WAYNESBORO — Students in the RISE summer program spent time this past June studying issues that they felt were important for youth in the Waynesboro area. They narrowed their topics down to one issue and, on Friday, about 20 students presented the topic during a forum with candidates for Waynesboro City Council and School Board. […]
Holly Miller is hoping more than just fireworks will be ignited at the Waynesboro Summer Jubilee on July 4. The first-year president of the board wants “to get that passion and fire lit” for community involvement and volunteerism, especially among young people. The Independence Day celebration, now in its 28th year, begins first thing in […]
Have an event or announcement you would like featured in THE DIGEST? It’s welcome! Please send an email to lbordelon@gannett.com. Time sensitive announcements should be sent a week ahead of time. Waynesboro tables 79-townhouse development WAYNESBORO – The Waynesboro City Council tabled consideration for third housing development on June 10. The King Avenue property is across […]
Gov. Josh Shapiro has announced nearly $7 million through the Keystone Communities Program to support 49 community improvement projects in 25 counties, including Mainstreet Waynesboro Inc. Shapiro and Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger officially announced the grant awards during a stop in Bedford County in late May. Mainstreet Waynesboro Inc. was […]
STAUNTON — The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office has identified an electrical contractor who was killed last week after falling from a bucket truck. The incident took place Friday, May 24, in the 100 block of Sugar Loaf Road. The victim was identified as Phillip J. Sandridge Jr., 48, of Waynesboro. “He was replacing old utility […]
WAYNESBORO – Every Saturday, children under 18 years old can receive a free $5 vegetable coupon to use at the Waynesboro Farmers Market, according to a press release from Project GROWS. Thanks to Project GROWS and Molina Healthcare, this Veggie Bucks program allows children the opportunity to ‘purchase’ fresh, locally grown produce, for free. On […]
WAYNESBORO — An arrest has been made in an early morning Waynesboro shooting of a 22-year-old male, per a release by the Waynesboro Police Department. Police arrested Dustin Allen Dove, 23, of McGaheysville, for his alleged involvement in the shooting, the release said. At approximately 4:18 a.m. Saturday morning, Waynesboro officers responded to reports of […]
Have an event or announcement you would like featured in THE DIGEST? It’s welcome! Please send an email to lbordelon@gannett.com. Time sensitive announcements should be sent a week ahead of time. Staunton West End workshop returns for round three STAUNTON – Staunton, for the third time, is calling for West End residents to tell the city […]
WAYNESBORO — There are three seats up for election this November on the Waynesboro School Board. Two of the three incumbents have told The News Leader they will be seeking reelection. Erika Smith is currently the Ward B representative and has officially filed per Waynesboro registrar Lisa Jeffers. Smith also confirmed with The News Leader […]
Have an event or announcement you would like featured in THE DIGEST? It’s welcome! Please send an email to lbordelon@gannett.com. Time sensitive announcements should be sent a week ahead of time. Memory Partners open house WAYNESBORO — As part of a growing movement to enhance quality of life for those living with dementia, the Valley Program […]
Girl Scout Cookie sales are underway. Virginia Skyline Girl Scouts have started taking cookie orders while cookie booth sales began Jan. 13. Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-si-dos, and more are available. Sales end March 18. To order cookies from a local troop contact either info@gsvsc.org or (540) 777-5100. Where can you find a cookie booth this weekend? […]