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WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Tom Hoffman is staying busy these days as the director of human resources for the Waynesboro Area School District. But...

Local Government

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Investments totaling more than $49.5 million in 55 projects that will improve community resources and enhance public accessibility across the...

Sports

To say it was a dominant 2025 season for Fairfield’s youth football program would be an understatement. Led by a Pony squad that...

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WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Passersby can’t help but smile when they move past Summitview Elementary School. A smiling face is always there to greet them....

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WellSpan Health announced today the addition of 12 new physicians to its WellSpan Orthopedics team, marking a significant step in increasing patient access...

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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The Chambersburg Memorial YMCA will host the eighth annual EdK Memorial 1K Fun Run and 5K Race on Sunday, Oct....

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WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Gals Night Out 2: Magic on Main Street will bring cocktails, crafts, shopping and witchy entertainment to Main Street Park...

School News

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Hundreds of Chambersburg Area School District students were still awaiting transportation assignments Monday, days after classes began, leaving some families...

Around The Region

The following Franklin County restaurants were cited for violations of Pennsylvania health and safety regulations during inspections conducted from July 31 through Aug....

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Walls surges to Limited Late Models win at Path Valley Speedway

As well as Gunnar Walls was driving at Path Valley Speedway last weekend, it just seemed like Jaxton Garman was running even hotter....

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High School Scores and Standings from Aug. 17-22

It was just a small taste of competition, but the high school sports season officially kicked off last week. Consider it an appetizer....

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Area high school sports schedule: Aug. 24-29

Here is this week’s schedule for Waynesboro, Chambersburg, Greencastle-Antrim, Fairfield, North Hagerstown, South Hagerstown and Smithsburg high schools. Monday, Aug. 24 Boys SoccerChambersburg...

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High school stat leaders through Aug. 23

Which golfer leads the LocalNews1.org coverage area in scoring average? We’ll give you a hint: It’s the same athlete who ended 2025 in...

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Shepherd football enters 2026 season with guarded optimism

SHEPHERDTOWN, W.Va. – Ever the optimist, Shepherd University football coach Ernie McCook remained true to form on Saturday.  The eighth-year head coach had positives when...

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Waynesboro stumbles off the tee in scholastic golf

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — They say when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Well, the Waynesboro Area Senior High School varsity golf...

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Sniff notes: The lessons shelter animals leave behind

I’m starting to realize that things really do happen for a reason. People come into our lives to show us something, give us...

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Local history: William Mann Irvine, founding headmaster of Mercersburg Academy

MERCERSBURG, Pa. — Mercersburg Academy opened its doors to academia in Franklin County in 1893 and was founded by athlete and scholar William...

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Sniff notes: Lucy the golden retriever

His life certainly isn’t what he thought it would be. Turns out all the beer commercials on television are just trying to sell...

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Snake bite searches hit 100,000 monthly

Google search data reveals the snakes Americans are most curious about, with “copperhead” being searched 148,000 times a month, making it the most-searched snake...

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Back-to-school handwashing stressed

As students return to classrooms, the Pennsylvania Department of Health is reminding families that proper handwashing is a simple, effective way to help...

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WellSpan, Johns Hopkins renew cancer care collaboration

WellSpan Health and Johns Hopkins Medicine today announced the next phase of an oncology collaboration that will further strengthen access to advanced cancer...

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Meritus Health reopens school-based health centers for student wellness

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — As in past school years, Meritus Health continues to support the health and well-being of local students through its School-Based...

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Therapy dogs bring comfort to WellSpan patients, families and staff

WellSpan Health’s pet therapy volunteers and their dogs are bringing comfort, connection and moments of joy to patients, families and team members across...

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Meritus medical school chosen for national education program

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine has been selected by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners to take part...

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