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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Chambersburg Area Middle School North was placed under a shelter-in-place protocol Thursday morning while law enforcement officers searched the building,...

Local Government

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Fiscal Director Janelle Friese and Chief Financial Officer Teresa Beckner presented the preliminary 2027 general fund budget to the Franklin...

Sports

FREDERICK, Md. — Tenley Yost collected 14 kills and eight blocks to lead South Hagerstown to a five-set victory over Frederick, 25-23, 25-20,...

Voices

​Over the years, I have been a reader of many forums.  From my study of philosophy many years ago, one was always taught...

Health

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — A cat found along the east side of Dual Highway has tested positive for rabies, prompting Washington County health officials...

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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Things are heating up at the Chambersburg Volunteer Fireman Museum’s third annual Truck and Engine Show. This free-to-attend event will...

Entertainment

Theaters across south-central Pennsylvania and western Maryland have a lineup of performances. From timeless musicals to youth productions, stages in Franklin, Washington and...

School News

FAIRFIELD, Pa. — Fairfield Area School District schools will be closed Thursday because of a sewer issue, district officials said in a notice...

Around The Region

CARROLL VALLEY, Pa. – Carroll Valley Borough was awarded a $500,000 Statewide Local Share Account (LSA) grant through the Commonwealth Financing Authority on...

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Local running results: Sept. 25-27

Run Dollywood 5K Friday, Sept. 25, in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Runners: 1,946 Winner: Levi Davies, Huntsville, Ala., 18:17; Top Female: Rebecca Ward, Greenville,...

Sports

Club soccer roundup: Led by Union Soccer Club, nearly a dozen area teams in contention for division titles

Five games. Five wins. Destruction everywhere. It’s been that kind of season for the Vipers, a U9 boys club team from the Chambersburg-based...

Sports

Waynesboro defeats Gettysburg in three sets

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – The Waynesboro Maidens varsity volleyball team received an all-around, team effort on Tuesday to defeat the Gettysburg Warriors in three...

Sports

Father-son duo Lance and Cole Dewease land top-five finishes on the track

Even when saddled with poor starting position, father and son Lance and Cole Dewease can never be counted out on the race track....

Sports

High school stat leaders through Sept. 27

Even based on partial stats to start the boys soccer campaign, we knew that Michael Phelan was having a special season. But now...

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What’s cooking: Pumpkin Chili

Pumpkin spice season has begun, and it may not sound like pumpkin and chili would go together, but they do. It is a...

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Foot notes: Race organizers need to exercise caution, because many runners won’t

I can still remember the giddiness I felt when I looked over the weather report for race day on a frigid Sunday.  Freezing...

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‘Lightsome’ is a gentle word to ’embrace’

Tim, Molly & Maddy Lightsome Café ~ Opening 9/24/26 “If you light a candle for someone else, it will also brighten your own...

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Brook Lane opens D.M. Bowman Rec Center

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Brook Lane Health Services cut the ribbon Thursday, Sept. 24, to welcome visitors to the D.M. Bowman Rec Center. The...

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Pyramid Healthcare hosts Operation Save a Life Day

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — On Sept. 24, Pyramid Healthcare proudly hosted Operation Save a Life Day in Waynesboro, bringing together community members and local partners to...

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Meritus Health launches internal medicine residency program

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Following its newly awarded national accreditation, Meritus Health is pleased to announce that it is launching an Internal Medicine Residency...

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Meritus Care Caller program marks five years of connection

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Five years after it began, the Meritus Health “Care Caller” program continues to make inroads against loneliness and social isolation...

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Meritus launches health care careers through service-year program

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Meritus Health is hosting the highest number of participants in the Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation’s Service Year...

Pennsylvania health officials report nearly 800 measles cases state wide, with local infections noted in Franklin County and hospitalizations topping 150.
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Pennsylvania measles outbreak nears 800 cases as hospitalizations climb

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A severe measles outbreak continues to expand across Pennsylvania, reaching nearly 800 confirmed cases and leading to more than 150...

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