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Strawberries take center stage as Country Creek Produce Farm invites families to kick off the sweet start of summer at its annual Strawberry...

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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Business leaders, nonprofit organizations, developers and community partners gathered for the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance Economic Development Breakfast to celebrate...

Local Government

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County Commissioners and Shawn Meyers, president judge of the 39th Judicial District Court of Common Pleas, have recognized May 2026 as Treatment Court Month in...

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

Non-Profits

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Looking for a new friend? The Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter is featuring these Pets of the Week. For more information, interested...

Entertainment

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa — The Franklin County Historical Society-Kittochtinny will offer the public a chance to step back into the Revolutionary War era during...

School News

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — The vacant North End representative seat for the Waynesboro Area School Board has been filled by Shandra Kraft. The board...

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GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Visitors to Gettysburg can experience five unforgettable days in early July as one of America’s most historic towns comes alive...

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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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Mardela drops Boonsboro to retain softball state title; South tennis honors; college signings

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The Boonsboro softball team played an entire season without meeting its match.  Until Monday.  The Warriors met the ultimate...

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North girls, Smithsburg boys win state track team titles

BALTIMORE — The North Hagerstown girls and Smithsburg boys captured team titles Monday at the MPSSAA State Track & Field Championships at Morgan...

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High school stat leaders through May 24

Just in case Okenie McLaughlin thought his spot on our area leaderboards was in danger, the Chambersburg senior went ahead and posted the...

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High school scores and standings from May 18-23

The biggest winner on the sports scene last week was none other than Mother Nature. Weather caused all sorts of problems in the...

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‘It’s so dry, the trees are bribing dogs’

I read a book once titled ‘Chasing Fireflies’ by Charles Martin. One line in that book always struck me peculiar, it read, “It’s...

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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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War letters and wishes of a little girl

Memorial Day for me is a lifetime event that doesn’t end with just one day of recognition and memory. I have a diary. ...

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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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Mike on the Mic: Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine

A new episode of “Mike on the Mic” is now available featuring a conversation with Dr. Brian Kessler, dean of the Meritus School...

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Maryland chefs encouraged to submit recipes for governor’s ‘buy local’ cookout

The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced the 2026 Governor’s Buy Local Cookout that will take place on July 17 in Annapolis. This...

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Rare quadruplets mark milestone

YORK, Pa. — One year after four of the smallest patients ever cared for at WellSpan York Hospital began their extraordinary journey, Samuel,...

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