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ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The leaders of three Maryland state agencies have condemned as “deeply flawed” the Trump administration’s proposal to convert a large...

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HAGERSTOWN, Md. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded a $113 million contract to a Pennsylvania-based company for the build-out and operations...

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HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Job postings for employment with ICE at a planned Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility are already popping up in...

Sports

CALIFORNIA, Pa. – Shepherd University got bounced out of the Pennsylvania State Athetic Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament on Wednesday, wasting a game-high 32-point performance by...

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BOONSBORO- “Thoughts of Female Suffrage: and in true vindication of woman’s true rights”, “Democracy, an American novel”, “South Mountain Magic”, and “The Woodley...

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Health

Olivia Mosco, CRNP, UPMC Weight Management Diet, exercise and weight loss are some of the most trending topics on social media and we...

Non-Profits

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — United Way of Washington County, Maryland, has awarded a $1,900 Live United Urgent Needs grant to Senior Services Network to enhance its grocery...

Entertainment

HAGERSTOWN – Documentary filmmaker Mike Wicklein, whose work has chronicled Maryland history, aviation and maritime heritage, will receive the Nora Roberts Foundation Award...

School News

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Washington County Public Schools seventh graders are getting a firsthand look into their futures this week during Career Exploration Days,...

Around The Region

HAGERSTOWN. – Want long-range forecasts tailored for our region? Think about the Town and County Almanack. LocalNews1 has partnered with The Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack to...

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H.S. softball previews: Blue Devils aiming for return to PIAA tourney

Make no mistake, the Greencastle-Antrim softball team graduated its fair share of talent from last year’s PIAA Class 5A runner-up squad. But those...

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HS Boys Lacrosse Previews: Chambersburg shooting for best season in years

Victories haven’t been easy to come by for the Chambersburg Trojans boys lacrosse squad, a group that is still searching for its first...

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2 area state silvers in H.S. wrestling, Shepherd splits in baseball, softball

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. – For the second straight year, Rileigh Romberger ended her wrestling season standing on the state tournament podium.  This year,...

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HS Baseball Previews: Smithsburg’s veteran squad aiming for deep postseason run

Smithsburg’s baseball team made quite the impression last spring. The Leopards posted a winning season, captured a region championship, and finished one win...

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High School Scores and Standings from March 2-7

Outside of the Chambersburg boys basketball locker room, there were very few that believed the Trojans actually had a chance in last weekened’s...

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Outfielder Pullen continues hot start Saturday as Shepherd grabs wins, other Ram news

SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – Outfielder Bodie Pullen continued his hot start by going 2-for-4 with two runs and three RBI in the first game on Saturday as Shepherd...

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Sniff notes: Visit the CVAS dog park for instant joy

I can be pretty cynical from time to time, but I really am quite lucky in the grand scheme of things. I have...

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Sniff notes: Kittens are coming to CVAS!

Well, at CVAS, we can sense it in the air. The kittens are coming. So many kittens. We are on the cusp of...

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Foot Notes: For the 300th time, thanks for reading

It was just over 10 years ago when a certain Franklin County newspaper — a publication that had already fired me twice in...

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Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine joins national nutrition education initiative

HAGERSTOWN – The Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine is joining more than 50 medical schools nationwide in a federal initiative aimed at strengthening...

Health

Meritus ‘Go for Bold’ campaign highlighted in peer-reviewed health journal

HAGERSTOWN – A community health initiative led by Meritus Health aimed at helping Washington County residents collectively lose 1 million pounds by 2030...

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Franklin County receives $48,000 donation to benefit area senior centers

CHAMBERSBURG – On Wednesday, the Franklin County Commissioners accepted a $48,000 contribution from PA Health and Wellness to support programming at each of the county’s eight senior activity centers.  The donation will be utilized to update senior center...

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Healthy Franklin County plans housing Tap Talks

Tap Talks will return to the Market Lounge at GearHouse Brewing Co. in Chambersburg this spring with two free evening programs exploring how...

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March free meals in Chambersburg

Keystone Health has released a calendar of free community meals available throughout Chambersburg for March, offering local residents hot meals at no cost...

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New grant expands feminine care access

The Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Education announced that $3 million allocated in the 2025/26 budget will be distributed to more than 750 Pennsylvania school districts, intermediate...

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