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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the May Employee of the Month award to Zachary West during the board’s May 27 public meeting. West has been employed by Franklin...

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When it comes to the District 3 softball postseason, no program has won more games and championships than the Chambersburg Trojans. The Trojans...

Local Government

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Members of the Hagerstown Hitters Youth Football Organization asked the city council to reconsider a decision denying use of Fairgrounds...

Sports

HARRISBURG, Pa — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved legislation that could significantly reshape high school athletics by allowing separate playoff systems...

Voices

I read a book once titled ‘Chasing Fireflies’ by Charles Martin. One line in that book always struck me peculiar, it read, “It’s...

Health

May marks Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and health officials are urging residents to take precautions as tick activity increases across the region. Lyme...

Non-Profits

WILLIAMSPORT, Md. — The 5K and 10K C&O Canal Towpath hike benefiting Micah’s Backpack, the Refugee Welcome Network and other Hagerstown Area Religious...

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What was once a boundary to dissolve a border dispute between British colonies in the 1760s, the Mason-Dixon Line, is today a cultural...

School News

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — The vacant North End representative seat for the Waynesboro Area School Board has been filled by Shandra Kraft. The board...

Around The Region

HARRISBURG, Pa — A Pennsylvania law targeting distracted driving will shift from warnings to fines next month, marking a significant enforcement milestone in...

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Local running results: Memorial Day Weekend

Carlisle Downtown Mile Thursday, May 21, in Carlisle Runners: 316 Winner: Jordan Cruise, Leola, 4:25; Top Female: Stefanie Cassel, Hummelstown, 4:59 Local.News1.org Finishers Fayetteville: Wing Lam Cheung (6:37)...

Sports

Mardela drops Boonsboro to retain softball state title; South tennis honors; college signings

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The Boonsboro softball team played an entire season without meeting its match.  Until Monday.  The Warriors met the ultimate...

Sports

North girls, Smithsburg boys win state track team titles

BALTIMORE — The North Hagerstown girls and Smithsburg boys captured team titles Monday at the MPSSAA State Track & Field Championships at Morgan...

Sports

High school stat leaders through May 24

Just in case Okenie McLaughlin thought his spot on our area leaderboards was in danger, the Chambersburg senior went ahead and posted the...

Sports

High school scores and standings from May 18-23

The biggest winner on the sports scene last week was none other than Mother Nature. Weather caused all sorts of problems in the...

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College Corner: Chambersburg’s Fogal guides PSU Mont Alto to Small College World Series

Carter Fogal had the kind of spring that baseball dreams are made of. He crushed the ball at the plate and was a...

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Local history: Remembering heroes from around the region, Part 1

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — As the nation moves closer to its 250th anniversary and celebrate the lives of the brave men and women who...

Voices

War letters and wishes of a little girl

Memorial Day for me is a lifetime event that doesn’t end with just one day of recognition and memory. I have a diary. ...

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Local history: Hagerstown’s most notorious legend

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — It was the summer of 1827, and there was passion and foreboding in the air. A young man named George...

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Meritus Health launches virtual primary care service

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Meritus Health has created a way for you to visit your primary care provider from your home. Following on the...

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Free suicide prevention training offered in Franklin County

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A free suicide prevention training aimed at equipping community members with practical intervention skills will be offered later this month...

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Mike on the Mic: Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine

A new episode of “Mike on the Mic” is now available featuring a conversation with Dr. Brian Kessler, dean of the Meritus School...

Health

Maryland chefs encouraged to submit recipes for governor’s ‘buy local’ cookout

The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced the 2026 Governor’s Buy Local Cookout that will take place on July 17 in Annapolis. This...

Health

Rare quadruplets mark milestone

YORK, Pa. — One year after four of the smallest patients ever cared for at WellSpan York Hospital began their extraordinary journey, Samuel,...

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Mayor breaks tie to halt water fluoridation

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The borough of Chambersburg will discontinue adding fluoride to its public water supply following a tie-breaking vote by the mayor...

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