Serving Franklin, PA and Washington, MD Counties
Serving Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD
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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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CHAMERSBURG, Pa. – Six thousand people gathered in downtown Chambersburg on April 18 for the EPIC Franklin County America250PA Parade. The event marked Franklin...

Local Government

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will hold its next open session meeting on May 5 with a major...

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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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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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 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...

Entertainment

FAYETTEVILLE, Pa – Totem Pole Playhouse is excited to offer a dynamic lineup of 2026 Summer Theatre Camps, designed to inspire creativity, build...

School News

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.- Wilson College is pleased to announce Lisa Tiffin, D.E.L., G.P.C., as the new vice president for institutional advancement. Tiffin brings more...

Around The Region

AROUND THE REGION- LocalNews1 has partnered with The Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack to bring you a story every Monday taken from current or past editions of the...

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Githens’ fastballs help carry Smithsburg to 13-3 win over Williamsport

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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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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High School Stat Leaders through May 3

With John Kahl on the mound, Waynesboro’s baseball squad believes it can be a postseason contender. Kahl is having a sharp campaign throwing...

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High School Scores and Standings from April 27-May 2

It hasn’t been an easy season for the Chambersburg boys volleyball team, but the Trojans had one big reason to celebrate last week....

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Waynesboro baseball rallies to defeat New Oxford

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – The Waynesboro Indians varsity baseball team put on their rally caps Friday, May 1, versus the New Oxford Colonials at...

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Sniff notes: When storms scare pets

My poor cat Grayson is positively petrified of storms. The sad thing is it doesn’t even have to have lightning with it –...

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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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Local history: William Preston Lane Jr., former Maryland governor

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – If you have ever driven down Gov Lane Blvd and wondered ‘where did the name come from?’ You will now...

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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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