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More than 21,000 Washington County voters have already cast ballots during early voting or returned mail-in ballots ahead of Tuesday’s general election, when...

Local Government

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Franklin County voters head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to decide races for Pennsylvania governor, Congress and the state...

Sports

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

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

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Each month LocalNews1.org will share with readers highlights of events happening at library branches in the Franklin and Washington County areas. Here is...

Entertainment

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Visitors can meet artists, watch demonstrations and explore galleries and working studios during the second annual Waynesboro Art Studio Tour...

School News

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – William Alan Monroe Moore, a student at Hagerstown Community College and president of the college’s Student Government Association, has received...

Around The Region

GREENCASTLE, Pa. — A Greencastle woman who is listed on Pennsylvania’s sex offender registry faces charges after police said she repeatedly approached a...

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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...

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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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High school scores and standings from Oct. 26-31

For the first time in her career, North Hagerstown golfer Delaney Fuss qualified for the final round of the MPSSAA 4A-3A championships. Fuss...

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Last-second TD pass lifts Shepherd past Shippensburg, 35-32

SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. – In a matter of seconds, the situation for the Shepherd University football team went from desperation to opportunity to jubilation...

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Stewart powers North past South in Hagerstown Gridiron Classic

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Michael Stewart certainly had an appetite to play in the 70th edition of the Hagerstown Gridiron Championship Classic.  “I was...

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Sniff notes: Halloween pet costumes bring laughs, but comfort comes first

Okay, I can’t help it. I have to talk about it. The videos of dogs and cats in Halloween costumes. Oh. My. Word....

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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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Local history: Mysterious lore of Washington County

As the full moon rises over South Mountain and the leaves fall to the ground, a shadowy figure moves through the woods. Well,...

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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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Keystone Health to offer free diabetes screenings Nov. 7

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Keystone Health will hold its annual Diabetes Health Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 7 at Keystone Family Medicine,...

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