May 25 Weikert Memorial Finale now on sale PA -- Port Royal Speedway has made the difficult decision to cancel the racing program scheduled for Saturday due to the forecast of rain in the area during the scheduled race time After reviewing multiple weather services throughout the week the unfavorable forecast for the entirety of central Pennsylvania helped in the decision to not attempt to run this Saturday's program Port Royal Speedway appreciates the understanding and continued support of our racing community We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the track for our next scheduled event which is slated for Saturday May 17th Please stay tuned to our official website and social media channels for updates on upcoming races Billionaire entrepreneur David Hoffmann and his wife Jerri have a new primary residence after purchasing a 17,202-square-foot Port Royal bayfront estate for a record-breaking $85 million according to officials with Gulf Coast International Properties The Agency’s Chris Resop with Gulf Coast International Properties Principal Timothy Savage represented the seller in the sale of 575 Admiralty Parade W The sale was the highest price ever recorded for a single-family residence in Collier County’s history and the highest price for a nonbeachfront single-family residence in the county founder of Naples-based private equity firm Hoffmann Family of Companies made his debut on the Forbes annual World’s Billionaire List in 2022 and climbed to 1,763rd in 2024 with a net worth of $2 billion The Port Royal eight-bedroom and 10 ½-bath home sits on 2 ¼ lots with 250 feet of Naples Bay frontage “This is an extraordinary property that sets a new benchmark for single-family home sales in Port Royal,” Savage said The sale was announced by Gulf Coast International Properties alongside the sale of three adjacent waterfront properties in Port Royal Typical ebbs and flows of the single-family home market do not have much of an impact on the ultra Four restaurant chains and a cake shop will join seven other businesses coming this year to the new Tree Farm.. the May 5 opening of the Hospital for Special Surgery at NCH takes the health care.. Not only has Chef Brian Roland physically and emotionally returned to public life in Southwest Florida after his life-altering tragedy.. Beeline is counting on thirsty folks making a beeline to its new upscale cocktail bar at Mercato in North Naples... The 72-unit Verandas III opened and is fully occupied on Airport Road marking the final phase in the redevelopment of.. An request to rezone property off Port Royal Road is under review by the Spring Hill Planning Commission but is actually part of a much larger planned development Gamble Design Collaborative presented a planned development plan (PDP) for what is being called Eastport Farms located on 47.28 acres between Derryberry Lane and Jim Warren Road The proposed plans include concepts for retail More: Spring Hill BOMA approves contracts for U.S. Hwy. 31, Buckner Lane South widening projects about 1.92 acres of the property is currently zoned for agriculture of which the city's Unified Development Code does not allow PDP developments A request to rezone that portion to C-4 commercial was brought before planners Monday as a means to remedy this issue for original plans to move forward The staff report submitted with Monday's request outlined whether the C-4 rezoning would be the appropriate move or if there could be potential adverse effects C-4 zoning would allow much higher density which would also mean a higher demand on utility use More: BOMA approves $8 million purchase of 111-acre property for water reservoir memorandum issued to the Board of Mayor & Aldermen also states the board use discretionary authority to deny any annexations or rezonings within Spring Hill that would increase sewer demand unless "substantial progress is made to construct an expansion to the wastewater treatment plant Advanced Purification project and the reservoir project." "That's basically saying that we don't have sewer capacity to give everybody whether they are entitled to it through current development approvals or has an opportunity through by-right development," Development Services Director Dara Sanders said The staff report continues stating it recommends the applicant revise its request to rural agricultural (RA) district or the rural residential (RR) district This would allow for one or two single-family homes to be constructed on the property though the report indicates the applicant had denied that recommendation "There is a big difference between multiple dwelling units above ground which would be allowed in the C-4 zoning district then the single-family home being constructed," Sanders said "There is also a big difference in water demand between a single-family home and a car wash Greg Gamble of Gamble Design representing the property owner said the reason for the applicant's denial of the alternative zoning was that it appeared incongruent with the city's comprehensive plan for the area Mayor Matt Fitterer said he understood the zoning predicament and that the RA or RR zonings would likely not be the proper final zonings necessary but act as a steppingstone to the project taking momentum More: Spring Hill BOMA swears in Mayor Matt Fitterer, four new aldermen: 'Let's get to work' "It doesn't mean it can't be the intermediate step," Fitterer said "I don't think the intermediate zoning designation is going to be relevant because ultimately we are going to approve the PDP or not What happens to this parcel is tied to the bigger picture." A former Port Royal police officer has been arrested and charged with third-degree criminal sexual misconduct with a minor according to a release from the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) was arrested following an investigation into the incident led by SLED a preliminary hearing was scheduled for him on Friday The arrest warrant states that in December 2024 a 10-year-old child was in Jansons’ residence The minor reported the incident right away and stated during an interview as part of the investigation that Jansons’ touched the back of their arms and they felt his tongue Jansons was booked into the Beaufort County Detention Center on April 19 and was released on April 21 on a $25,000 personal recognizance bond A person is guilty of sexual conduct with a minor in the third degree if the alleged defendant is over 14 years old and “willfully and lewdly” commits or attempts to commit a sexual act upon a child under 16 years old “with the intent of arousing passions or sexual desires” of the defendant or the child and it is a felony that is punishable by up to 15 years and/or a fine to be issued by a judge following a guilty verdict Jansons voluntarily resigned from the Port Royal Police Department in November 2024 he was the facing pending criminal charges and was the subject of a criminal investigation when he resigned He worked for the Port Royal department from February 2013 to his resignation in November 2024 He also previously worked with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office from July 2001 until February 2013 and before that he worked with the Andrews Police Department in Georgetown County from 1986 to 2001 Delayna Earley, who joined The Island News in 2022, formerly worked as a photojournalist for The Island Packet/The Beaufort Gazette, as well as newspapers in Indiana and Virginia. She can be reached at delayna.theislandnews@gmail.com Delayna Earley and Amber Hewitt The Island News Congresswoman Nancy Mace’s Beaufort County By Delayna Earley The Island News A 39-year-old Ridgeland man was killed on Sunday morning after By Mike McCombs The Island News It’s that time of year and I’m in Jasper County Council Chambers in From staff reports The Burton Fire District responded twice to a house fire on Lemon Lane Return Home has now opened next door to Royal Street Veranda The former Port Royal Curios and Curiosities shop located in New Orleans Square offered different merchandise offerings over the years, most recently Haunted Mansion merchandise. However, with the recent opening of Madame Leota’s Somewhere Beyond