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Serving Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD
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Creativity will take center stage in downtown Hagerstown as Downtown Hagerstown Main Street hosts its free Art Walk on May 9 from 10...

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HAGERSTOWN, Md. – North Hagerstown swept the boys and girls team titles at the Washington County Public Schools Track & Field Championships on...

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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed May 3-9 to be National Correctional Officers and Employees Week in Franklin County in appreciation of the men and women whose...

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Shalom Academy 5K Saturday, May 2, in Chambersburg Runners: 93 Winner: Shay Kane, Pleasant Hall, 19:59; Top Female: Sarah Boward, Chambersburg, 22:54 Local.News1.org Finishers Waynesboro: Kelson Wenger (2nd...

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When I was a young correctional officer (aka prison guard), I had the opportunity to conduct contraband searches.  In my early career, while...

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 This May, during both Mental Health Awareness Month and Physical Activity Awareness Month, Healthy Franklin County is launching Move for Mental Health, a month‑long communitywide...

Non-Profits

WAYNESBORO, Pa – Calling all prospective birders. Buttonwood Nature Center is offering two Birding for Beginners programs—one for families and one for teens...

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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Participants in the 29th Annual Chambersburg Trout Derby hauled in plenty of trout and had plenty of fun this past weekend....

School News

MONT ALTO, Pa. — Penn State Mont Alto will graduate 117 students in ceremonies in the Multpurpose Activity Center at 1:30 p.m. on...

Around The Region

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – Waynesboro’s own Dan DeDona, president and founder of LocalNews1.org, has been selected as one of three Pennsylvania News Association “Heroes...

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Trojans pocket 11 wins at Greencastle-Antrim Middle School Track Invitational

If you think Chambersburg’s track program is going to fall out of contention any time soon, think again. The Trojans showed that their...

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Green Bananas edge Baylor’s 4-3

GREENCASTLE, Pa – Baylor’s Homestead & Landscaping fell 4-3 to Green Bananas in Greencastle-Antrim Softball Baseball Association Little League play. The teams were...

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Githens bags fastball with slam to carry Smithburg

SMITHSBURG, Md. – It’s hunting season for the Smithsburg baseball team.  Fastballs are in the crosshairs and the Leopards are approaching them in “Teddy Roosevelt” style.  They...

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Cole Dewease conquers Bedford Speedway, leaving own mark

It’s never easy to follow in your father’s footsteps, especially when your dad is a National Sprint Car Hall of Famer, but Cole...

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Spring high school playoffs season starts Wednesday!

The spring high school sports season ended on Monday.  The spring high school sports SEASON begins on Wednesday.  These days, many teams take...

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Boxcars sit atop Atlantic League after strong start

The Hagerstown Flying Boxcars are looking down on the rest of the Atlantic League — for a change. After wrapping up their third...

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Local history: Franklin County heart of Pennsylvania’s abolition movement

Pennsylvania was the first state to face the ugly specter of slavery nearly 100 years before the Civil War. On March 1, 1780,...

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Foot notes: Sub-2 lightning strikes twice at London Marathon

When Kenyan John Korir broke the tape at the Boston Marathon in a course-record time of 2:01:52, it provided affirmation for a thought...

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Bubba, a friend in search of ‘wisdom’

Morel season is over, and that crop of mushrooms this year was not all that great, but a sandwich or two was gifted...

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American Stroke Month: BE FAST to save lives

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – In recognition of American Stroke Month this May, Meritus Medical Center is raising awareness about the warning signs of stroke...

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Keystone Health unveils May meal schedule

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Keystone Health has released a comprehensive calendar of free community meals available throughout May, providing daily options for residents in...

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Move for better mental health

Franklin County residents will have new opportunities to support their mental well-being this spring as Healthy Franklin County launches its “Moved for Mental...

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Health officials urge STI screening

The overall number of sexually transmitted infections are on the decline in Pennsylvania, and to continue this downward trend, the Pennsylvania Department of...

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Stay safe outdoors this season

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is urging residents to take precautions as tick activity increases across the state, raising the risk of tickborne...

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Walk-in clinic eases mental health access

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Keystone Behavioral Health is expanding its community reach with the launchof a new walk-in program designed to provide immediate access...

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