Serving Franklin, PA and Washington, MD Counties
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WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Chambersburg Post 46 powered through an unbeaten weekend to claim the Region 4 American Legion Baseball title, capping the run...

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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.- The annual portrayal of the 1864 ransom, burning and rebirth of Chambersburg drew in a large crowd around the courthouse plaza...

Local Government

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will convene July 21 to consider a proposed warehouse development near the state...

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HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Berlin defeated Hagerstown’s Hub City 6-4 in a winners’ bracket semifinal of the Maryland 10-12 Little League Baseball State Tournament...

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I was reminded recently of a video a supporter sent me years ago that was a true representation of a dog’s devotion. It...

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HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Meritus Primary Care on Prospect Street is preparing to help families get ready for the upcoming school year by offering...

Non-Profits

The Blue Ridge Summit Free Library celebrated its 50th annual Ice Cream Social and Book Sale on Saturday, July 18, drawing families and...

Entertainment

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Rough Edges Brewing hosted its fourth annual Homebrew Competition and Festival at Main Street Park, drawing community members for an...

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HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Hagerstown Community College President Dr. Jim Klauber administered the oath of office to his son, Jake Klauber, during a commissioning...

Around The Region

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Comedian Shane Gillis, a Central Pennsylvania native, drew a record-setting crowd to Lincoln Financial Field on July 17, becoming the...

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Photos by Toya: Waynesboro vs. Chambersburg Legion championship

WAYNESBORO, Pa — Waynesboro Post 14 split a pair of American Legion regional games, falling 8-3 to Chambersburg in the Region 4 winners’...

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Smithsburg’s Layla Smith commits to Newberry for inaugural flag football season; Shepherd Hall of Fame class announced

SMITHSBURG, Md. — Layla Smith is getting a fresh start with a brand-new program. The recent Smithsburg graduate has committed to Newberry (S.C.)...

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Photos by Toya: American Legion baseball tournament

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Waynesboro Post 15 rolled to an 11-1 victory over Hanover Post 14 in the American Legion Region 4 Regional Tournament...

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Photos by Toya: Middle Atlantic regional baseball tournament

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Waynesboro split its opening day at the 10U Middle Atlantic Regional Tournament on Thursday, July 16, falling 9-5 to Millburn...

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Washington County honors seven student-athletes with True Grit Awards

Washington County Public Schools recently honored seven graduating seniors with True Grit Awards. The recipients were selected by their schools for demonstrating perseverance...

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Local Running Results: July 10-12

Tim & Susan Cook Memorial Mile (Males) Saturday, July 11, in Chambersburg Runners: 53 Winner: John Mascioli, 4:43 LocalNews1.org Finishers Chambersburg: Aaron Goshorn (4th in 5:04),...

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Foot notes: It’s never too late for running (or love)

Through the magic of Facebook, I’ve been able to loosely follow along with the life and times of Mike Ball, one of the...

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Franklin’s I-81 should become National Defense Corridor, spurring area investment

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The I-81 corridor has long been one of the most important transportation arteries in the eastern United States. Here in...

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Do you ever practice ‘civility?’

​Mark Twain once said, “There are many humorous things in the world; among them, the white man’s notion that he is less savage than...

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Washington County seeks houses of worship to join in Save a Life Day

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Washington County Health Department is seeking houses of worship to participate in the Save a Life Day 2026 on...

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Dangerous air quality grips region; relief expected this weekend

Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to choke air quality across Franklin County, Pennsylvania, and Washington County, Maryland, prompting health warnings and raising a...

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Region prepares for worst air quality since 2023; residents urged to limit outdoor activity

Health officials in Pennsylvania and Maryland are urging residents to be cautious as wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota will blanket the area....

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Visitors Bureau to host healthy eating lunch and learn

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The Franklin County Visitors Bureau will host “Microbiome Magic: A Healthy Eating Adventure Lunch & Learn … Tea Style” on...

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Area residents warned about air quality due to Canada, Minnesota wildfires

Smoke coming from Canadian and Minnesota wildfires began drifting into Pennsylvania Wednesday, and LocalNews1.org readers are warned to be careful with outdoor activities....

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For the first time locally, Meritus removes a blood clot from a lung

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — A 77-year-old Boonsboro resident and small-business owner is the first person to have a blood clot removed from their lung...

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