Haunted Mansion Gift Shop the former merchandise location was no longer needed all merchandise has been moved to Madame Leota’s the building will serve as an additional seating area for Royal Street Veranda a quick-service location offerings New Orleans-inspired bites there is additional seating along what used to be a cash register counter the extensive propping and detail suggests that this update has been in development for a while The faux-bar is full of details including different beverage glasses Colorful bottles labeled as various liquors like bourbon and gin are displayed alongside bottles labeled at different flavors of soda water Several musical instruments are situated above the bar with cigar boxes and fedoras There are also other liquor bottles a top the cabinets All of the themed items are cast in a blue light The seating area has several tables and chairs There are several posters in the new seating area including this one which advertises the “New Orleans Square Music Hall” with “Live Shows Nightly,” home of the “Kat Sue Johnson Trio.” The poster also advertises “Swingin’ Saturdays with Dancing from 9-1.” The posters fit the “Port Royal Jazz Club” theme of the new seating area Let us know in the comments and on social media For more Disneyland Resort news and info, follow Disneyland News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. For Disney Parks news worldwide, visit WDWNT Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Port Royal Speedway kicked off an action-packed weekend at "The Speed Palace" on Saturday night with this year's running of the Keith Kauffman Classic for 410 Sprint Cars Ryan Smith emerged victorious over a field of 36 Sprint Car drivers to claim the $15,000 victory.  the win is his second win of the year at Port Royal Speedway aboard the Kreitz Racing No Smith held off a late charge from Chase Dietz and a hard-charging Lance Dewease who started the 30-lap race in the 12th position Three-time defending race winner Anthony Macri and Lucas Wolfe completed the top five.  Full results from the Keith Kauffman Classic can be viewed below.  Action will continue at Port Royal Speedway on Sunday when the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series invades PA Posse country for the "Battle in the Borough." Fans unable to attend will be able to watch the race live on FloRacing.  Get the most important Racing stories delivered straight to your inbox Totaling about 15 acres with 800 feet of direct Gulf frontage 2200 and 2340 Gordon Drive was brokered by Michael McCumber of The McCumber Group at Gulf Coast International Properties “Port Royal is undergoing a remarkable transformation with the $100 million reconstruction of its private beach club driving a new era of luxury living,” McCumber said serves as trustee on the undisclosed buyer’s side while the other two listed two different Bermuda-based companies as owners The companies are linked to the DeGroote family Gulf Coast International Properties’ listing for the southernmost parcel shows it was built in 1938 on 3.41 acres and includes a 6,000-square-foot five-bedroom doesn’t have a residence on the 3.07-acre lot PA – Port Royal Speedway is set to celebrate Ladies Night this Saturday with a lineup featuring the Weikert's Livestock 410 Sprint Cars Penns Valley Meat Market PASS 305 Sprint Cars and Zimmerman Truck Repair Limited Late Models Thanks to the support of Bobby Rahal Toyota of Lewistown all ladies will be able to get in to The Speed Palace for a $10 general admission price for an evening packed with action Regular general admission ticket pricing remains at $20 and free admission for children 12 and under All tickets must be purchased at the track’s ticket booths on race day fans 17 years of age and under can sign up for the popular Jr Selected winners will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience that includes: Waving the green flag to start a qualifying race A free hot dog and soda from Packer’s Concessions A die-cast hauler courtesy of the Port Royal Speedway novelty stand A $10 food voucher to Packer's Concessions provided by Juniata Med Trans A professional photo package from WRT Speedwerx Photography fans of all ages will be able to sign up to win one of the weekly prizes which this week includes a Ceramic Ionic Hood Dryer and also a foot and calf massager Sign-ups for the monthly giveaway for a 40'' Vizio Smart TV begins this Saturday to be drawn at the end of the month Make plans to join us for a special night of celebration and family fun at The Speed Palace — Port Royal Speedway visit portroyalspeedway.com or follow us on social media PA – Due to rainfall received and additional rain forecasted throughout the day Saturday Port Royal Speedway has made the decision to postpone this weekend’s scheduled Lynn Paxton Tribute Race The event will now be incorporated into the 74th Annual Labor Day Classic The rescheduled Tribute Race will carry an increased purse of $7,400 to win while still honoring the originally planned bonuses of $630 to win a heat race and $630 to start the A-main the autograph session featuring legendary drivers like Keith Kauffman and other special guests has been rescheduled to take place during this season’s Keith Kauffman Classic on Friday Interviews will be conducted by Alan Kreitzer A potential makeup for the scheduled Australian Pursuit is still being discussed and sponsors for their continued support and understanding Please stay tuned to our website and social media platforms for more updates as we gear up for a full season of thrilling racing action Port Royal Speedway will be back in competition on Saturday April 19th with Weikert's Livestock 410 sprint cars and Penns Valley Meat Market 305 sprint cars The night will also feature a kids candy scramble and it will be Camera & Autograph night PA -- Michael Walter had come very close to winning his first career 410 sprint car race over the last handful of seasons he parked in victory lane for the first time and took home a $5,000 payday Justin Whittall and Logan Wagner would make up the front row of the 25-lap A-main event which saw Whittall take the lead from the drop of the green flag The driver from New Jersey would lead the field through lapped traffic through the opening 15 laps while drivers like Brock Zearfoss Billy Dietrich and Michael Walter would all battle inside the top 5 Lance Dewease would slow to a stop on the front stretch after reportedly losing his brakes which would bring his race to an end after running in 5th Logan Wagner would slide past Whittall to take the lead coming out of turn 4 Whittall would return the favor in turn 1 to regain the lead back as they would come to the line with 8 to go The two cars would trade positions over the next lap and while coming down the front stretch with 7 laps remaining both cars would come together at the entrance of turn 1 sending both cars spinning into the outside wall and ending both drivers' race who had never won a 410 sprint car race entering the night would hold on for the final 7 laps and visit victory lane for the 1st time in his career "I've always wanted to do this since I was a little kid," said Walter in victory lane "I got super lucky Logan and Justin going for the win there and sometimes you come out on top of those and sometimes you don't Billy Dietrich would finish in the 2nd spot and Mike Wagner would round out the top 3 In Penske Racing Shocks super late model competition Gregg Saterlee would lead from start to finish to claim his 21st career Port Royal Speedway victory Saterlee would face challenges midway through the A-main event when faced with heavy lapped traffic in front of him which allowed Max Blair to close the gap between himself and the leader but a timely caution allowed the field to reset giving Saterlee the clean air he needed to hold on for the win is now a guaranteed starter for next Sunday's Battle in the Borough versus the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series If Saterlee were to qualify for the main event next Sunday the next highest finisher in April 19th event who does not qualify will be awarded the starting position In PennsValley Meat Market 305 sprint