CHRISTMAS CAROLS AT THE COURTHOUSE

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CHRISTMAS CAROLS AT THE COURTHOUSE

Students from the Waynesboro Mennonite School will be performing Christmas carols in front of the historic courthouse in Waynesboro on Wednesday, Dec. 23, for the community. Principal Kendall Myers said the group will start around 10:45 a.m. and will sing various songs for approximately 20 minutes or so. The public is invited to attend. We're sorry! This content is only […]

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