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Serving Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD
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HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Washington County Golf Hall of Fame’s 2026 induction class will come straight out of high school.  The Hall of Fame will honor...

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WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Let the magic begin! Mainstreet Waynesboro is hosting its 10th annual Waynesboro Wizarding Weekend on July 31 and Aug. 1 in...

Local Government

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Two bills to honor Korean War veterans and help the families of deceased veterans have been announced by state Sen. Doug...

Sports

The four field hockey teams in the LocalNews1.org coverage area — Greencastle-Antrim, Waynesboro, Chambersburg, and Fairfield — have been starving for wins in...

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I worked 34 years in Maryland prisons and learned some very good lessons.  I walked the prison corridors often. Both the incarcerated and...

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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Residents seeking accessible ways to improve physical and mental well-being will have two opportunities to participate in guided yoga sessions...

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WAYNESBORO, Pa. — The Waynesboro Area YMCA is inviting the community to celebrate summer with the launch of its new Summer Nights at...

Entertainment

This week, theaters across south-central Pennsylvania and western Maryland have a wonderful lineup of performances. From timeless musicals to youth productions, stages in...

School News

Penn State’s Board of Trustees have approved tuition increases for the University Park campus for the 2027-28 academic year and awarded President Neeli...

Around The Region

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — The sunflowers are in full bloom at the Church of the Apostles, United Church of Christ in Wayne Heights, offering...

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Local Running Results: July 15-19

Harrisburg Mile (Corporate Challenge) Wednesday, July 15, in Harrisburg Runners: 454 Winner: Aiden Gonder, Mechanicsburg, 4:24; Top Female: Nicole Register, York, 5:27 LocalNews1.org Finishers Fayetteville: Kevin Ogden (5:38)...

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Photos by Toya: Pickleball camp

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Participants at the Waynesboro Area YMCA pickleball camp on July 24 learned the fundamentals of the growing sport, including serving,...

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Sneak peek: Hubs’ Stewart leads Top 15 defensive football players in 2026

They say that defense wins championships. If that’s the case, Michael Stewart could be taking North Hagerstown to some big places this fall....

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Photos by Toya: Mountain All-Star Tournament

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Pen Mar Youth League’s 12U Mayhem on the Mountain All-Star Tournament continued through the weekend, with Westminster delivering a decisive...

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Trio of area drivers win at Path Valley, Hagerstown, Winchester speedways

Three days. Three drivers. Three tracks. Three wins. Last weekend’s slate of racing couldn’t have been scripted better for a trio of area...

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Chambersburg tops Waynesboro to advance to American Legion Baseball state tournament

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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Local history: Mercersburg, land of water, war and freedom

MERCERSBURG, Pa. — Known for the Mercersburg Academy campus, the small town that is located at the border of Franklin and Washington counties...

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Abington, Virginia, and a few old stories

​Do you like history and adventure?  ​So do I! ​Who would get up at 2 in the morning and put the ‘pedal to...

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Sniff notes: Cat summoned for jury duty sparks laughs

Oh, man, do I have one for you this time. I found this one on social media and it cracked me up so...

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Lyme disease rash appears in most cases, health officials say

The rash, commonly associated with Lyme disease, appears in more than 70 percent of infected individuals, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health....

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CDC links Cyclospora outbreak to recalled iceberg lettuce

A multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections has been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce, prompting a nationwide recall and public health warning, according to...

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Meritus to host back-to-school well-child visit day Aug. 3

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

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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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