car competition Nick Sweigart would start in 1st and finish in 1st He would have a lead as large as 5 seconds in points of the A-main only to be erased by cautions but that didn't stop him from going unchallenged to the victory on Saturday night Logan Spahr would charge from a 13th starting position to finishing in the runner up spot and Mike Melair would finish in 3rd from 10th Port Royal Speedway will be back in competition on Saturday April 26th with the Keith Kauffman Classic paying $15,000 to win for the Weikert's Livestock 410 sprint cars which will be supported by the USAC East Coast Wingless Sprint Cars and wingless sportsman The night's presenting sponsor is White Cap That night of action will be followed up on Sunday with The Battle in the Borough versus the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and supported by the Zimmerman Truck Repair Limited Late Models visit portroyalspeedway.com or follow along on social media at Port Royal Speedway Trackside Media on Facebook or @PortRoyalSpdway on X/Twitter PA -- After an exciting night of racing for the Keith Kauffman Classic on Saturday night The Speed Palace returned to action on Sunday with a full late model card of competition featuring the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series won The Battle in The Borough in Port Royal in 2024 and would do so again on Sunday night The 40 lap A-main event for the super late models saw Jonathan Davenport and Garrett Alberson make up the front row with Davenport taking ahold of the early lead Alberson and Ricky Thornton Jr with Davenport leading the way Thornton was able to get by Alberson off of turn number 4 to get to the runner up's spot and trying to reel in the 49 car of Jonathan Davenport Another caution with just 14 laps recorded would bring Thornton to the tail of Davenport and allowed him to challenge for the lead Thornton was able to slide underneath Davenport for the lead and would hold onto it over the remaining 25 laps earning him the $10,000 win and his 2nd straight Battle in the Borough title "Those yellows helped me time," said Thornton Jr "When you are working in the one percent of this deal a little fine tuning can be your make or break and lucky for us tonight it was good for us." Jonathan Davenport would finish in 2nd and Devin Moran would round out the top 3 In Zimmerman Truck Repair limited late model competition Andrew Yoder would lead all 25-laps of the $2,000 to win feature event but would face a late challenge for the win Yoder would start on the pole and would have a lead as large as 3.5 seconds at points in the A-main but a restart with 2 laps to go gave Taylor Farlling the opportunity to try and steal the win had worked his way up to 4th before the final restart and would be the only car working the top side of the speedway to pick off 2 of the cars in front of him and challenge Yoder on the final lap for the win Farlling would challenge to the outside of Yoder but wasn't able to mount enough speed to complete the final pass allowing Yoder to take home the $2,000 winner's share Ryan Zook would finish in the 3rd spot to finish of the podium Port Royal Speedway will be back in competition on Saturday with Weikert's Livestock 410 sprint cars PennsValley Meat Market PA Sprint Series 305 sprint cars and Zimmerman Truck Repair limited late models all presented by Bobby Rahal Toyota of Lewistown It will also be Ladies Night meaning $10 general admission for all ladies who look to attend the event on Saturday night visit portroyalspeedway.com or follow along on social media at Port Royal Speedway Trackside Media on Facebook or on X/Twitter @PortRoyalSpdway 2025) – The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing will trek to the northeastern region of the country this weekend for three events across three states Each night will include a complete program of Dirt Draft Hot Laps The weekend will kick off at the historic Georgetown Speedway for the Melvin L which will include a complete program for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series $20,049 main event for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing For the April 25 Melvin L. Joseph Memorial, pit gates open at 3:00 PM, grandstand gates unlock at 4:00 PM, and Hot Laps are set for 6:30 PM. The Delmarva Chargers, Southern Delaware Vintage, and Delaware Super Trucks are also on the racing card. Tickets for the Melvin L. Joseph Memorial can be purchased in advance at www.lucasdirt.co/georgetown or at the gate on race day Georgetown Speedway is a half-mile clay oval that produces high speeds and thrilling racing action. The facility has spacious grandstands, ample parking, a large, flat pit area, room for overnight camping, and more. Georgetown Speedway is located at the intersection of Route 113 and Speedway Road in Georgetown, De. – a 40-minute drive from Ocean City, Md. To learn more, visit www.thegeorgetownspeedway.com Hagerstown Speedway is where the action will take place on Saturday The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing will join a strong contingent of regional standouts to tackle the half-mile oval for the annual Conococheague 50 in pursuit of the $25,000 top prize The Semi Late Models will also be a part of the program as the support division The weekend will close out at Port Royal Speedway often referred to as “The Speed Palace,” on Sunday will be highlighted by a 40-lap feature for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing the Limited Late Models will be chasing a $2,000 winner’s check Port Royal Speedway is a half-mile oval located on the Juniata County Fairgrounds in Port Royal, Pa. The pits will close and be cleared at 3:30 PM before re-opening at 4:00 PM. General admission opens at 5:00 PM with Hot Laps slated for 6:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the gates on race day. To learn more about Port Royal Speedway, visit www.portroyalspeedway.com Devin Moran is atop the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP standings Brandon Overton and Daulton Wilson round out the top five in championship point standings The Mid-Atlantic tripleheader also continues the Sunoco Road to Wheatland the first of four bonus rounds in the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP standings The Sunoco Road to Wheatland is a long-standing incentive that awards cash bonuses to the top 15 drivers in the series’ point standings at the Show-Me 100 in May The series point leader will earn a $2,500 bonus at the Show-Me 100 while those finishing 2nd through 15th in the series point standings will receive cash prizes from the $16,000 bonus pool that Sunoco is distributing For the latest news, results, championship standings, and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit www.lucasdirt.com PA -- Saturday night brought 36 410 sprint cars to Port Royal Speedway to compete for the Keith Kauffman Classic presented by White Cap Big names from all over the country including Kasey Kahne and Anthony Macri were in competition to take home the $15,000 prize it was Ryan Smith alone at the top to claim his 2nd win of the 2025 season The 30 lap A-main event saw Kahne and Lucas Wolfe make up the front row and lead the field to the green flag Four cars would battle for the top spot between Wolfe but Wolfe would lead the opening lap with Smith right behind him would use his speed coming off of turn 4 on the opening lap to drive to the inside of the 5W of Wolfe to get by and take the lead away Smith would open up his lead to nearly 3 seconds but as he would enter into lapped traffic had worked his way up to 3rd while battling with the likes of Anthony Macri and Troy Wagaman Dietz was able to slide past Wolfe for the runner up spot while 12th starter Lance Dewease would follow suit to get by as well to take the 3rd position Smith was able to up his lead back up to nearly three and a half seconds but with 7 laps remaining a caution would restack the field for a wing panel coming off of Brock Zearfoss on the front stretch Smith would surge to the front as Dewease and Dietz would briefly battle for 2nd spot over the next two laps Dietz found speed on the top side of the race track trying to track