by Janet Pollard | Jun 11, 2024 | Blog
The Franklin County Art Alliance announces winners of 52nd Annual Exhibition. Best of Show was awarded to Cindy Roberts Downs of Clear Spring, MD, and over $2500 worth of other awards were distributed to artists from throughout Franklin and Fulton Counties and...
by Janet Pollard | Jun 11, 2024 | Blog
The 27th annual Chesapeake Bay-themed fundraiser supper, hosted by Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute, is set for Friday, June 28 at the Waynesboro Country Club. The event begins with hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m., when the silent auction begins. Cash bar...
by Janet Pollard | May 21, 2024 | Blog
The Conococheague Institute is celebrating its 30th Anniversary with a free community event called ‘Welsh Fest’ on June 1 from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m, and the public is invited. Executive Director, Matthew Wedd shared his excitement: “We’ve...
by Janet Pollard | May 21, 2024 | Blog
Founded in 2013 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of Defense (DOD), and Department of the Interior (DOI), the Sentinel Landscapes Partnership’s mission is to strengthen military readiness, conserve natural resources, bolster agricultural and...
by Janet Pollard | May 10, 2024 | Blog
Stay abreast of happenings in Franklin County with FCVB-TV and F.C. Currently, reporting in mini-sodes from the Appalachian Trail, F.C. spotted a variety of birds this week. Coming up will be highlights of the trail and nearby places in upcoming mini-sodes. As well,...
by Janet Pollard | May 10, 2024 | Blog
Franklin County Visitors Bureau is excited to announce the completion of 2024 Always The Right Time Essay Contest Booklet. View the booklet here. Nearly 70 essays were submitted across multiple age categories. The visitors bureau thanks the public and greater Franklin...