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Serving Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD
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CHAMBERSBURG – Coordinators of Laurel Life’s Sprouts kindergarten-readiness program credit the teamwork of its dedicated staff with the success of the new initiative....

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It was a good enough winter on the high school wrestling mat for Jackson Polifka, but when the season came to an end,...

Local Government

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – Fire crews from multiple departments responded to a blaze at the Stover Apartments on the corner of West Main Street...

Sports

There are plenty of words that could be used to describe the beginning of the 2026 auto racing season for Lance Dewease, but...

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FRANKLIN COUNTY – The Underground Railroad has become as engrained in American lore as the Revolutionary War and Western Expansion, only for much...

Health

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. – A handful of common viruses are circulating across Franklin County this month, mirroring trends seen across Pennsylvania and the...

Non-Profits

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – Mark Subrizi, a life health specialist with Blue Ridge Risk in Waynesboro, discussed his life’s work with members of the...

Entertainment

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – The Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a mixer Wednesday, hosted by Stone House Red Barn. The faciolity offers a...

School News

CHAMBERSBURG – Registration is now open for Summer@Shalom, Shalom Christian Academy’s lineup of four-day summer camps designed to combine fun, creativity and learning...

Around The Region

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.– On March 13, Letterkenny Army Depot announced the death of Pfc. Krystofer Lopez, a U.S. Army Soldier at the installation. The...

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Local running results: March 14-15

Ocean City Shamrock 5K Saturday, March 14, in Ocean City, Md. Runners: 780 Winner: Aidan Ryan, Baltimore, Md., 17:38; Top Female: Melissa Wiley, Joppa, Md., 19:42 Local.News1.org...

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Shepherd women win one, lose one at MEC Crossover, men lose to Indiana U.

SALEM, Va. – Pitcher Madelayne Ruffner fired a one-hit shutout on Sunday to lead the Shepherd University softball team to a 1-0 victory over West Liberty...

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H.S. boys track & field previews: Smithsburg has rare opportunity to pull off state title trifecta

Cross country state title? Check. Indoor track and field state championship? Check. Outdoor state crown? To be determined. You don’t ever want to...

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High school scores and standings from March 9-14

It was a historical week for the Chambersburg boys swimming squad at the PIAA Class 3A Championships, held at Bucknell University. With three...

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Indiana sweeps Shepherd, softball, lacrosse games too

INDIANA, Pa. – Indiana University of Pennsylvania scored in the late innings in each game of a doubleheader on Saturday to claim a 7-2, 8-7...

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Local wrestlers Monn, Halling earn NCAA All-American honors

Two former Washington County wrestling standouts brought home NCAA All-American honors Saturday. McDaniel senior Thomas Monn placed third at 149 pounds at the...

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Sniff notes: The science of cat kneading

I have a thing for curling tootsies. Yeah, I’m going to have to explain this one. The other day, I walked up to...

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Dining out: Giacomo’s, authentic taste of Italy

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

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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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Final winter STREAK workshop features standing yoga

WellSpan Health’s Winter STREAK Wellness Program will wrap up its 2026 workshop series on Wednesday, March 18, with “Standing Strong – Anywhere Yoga...

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Experts offer tips for storm anxiety and safety

Many residents woke up on Monday, March 16, feeling a knot in their stomachs as forecasters highlighted the risk for severe thunderstorms. For...

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Expo connects residents with holistic wellness

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – Your Wellness Connection: A Community Health Expo will bring dozens of holistic health practitioners, wellness providers and community partners to...

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WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital earns national patient safety honor from Healthgrades

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

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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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Grove library promotes walking in April

Residents are invited to lace up their walking shoes and celebrate National Walking Day with the Grove Family Library this April. The library...

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