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WAYNESBORO – Community learning activities for everyone is at the heart of the mission of Buttonwood Nature Center Home of the Institute. That...

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The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Franklin and Washington counties in Pennsylvania and Maryland until 8 p.m. Wednesday as...

Local Government

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order Wednesday halting all construction and renovation work on a planned Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention...

Sports

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — For the fourth straight year, the Chambersburg boys basketball team reached the second round of the PIAA Class 6A state...

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FAYETTEVILLE – We all have that one place that we drive by all the time and say to ourselves, “one of these days...

Health

Reflecting WellSpan’s commitment to safe, patient-centered care, Healthgrades, a national resource for consumers to find and help review a doctor or hospital, announced...

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The Blue Ridge Mountain Volunteer Fire Company in Blue Ridge Summit received a $15,000 state grant to strengthen wildfire protection efforts in Franklin...

Entertainment

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — The legendary 1960s folk trio The Limeliters will bring their signature harmonies and humor to the Waynesboro Area Senior High...

School News

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

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Recognizing the growing issue of young people engaging in gambling activities, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (“PGCB”) is launching a campaign intended to heighten...

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Smithsburg girls’ win streak ends in ‘game of a lifetime’ OT loss to Southern Garrett

FREDERICK, Md. – The Smithsburg girls basketball team could be considered “well-traveled.”  The Leopards have gone places and accomplished things that other teams could...

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Williamsport girls fall to Gleneig in semifinals, Shepherd baseball up in polls

FREDERICK, Md. – Williamsport’s girls basketball team prides itself on going as far as the defense will carry it.  The lift ended on Tuesday...

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HS Girls Lacrosse Previews: After best season in program history, Trojans could be even better in 2026

The Chambersburg girls lacrosse squad took some big steps forward last spring, seven big steps to be exact. Coach Shane Henry’s Trojans marched...

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Shepherd bounced out of PSAC tourney, other Rams’ news

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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Local Running Results

Seneca Creek Greenway Trail 50K Saturday, March 7, in Gaithersburg, Md. Runners: 178 Winner: Nicolas Crouzier, Gaithersburg, Md., 3:55:01; Top Female: Yukino Parle, Washington, D.C., 4:50:43 Local.News1.org...

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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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Local history: Madeleine Dahlgren, a brilliant writer and anti-suffragette

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

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Local history: When Chambersburg’s Maroons shone on the diamond

CHAMBERSBURG – With the promise of warmer weather on the horizon, people are starting to think about the joys that come with the...

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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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WellSpan COO named rising star by Modern Healthcare

YORK – WellSpan Health officials announced that Kasey Paulus, executive vice president and chief operating officer, is included among Modern Healthcare’s Leading Women...

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Midstate Medical Moment: Debunking weight loss myths

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

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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...

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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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