down the leader in Smith He would continue to cut into the lead as he pulled alongside the 69K coming to 2 to go Dietz would duck to the inside of Smith battle for the lead going into turn 1 hitting the turn 2 wall and giving Smith enough of a gap to hold on and win the Keith Kauffman Classic "The next thing I know there he is," said Smith in victory lane talking about the battle with Dietz "I just kind of buried it in there and hope it stuck." Dietz would hold on for 2nd and Lance Dewease would finish in 3rd Dewease would also claim the Ramsey's Car Wash Hard Charger award and the J&S Classics Warrior Award following the pill draw in victory lane would go to Michael Walter who finished in 15th For the USAC East Coast Wingless Sprint Cars Dale Schweikert and Ed Aiken would make up the front row for their 25 lap A-main event would work his way to the bottom in turns 1 and 2 and sneak past both Schweikert and Aiken to take the early lead Danner would lead the first 10 laps of the feature event before Tony Jackson would slow to a stop on the backstretch Danner wouldn't be able to run away from the 2nd place running Kenny Miller III and Steven Drevicki Those 3 cars would turn laps around The Speed Palace nearly nose to tail over the 15 remaining laps with Christian Bruno getting into the mix with just 9 laps remaining Bruno would sneak by Drevicki on the front stretch to get into 3rd while Miller and Danner battled for the lead Bruno would use a strong run on the bottom side of the track to move into the runner up spot Bruno would pull alongside Danner with 2 laps to go and a slowing lapped car got in the way of the leaders as he tried to exit the speedway giving Bruno the opportunity to put a large enough gap to take the lead and take Danner out of his rhythm Briggs Danner would hold on to the 2nd spot and Kenny Miller III would finish in 3rd Dexter Ehrenzeller and Steve Wilbur would lead the field to green for a 20 lap feature event which would see Wilbur take the early lead Tony Jackson would snag the 2nd spot away from Ehrenzeller and then would follow Wilbur closely around the race track over the next 10 laps Jackson was able to pull alongside Wilbur and take the lead away Wilbur was not able to run Jackson back down as Jackson would hold on for the win Wilbur would finish in 2nd and Billy Brian Jr would round out the top 3 Port Royal Speedway will be right back in action on Sunday with The Battle in the Borough with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series racing for $10,000 to win and the Zimmerman Truck Repair limited late models racing for $2,000 to win A "pocket listing" for a newly minted mansion in Port Royal fetched a record price Marketed in private circles by its co-listing agents the lavish waterfront residence at 575 Admiralty Parade West in Naples brought an eye-popping $85 million That made it the highest-priced new single-family home sale on record in its well-to-do neighborhood the luxury real estate market began to cool down noticeably in 2022 The record home sale could give the uber-luxury market a welcome boost with even higher-priced residential properties up for sale in Naples "This will be very good for our real estate market a major catalyst that we need," said Vicki Tracy chief operating officer for Gulf Coast International Properties in Naples Tim Savage, an owner/Realtor with Gulf Coast International Properties, shared the private listing with Chris Resop a luxury Realtor with The Agency in Naples They represented both sides of the lucrative transaction "This will be significant for our real estate market," she said "Because we've already got several calls on other higher-priced properties." Entrepreneur and billionaire David Hoffmann purchased the home as their new primary residence The couple relocated from Illinois to Naples in 2015 Headquartered in Naples, their Hoffmann Family of Companies is made up of more than 100 brands and dozens of locations around the globe The business is now run by the couple's two sons Locally, the company's ownership includes the Hertz Arena, the Everblades hockey team a few golf clubs and a host of small businesses It has business and real estate holdings across many states David Hoffmann has been on the Forbes list of billionaires since 2022 his net worth has climbed from $1.3 billion to $2 billion County records show a trust connected to businessman and philanthropist John Thomas Quinn last owned the property It last sold with and older home on it for $16.5 million in 2020 (excluding a transfer between related family trusts) Designed by renowned Stofft Cooney Architects and built by Newbury North the new estate spans more than 17,000 square feet "This is an extraordinary property that sets a new benchmark for single-family home sales in Port Royal," Savage said "Properties of this caliber highlight the exceptional opportunities in Naples," he said Port Royal has seen a few big new home sales this year, including one for $43.1 million for an estate at 3035 Fort Charles Drive Another new home on Rum Row in Port Royal went for $34 million in March Port Royal has long been known as a playground for the rich The right to membership in the exclusive Port Royal Club is one of the reasons the wealthy have flocked to the community named for the famous Jamaican pirate haven A new multimillion-dollar clubhouse is under construction to replace the one destroyed by Hurricane Ian there are more than 40 residential properties for sale in Port Royal The priciest listing: A five-acre waterfront compound it includes a main house and a guest house and 941 feet of frontage on the Gulf and the bay That much water frontage is a rarity in Naples The listing hit the market for a whopping $295 million last year making national headlines as the most expensive home for sale in America at the time with the owners deciding to keep pieces of the prime property for themselves The Donahue family owns the property. A well-known Naples philanthropist, John "Jack" F. Donahue made his fortune running Pittsburgh-based Federated Investors and his wife Rhodora passed away about five years later Perhaps one of the most wildly popular local events drawing upwards of 8,000 people the annual Soft Shell Crab Festival is coming to the streets of Port Royal this Saturday our seafood is special to us and folks love soft shell crabs and look forward to the brief season that they’re available each year The FREE annual party on the streets of Port Royal offers us all a day of fun celebrating the season Thousands flock to Paris Avenue to enjoy food and friends the event offers live music all day with a number of local bands a variety of talented craft vendors…and even a charity crab race “This year’s annual Soft Shell Crab Festival will be like no other,” OVA said in a release “Expect to see MORE soft shell crab vendors who will be preparing their crabs in variety of ways.” “Join us for a day filled with delicious seafood and of course—plenty of soft shell crabs!” One fun day each April to celebrate a season that lasts approximately three weeks and the Soft Shell Festival is one super special local event For more information on the 20th Annual Soft Shell Crab Festival in Port Royal, or to help out by volunteering for the event, visit this link With a tiny staff and an all-volunteer force the Old Village Association of Port Royal works hard to pull off several festivals each and every year and are grateful to the community for any assistance they can receive in maintaining these wonderful community events for everyone to enjoy Find more Beaufort area events Port Royal Speedway is gearing up for one of the most action-packed weekends of the season with back-to-back nights of racing this Saturday and Sunday fans can meet some of Central PA's racing legends during a special autograph session at 4:30PM inside the Commercial Building with Alan Kreitzer conducting live interviews The opportunity to wave the green flag for a qualifying race A $10 food voucher courtesy of Juniata Med Trans Photos of the night from WRT Speedwerx Photography Port Royal Speedway Ministries and Chaplain Doug Mellott will be hosting fan giveaways both nights Fans of all ages