEALTHY FRANKLIN COUNTY: Learn more about this community collaborative led by health, education, business, faith, non-profit, and local government leaders.
KEN OHASHI, A GLOBAL BRAND EXECUTIVE OF BROOKS BROTHERS/NAUTICA, WILL DELIVER THE COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS AT WILSON COLLEGE IN MAY. Source: Wilson College
FOUNTAIN FEST BRINGS LIVE MUSIC, FOOD, RIDES, VENDORS, AND FUN TO DOWNTOWN CHAMBERSBURG, April 24-26
FRANKLIN COUNTY HOSTS AMERICA 250 PARADE, APRIL 18. Learn more about all upcoming patriotic events by clicking below
FRANKLIN COUNTY JOINS CUMBERLAND AND ADAMS COUNTIES AMONG THE FASTING-GROWING PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES during the last five years, according to a Penn State Study
AMERICA 250: LOCAL HISTORY
THE EVOLUTION OF THE C&O CANAL: A TRANSPORTATION ICON
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
LOCAL GOVT: BOROUGH COUNCIL APPROVES SPRING/SUMMER EVENTS, INCLUDING AMERICA 250 DOWNTOWN BANNERS
WAYNESBORO BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 6:30 pm at Town Hall. View the entire Waynesboro Govt. April schedule by clicking below
MAYOR ROYER MONTHLY REPORT FOR MARCH: Waynesboro's Chief Executive discusses recent developments in borough government
ENTERTAINMENT
THE MARYLAND THEATRE PRESENTS: THE WIZARD OF OZ, May 9, in Hagerstown
PAULA POUNDSTONE AT THE WEINBERG CENTER, Friday, April 17, in Frederick
ABACAB: A GENESIS TRIBUTE BAND AT HUB CITY VINYL, Saturday, April 18, 8 pm, in Hagerstown
“FACES AND PLACES” ART EXHIBIT AT GALLERY 50, 50 W. Main Street in Waynesboro
CAMERON MOLLOY & THE DRIVIN’ WHEEL AT MUSIC MAKERS, Free Concert, Friday, April 17, 5:30 to 8 pm, 46 W. Main St, Waynesboro
COMEDY & MAGIC SPECTACULAR AT THE CAPITOL THEATRE, Saturday, April 18, in Chambersburg
PAINT & SIP CHERRY BLOSSOMS AT ALEXANDER HAMILTON LIBRARY, April 28. Click Below to Register
HAGERSTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE HOSTS STUDENT ART SHOWCASE, opening April 23
COMMUNITY AND CULTURE
CULTURE: PHOTOGRAPHER PENNY KNOBEL-BESA SHARED ADVENTUROUS STORIES DURING ARTIST TALK AT GALLERY 50
THE WAYNESBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTED VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHS AT YMCA EVENT, REKINDLING FOND MEMORIES
ST. ANDREW'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL 100TH ANNIVERSARY GALA, April 18, Waynesboro Country Club
AHA ANNUAL MEETING WILL EXPLORE THE MARYLAND STATE TUBERCULOSIS SANATORIUM
THE ALEXANDER HAMILTON MEMORIAL FREE LIBRARY HOSTS AN ARRAY OF APRIL PROGRAMS for children and adults. Click below to view the schedule.
COMMUNITY LEARNING: GEOLOGY ROCKS! "ROCKS BENEATH YOUR FEET" LECTURE BY JERI JONES. April 23 at 7 pm.
THE WAYNESBORO INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM ANNOUNCES 2026 PROGRAMS, LAUNCHES MEMBERSHIP/DONATION DRIVE
WAYNESBORO COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD: EXPLORE AND DISCOVER EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS BIG AND SMALL, POSTED IN PUBLIC SPACES AROUND THE AREA
FLAVORFUL GARDENING: CREATE AN HERBAL CONTAINER GARDEN. Workshop sponsored by Buttonwood Nature Center, April 14
THE LUNCH PLACE ANNOUNCES UPCOMING MOVE TO NEW LOCATION WITH EXPANDED COMMUNITY SERVICES
BOWLING FOR BACKPACKS SPONSORED BY WAYNESBORO COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES, April 18, 4 to 8 pm at Sunshine Lanes
COMING SOON: THE DAILY BORO PHOTO ARCHIVE: People, Events, Sports, and Local Happenings- Galleries Always Online
SPORTS
THE WAYNESBORO YOUTH BASEBALL LEAGUE OPENED SATURDAY with 6 games of Major/Minor League action. Click below to view game photos
THE Indians’ BASEBALL TEAM COMBINED TIMELY HITTING, AGGRESSIVE BASERUNNING, AND SOLID PITCHING to defeat the Shippensburg Greyhounds 5-2 at home April 8.
