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HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The mission of Girls Inc. of Washington County can be summed up in the words featured on the homepage of its website. “We...

Local Government

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Franklin County officials are working to reduce waiting lists for services that help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live...

Sports

With Gemma Phelan and Charlie Sweeney leading the way, the Fairfield girls soccer squad will be one of the teams to beat during...

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Some of the people at the animal shelter do the strangest thing. I’ve lived on the streets for most of my life, and...

Health

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Keystone Health will hold its annual Diabetes Health Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 7 at Keystone Family Medicine,...

Non-Profits

BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT, Pa. — The Blue Ridge Summit Free Library will hold a silent auction fundraiser from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday,...

Entertainment

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at Live at Hub City...

School News

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Community organizations joined a trunk-or-treat event Sunday, Oct. 25, at St. Andrew Catholic School. Participating organizations included the Borough of...

Around The Region

Fall foliage has reached its peak across Buchanan State Forest, including Franklin County, according to forestry staff in the district. The Oct. 22-28...

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Area high school sports schedule: Oct. 26-31

Here is this week’s schedule for Waynesboro, Chambersburg, Greencastle-Antrim, Fairfield, North Hagerstown, South Hagerstown and Smithsburg high schools. Monday, Oct. 26 Girls Soccer...

Sports

High school scores and standings from Oct. 19-24

After a feverish final week of the regular season, Pennsylvania’s playoff brackets have been locked in. We counted seven area squads that have...

Sports

Photos by Toya: Waynesboro youth soccer championship and traveling team action

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Youth soccer players took the field for the Waynesboro Youth Soccer League’s U11 championship game and a fifth- and sixth-grade...

Sports

Todd, Malott lead Smithsburg flag football to 44-0 rout of Williamsport

SMITHSBURG, Md. – They are known as Jenna Todd and Jen Malott to the Smithsburg flag football team.  But Williamsport is probably identifying...

Sports

Paugh, Galloway rise to occasion as Boonsboro stuns North Hagerstown, 19-18

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – RISE.  That was the command and initiative of the Baltimore Ravens on Friday.  Jayden Paugh and Mason Galloway followed directions....

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Waynesboro comes up short against Northern York

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – There was a lot at stake in Waynesboro’s varsity football game against Northern York on Friday on Senior Night at...

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Waynesboro volleyball set to host Chambersburg in district playoffs – and more

The Waynesboro Area Senior High School varsity volleyball team has put together a fantastic 2026 season. From the unexpected passing of longtime head...

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Local history: Ghosts of Franklin County

A jail with a history of inmates not ready to move on, ponds with ghostly visitors, Civil War spirits that still roam the woods and...

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Sniff notes: Mousy wins hearts but still waits for a home

I didn’t think I’d be writing this column because I really thought this beautiful girl would have been adopted by now, but for...

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Meritus Health plans security exercise Oct. 30

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Meritus Health will conduct a security training exercise at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in the Silver Parking Lot between...

Health

Measles outbreak surpasses 1,300 cases as state issues alert on congenital risk

Pennsylvania health officials issued a warning to physicians this week regarding a surge in measles cases among pregnant women and heightened concerns over...

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Flu cases remain low, but Meritus doctor warns of potential increase

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Instances of influenza are relatively low, but Meritus Medical Center Chief Medical Officer Anand Budi warns that could change quickly...

Health

Understanding PMOS: Symptoms, treatment and when to seek care

Irregular periods, infertility, acne, weight gain and mental health issues may seem unrelated, but they can all be symptoms of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian...

WellSpan appoints Roddy Olvera Young, WellSpan marketing and communications chief, Roddy Young joins WellSpan
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WellSpan names Young chief marketing and communications officer

YORK, Pa. — WellSpan Health announced that Roderic “Roddy” Olvera Young has joined the organization as senior vice president and chief marketing and...

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Meritus medical school receives $500,000 for simulation training

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM) has received a $500,000 state grant through the Maryland Rural Health Transformation Program....

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