MAY 4-11, 2026
AFTER MONTHS OF DEBATE, THE WAYNESBORO SCHOOL BOARD REINSTATED STEVEN PAPPAS AS SUMMITVIEW’S PRINCIPAL, BUT CHALLENGES REMAIN FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
THREE LOCAL ARTISTS COMBINE THEIR TALENTS TO CREATE BANNERS FOR WAYNESBORO’S AMERICA 250 CELEBRATION
THE WAYNESBORO SHADE TREE COMMISSION CELEBRATED ROTARY PARK'S DESIGNATION AS THE COMMUNITY'S FIRST ARBORETUM
GREEN HILL CEMETERY OBSERVED ARBOR DAY WITH A TREE TOUR AND AN EXHIBIT FEATURING FOUR LOCAL HORTICULTURALISTS.
THE MONTHLY MAYOR ROYER REPORT: Waynesboro's Chief Executive Discusses the Latest Developments in Borough Govt.
NEW HOPE SHELTER LAUNCHES FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN FOR VITAL BUILDING REPAIRS
WAYNESBORO CELEBRATED THE SEASON WITH SPRING FEST 2026
RENFREW HOSTS OPENING DAY EVENT with tours, demonstrations, and a renewed spring landscape
NEW ART EXHIBITION: “HERE COMES THE SUN” AND UNVEILING OF NEW ART MURAL BY NIGEL SUSSMAN, Friday, May 8, at Gallery 50/Music Makers, 50 W. Main Street in Waynesboro
THE WAYNESBORO AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT IS SEEKING A CANDIDATE TO FILL A NORTH END SCHOOL BOARD DIRECTOR VACANCY. The term would be from May 26, 2026, to November 23, 2027. Interviews begin on May 11. Click below to view qualifications and initiate the application process.
WHO'S ON THE BALLOT IN FRANKLIN COUNTY FOR THE UPCOMING PRIMARY? Source: Franklin Votes
PA STATE SENATOR MASTRIANO PROPOSES TAX BREAKS FOR ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS. Click below to read details about the proposed legislation
THE WAYNESBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTED ITS ANNUAL BUSINESS EXPO, with a variety of services, businesses, non-profits, and other vendors
THE WAYNESBORO INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM ANNOUNCES 2026 PROGRAMS, LAUNCHES MEMBERSHIP/DONATION DRIVE
WAYNESBORO ARTISTS "PAINTED THE TOWN," creating artwork along Main Street.
ZACH STINSON, CHAMBERSBURG NATIVE AND FORMER MARINE, WINS THIRD HAND-CYCLING BOSTON MARATHON TITLE. Source: Fox43 News
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FRANKLIN COUNTY RAISED OVER $100,000 DURING ITS FOUNDATION BREAKFAST ON APRIL 21. Those funds will go directly toward building homes in Franklin County
FRANKLIN COUNTY RESIDENTS SPEAK AGAINST DATA CENTERS AS NEW ORDINANCE PROPOSED. Source: ABC27 News
TRAFFIC SHIFTED TO TEMPORARY PAVEMENT FOR RT. 997 ROUNDABOUT AT ORCHARD/TOMSTOWN ROADS. Click below for more info on this highway construction project
WAYNESBORO CHAMBER MIXER, MAY 20, 4-6 pm, Hosted by Mateo’s Family Restaurant in Quincy.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BEGINS RECRUITING NEW OFFICERS ON MAY 16
THE LUNCH PLACE ANNOUNCES UPCOMING MOVE TO NEW LOCATION WITH EXPANDED COMMUNITY SERVICES
PENNSYLVANIA/REGIONAL NEWS
PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE GREENLIGHTS GOV. SHAPIRO’S PROPOSED BUDGET WITH BIPARTISAN VOTE. Source: Penn Capital-Star
PA PRIMARY ELECTION MAY 19: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW. Source: Spotlight PA
USDA DECLARES WASHINGTON COUNTY AND 8 OTHER MD COUNTIES AS NATURAL DISASTER AREAS FOLLOWING SEVERE DROUGHT. Source: Maryland Govt.
PENN STATE DEFENDS HIRING OF MCKINSEY & COMPANY, A CONSULTANT THAT FORMERLY HELPED PURDUE PHARMA, THE MAKER OF OXYCONTIN, INCREASE SALES OF THE ADDICTIVE PAINKILLER. Source: Penn Capital Star
GETTYSBURG WEIGHS RENTAL CHANGES, SCHOOL SAFETY, HISTORIC DISTRICT OVERHAUL. Source: Gettysburg Connection
UPCOMING EVENTS
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT at the Waynesboro Country Club, May 11.
WAYNESBORO INDIANS YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP, June 29 to July 2, for upcoming 3rd to 8th graders.
WAYNESBORO COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD: EXPLORE AND DISCOVER EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS BIG AND SMALL, POSTED IN PUBLIC SPACES AROUND THE AREA
MINI MAIDENS FIELD HOCKEY CAMP, June 8-10, July 20-22
CREATIVE DRAMATICS CAMP, Sponsored by Totem Pole Playhouse- June 22-27. Click below for more info.
