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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A Walmart store in Franklin County was among eight Pennsylvania locations investigated for child labor violations in a case that...

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HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will consider $2.6 million in renovations for the county detention center, a $1.3...

Sports

Thanks to a strong opening round in the postseason, North Hagerstown athletes continue to lead in several stat categories over multiple sports. Two...

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I was reminded of a quote I found years and years ago recently, and I have to talk about it again. This goes...

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HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Meritus Health will hold its 42nd annual Tree of Lights ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, in the Same...

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BOONSBORO, Md. — The First Hose Company of Boonsboro will host its annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 5, offering families an...

Entertainment

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Summit Wrestling Association marked its 21st anniversary with a professional wrestling event in downtown Waynesboro on Saturday, Nov. 7, highlighted...

School News

Pennsylvania authorities documented 196 drivers illegally passing stopped school buses during a single day of enforcement in October, an increase from the previous...

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Veterans in Pennsylvania and Maryland may qualify for expanded financial assistance and property tax relief following changes to state benefits programs in 2026....

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Local running results: Nov. 7-8

Narrow Way 5K Saturday, Nov. 7, in Cumberland, Md. Runners: 122 Winner: Mitchell Pritchard, California, Md., 17:02; Top Female: Lauryn Roberts, Cumberland, Md.,...

Sports

Williamsport graduate Iggy Chalker qualifies for Olympic Trials in marathon debut

Zane “Iggy” Chalker had never raced a marathon before Saturday. Now he’s headed to the Olympic Trials. The former Williamsport High School standout...

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High school scores and standings from Nov. 2-7

Deep into the fall postseason, only seven area squads remain in competition. Six of those teams hail from Smithsburg and North Hagerstown. The...

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Quartet of area drivers — Myers, Upperman, Lee and Walls — secure track championships

The auto racing season is both a sprint and a marathon. On a weekly basis, drivers are putting the pedal to the metal...

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Penn State holds off Washington 28-25, climbs above .500

SEATTLE – After a grueling four-game losing streak, the Penn State Nittany Lions have now won two in a row after upending the...

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Shepherd rolls past Lackawanna 41-3 in Senior Day rout

SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – Shepherd University spent Saturday honoring and saying goodbye to its senior class.  The Rams followed by giving them all a...

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Dargan boy: Remembering ‘Cy’ Kretzer on Veterans Day

Donald “Cy” Kretzer was born on July 25, 1921, in Keedysville, Maryland, and left this shore for another on June 5, 2010. “Cy,”...

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Local history: Looking back on history of Wilson College

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Wilson College helped change the landscape of women’s education, not just in Franklin County, but across the nation. This is...

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Sniff notes: Halloween pet costumes bring laughs, but comfort comes first

Okay, I can’t help it. I have to talk about it. The videos of dogs and cats in Halloween costumes. Oh. My. Word....

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Keystone Health offers free HIV, hepatitis C and STD testing in November

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Keystone Health is offering free testing for HIV, hepatitis C and sexually transmitted diseases on select dates in November at...

Health

Seven local nurses among 21 honored with DAISY Awards

Seven nurses at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital and WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital were among 21 recipients of DAISY Awards announced by WellSpan Health across eight...

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Pennsylvania opens energy assistance applications; Maryland aid available year-round

Pennsylvania residents struggling with home heating costs can now apply for financial assistance through the state’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, while Maryland...

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WellSpan opens walk-in crisis center in Adams County

GETTYSBURG, Pa. — People experiencing a mental health crisis have a new option for receiving care outside a hospital emergency department in Adams...

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Meritus Medical Center, Brook Lane sign healthy food pledge

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Meritus Health, which operates Meritus Medical Center and Brook Lane, is the only Maryland health system among more than 250...

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Croup, colds and stomach bugs are making the rounds locally

As local families settle into the autumn season, area health providers report a surge in seasonal illnesses, including viral upper respiratory infections, the...

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