Happy weekend, Franklin County! In today’s happening-today edition: Mini donkeys and fainting goats, Paul Miller’s Law, and a former Rite Aid becoming Dollar General + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New retail coming soon: Dollar General will replace the former Rite Aid in Franklin County, opening a more than 8,500-square-foot store with food and essentials and creating 6–10 jobs within the next month -- read the full story.
What drivers need to know: Paul Miller’s Law took effect in early June in Pennsylvania, banning handheld use while driving. It is a primary offense, and enforcement produced hundreds of citations statewide, including Franklin County -- read the full explanation.
Support for local seniors: Franklin County Area Agency on Aging seeks volunteers for Home Delivered Meals, with a weekly route and offering meals and a check in for homebound seniors, including those living alone -- learn how to volunteer.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Patio vibes, great pours: Need a midweek upgrade in downtown Chambersburg? Bistro 71 serves elevated American fare with a long, easygoing bar, patio seats when the weather behaves, and draft beer plus proper cocktails that actually taste like something... ideal for catching up with neighbors or sneaking in a low-stress date this week.
Indoor golf, local vibes: Member&Guest Golf Studio brings the course inside with high-end simulators and community leagues that keep it fun and competitive. Grab a friend, book a bay, and sharpen your game in Chambersburg without chasing range balls or praying the next bucket has any bounce left.
Local reset, no hassle: When you need a reset without leaving Franklin County, SunValley Campground delivers simple, no-fuss camping that feels like a mini vacation. Swap screens for campfire time, actual stars, and easy hangs with friendly neighbors... then be home before your laundry mysteriously multiplies.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛍 Waynesboro Market @ Main Street Park | Saturday (6/20) at 8:30 AM – Market at the Park kicks off its ninth season, bringing nearly 30 vendors and food trucks to the lawn. Call it shopping if you want, I call it neighbor bingo with produce, handmade finds, and lunch that did not come from your freezer.
🛍 Free Flea Market @ The Red Rocker (Shippensburg) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – This free Saturday flea at The Red Rocker is back, rain or shine. Stroll for treasures, or throw a card table down and play vendor for the day, no fees, no fuss, just neighbors, bargains, and the odd lemon bars-for-breakfast decision.
🚗 Cruisin' the Main Car & Truck Show @ Downtown Waynesboro (Main Street) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Nothing says Father's Day weekend like chrome, stories, and a farmers market on Main, because horsepower beats neckties. Cruisin' the Main rolls in with shiny rides, food, shops, prizes, trophies, and dash plaques, and entry is $15, benefiting Mainstreet Waynesboro and Appalachian Golden Classics charities.
🟣 Coastal Dot Painting @ Vibrantly Wild (Waynesboro) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Skip the shore traffic and get your ocean fix on Main Street at Vibrantly Wild, no sand in your shoes. Pick a starfish or a sea turtle, dot your stress away on wood boards in ocean hues, all supplies included, beginner friendly, $18.
🌸 Saturday June 20th Resin Wildflower Tray Workshop @ Hammer & Stain Chambersburg | Saturday (6/20) at 4:00 PM – Main Street therapy, Chambersburg edition: design a pressed-flower resin tray at Hammer & Stain, then let it cure while you pretend patience is a hobby. Choose their blooms or bring your own, seal it in food-safe, waterproof resin, and pick it up tomorrow, or ship.
🐴 Cuddle Corner @ Little Hooves Homestead (Shippensburg) | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – Trade small talk for small livestock at Little Hooves Homestead, where you can snuggle mini Highlands, mini donkeys, and fainting goats right in the pasture. No tying, no pens, no rushing, just you, soft noses, and the occasional dramatic faint for comic timing.
🏃 17th Annual Solstice 10k, 5k & 1 Mile Kids Run @ Shippensburg Township Park | Sunday (6/21) at 6:00 PM – Take a break from yardwork and lace up for the 17th Annual Solstice run on the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail. Start at Shippensburg Township (Britton) Park, then pick your poison, 10k, 5k, or a 1-mile kids run, and pretend this is cross-training for porch-sitting. Live music & entertainment:- 6/20 Cuddle Corner @ Little Hooves Homestead (Shippensburg) - 6:00 PM
- 6/21 Dan Craytor @ Hidden Key Brewing Co. (Greencastle) - 12:00 PM
- 6/21 Marvel MTG Pre-Release #2 @ Rivals TCG & Bricks (Chambersburg) - 1:00 PM
- 6/21 Bar Bingo @ Durff-Kuhn VFW Post 6168 (Shippensburg) - 5:00 PM
- 6/21 Randy Simpson @ Kiwanis Bandshell (Memorial Park) (Chambersburg) - 7:00 PM
- 6/23 Teen Chess Club @ Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library (Waynesboro) - 4:00 PM
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Franklin County report Weather forecastToday — High: 80°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West wind 1 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 84°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 2%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 1 to 7 mph. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. This house is wildThis Franklin County farm property pairs a 3-bedroom brick rancher with a massive 6,800 sq. ft. shop and about 47 acres of flat limestone farmland. Inside, maple custom cabinetry, oak hardwoods, and a native limestone gas fireplace add warmth, while the finished basement, paver patio, and mountain views keep things lively.
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