can register for free in the fan zone for a chance to win a 40” Vizio Smart TV with the drawing held during Sunday’s event (must be present to enter but not to win) Saturday: Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven with Grill and a Tisscare Foot Calf Massager Sunday: An electronic keyboard and a walkthrough tour of the pit area with Chaplain Doug to meet your favorite driver Don’t miss this stacked weekend at the Speed Palace and some of the best competition in the country—all at Port Royal Speedway Copyright © 2025 Ogden Newspapers of Pennsylvania LLC | https://www.lewistownsentinel.com | 352 Sixth Street The 2nd Annual Krewe of Port Royal Mardi Gras is marching back into the beautiful Town of Port Royal February 22nd as The Town of Port Royal is turned into a lively festival of life and all the excitement of Mardi Gras—Port Royal style The parade will conclude at Shellring Ale Works where the after-party kicks off with the band Kanola playing all your favorite New Orleans music This year’s Mardi Gras event will be unforgettable and you will not want to miss it The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series three-race weekend in the Northeast wrapped up Sunday at Pennsylvania's Port Royal Speedway $10,000-to-win event that served as the 14th race on the FloRacing-streamed tour in 2025 overpowered the competition yet again as the reigning Lucas Oil champion led the final 25 laps for his eighth overall victory of the season Jonathan Davenport led the opening 15 laps and settled for second while Devin Moran rounded out the podium Garrett Alberson and Pennsylvania's Gregg Satterlee rounded out the top-five Hudson O'Neal earned the night's hard-charger finishing ninth from the 23rd-starting spot The popular Lowcountry Food Truck Festival is coming back to Port Royal again this weekend It’s part festival-part carnival…with an extra large dash of kids’ fun The annual Lowcountry Food Truck Festival offers 21 different food trucks of all varieties from all over the area Enjoy lots of different food varieties including southern style comfort food and even alcohol-infused popsicles for the grown ups Here’s the list of participating food trucks…so you’ll definitely see that there’ something to please everybody’s palates: Live music on the big stage at this year’s event will be provided by Campfire Tyler Paris Avenue in Port Royal will host the event all day long on Saturday Visit the Lowcountry Food Truck Festival Facebook page to see all of the different food trucks that will be there and to start mapping our your day full of fun For more Beaufort SC events, visit our Event Calendar. Tickets for this must-see event will go on sale starting March 10th at 10AM and can be purchased online through the Juniata County Fair’s official website at www.juniatacountyfair.com or through the Port Royal Speedway website at www.portroyalspeedway.com “We’re excited to bring a nationally recognized band like Parmalee to the Juniata County Fair,” said Brad Strawser “It’s a fantastic opportunity for fairgoers and music lovers alike to experience a top-tier concert right here in Port Royal.” August 31st and get ready for an evening of unforgettable country music at Port Royal Speedway as part of the Juniata County Fair For more information, updates, and ticket details, visit www.juniatacountyfair.com or www.portroyalspeedway.com Follow the Juniata County Fair on Facebook for Updates PA – Port Royal Speedway has been forced to cancel this Saturday’s scheduled Opening Day presented by Packer’s Concessions due to saturated grounds from recent rainfall and an unfavorable weather forecast for the weekend Despite preparations to kick off the highly anticipated 2025 racing season precipitation received this week has left the racing surface and surrounding areas unsuitable for competition The Weikert’s Livestock 410 Sprint Car and Penske Racing Shocks Super Late Model divisions will now make their season debut on March 22 as part of a rescheduled Opening Day program the next scheduled event at The Speed Palace will now be the Speed Showcase Weekend on March 14-15 featuring the Bob Hilbert’s Sportswear Short Track Super Series This two-day event will bring some of the best modified competitors to the track for an action-packed weekend Port Royal Speedway appreciates the patience and understanding of its fans and teams as we navigate the early season weather challenges We look forward to seeing everyone at the track soon for another great year of racing For continued updates, visit www.portroyalspeedway.com or follow us on social media Port Royal Speedway gears up for another exciting night of racing featuring the Weikert's Livestock 410 Sprint Cars the Penske Racing Shocks Super Late Models and the Penns Valley Meat Market PASS 305 Sprint Cars The Group Time Trial format during warmups will be utilized for the Weikert Livestock 410 sprint cars and the Lucas Oil Dirt Late Models format will be utilized for the super late models the evening will include a Kids Candy Scramble and Camera & Autograph Night giving fans of all ages a chance to meet their favorite drivers and capture the moment Fans will be able to make their way through the pits to meet with their favorite drivers get pictures and autographs that can make for a lifetime of memories As an added incentive for the super late model teams the winner of Saturday’s Super Late Model A-main will receive a guaranteed starting spot in the upcoming Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event on Saturday Fans are reminded that all tickets must be purchased at the speedway’s ticket booths on race day: fans will have chances to win great prizes A Ninja Air Fryer will be raffled off prior to the start of hot laps and entries will be accepted for the monthly giveaway of a 40” Vizio Smart TV Young fans can also enter to become the Junior Fan of the Night which includes a VIP experience like no other: A $10 food voucher from Juniata Meds Trans A die-cast race car hauler from the Port Royal Speedway Novelty Stand Fans are encouraged to arrive in time to enjoy all of the evening’s festivities Saturday night at The Speed Palace is shaping up to be one of the season’s can't-miss events For more information, visit www.portroyalspeedway.com or follow Port Royal Speedway on Facebook and Twitter 2025) – A 52-year-old man who served a lengthy stint in federal prison is behind bars again this time for dealing fentanyl and other drugs out of a Port Royal mobile home A Beaufort County General Sessions Court jury found David Fields Jr He was sentenced to 25 years in state prison and fined $75,000 “This defendant essentially ran a pharmacy for illicit drugs complete with a drive-up window in the front of his mobile home,” said Deputy Solicitor Mary Jordan Lempesis of the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office “Investigators recovered a staggering amount of drugs along with an arsenal of handguns he needed to guard his nefarious inventory “Law enforcement got these dangerous drugs off the streets and now this jury has helped take a dangerous dealer off the streets Fields was convicted in federal court for charges that included distribution of cocaine and money laundering but his penalty was reduced after a change to federal drug laws He now returns to state prison for offenses related to a July 18 search and seizure of his residence on Port Royal’s Wayside Lane and surveillance operations that preceded the search Fields represented himself during the proceedings The jury needed just 75 minutes to reach its verdict Lempesis and Assistant Solicitor James Sharpe called seven witnesses during three days of testimony at the Beaufort County Courthouse The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit conducted a months-long investigation after a confidential informant reported that crack was being sold from a mobile home on Wayside Lane in Port Royal often through a window at the front of the residence The informant made several controlled buys and identified Fields as the seller Surveillance revealed heavy vehicle traffic to and from the property Traffic stops were conducted on two such vehicles and controlled substances