Serving Franklin, PA and Washington, MD Counties
Serving Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD
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A flashlight-lit trail, haunted local stories and a trunkful of treats are on the agenda for families looking for a safe way to...

Local Government

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — A Washington County coalition plans to seek approximately $10 million in state funding for safety improvements at the Interstate 81...

Sports

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – There were no cigarettes or blindfolds, but the South Hagerstown football team was eliminated by execution on Thursday.  The Rebels...

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​As I watch each season of life pass me by, I am enamored by their personalities. ​Spring flowers, in all their glory and magic, burst...

HealthTop Stories

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A 39-year-old woman in Franklin County has died after being diagnosed with measles, officials said. The Chambersburg resident died Saturday....

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SMITHSBURG, Md. — The Smithsburg branch of the Washington County Free Library system hosted a spooky evening of stories taken from the “Ghosts of...

Entertainment

Theaters across south-central Pennsylvania and western Maryland have a busy lineup of performances planned for the fall and holiday seasons. From timeless musicals...

School News

HAGERSTOWN, Md. —  The English and Humanities Division at Hagerstown Community College will host its Faculty Arts Showcase from Thursday, Nov. 5, through...

Around The Region

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland residents and lawn care professionals are reminded that the annual blackout period for applying fertilizer throughout the state will...

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Local running results: Oct. 10-11

Tie Dye Run and Ruck 10K Saturday, Oct. 10, in Hagerstown, Md. Runners: 13 Winner: Neal Walters, Rockville, Md., 42:03; Top Female: Yvonne...

Sports

Waynesboro wins Mid-Penn Colonial Division title

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – It took some time to get the engine revving, but after a tenuous first set, the Waynesboro Maidens varsity volleyball...

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Empty lane honors former Gators swimmer at Peyton Swope Memorial Invitational

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Every time swimmers lined up for a breaststroke event at the Peyton Swope Memorial Invitational, one lane remained empty. Lane...

Sports

Game of the Week: Blue Devils, Warriors set to clash in high-powered field hockey matchup 

Hats off to the field hockey squad at Gettysburg, which has already clinched a title in the Mid-Penn Colonial Division. Powered by a...

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Waynesboro a win away from volleyball division crown

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – The Waynesboro Maidens varsity volleyball season has been a rollercoaster ride for the players and coaches. It’s been filled with...

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Seven area drivers nail down auto wins

When it rains, it pours. And no, we’re not talking about the super soaking taken by the area last Sunday from the remnants...

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What’s cooking: Chicken and scalloped potatoes

Here is a delicious twist on a classic dish. Scalloped potatoes are a popular side dish, but when you add chicken into the...

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Foot notes: Rivals should make us better, not bitter

When I wore a younger man’s running shoes, I was hungry, full of fire, and possessed a profoundly delusional belief that I could...

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A sermon: ‘I can see your feet’

​You know Dargan boy never had much interest in going to church as a youth.  I was too busy running, playing and enjoying the nature of...

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California hospital director hired to lead WellSpan

The WellSpan Health Board of Directors has selected an experienced nurse and hospital systems administrator, Laureen T. Driscoll, MBA, MSN, RN, as the...

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Gettysburg resident shares scalp cooling experience during cancer care

GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Gettysburg resident Kimberlee Steckman retained most of her hair while using scalp cooling during chemotherapy at WellSpan Adams Cancer Center,...

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Franklin County reports seven measles cases as Pennsylvania total climbs to 1,078

Franklin County has recorded seven measles cases this year as Pennsylvania’s statewide total climbed to 1,078 in Wednesday’s Department of Health update. The...

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Healthy Franklin County plans summit at Coyle Free Library

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Healthy Franklin County will host the Franklin County Health Summit from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Coyle...

Health

Fall illnesses bring respiratory viruses, asthma concerns for children

As children settle into the school year and temperatures begin to cool, local health professionals are reporting a wide range of illnesses affecting...

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Health officials issue rabies alert after cat tests positive

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — A cat found along the east side of Dual Highway has tested positive for rabies, prompting Washington County health officials...

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