The Waynesboro Record Herald

Hope Lewis of Waynesboro was one of about 50 Boy, Girl, Cub and Junior Girl Scouts and Penn State Mont Alto Volunteer Club students who helped wrap gifts for Mont Alto Volunteer Fire Co.’s annual toy drive. Full Story »

Pets aren’t immune to the contagious excitement of the holidays — or to seasonal hazards. Most cat and dog owners are familiar with the dangers posed to their pets by chocolate and poinsettias, but they may be less familiar with the harm that can be done to pets by scented oils, alcohol and even the rich holiday food eaten over the holidays. Full Story »

In June 2007, 7-month-old Brianna Berkey was flown to Hershey Medical Center with severe neck distension and a bad cough. A week later, Brianna’s mother, Linda Medina of Waynesboro, received the worst news a parent could hear. Brianna was born with a primary immunodeficiency disease that prevented her from fighting infections. She had to be quarantined in a sterile environment and her only hope ... Full Story »

Keystone Health was awarded $11.5 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on Wednesday. The Facility Investment Program grant will be used to construct a new building at 830 Fifth Ave. that will house many of Keystone’s current health programs, according to Joanne Cochran, CEO and president of Keystone Health Center. Full Story »

The state Bureau of Forestry has announced it will close Teaberry Road in Michaux State Forest from Dec. 13 through May 30, 2010. Full Story »

It’s beginning to look a lot like winter. The tri-state area received its first heavy blanketing of snow Tuesday night thanks to a strong storm from the Midwest that left Chicago, Iowa and Missouri buried. Sleet and rain followed and continued until 8:30 this morning, leaving a mess for the commute. No major accidents were reported in the Franklin County area, according to numerous fire and ... Full Story »

The Waynesboro Area School Board got a fresh look at its annual reorganization meeting Tuesday night. Two women and one man formally joined the ranks as fledgling directors and a new group of officers was elected to lead the school board in 2010. Full Story »

A 31-year-old Needmore man is being charged with criminal homicide in the death of his girlfriend’s 24-month-old daughter. The child was injured last Wednesday and died early Saturday in Hershey Medical Center. Full Story »

Riley Dean Meyers, 4 1/2 months, is the winner of The Record Herald’s first Most Beautiful Baby contest, which raised more than $3,200 for the Waynesboro office of Easter Seals. Full Story »

Borough resident Steve Burton reported some men took his wallet out of his right rear pocket at 1:53 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of South Potomac and Second streets, according to Waynesboro police. Full Story »

The Lincoln Way Shopping Center in Guilford Township was evacuated Tuesday due to a natural gas leak. Full Story »

Addison Frey, 5, of Leitersburg braved the cold Saturday to visit Santa and his friends at Red Run Park in Rouzerville, even giving the icy Frosty the Snowman a big hug. Full Story »

The young women who comprise the Mason Dixon Roller Vixens lead seemingly normal lives by day — stay-at-home moms, businesswomen and child-care providers. But about one night a month, they pull on fishnet stockings, quad skates, protective padding, mouthguards and helmets, line eyes and stain lips in preparation for a full-contact battle for dominance in the roller rink. For more photos, click ... Full Story »

Get out the ice pick and snow shovel — another taste of winter is headed this way. The winter weather system that has been blasting other parts of the country will be knocking on Franklin County’s door later today, according to forecast data from the National Weather Service in State College. Full Story »

Strong opinions were expressed at the Greencastle Borough Council meeting Monday night about the creation of a school resource officer position. Full Story »

Waynesboro’s Main Street has been redesigned and so has the management of Mainstreet Waynesboro Inc. Pat Fleagle, a former state representative and lifelong Waynesboro resident, has accepted an offer to become MSW Inc.’s new director of economic development and Melissa Russ is now officially the organization’s director of promotions and member services. Full Story »

A man trying to use fake credit cards to purchase electronic equipment Sunday at Kmart in Hagerstown has been charged with 50 criminal offenses by Washington County Sheriff’s deputies. Full Story »

Scenes from Greencastle's Heritage Christmas and First Friday events held on Friday, Dec. 4. For more photos, click HERE . Full Story »

Some Franklin County superintendents disagree with a state mandate that requires them to hire teachers that worked for the former Scotland School for Veterans’ Children. Full Story »

When it comes to being man’s best friend, there are few that will ever match the recently deceased Duke. The widely known resident of the lounge at Blondie’s, a popular restaurant and bar in Rouzerville, died Nov. 12. Full Story »

The Grinch may have stopped Santa’s train from running at Red Run Park on Saturday, but that didn't stop the Jolly Old Elf from spending time with the children who came to see him. The annual Santa Express at the park in Rouzerville was unable to operate due to Saturday’s snow, which made the tracks wet, but Santa, Rudolph, Frosty the Snowman and the Grinch still entertained children who stopped ... Full Story »

Former Waynesboro resident Mike Schmid is performing for the Queen of England tonight with the Miley Cyrus tour. The Royal Variety show in Blackpool, England, also features Chaka Khan, Bette Midler and Whoopi Goldberg. Over the weekend, the teen pop star and her ensemble performed at the Jingle Bell Ball with other entertainers such as Michael Buble and Lady Gaga. Full Story »

Franklin County Head Start will expand its program to include an on-site day care center and in-home care for underprivileged children. Full Story »

The first night of Greencastle’s Heritage Christmas was Friday. The event included horse-drawn carriage rides, live music, refreshments, clowns and much more and continues Dec. 11 and 18. For more pictures from the first night of Heritage Christmas, click here. Full Story »

Local artist Laura Lewis-Shindle shows 11-year-old Jacob Mohn of Greencastle one of her watercolor paintings in E.L.M. Shoes during Greencastle’s First Friday, which also included a wine tasting and tapas buffet at Antrim House and many artists and performers showcasing their works in downtown businesses. Full Story »