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The 28th annual Pete Wright Memorial All-Comers Track & Field Series kicked off Tuesday at North Hagerstown High School. The remaining meets are...

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If you play it strictly by paper, Dylan Herbst will be the man to beat when Washington County holds its championship meet this...

Local Government

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Waynesboro-area residents should prepare for extensive road closures and detours beginning early Saturday, July 4, 2026, as a full slate...

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WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Waynesboro American Legion Post 15 defeated Chambersburg Post 46, 7-1, on June 30. Waynesboro controlled the game from the outset,...

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Has the Dargan Boy gone bonkers? Is he lost for words? Or is he having a spelling ‘Bee’ issue? None of the above!...

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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — An historic and potentially lethal heat wave is settling over the mid-Atlantic region this week, threatening decades-old records and prompting...

Non-Profits

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Waynesboro YMCA continues to offer a full slate of youth summer sports camps, with several sessions already completed and more...

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The nation marks its 250th anniversary on July 4, and nearly every community has big fireworks celerations planned. Following are what LocalNews1.org has...

School News

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) recently announced approval of a grant in the amount of $197,331 to Hagerstown Community College...

Around The Region

GETTYSBURG, Pa, — Gettysburg is no stranger to Independence Day celebrations, and this year’s event at Gettysburg Rec Park will be even bigger...

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Local Running Results: June 26-27

Road Hatteras 5K Road Race Friday, June 26, in Avon, N.C. Runners: 37 Winner: McKinley Norris, Erwin, Tenn., 17:52; Top Female: Jennifer Green, Erwin, Tenn., 27:04 LocalNews1.org...

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Dewease off to fast start at Pennsylvania Speedweek 

The first three races of Pennsylvania Speedweek have been completed, and the “Fayetteville Flyer” is already in the mix for a championship. Lance...

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‘We’re going to win this year’: Flying Boxcars deliver on Minicozzi’s promise

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — When the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars gathered for their first mandatory workout of the season at Meritus Park in April, new...

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Sneak peak: Booth, Moser highlight our Top 17 girls volleyball players to watch this fall

With the graduation of girls volleyball stars like Caydence Doolan and Abigail Eagler, it would be understandable if the collective talent in the...

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Club swimming roundup: Domzalski, Breslin shine for Chambersburg Memorial YMCA at Linwood Nester Invitational

It’s going to be quite some time before we see Maggie Domzalski and James Breslin compete at the high school level. Even so,...

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Hub City hangs with conference leader before second-half surge

Hub City FC Black Roses stayed within striking distance of Mid-Atlantic Conference leader Ristozi FC for much of the opening half before the...

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Local history: Celebrating the birth of the nation around the region

On July 4, the United States of America celebrates its 250thanniversary. Franklin County will join in the pageantry of the nation and celebrate its...

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Local history: Remembering heroes from around the region, Part 5

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — As the nation moves closer to its 250th anniversary and celebrates the lives of the brave men and women who served...

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Sniff Notes: Dogs understand more words than you think

For people who say they tell their dogs about their problems because the canines are often better listeners than humans, they might be...

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Franklin County senior centers extend hours as heat index top 100 degrees

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County’s Area Agency on Aging is extending hours at two senior activity centers this week as extreme heat pushes...

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Meritus Food Farmacy reaches 1,000 referrals milestone

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Meritus Health’s Food Farmacy program has passed a major milestone, serving its 1,000th referral while continuing to improve access to...

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Study links genes to asthma response from air pollution

PITTSBURGH, Pa.  – For many people with asthma, air-quality advisories are harbingers of worsening symptoms. But for reasons science has struggled to explain,...

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New farm analysis reveals most expensive crops to grow; why this matters

A new analysis of USDA Economic Research Service Commodity Costs and Returns data has revealed the true cost pressures facing American agriculture, identifying...

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Study reveals why bird flu affects cattle differently, pasteurizing milk kills virus

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — When H5N1 bird flu first began infecting U.S. cattle in early 2024, diagnosis was elusive, because in cows, the disease...

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Midstate Medical Moment: Vaping can lead to lung scarring, COPD, other illness

As electronic cigarettes and vapes continue to increase in popularity, especially among teens, many people still believe the false narrative that vaping is...

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