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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Franklin County voters favored Republican Stacy Garrity in Tuesday’s gubernatorial election, even as Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro won a second...

Local Government

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Republicans held leads in several major Washington County races Tuesday, including all five county commissioner seats and the sheriff’s office,...

Sports

A quartet of area teams found themselves one win away from a berth in the Capital Football Association (CFA) Youth Football League Super...

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Warm up on these chilly evenings with a delicious bowl of creamy chicken noodle soup made with few ingredients and little prep time....

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania residents struggling with home heating costs can now apply for financial assistance through the state’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance...

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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The Salvation Army of Chambersburg is seeking volunteer bell ringers for its holiday kettle campaign, which begins Nov. 13 and...

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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Shoppers who spend $25 or more at a participating downtown Chambersburg shop or restaurant on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28,...

School News

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – Sixth-graders at St. Andrew Catholic School in Waynesboro volunteered at Waynesboro Community and Human Services (WCHS), 116 Walnut St., Nov....

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania voters delivered significant gains for Democrats in Tuesday’s general election, reelecting Gov. Josh Shapiro, shifting four Republican-held congressional seats...

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Local running results: Oct. 31-Nov. 1

Go Girls Go 5K Saturday, Oct. 31, in Chambersburg Runners: 224 Winner: Jackson Faith, Chambersburg, 19:21; Top Female: Lakelyn Kemp, Chambersburg, 23:30 LocalNews1.org...

Sports

High school stat leaders through Nov. 1

We hate to break the news, but the Michael Phelan watch has come to an end. Fairfield’s Phelan — one of the top...

Sports

Lance and Cole Dewease post top-10 finishes at Bridgeport Speedway

Leaves are falling, the temperature is dropping, and sunset is arriving earlier every evening. The final days of the 2026 auto racing season...

Sports

Penn State gets back to .500 with 31-17 win over Purdue

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Penn State football team can take a deep breath. Not only did the Nittany Lions get their record...

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Area high school sports schedule: Nov. 2-7

Here is this week’s schedule for Waynesboro, Chambersburg, Greencastle-Antrim, Fairfield, North Hagerstown, South Hagerstown and Smithsburg high schools. Monday, Nov. 2 Volleyball CMC...

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Monday morning quarterback: Chambersburg, Greencastle-Antrim miss playoffs

Chambersburg’s football squad won’t be making the trip to the District 3-6A playoffs, and this news should come as a relief for the...

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Local history: Looking back on history of Wilson College

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Wilson College helped change the landscape of women’s education, not just in Franklin County, but across the nation. This is...

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Dargan boy: Winnie the Pooh and friendship

​Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, both songsters, left the stage for eternity after singing so many hits together. “Islands in the Stream” is one...

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What’s cooking: Pumpkin cornbread

The best of two worlds with this recipe. Homemade cornbread mixed with a taste of fall. With the holidays coming up, this recipe...

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WellSpan opens walk-in crisis center in Adams County

GETTYSBURG, Pa. — People experiencing a mental health crisis have a new option for receiving care outside a hospital emergency department in Adams...

Health

Meritus Medical Center, Brook Lane sign healthy food pledge

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Meritus Health, which operates Meritus Medical Center and Brook Lane, is the only Maryland health system among more than 250...

Health

Croup, colds and stomach bugs are making the rounds locally

As local families settle into the autumn season, area health providers report a surge in seasonal illnesses, including viral upper respiratory infections, the...

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Meritus and Brook Lane named among nation’s most beautiful hospitals

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The campuses of Meritus Health and Brook Lane were ranked among the Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals in a contest...

Health

Chambersburg, Waynesboro hospitals earn national quality honors

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital earned seven national quality recognitions and WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital received a five-star distinction for treating respiratory failure...

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Meritus named Maryland’s No. 1 hospital for surgical care

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Meritus Medical Center has been named the No. 1 hospital in Maryland for surgical care by Healthgrades, the leading resource...

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