and paraphernalia were found Authorities obtained a warrant to search the home and arrest Fields Fields’ criminal record dates to 1989 and includes convictions for assault and battery Circuit Court Judge Robert Bonds handed down the sentence We will not spam you or share your information with others The Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office is the chief prosecuting agency for Allendale Covering 3,200 square-miles of South Carolina’s renowned Lowcountry we are the only five-county circuit in the state Copyright © 2024 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office Your heart will skip a few beats over a residential real estate sale in Naples for $225 million Three adjacent beachfront properties in exclusive Port Royal have sold for the combined price tag representing the priciest deal in Naples It sets a new and unfathomable benchmark that will be hard to surpass given its uniqueness The three properties – all on Gordon Drive ‒ span 15 acres The buyer has not been disclosed and is listed in warranty deed documents as the 2200 Gordon Drive Land Trust Michael McCumber of The McCumber Group at Gulf Coast International Properties brokered the sale validate how demand for “generational properties” continues in the most coveted neighborhood in Naples known for its waterfront estates and exceptional lifestyle The mega deal for the three properties comes on the heels of another sale of a Port Royal mansion for $85 million to billionaire and entrepreneur David Hoffmann and his wife They are well known philanthropists in Southwest Florida with the $100 million reconstruction of its private beach club driving a new era of luxury living,” McCumber said in the release along with its right to membership in the Port Royal Club A new clubhouse is under construction to replace the one damaged by Hurricane Ian in 2022 “In my opinion this is a one of a kind property that has no equal,” he said The largest of the three properties in the middle The home encompasses more than 8,800 square feet with 11 bedrooms and 16 bathrooms it was described as a “stunning masterpiece.” The house was built in 1986 and its living area was not damaged by Ian “The existing home is one of the highest structures in Collier County on the beach at 16 ½ feet” McCumber said in 2023 as the listing agent the residence at 2340 Gordon Drive spanned 6,000 square feet and was originally built in 1938 The north parcel spans 3.07 acres and had a building on site when listed but not a residence McCumber and Anthony Caraballo managed the in-house transaction with what they described as the utmost confidentiality to ensure the parties' privacy Naples attorney Mark Price of Roetzel & Andress is legal counsel for the seller McCumber leveraged global outreach and deep-rooted local relationships with a quiet marketing approach The seller’s goal was to pass on their family estate to a new owner ready to leave their own mark on such a meaningful property “It’s been an honor to facilitate this extraordinary transaction,” McCumber said “With four decades of experience in Port Royal I’m proud to continue shaping the future of this community always upholding our emphasis on discretion Hoffmann purchased the lavish residence at 575 Admiralty Parade West in Naples for $85 million It was marketed privately by its co-listing agents The Hoffmanns purchased the home as their new primary residence They relocated from Illinois to Naples in 2015 is made up of more than 100 brands and has dozens of locations around the world The business is now run by the couple’s two sons Another Port Royal sale earlier this year was 3035 Fort Charles Drive for $43.1 million The home spans more than 10,000 square feet Another sale on Port Royal’s Rum Row in March went for $34 million The neighborhood has long been known as a playground for the rich 2025) – After an early season weather setback and an exciting weekend of modified racing action Port Royal Speedway is ready to officially drop the green flag on the 2025 regular season with a highly anticipated Opening Day makeup event on Saturday Headlining the program will be the Weikert's Livestock 410 Sprint Cars as a part of a nearly $26,000 A-main purse along with the Penske Racing Shocks Super Late Models This action-packed night of racing is presented by Packer’s Concessions Race fans can expect a thrilling night of competition as some of the best drivers in the area make their first marks on the Speed Palace in 2025 The Weikert's Livestock 410 Sprint Cars are set to bring high-speed action while the always-exciting Super Late Models showcase their power and precision on the Port Royal clay Fans will have their first opportunity to win some great prizes at the track They can register with track chaplain Doug Mellott in the Fan Zone behind the commercial building This week's prizes include entering a raffle for an Instant Pot and enter in the monthly raffle for a 40'' smart TV Fans have until hot laps get started and the winner of the Instant Pot will be announced during hot laps The winner of the TV will be announced at the end of the month Fan does not have to be present to claim the TV but does have to be present to register Chaplain Doug will also be making his way through the stands and infield doing trivia with great prizes up for grabs which includes a single burner grill and more Fan of the Night returns for another week at The Speed Palace where kids and teens 17 and under can enter for a chance to be awarded the title of Jr This includes the opportunity to ride in the pace truck a die cast race car hauler courtesy of Port Royal Speedway get a free hot dog and drink from Packer's Concessions and receive a $10 voucher for food from concessions courtesy of Juniata Med Trans The fan will also get their opportunities photographed and can receive all the photos courtesy of WRT Speedwerx at next week's race general admission gates at 2:00PM and hot laps set to begin at 3:00 PM Ticket pricing is as follows: General admission - $20 Fans are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy the sights Don’t miss out on an electric night of dirt track action at Port Royal Speedway For the latest updates, visit www.portroyalspeedway.com or follow us on social media at Port Royal Speedway Trackside Media on Facebook and @PortRoyalSpdway on Twitter/X 2025 -- It had been 11 years since Ryan Smith had parked in victory lane at Port Royal Speedway for his first career win he was able to get back there for the 2nd time in his career behind the Kreitz racing 69K and did so in comfortable fashion for the $5,000 payday would start alongside Lucas Wolfe to take the opening green flag of the 25 lap A-main event with Peterson getting out in front early Smith would charge from his 6th place starting spot and take the 3rd spot away from Jeff Halligan while also challenging Wolfe for 2nd Smith would catch Peterson over the next 4 laps and with a good drive into the low side of turn 1 Smith would get by Ricky Peterson Jr for the lead and wouldn't look back The A-main would remain green for the remainder of the race and Smith would finish with a margin of victory over 4 seconds "To be honest with you I didn't know how to get here," joked Smith in victory lane referencing how long it's been since he had won at Port Royal Speedway Chase Deitz would be the Ramsey's Car Wash hard charging coming from the 10th starting spot to finish 2nd and Justin Whittall would round out the podium in 3rd Rick Eckert was able to get back to victory lane in back to back weeks at Port Royal Speedway Drake Troutman would take the early race lead but after a pair of cautions over the opening 3 laps of the race Eckert was able to utilize an outside starting lane on restart to get by both Colton Flinner and Troutman to take the race lead and not look back Troutman would run in 2nd for the majority of the race with Flinner close in tow when contact with a lapped car nearly took the Hyndman The driver of the 22* was able to reel the car back under his control and maintain speed and would hold on to finish in 3rd with Flinner able to capitalize and finish in 2nd For the Zimmerman Truck Repair limited late models Kyle Hardy would