Serving Franklin, PA and Washington, MD Counties
Serving Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD
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HAGERSTOWN, Md. –  Washington County Commissioners on Tuesday, March 31, received proposed fiscal 2027 budgets for water quality and solid waste operations that...

SportsTop Stories

It’s been seven seasons since the softball program at Albright College has had a winning record, but with Slaydon Fisher leading the way,...

Local Government

HAGERSTOWN, Md. –  The Washington County Department of Planning & Zoning announced recently that the county has preserved a 32.63-acre farm, adding to...

Waynesboro and Greencastle-Antrim
Sports

Any time Waynesboro and Greencastle-Antrim meet on the baseball field, you can throw out the records and expect a dogfight.  Fans should expect...

Voices

Lady Bird Johnson, the wife of President Lyndon Johnson, once said that “where flowers bloom so does hope.”  It is a worthy observation...

Health

HIGHFIELD-CASCADE, Md. – The Fort Ritchie Community Center has announced a special guest presentation by Washington County native and influential physical therapist Dr. Anne Duch....

Non-Profits

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

Entertainment

The breweries in Franklin County are never short on fun, we have gathered some of their events for the coming weekend. Trigger’s Table...

School News

 The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful are inviting environmentally-conscious 10th through 12th grade students to help preserve Pennsylvania’s natural resources through the Young...

Around The Region

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania State Police are reminding Pennsylvanians to put down the phone while driving or they will be...

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Despite stormy weather, Raelee Fry propels South to 10-0 win over Thomas Jefferson

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Raelee Fry did everything she could possibly do but stop the rain for the South Hagerstown softball team.  Fry had four hits,...

Sports

Smithsburg boys’ habit boosted them to handy win over Hubs

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Smithsburg boys lacrosse team became creatures of habit.  Sometimes it’s a good thing, but for coach Cullan Ganley, it was too much of...

Sports

Local Running Results: March 28-29

Capital 10 Miler Saturday, March 28, in Harrisburg Runners: 298 Winner: C. Fred Joslyn, Boiling Springs, 57:33; Top Female: Stefanie Cassel, Hummelstown, 1:02:01 Local.News1.org Finishers Chambersburg: Bill Dann...

Sports

Big Spring boys run past Waynesboro

Big Spring’s track and field program made a powerful statement Tuesday, capturing wins in both the boys and girls meets against Waynesboro. The...

Sports

Kahl, Jenkins lead Indians past Polar Bears

WAYNESBORO- Waynesboro’s bats came alive Tuesday afternoon as the Indians delivered a decisive 13-3 win over Northern York, avenging an earlier season loss...

Sports

Lobley, Ontiveros star N. Hagerstown-Smithsburg match

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Sophia Lobley knows how to put on a show.  Meanwhile, Emma Marroquin Ontiveros is equally adept at stopping one.  So together, Lobley...

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Sniff notes: The healing power of pets

In the world of television streaming services, it’s pretty easy to get sucked in, isn’t it? Man, there are alot of options out...

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‘The times they are a changin’

Bubba came by to visit me the other morning. I haven’t seen my good ‘imaginary friend’ in a while and we were looking...

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Local history: The legacy of Franklin County schools

Whenever young families move to a new area, a few factors rank high on their list of importance. Neighborhood value, local crime rate...

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Free car seat safety checks

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa- Certified child passenger safety technicians will be available Thursday, April 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 830 Fifth Ave. in...

Health

WellSpan Auxiliary awards health scholarships

WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital Auxiliary has awarded 11 Health Career Scholarships to high-school seniors from Waynesboro Area Senior High School and Greencastle-Antrim High School,...

Health

Library, health group host spring walks

Healthy Franklin County and the Franklin County Library System are inviting residents to step into spring by joining local community walking groups. The...

Health

Walk across Pennsylvania challenge

Healthy Franklin County is encouraging residents to get moving this spring through Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania, a free eight-week virtual walking challenge that...

Health

Meritus welcomes 16 new doctors to residency programs

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Meritus Health’s new General Surgery Residency Program has matched with its first class of three doctors, plus three transfers to...

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Spring outside for better mental health

Spring’s arrival offers a natural invitation to step outside and support mental health, and experts say even small doses of time in nature...

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