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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – A legal battle over the identity of a 39-year-old Amish woman who died in Franklin County after being diagnosed with...

Local Government

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Mental illness, financial hardship and a shortage of stable housing are among the challenges facing homeless residents of Franklin County,...

Sports

There are four big reasons why Smithsburg’s football team would love nothing more than to beat Mountain Ridge in Friday night’s Maryland 1A...

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You know sometimes things are placed before you for a special reason, and you don’t always realize why. If happens to me all...

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A winter weather preparedness checklist encourages motorists to keep emergency supplies in their vehicles, including first-aid kits, phone chargers and warm clothing for...

Non-Profits

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — BookDrop.com has drop-off bins in both Hagerstown and Smithsburg for an organization that collects discarded books for bulk mass resale....

Entertainment

Breweries, taprooms, distilleries and a vineyard across the area have a busy weekend ahead, with live music, trivia, food specials and other events...

School News

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Waynesboro Area School District Director Linda Zimmerman has vowed to file defamation charges against fellow board members after she was...

Around The Region

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — To celebrate its opening, the Hagerstown Dunkin’ and Jimmy John’s multi-brand location restaurant at 330 Dual Highway, Hagerstown, will host...

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High school stat leaders through Nov. 8

Thanks to a strong opening round in the postseason, North Hagerstown athletes continue to lead in several stat categories over multiple sports. Two...

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Local running results: Nov. 7-8

Narrow Way 5K Saturday, Nov. 7, in Cumberland, Md. Runners: 122 Winner: Mitchell Pritchard, California, Md., 17:02; Top Female: Lauryn Roberts, Cumberland, Md.,...

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Williamsport graduate Iggy Chalker qualifies for Olympic Trials in marathon debut

Zane “Iggy” Chalker had never raced a marathon before Saturday. Now he’s headed to the Olympic Trials. The former Williamsport High School standout...

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High school scores and standings from Nov. 2-7

Deep into the fall postseason, only seven area squads remain in competition. Six of those teams hail from Smithsburg and North Hagerstown. The...

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Quartet of area drivers — Myers, Upperman, Lee and Walls — secure track championships

The auto racing season is both a sprint and a marathon. On a weekly basis, drivers are putting the pedal to the metal...

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Penn State holds off Washington 28-25, climbs above .500

SEATTLE – After a grueling four-game losing streak, the Penn State Nittany Lions have now won two in a row after upending the...

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What’s cooking: Cheesy sausage hashbrown bake

This meal is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It requires limited prep time and few ingredients but is full of flavor. It...

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Dargan boy: Remembering ‘Cy’ Kretzer on Veterans Day

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

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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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Tree of Lights ceremony to honor loved ones at Meritus Medical Center

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Meritus Health will hold its 42nd annual Tree of Lights ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, in the Same...

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Keystone Health offers free HIV, hepatitis C and STD testing in November

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Keystone Health is offering free testing for HIV, hepatitis C and sexually transmitted diseases on select dates in November at...

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Seven local nurses among 21 honored with DAISY Awards

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

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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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