lead from wire to wire and pick up the opening race win of the season for the division Lane Snook and Ryan Zook would round out the top 3 Port Royal Speedway will be back in action on Saturday April 5th with Weikert's Livestock 410 sprint cars Penns Valley Meat Market 305 sprint cars and Zimmerman Truck Repair limited late models visit portroyalspeedway.com or follow along on social media on Facebook at Port Royal Speedway Trackside Media or on X/Twitter @PortRoyalSpdway Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInPORT ROYAL (WTOC) - An RV caught on fire Sunday night in Port Royal According to the City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department firefighters responded to the fire at about 9:45 p.m they found that an RV was fully engulfed in flames The City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department was able to get the fire under control in about five minutes Firefighters were on scene for about an hour No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation PA – Port Royal Speedway is gearing up for an action-packed weekend as the Bob Hilbert's Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) invades the Speed Palace on Friday and Saturday bringing two nights of thrilling modified competition to the Juniata County half-mile oval Friday Night: Short Track Super Series Qualifying Night featuring qualifying action for the STSS Modifieds Drivers will battle for starting positions ahead of Saturday’s main events Weekend Pit Pass (Friday practice & race Camping options for the weekend include electric sites available for $200 and dry camping for $100 with select electric sites open for reservation via the speedway website Saturday Night: The Short Track Super Series Speed Showcase will see the STSS Modifieds battling for 60 laps with a $12,000 payday awaiting the winner The 602 Crate Modifieds will contest a 40-lap feature for a $4,000 top prize while the Pro Stocks will compete in a 25-lap feature paying $1,250 to win Looking Back: Sheppard’s Dominance in the 2023 Speed Showcase Makeup Event The Speed Showcase event has provided some unforgettable moments and last year’s makeup race was no exception Matt Sheppard charged from ninth place to claim a thrilling $50,000 victory mastering a challenging track surface that kept teams on their toes throughout the weekend Friday’s qualifying night saw drivers facing a surface with plenty of character testing their ability to adapt to different lines the daylight start led to concerns over tire wear which ultimately played a pivotal role in the 75-lap main event the track crew performed a full rework of the surface with several competitors making unscheduled stops on the front stretch for tire changes credited his ability to get out front early as the key to managing his tires and securing the victory "I think the key was that restart and getting out front," Sheppard said in victory lane I could really go into conserve mode and conserve enough to get me to the end If I didn’t get that good restart and get out front I probably would’ve been in trouble." Runner-up Billy Decker provided an exciting charge from 24th place nearly challenging Sheppard in the closing laps "I didn’t like our chances the other night when the track was super-sonic With another Speed Showcase weekend on the horizon the competition is sure to be fierce once again Will we see another thrilling charge to victory lane Be there at Port Royal Speedway to find out visit portroyalspeedway.com or follow us on social media for the latest updates PA – Port Royal Speedway is set to roar back to life this Saturday for the highly anticipated Opening Day presented by Packer's Concessions of the 2025 racing season Fans can expect thrilling on-track battles as the Weikert’s Livestock 410 Sprint Cars and Penske Racing Shocks Super Late Models headline the day Sprint car fans will be treated to an exciting showdown as the Weikert’s Livestock 410 Sprint Cars take center stage with drivers competing for a $6,000 to win payday as a part of a $26,000+ total purse Defending track champion Mike Wagner has made a major addition to his team this season bringing on five-time track champion and son creating a strong combination that is sure to make headlines The Penske Racing Shocks Super Late Models will also provide plenty of action with drivers racing for a $4,000 winner’s share Dylan Yoder enters the season as the defending track champion after securing his third career title in 2024 as the division has not seen a repeat champion since Mike Lupfer accomplished the feat in 2016 and 2017 fans in attendance will have the chance to walk away with an incredible prize as Port Royal Speedway will be giving away a 40” smart TV during the evening’s program Entry is free once inside the general admission gates—fans should look for Chaplain Doug Mellott and his team by the fairgrounds commercial building to sign up for their chance to win Pit gates open at 1PM and general admission gates open at 2:00 PM and get ready for an action-packed night at “The Speed Palace!” Don’t miss your chance to witness history as the 2025 season gets underway General admission tickets for the event are $25 students between the ages of 13 and 18 are $10 The Virginia Department of Transportation has conducted an arterial management study of Route 301 in the Town of Port Royal Final Study Document and Appendices intersection of Route 301 and Route 17 and the segment leading to the James Madison Bridge over the Rappahannock River Route 301 serves regional and local travelers as a critical alternate route to Interstate 95 It also serves as the gateway to the historic town of Port Royal The plan reviewed existing conditions including crash analysis This is a sub-study following an earlier, much larger one completed in 2018 that included the Route 301/207 corridor from the Harry W. Nice Bridge in King George County to Interstate-95 Exit 104 (Carmel Church) in Caroline County. See that final report.  VDOT started studying the Route 301 corridor in and around Port Royal in late 2018 The goal of this study is to enhance mobility and improve safety while preserving the town’s historic character and natural resources the department held a community meeting and established an online survey in December 2018 to entice the traveling public to develop and share their ideas Paper copies of the survey were also made available at the Caroline County Public Library VDOT received 180 responses to the online survey The study focused on two areas: Route 301/Route 17 intersection and Route 301 through the Town of Port Royal please click on the "Public Outreach" tab to the right.  The purpose of the study is to develop a list of alternative transportation projects that will improve safety and efficiency in the corridor. These conceptual alternatives will be eligible for funding resources, including VDOT’s SMART SCALE program Lat/long: ' + markerLat.trim().substring(0,9) + ' Estimated completion date: To be determined 2019, 5-7 p.m.Port Royal Volunteer Fire Department, 435 King Street Route 301 and Route 17 Intersection Options Route 301 Bypass Please join us at a community information meeting to learn more about the final study recommendations VDOT staff will have a brief presentation at 5:30 p.m Written comments on the project will be accepted at the community meeting Comments may also be submitted by mailing them to Mr. Stephen Haynes, VDOT Fredericksburg District Planning Manager, 87 Deacon Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405. Comments may also be emailed to him at stephen.haynes@vdot.virginia.gov Please reference “Route 301 Port Royal Study” in the email subject line Please note that this file is not ADA compliant The annual New Year’s Day Pirate Plunge is coming to the Sands Beach in Port Royal on Wednesday morning sponsored in part by the folks at ShellRing Ale Works is open to everyone…and you don’t have to dress like a pirate if you don’t want to The festivities start at 1030am on New Years Day with the plunge into the water coming shortly thereafter The cost to take the plunge is a donation of $25 for adults & $10 for children 21 and under that goes directly to