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FORT RITCHIE, Md. — The Ritchie History Museum is expanding its presence at historic Fort Ritchie by adding another facility to their organization. A new research center...

Local Government

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The Chambersburg Fire Department and Chambersburg Police Department are introducing a joint holiday shirt featuring a local student’s artwork to...

Sports

A quartet of area teams found themselves one win away from a berth in the Capital Football Association (CFA) Youth Football League Super...

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Growing up, I frequently encountered Holocaust survivors whose lives had been forever marked by Nazi persecution.   I remember seeing the numbers tattooed...

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Pennsylvania residents struggling with home heating costs can now apply for financial assistance through the state’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, while Maryland...

Waynesboro Area Senior High School has an organization that is an adjunct of the Rotary Club called Interact.
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WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Officers for the Waynesboro Area Senior High Rotary Interact Club for 2026-27 were installed at last week’s Rotary Club meeting....

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Our recent ‘fall back’ time change may lead to some seasonal depression. Combat the blues by going to places designed to be dark,...

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HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Hagerstown Community College’s Career Services office is conducting its annual clothing drive to collect clean, lightly worn, and ready-to-wear professional...

Around The Region

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — The wait is nearly over. The bridge on Amsterdam Road near Shank’s Mill that has been closed since 2018 will...

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Local running results: Oct. 31-Nov. 1

Go Girls Go 5K Saturday, Oct. 31, in Chambersburg Runners: 224 Winner: Jackson Faith, Chambersburg, 19:21; Top Female: Lakelyn Kemp, Chambersburg, 23:30 LocalNews1.org...

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High school stat leaders through Nov. 1

We hate to break the news, but the Michael Phelan watch has come to an end. Fairfield’s Phelan — one of the top...

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Lance and Cole Dewease post top-10 finishes at Bridgeport Speedway

Leaves are falling, the temperature is dropping, and sunset is arriving earlier every evening. The final days of the 2026 auto racing season...

Sports

Penn State gets back to .500 with 31-17 win over Purdue

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Penn State football team can take a deep breath. Not only did the Nittany Lions get their record...

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Area high school sports schedule: Nov. 2-7

Here is this week’s schedule for Waynesboro, Chambersburg, Greencastle-Antrim, Fairfield, North Hagerstown, South Hagerstown and Smithsburg high schools. Monday, Nov. 2 Volleyball CMC...

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Monday morning quarterback: Chambersburg, Greencastle-Antrim miss playoffs

Chambersburg’s football squad won’t be making the trip to the District 3-6A playoffs, and this news should come as a relief for the...

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What’s cooking: Simple creamy chicken noodle soup

Warm up on these chilly evenings with a delicious bowl of creamy chicken noodle soup made with few ingredients and little prep time....

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Foot Notes: The Halloween hustle

The amount of training that Vivienne puts in — just to be prepared for one day of the year — is profoundly absurd....

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Dargan boy: Winnie the Pooh and friendship

​Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, both songsters, left the stage for eternity after singing so many hits together. “Islands in the Stream” is one...

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WellSpan opens walk-in crisis center in Adams County

GETTYSBURG, Pa. — People experiencing a mental health crisis have a new option for receiving care outside a hospital emergency department in Adams...

Health

Meritus Medical Center, Brook Lane sign healthy food pledge

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Meritus Health, which operates Meritus Medical Center and Brook Lane, is the only Maryland health system among more than 250...

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Croup, colds and stomach bugs are making the rounds locally

As local families settle into the autumn season, area health providers report a surge in seasonal illnesses, including viral upper respiratory infections, the...

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Meritus and Brook Lane named among nation’s most beautiful hospitals

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The campuses of Meritus Health and Brook Lane were ranked among the Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals in a contest...

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Chambersburg, Waynesboro hospitals earn national quality honors

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital earned seven national quality recognitions and WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital received a five-star distinction for treating respiratory failure...

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Meritus named Maryland’s No. 1 hospital for surgical care

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Meritus Medical Center has been named the No. 1 hospital in Maryland for surgical care by Healthgrades, the leading resource...

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