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BOONSBORO, Md. — Boonsboro’s $6.8 million reservoir replacement is already showing signs of substantially reducing the amount of water the town must produce,...

Sports

Here is this week’s schedule for Waynesboro, Chambersburg, Greencastle-Antrim, Fairfield, North Hagerstown, South Hagerstown and Smithsburg high schools. Monday, Sept. 28 Flag Football...

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Oh, I have another confession. This one is pretty lame. I’ve already told some folks about this and from the look on their...

Health

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Five years after it began, the Meritus Health “Care Caller” program continues to make inroads against loneliness and social isolation...

Non-Profits

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Renfrew Museum and Park welcomed visitors Saturday for its 11th annual Oktoberfest fundraiser, a family-friendly event that combined local history,...

Entertainment

SMITHSBURG, Md. — Hundreds of visitors, and possibly more than a thousand over the two-day run, gathered at the Smithsburg Carnival Grounds over...

School News

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Wilson College’s mascot, Blaze, will be among those appearing at Mascot Day at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg on...

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HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Fall has officially begun and the weather in October is about what residents in the region have come to expect...

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High school scores and standings from Sept. 21-26

Waynesboro is playing an inspired brand of volleyball right now. The Maidens — still mourning the unexpected passing of beloved head coach Kim...

Penn State football
Sports

Penn State blows 17-point lead in 24-20 loss to Wisconsin

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — For the second straight season, the Penn State Nittany Lions football team lost its homecoming game. On Saturday, the...

Sports

No. 4 Kutztown hands No. 23 Shepherd first loss, 28-18

KUTZTOWN, Pa. – A lot can happen in 2 minutes, 15 seconds.  For Shepherd University, that’s all it took to start the beginning...

Sports

Roncone helps Smithsburg establish identity in 28-6 win

SMITHSBURG, Md. – Every successful product needs a pitchman.  You know, that someone who presents a memorable image.  These days, the Smithsburg football...

Sports

North Hagerstown defenders set school record in win; other high school, college results

WOODSTOCK, Va. — Three members of the North Hagerstown defense combined to set a school record during Friday’s 28-21 win over Central (Virginia). ...

Sports

Game of the Week: Blue Devils eager for shot at West Perry, one of District 3’s top girls soccer teams

Every girls soccer team in the Mid-Penn Colonial Division — and all of District 3-3A for that matter — wants a piece of...

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Foot notes: Race organizers need to exercise caution, because many runners won’t

I can still remember the giddiness I felt when I looked over the weather report for race day on a frigid Sunday.  Freezing...

Voices

Local history: High school life in early 1900s Waynesboro

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — For many generations, cultural trends typically started in high school. Fads and fashion, knowledge and growth, and memories that last...

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Sniff notes: Lost pets can travel far; call shelters first

OK, I need your help. I know you are an animal lover, and you know other animal lovers out there. Here’s the deal....

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Meritus launches health care careers through service-year program

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Meritus Health is hosting the highest number of participants in the Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation’s Service Year...

Pennsylvania health officials report nearly 800 measles cases state wide, with local infections noted in Franklin County and hospitalizations topping 150.
Health

Pennsylvania measles outbreak nears 800 cases as hospitalizations climb

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A severe measles outbreak continues to expand across Pennsylvania, reaching nearly 800 confirmed cases and leading to more than 150...

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Meritus Health team members volunteer for Day of Caring

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Dozens of team members from Meritus Health fanned out across the region Thursday as part of the United Way of...

ElderDay Program Menno Haven
Health

Elder day services open house set at Menno Haven

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — An adult daycare open house at Menno Haven has been set for Sept. 23 and 24 at the facility, 1427...

Healthy Franklin County hosts Carnival of Care at YMCA
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Photos by Toya: Carnival of Care

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Healthy Franklin County brought residents together Friday for Carnival of Care: Embracing Mental Health, a free event at the Waynesboro...

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Carnival of Care to bring mental health resources, family fun to YMCA

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Healthy Franklin County will host Carnival of Care: Embracing Mental Health, a free community event focused on mental wellness, recovery,...

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