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Curiosity will take center stage when Hagerstown Community College hosts STEAM Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the...

Local Government

ST. THOMAS, Pa. — Bear Valley Water Authority is joining Chambersburg in plans to discontinue fluoridation of its drinking water, despite continued recommendations...

Sports

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Michael Stewart made two of his seven carries count in a big way Thursday night. Stewart broke loose for a...

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Donald “Cy” Kretzer was born on July 25, 1921, in Keedysville, Maryland, and left this shore for another on June 5, 2010. “Cy,”...

Health

Seven nurses at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital and WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital were among 21 recipients of DAISY Awards announced by WellSpan Health across eight...

Non-Profits

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Looking for a new friend? The Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter is featuring these Pets of the Week. For more information, interested...

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Communities across Franklin County will recognize Veterans Day with parades, memorial services, historical exhibits and special events honoring the men and women who...

School News

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – It’s all about balance. That’s the message conveyed during a presentation on Chromebooks presented during a Waynesboro Area School Board...

Around The Region

Municipalities across Franklin County are receiving more than $4.4 million in state funding to support employee pension plans and volunteer fire relief associations...

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Smithsburg flag football falls to Calvert in state quarterfinals

SMITHSBURG, Md. – For the Smithsburg flag football team, it came down to two simple measurements.  On Wednesday, it was the smallest of...

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Match of the week: North Hagerstown pushing for return to region volleyball final

Following a legendary team is no easy task, but the youthful North Hagerstown volleyball squad has been giving its best shot this fall....

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Youth football roundup: Four area teams fall in CFA semifinals

A quartet of area teams found themselves one win away from a berth in the Capital Football Association (CFA) Youth Football League Super...

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Local running results: Oct. 31-Nov. 1

Go Girls Go 5K Saturday, Oct. 31, in Chambersburg Runners: 224 Winner: Jackson Faith, Chambersburg, 19:21; Top Female: Lakelyn Kemp, Chambersburg, 23:30 LocalNews1.org...

Sports

High school stat leaders through Nov. 1

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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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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Jesus was Jewish. Why is that controversial?

Growing up, I frequently encountered Holocaust survivors whose lives had been forever marked by Nazi persecution.   I remember seeing the numbers tattooed...

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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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Foot Notes: The Halloween hustle

The amount of training that Vivienne puts in — just to be prepared for one day of the year — is profoundly absurd....

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Pennsylvania opens energy assistance applications; Maryland aid available year-round

Pennsylvania residents struggling with home heating costs can now apply for financial assistance through the state’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, while Maryland...

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WellSpan opens walk-in crisis center in Adams County

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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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...

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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...

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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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