Morgantown/Honey Brook AUGUST 12, 2026
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VOL XXXIV • NO 28
American Legion Set for Annual Jamboree Tired of
BY LOGAN MOYER
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Presently, the brothers are joined by Fox, as well as guitarist Jordan Beedle. Beedle, who works as a paramedic in Delaware when he’s not with Ironwood Drive, is the newest member of the band. The band’s present name is derived from the street name of the group’s beloved music teacher in Annville. “He taught many of us at a younger age,” Fox explained. “He’s both a fantastic musician as well as a phenomenal teacher. ... As the band grew, we were looking for a name that was outside the family name.” Ironwood Drive has played all over the East Coast, making its name playing at local fairs, festivals and churches. The outfit has become a regular fixture at events
A display of trucks and Jeeps, live music, food and an opportunity to win prizes will be featured at a Country Jamboree being presented on Saturday, Aug. 15, from noon to 6 p.m. at Col. Jacob Morgan American Legion Post 537, 4499 N. Twin Valley Road, Morgantown. This year’s event will be the third annual jamboree. The jamboree is an extension of the immensely popular annual motorcycle shows presented by the American Legion Riders. “Me and one other guy who was a commander at the time thought we needed something else to fill the summer up and raise more money for the post to be able to take care of itself, if you will,” said Ron Harner, commander of Post 537. T he addition has been a success. Last year, the post had over 30 vehicles come out for the jamboree, primarily Jeeps of all eras. Admission for spectators is free, but Jeep and truck owners will be asked to pay a registration fee. Trophies will be awarded in several categories, including best Jeep, Ford, GM, Ram and import. There will also be a commander’s choice, people’s choice and kids’ choice award, as well as an honor for the owner of the vehicle who drove the furthest to get to the show. The awards are sponsored in part by local businesses and individuals. “Usually, we’ll have a jar for kids to put numbers in,” Harner said of the kids’ choice award.
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oney Brook Borough’s 2026 Concerts in the Park series will continue on Sunday, Aug. 16, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. with a performance from “Ironwood Drive,” a Lancaster-based five-part bluegrass outfit that is trying to redefine how people think of the genre. “We are going to approach traditional bluegrass in a new light than what your grandparents listened to,” said Brandon Fox, the band’s bassist and primary scheduler. “There’s stigma with bluegrass sometimes that the music is slow and outdated, and it is our goal as musicians to bring that music to life, to bring new faces to bluegrass, and to
approach it in a way that is both relatable and fun.” The series began with performances by Poor Man’s Gambit on June 14 and Westtown Road Band on July 19. All shows take place in Honey Brook Borough Park, 71 Pequea Ave. (Route 10). In lieu of an admission fee, nonperishable food donations will be accepted for the Honey Brook Food Pantry. Alcoholic beverages and dogs are prohibited in the park. Ironwood Drive was formed in 2017 as the “Werner Family Band” before restructuring into Ironwood Drive in 2021. Originally a household band, vocalist and fiddler Stephen Werner, banjoist Gideon Werner and mandolin player Silas Werner have all been part of the outfit since its inception.
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