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When success eventually finds its way to young athletes, they are told to act like they’ve been there before. But what advice is...

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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The final round of the 2026 “Acapella & Unplugged” music competition will be held on July 18 at 7 p.m. on the...

Local Government

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A 26-year-old man was taken into custody Monday in connection with an alleged robbery at a fast-food restaurant in Franklin...

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It was a stellar season for Franklin County high school baseball. Greencastle-Antrim (23-3) won the PIAA Class 5A state title, Chambersburg (18-8) advanced...

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Oh, man, do I have one for you this time. I found this one on social media and it cracked me up so...

Health

Local pediatric providers are reporting a seasonal surge in common summer illnesses, with recent cases ranging from stomach viruses and allergy flare-ups to...

Non-Profits

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Hagerstown Rotary Club will host a special meeting and community events in July, including a tree dedication honoring a...

Entertainment

GREENCASTLE, Pa. — Antrim Township is planning a large-scale America250 celebration this month as Stars, Stripes, & Summer Nights takes shape at Antrim...

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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The Franklin County Career and Technology Center is hosting its second Exploratory STEM Camp this July, offering local elementary students...

Around The Region

GETTYSBURG, Pa. — The celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary is well underway in Gettysburg and Adams County, and there’s plenty more to...

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Sneak Peek: Hade, Phelan headline our Top 21 girls soccer players to watch in 2026

When we began researching our candidates for the top girls soccer players to watch this fall, it soon became apparent that the toughest...

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Photos by Toya: Waynesboro vs Smithsburg scrimmage

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Waynesboro Area Senior High School’s football team hosted Smithsburg High School for a 7-on-7 scrimmage Tuesday, offering a glimpse at...

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Local running results: July 3 – 5

Firecracker 5K Saturday, July 4, in Waynesboro Runners: 379 Winner: Ryan Rasco, Hagerstown, Md., 16:21; Top Female: Caroline Matthews, Boonsboro, Md., 20:02 LocalNews1.org Finishers Smithsburg: Dylan Herbst (4th...

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Moats rolls to Victory Lane at Winchester Speedway

Eric Moats is on the board. The Waynesboro driver scored his first win of the season at Winchester Speedway on Saturday. Competing in...

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Sneak peek: Ramirez, Byard highlight our Top 14 boys soccer players to watch in 2026

After going from a five-win club in 2024 to a district finalist in 2025, Chambersburg’s boys soccer program is back on the map....

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Club track & field roundup: H-Town Rollerz advance 13 athletes to AAU Junior Olympic Games

Call them the “Lucky 13” if you’d like, but it took more than just good fortune for the H-Town Rollerz to punch their...

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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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Sniff notes: Protecting pets during extreme summer heat

Okay, so listen. I’m starting to think this heat might be some kind of a sentient entity. I think it’s a thing or...

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Foot notes: A ‘weighted’ approach

The last time I shared a running and weight loss update a few months ago, things were going better than I ever could...

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When poor sleep becomes a serious health concern

Sleep is important to our overall health, and yet we often treat it as an afterthought. Poor sleep can affect everything from mood...

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New pharmacist joins Carl’s Drug Store, Norland Avenue Pharmacy

CHAMBERSBURG & GREENCASTLE, Pa. — Norland Avenue Pharmacy and Carl’s Drug Store have announced the addition of Amanda Hite, to their pharmacy team....

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Diarrhea, upset stomach? Cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads across 18 states

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Health officials across the United States are investigating a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness that has sickened hundreds...

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Harper named executive director of Tuscarora Managed Care Alliance

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Tuscarora Managed Care Alliance board has selected Genevieve Harper as its new executive director, Franklin County Commissioners announced Tuesday. Harper will...

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Free car seat safety checks set for July 15

WILLIAMSPORT, Md. — Meritus Health, in partnership with the Washington County Health Department, will host the event at the Williamsport Memorial Library, 104...

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Franklin, Washington counties open cooling centers and water stations

With heat indexes in the area rising above 100 degrees, the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke are high, especially for those...

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