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Dogs have always been a person’s best friend, but to the people who seek out the services from The Seeing Eye® organization, these four-legged heroes...

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HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Neil Parrott, a Republican former state delegate and traffic engineer with decades of public service experience, was sworn in Tuesday...

Washington County Commission candidates
Local Government

Maryland’s primary elections begin in June, with 16 on the ballot for County Commissioners, the time is now to get to know your...

Sports

Junior pitcher Madelayne Ruffner’s big week just got a whole lot bigger  The Shepherd University starting pitcher was named the WIlson/National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA)...

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I was up late last night and was asleep in my easy chair in the bedroom, and then early Saturday morning, I heard...

Health

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Meritus Health announced that its Nurse Residency Program has earned reaccreditation through the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Practice Transition Accreditation...

Non-Profits

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – Rotary club members were treated to an interesting question and answer session with Dr. Francis Achampong, moderated by Dan DeDona....

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STATE LINE, Pa. – Bob O’Connor, author of non-fiction and historical fiction Civil War books, will discuss how Northern and Southern pastors used...

Washington County Board of Education
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Maryland’s primary elections are set to take place on June 23rd, with early voting from June 11th through 18th. LocalNews1.org reached out to...

Around The Region

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee has approved five bills to support and enhance the important work of...

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Waynesboro struggles continue against Big Spring

NEWVILLE, Pa. – The Big Spring Bulldogs continued their dominant run on Monday, handing Waynesboro its fifth consecutive loss with a 23-5 victory....

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Linganore bests South 13-5 in extra-inning softball battle

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The South Hagerstown softball team knew it was going to be a fight.   Linganore has always seemed to be a more-than-worthy...

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Chambersburg’s Stinson dominates Boston Marathon handcyle division, tosses out Red Sox pitch

BOSTON – Zach Stinson made the Boston Marathon look easy. The 36-year-old from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, dominated from start to finish Monday to win...

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High School Stat Leaders through April 19

If you’re wondering how the Greencastle-Antrim baseball team has been able get off to an 11-0 start this season, the stats don’t lie....

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High School Scores and Standings from April 13-18

There is some high-quality tennis being played at both North and South Hagerstown this spring. North’s boys tennis squad jumped to 7-0 last...

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New Oxford tops Waynesboro in high-scoring matchup

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – Waynesboro dropped a high-scoring nonconference matchup to New Oxford, falling 21-7 at home Friday despite an early offensive surge. The...

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Local history: Pen Mar Park, once a railway to fun and excitement

PEN MAR, Md. – Did you know that Pen Mar Park once was the home of a roller coaster? And a movie theater?...

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Reader’s Voice: United in faith, against injustice

Editor’s note: This piece has been submitted by: The Hagerstown Area Religious Council Board of Directors The Hagerstown Area Religious Council, whose members...

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Local history: Remembering James Smith, a local legend

Frontiersman James Smith may have passed away on April 11, 1813, but his name is etched into the lore of Franklin County for...

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Expert advice offered on osteoporosis screening and prevention

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – About 10 million people in the United States have osteoporosis. Another 44 million have low bone density, placing them at...

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Meritus Health welcomes Dr. Christine Lewis

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Meritus Health is pleased to welcome gastroenterologist Christine Lewis, M.D., to Meritus Digestive Health Services. Dr. Lewis recently started at...

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Libraries launch countywide walking clubs to promote health and connection

Libraries across Franklin County are taking community wellness outdoors this spring through newly launched walking clubs designed to help residents stay active, make...

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Waynesboro under boil water mandate

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — When a water main breaks, the concern extends far beyond the inconvenience of a dry faucet. For residents in Waynesboro...

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Final Tap Talk focuses on housing solutions

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Healthy Franklin County and South Central Community Action Programs are inviting residents to the final session of their Tap Talk...

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Free webinar explores outdoors and dementia care

Fresh air, movement and connection will be the focus of an upcoming free webinar from Dementia Friendly Pennsylvania, which aims to show how...

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