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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County commissioners are preparing to refinance a portion of the county’s debt, a move officials said could save taxpayers...

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HAGERSTOWN, Md. — When the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars gathered for their first mandatory workout of the season at Meritus Park in April, new...

Local Government

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – More than 3,000 public comments have been submitted opposing a proposed immigration detention center in Williamsport as the federal environmental review period draws to...

Sports

With the graduation of girls volleyball stars like Caydence Doolan and Abigail Eagler, it would be understandable if the collective talent in the...

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She’s not really sure what happened. How she ended up here. She knows things weren’t that great at home, but she didn’t think...

Health

FRANKLIN COUNTY — With the heat index to exceed 100 degrees this week, the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging is extending hours...

Non-Profits

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Renfrew Museum and Park hosted a Civil War living history event June 27-28, offering visitors an interactive look at life...

Entertainment

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Mainstreet Waynesboro, Inc. hosted a Fairy Festival from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 27, at Mainstreet Waynesboro Park, featuring...

School News

GREENCASTLE, Pa. — Greencastle-Antrim school community members will gather Wednesday at Tayamentasachta Environmental Center to remember Beth Wilson, a beloved teacher and colleague...

Around The Region

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a Secretarial Disaster Declaration for 43 primary natural disaster area counties and an additional 61...

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Hub City hangs with conference leader before second-half surge

Hub City FC Black Roses stayed within striking distance of Mid-Atlantic Conference leader Ristozi FC for much of the opening half before the...

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Local running results: June 20-21

Sprout 5K Saturday, June 20, in North Bend Runners: 59 Winner: Rowan Revata, Muncy, 20:13; Top Female: Katey Fitzgarald, 30:32 LocalNews1.org Finishers Chambersburg: Eric Guyer (10th in 27:59)...

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Sneak peek: Greencastle-Antrim’s Medina headlines our Top 9 field hockey players to watch in 2026

Greencastle-Antrim’s field hockey squad got a taste of winning last fall, and with a couple of senior stars back to lead the way...

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Club track & field roundup: H-Town Rollerz pile up six wins at AAU Maryland District Qualifier

Simply put, the H-Town Rollerz are on a roll. The Rollerz, a club track squad based in Hagerstown, put on a superb performance...

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Palmer, Reed drive to victory at BAPS Motor Speedway

Scott Palmer has been steady on the track all season, but now the Greencastle driver is starting to flirt with dominance. Competing in...

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College Corner: Waynesboro grad French put on a winning show for Juniata track squad

Gracie French won plenty of races in her time as a standout sprinter for the Waynesboro track team, but at Juniata College she...

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The boy and a strawberry pie

Once upon a time, there lived an old man in the south part of the county.  He was an industrious sort most of...

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Foot notes: The next fun thing

It makes me feel like a robot at times, but I respond the same way almost every time when someone asks what I’ve...

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Rome, Gladiators and the White House

You know, Bubba (my fictional friend) and I were having some fresh homemade strawberry pie the other day, with a tad of whipped...

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Study links genes to asthma response from air pollution

PITTSBURGH, Pa.  – For many people with asthma, air-quality advisories are harbingers of worsening symptoms. But for reasons science has struggled to explain,...

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New farm analysis reveals most expensive crops to grow; why this matters

A new analysis of USDA Economic Research Service Commodity Costs and Returns data has revealed the true cost pressures facing American agriculture, identifying...

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Study reveals why bird flu affects cattle differently, pasteurizing milk kills virus

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — When H5N1 bird flu first began infecting U.S. cattle in early 2024, diagnosis was elusive, because in cows, the disease...

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Midstate Medical Moment: Vaping can lead to lung scarring, COPD, other illness

As electronic cigarettes and vapes continue to increase in popularity, especially among teens, many people still believe the false narrative that vaping is...

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Sheehy Subaru donates care items to cancer center

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Representatives from Sheehy Subaru Hagerstown visited the John R. Marsh Cancer Center on Wednesday, June 17, delivering donations aimed at...

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Meritus security officer injured in May incident returns home

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Meritus Health security officer injured during an incident at Meritus Medical Center last month has been released from the...

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