CAPA Prizes will be awarded at the event with a $50 gift card to ShellRing Ale Works going to the best dressed pirate and everyone who takes part in the plunge will get a free beer at ShellRing at the oyster roast after the event the Pirate Plunge was an event supported and celebrated by the Port Royal Community Beer Garden at The Sands in Port Royal Now it’s supported by ShellRing Ale Works who invites you to stop by and enjoy an oyster roast after the event The water temperature will be in the low 60s so it’s easy-peasy to take a quick dip and support the kids at CAPA “If you’ve never hit the water at The Sands,” ShellRing Ale Works’ owner warns you…”please wear shoes.” All of the oyster shells in the water along the shoreline make sure there’s a reason for that For more information on the Annual Pirate Plunge, please visit the folks at ShellRing Ale Works on Facebook Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco Modified Qualifier No ATL Fuel Cells Hot Lap Hero ($100): Michael Maresca (18.578 seconds) Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco Sportsman Qualifier No Port Royal Speedway hosted a full late model program on Sunday night featuring the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series captured his second consecutive Battle in the Borough victory Thornton started third and moved into second after a caution on Lap 9 Following another caution with 14 laps completed Thornton overtook Jonathan Davenport in turns three and four to take the lead Thornton led the remaining 25 laps to secure the win Davenport finished second and Devin Moran finished third In the Zimmerman Truck Repair Limited Late Model feature Andrew Yoder led all 25 laps from the pole position to claim the $2,000 victory Yoder built a lead of up to 3.5 seconds before a late caution with two laps remaining allowed Taylor Farlling Farlling advanced to second but was unable to pass Yoder on the final lap Port Royal Speedway returns to action Saturday with Weikert’s Livestock 410 Sprint Cars PennsValley Meat Market PA Sprint Series 305 Sprint Cars It will be Ladies Night with $10 general admission for all women More information is available at portroyalspeedway.com Family was the most important thing in his life and he watched college and professional sports of all kinds spending his free time hunting and fishing He loved animals and spending time with his grandchildren Dan was a lover of all things PSU and a staunch supporter of the legendary Joe Paterno Following a stint as a cryptanalyst with the NSA Olson took a job with IBM where he worked as a financial analyst for 26 years in a crash involving a lawn mower in Greene Township the public is invited to another ‘Paint Night With Patty’ in our downstairs area at Zion Reformed Church Penn State Extension Spring has sprung and while the change is welcome it is often when horticulturists see problems emerge that got The Franklin County Free Press is your local news website We provide you with the latest breaking news and videos straight from Franklin County PA The Franklin County Free Press is a Neil Publishing, LLC Any views or opinions expressed in this publication are of the individual or entity who submitted it and not the publication Our publication is open to the public to weigh in on matters of public interest AI technology assists in content creation on this site; verify independently for accuracy Call or Text: (717) 862-5656   Email: info@fcfreepress.com Before the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series stars invade town on Sunday for the "Battle in the Borough," 410 Sprint Car drivers will be in the spotlight for the $15,000-to-win Keith Kauffman Classic on Saturday.  focused on honoring the speedway's all-time winningest 410 Sprint Car driver is presented by White Cap and will feature the Weikert's Livestock 410 Sprint Cars battling it out for a hefty $15,000 top prize Also joining the card are the USAC East Coast Wingless Sprint Cars and the always exciting Wingless Super Sportsman division bringing a full slate of open-wheel action to The Speed Palace fans can meet some of Central PA's racing legends during a special autograph session at 4:30 p.m STREAMING: Watch the 2025 Keith Kauffman Classic at Port Royal Speedway on FloRacing. SIGN UP HERE. Cast: Cast to your smart TV including Vizio On The Go: Download the FloSports app on iOS or Android Highlights: Watch last year's Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series "Battle in the Borough" highlights at Port Royal Speedway The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series makes its much-anticipated return to Port Royal Speedway on Sunday for the Battle in the Borough They’ll be joined by the Zimmerman Truck Repair Limited Late Models who will also race for an impressive $2,000 winner’s share STREAMING: Watch the 2025 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Port Royal Speedway on FloRacing. SIGN UP HERE. The Port Royal Experiment was not intended to be a re-envisioning of America but it evolved as a model for how to transition away from slavery during Reconstruction As US forces captured places elsewhere during the war and as the war ended the Port Royal Experiment became a blueprint for officials in those places the gains of the Port Royal Experiment would have been lost In early 2017, Reconstruction Era National Historical Park was formally established to tell the story of the Reconstruction era everywhere in the United States using the sites and stories of the Port Royal Experience as a case study of the dawn of Reconstruction Download the NPS app to navigate the parks on the go PA – Port Royal Speedway returns to action this Saturday night with an action-packed evening featuring the Weikert Livestock 410 Sprint Cars the excitement of the Penns Valley Meat Market Pennsylvania Sprint Series (PASS) 305 Sprint Cars and the hard-hitting competition of the Zimmerman Truck Repair Limited Late Models The Speed Palace has seen 2 different winners so far in 410 sprint car competition and drivers will compete for $5,000 to win as a part of a $25,000 purse The drivers will look to set their heat race lineups through the group time trial format The Zimmerman Truck Repair Limited Late Models are back for a second week after Kyle Hardy picked up their opening race win a week ago RaceSaver sprint car fans can look forward to the 1st race of the season for the Penns Valley Meat Market 305 sprint cars at Port Royal Speedway this Saturday Fans are encouraged to arrive early and enter for a chance to win a Ninja Air Fryer with the winner drawn right before hot laps begin entries will be accepted for the monthly drawing of a 40" Vizio Smart TV Younger fans and students aged 17 and under can also enter to become the Jr Fan will receive an unforgettable experience that includes: Waving the green flag to start a heat race An additional $10 Packer’s Concessions food voucher courtesy of Juniata Meds Trans A Die Cast Race Car Hauler courtesy of the Port Royal Speedway Novelty Stand Don’t miss this family-friendly night filled with high-speed action and unforgettable moments at The Speed Palace Race fans are in for a full slate of thrills and a few chances to take home some great prizes All tickets must be purchased at the track's ticket booths on race day For more information, visit www.portroyalspeedway.com or follow us on social media The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Mid-Atlantic tripleheader weekend ends at Port Royal Speedway with the 'Battle in the Borough' on Sunday The Historic Port Royal Foundation will hold a Millett Park Rededication Ceremony at 4 p.m. The park is located at the Magnolia Tree near the end of Paris Avenue across from the Brick Customs House (before entering Safe Harbor property) Millett Park was established in 1932 and dedicated on May 22 who oversaw funding and construction of the Port Royal Railroad the HPRF worked with Safe Harbor to refurbish the park Mayor Kevin Phillips and the Port Royal Town Council will participate in the rededication ceremony as a new sign for the park will be unveiled By Delayna Earley The Island News A former Port Royal police officer has been arrested and