Serving Franklin, PA and Washington, MD Counties
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HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Law enforcement volunteers in Washington County joined Hagerstown’s chapter of the non-profit, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, to build beds for...

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WAYNESBORO, Pa. – Patrons may get up close and personal with reptiles at a program set for 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July...

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

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

Non-Profits

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Waynesboro Rotarians learned how Mother Ginger Bennett experienced a widely varied life that brought her to become the priest in...

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. — One person was killed and two others were injured following a single-vehicle crash early Saturday in Franklin County, according to...

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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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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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Photos: Hub City falls to Berlin in Maryland Little League Baseball State Tournament

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Berlin defeated Hagerstown’s Hub City 6-4 in a winners’ bracket semifinal of the Maryland 10-12 Little League Baseball State Tournament...

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Washington County Sports Hall of Fame welcomes five-member Class of 2026

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The game of life can be a complicated competition.  But sometimes, it’s nothing more than one big relay race.  On Saturday, Carol Brashears, Avery...

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Photos by Toya: Waynesboro vs. Chambersburg Legion championship

WAYNESBORO, Pa — Waynesboro Post 14 split a pair of American Legion regional games, falling 8-3 to Chambersburg in the Region 4 winners’...

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Sniff notes: Small dog’s big devotion stuns paramedics

I was reminded recently of a video a supporter sent me years ago that was a true representation of a dog’s devotion. It...

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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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Franklin’s I-81 should become National Defense Corridor, spurring area investment

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The I-81 corridor has long been one of the most important transportation arteries in the eastern United States. Here in...

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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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Visitors Bureau to host healthy eating lunch and learn

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The Franklin County Visitors Bureau will host “Microbiome Magic: A Healthy Eating Adventure Lunch & Learn … Tea Style” on...

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