THIS YEAR COULD BE ONE OF PENN STATE’S BIGGEST NFL DRAFT CLASSES. Where PSU players rank in a draft simulation. Source: Sports Illustrated
MARYLAND STATE SENATOR PAUL CORDERMAN HELPS SECURE $50,000 GRANT TO KEEP JFK 50-MILE IN WASHINGTON COUNTY
RORY MCILROY WINS THE MASTERS: FIRST REPEAT CHAMPION SINCE 2002, joining Nicklaus, Faldo, and Woods as a back-to-back winner. Click below for a final-round recap from ESPN.
GETTING INTO THE GARMIN GROOVE: Lessons Learned from the First Million Steps
MONDAY MLB SCORES:
ORIOLES 9 DIAMONDBACKS 7
PHILLIES 13 CUBS 7
PIRATES 16 NATIONALS 5
YOUTH LEAGUE SCORES:
MAJORS
VFW 8 OWLS 6
WAYNESBORO CON. 15 MOOSE 1
EAGLES 5 AMERICAN LEGION 4
MINORS:
BRAVES 13 WHITE SOX 3
MARLINS 3 RED SOX 1
METS 5 ROYALS 5
FIRST DAY OF FISING SEASON LURED ANGLERS TO LOCAL CREEKS
PENNSYLVANIA/REGIONAL NEWS
HOMELAND SECURITY SCALES BACK PLANS FOR WILLIAMSPORT DETENTION FACILITY- FOR NOW. Source: Maryland Matters
FORMER GETTYSBURG MAYOR CHAD CARR ARRESTED IN TEXAS. Source: Fox 43 News
ICE IS FIGHTING STATE ENVIRONMENTAL ORDERS ON TWO PENNSYLVANIA DETENTION SITES. Source: Maryland Matters
PA PRIMARY ELECTION MAY 19: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW. Source: Spotlight PA
PENNSYLVANIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD UNIT OFFICIALLY BECOMES THE 56TH MOBILE BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM. Source: Penn Capital-Star
PHIL GARNER, FORMER MLB INFIELDER WITH PIRATES AND ASTROS MGR, DIES. Source: Associated Press
AS LOCAL BLACK BEARS EMERGE FROM HIBERNATION, AVOID CREATING BACKYARD BEAR ATTRACTIONS. Source: Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources
PRESCRIBED FIRE RETURNS TO GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD TO KEEP A BALANCED LANDSCAPE. Source: Gettysburg Connection
BUSINESS
FCADC CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENT While Pursuing 2026 Goals to Help Redevelop PSU Mont Alto Campus and Utilize New Funding for Wharf Road Industrial Complex
HOW MAJOR STOCK INDEXES FARED APRIL 14:
DOW: 48,535 (+0.7%)
NASDAQ: 23,639 (+2%)
S&P 500: 6967 (+1.2%)
WAYNESBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY EXPO, APRIL 25. Click Below for Details.
CUMBERLAND VALLEY BUSINESS ALLIANCE CELEBRATED EXCELLENCE AT ITS 2026 AWARDS BREAKFAST
THE STONE HOUSE RED BARN HOSTED A WAYNESBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS MIXER, SHOWCASING A BEAUTIFUL VENUE FOR EVENTS AND GATHERINGS
EDWARD JONES MONEY TALK: “Put Your Retirement Plan to Work,” April 14, 2 pm, at Alexander Hamilton Library in Waynesboro. Click below for more information.
WEDNESDAY BUSINESS MIXER AT AMERICAN LEGION CANCELED DUE TO WATER MAIN BREAK
HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT BREAKS GROUND TO EXPAND TERMINAL, AND ANNOUNCES ALLEGIANT AIRLINES EXTENDED FLIGHT SCHEDULE
AROUND THE BORO
BORO AREA EVENTS THIS WEEK:
POUR HOUSE TRIVIA AT ROUGH EDGES, Wednesday, 7 pm, 91 W. Main St, Waynesboro
BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING, Wednesday, 6:30 pm, Town Hall. See Details Above
BOWLING FOR BACKPACKS, Saturday, 4 to 8 pm at Sunshine Lanes. See details above.
Spring scene this week at Memorial Park in Waynesboro
DAILY BORO EXCLUSIVE FEATURES
TOP 12 LIST: A Dozen National Register of Historic Places in Waynesboro and Washington Township
DID YOU KNOW?
WAYNESBORO’S POPULATION GREW AT A 51% PER-DECADE AVERAGE FROM 1870 TO 1920, from 1345 to 9720 residents. This impressive growth mirrored the arrival and prosperity of local industrial firms such as Frick, Landis Machine, Landis Tool, and Geiser Mfg., which employed thousands over the years.