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It was already a great night for Lance Dewease at Williams Grove Speedway. Competing in the 410 Sprints on Friday evening, the “Fayetteville...

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The baseball teams at Waynesboro and Greencastle-Antrim fought tooth and nail for a title in the Mid-Penn Colonial Division. In the end, the...

Local Government

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa — Franklin County President Judge Shawn D. Meyers, along with Judge Mary Beth Shank, officially swore in two of the newest...

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Three boys track athletes from the Local.News1 coverage area — Torin Sitter, Dylan Herbst, and Garett Forrest — saved their best efforts of...

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Okay, gang. We need foster parents. Kind of desperately. It’s primarily for kittens. Or mothers with kittens. Our dog kennels are full and...

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The Maryland Department of Agriculture has opened its online application for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Interested participants can access the online...

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MONT ALTO, Pa. — The Mont Alto Volunteer Fire Company is preparing to celebrate a milestone this summer as its annual carnival returns...

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HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Hagerstown’s annual pride festival packed Hub City Brewery on Church Street on May 30th, consuming the capacity of the brewery’s...

School News

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — More than 345 seniors officially transitioned from students to alumni during the 144th Annual Commencement for Waynesboro Area Senior High...

Around The Region

 Each month LocalNews1.org will share with readers highlights of events happening at library branches in the Franklin and Washington County areas. Here is...

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High School Scores and Standings from May 25-30

Smithsburg’s state sweep is complete.  In a school year that has already seen the Leopard boys win MPSSAA team gold in cross country...

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Hub City FC Black Roses Win First Home Match in Franchise History, 6-1

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — More than 300 fans turned out Saturday night at North Hagerstown High School to witness the first home match in...

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South’s Kunkle signs to attend Frederick for softball; Shepherd news

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Kaelynn Kunkle checked one final box before graduating.  The South Hagerstown senior finish her final day of classes in style by signing...

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Bill would allow split championships in high school sports

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved legislation that could significantly reshape high school athletics by allowing separate playoff systems...

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Historical softball heavyweights Chambersburg and Central Dauphin set to play for District 3-6A title

When it comes to the District 3 softball postseason, no program has won more games and championships than the Chambersburg Trojans. The Trojans...

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Local running results: Memorial Day Weekend

Carlisle Downtown Mile Thursday, May 21, in Carlisle Runners: 316 Winner: Jordan Cruise, Leola, 4:25; Top Female: Stefanie Cassel, Hummelstown, 4:59 Local.News1.org Finishers Fayetteville: Wing Lam Cheung (6:37)...

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Foot notes: Keeping up with the kids is a race in itself 

With sweat pouring down my face and desperation coursing through my body, I kept making passes through the crowd until I found the...

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Sniff notes: The journey between us

We are all on a journey. Our own, individual journey on this earth, the point of which may not be realized for many...

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Pennsylvania families should not foot the bill for Big Tech’s AI boom

Editor’s note: Sen. Douglas Mastriano (R-Franklin/Adams) wrote the following in support of legislation he plans to introduce. Just this week Franklin County commissioners...

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Meritus executive Dave Lehr joins Maryland health exchange board

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Meritus Health Chief Strategy Officer Dave Lehr has been named to the board of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange, effective...

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WellSpan Health names Dr. Kevin Lewis chief physician executive

Dr. Kevin L. Lewis has joined WellSpan Health as executive vice president and chief physician executive. Lewis is a nationally experienced physician executive, having led clinical...

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Bicycle safety month promotes visibility, helmets and traffic compliance

May marks National Bicycle Safety Month, and Pennsylvania officials are reminding residents that cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists under...

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Lyme awareness month urges vigilance as tick season peaks

May marks Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and health officials are urging residents to take precautions as tick activity increases across the region. Lyme...

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Meritus Health launches virtual primary care service

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Meritus Health has created a way for you to visit your primary care provider from your home. Following on the...

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Free suicide prevention training offered in Franklin County

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A free suicide prevention training aimed at equipping community members with practical intervention skills will be offered later this month...

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