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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County has finalized plans to relocate its Area Agency on Aging and Chambersburg Senior Activity Center to the North Pointe Business Center, 2593 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg.  Beginning May 26, both the...

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The club swimming season came to an end following the YMCA National Short Course Championships in early April. Or did it? Even with...

Local Government

HAGERSTOWN, Md — The Washington County community, along with chamber members and local elected officials, will hold a breakfast event honoring first responders...

Sports

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

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Editor’s note: Sen. Douglas Mastriano (R-Franklin/Adams) wrote the following in support of legislation he plans to introduce. Just this week Franklin County commissioners...

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

Non-Profits

WAYNESBORO, Pa — Buttonwood Nature Center invites area families on a free guided hike in recognition of National Trails Day on Sat., June...

Entertainment

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Rain and cool temperatures did not deter local vendors and residents from gathering at Main Street Park on Saturday for...

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MONT ALTO, Pa. — With a year to go before the closure of Penn State Mont Alto and six other satellite campuses of...

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HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The rainy weather may bring some gloomy feelings to residents, but their gardens couldn’t be happier. Here are some great...

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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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Local running results: May 15-17

Harpers Ferry Half Marathon Saturday, May 16, in Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Runners: 336 Winner: Logan Hendershot, Frederick, Md., 1:28:18; Top Female: Kira Hunt, Leesburg, Va., 1:37:19 Local.News1.org...

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South High’s Chapman signs with Hood; Shepherd’s Ruffner, Fluharty honored

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Ja’Seri Chapman, South Hagerstown’s record-setting outfielder, recently signed to play softball at Hood College next spring.  Chapman broke program records for career stolen bases...

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Game of the Week: Blue Devils, Falcons set to lock horns in District 3 baseball semifinals

By winning its first two games of the District 3 Class 5A baseball postseason, Greencastle-Antrim already has a ticket to states tucked away...

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Gach jumps 9 spots to win at McGrewBid Motoplex

The “Gachinator” has returned to Victory Lane. Chambersburg’s Trevor Gach, 17, scored his first win of the season at McGrewBid Motoplex last weekend....

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Club soccer roundup: Ten area squads remain unbeaten as league season hits home stretch

Summer is almost here, and the finish line is in sight for area soccer clubs competing in the Central Pennsylvania Youth Soccer League...

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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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Sniff notes: Tee off for CVAS

We have our golf tournament coming up in June and it will help our animals, so golfers, mark your calendars! It’s in memory...

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Foot notes: The tortoise marathon

It makes me chuckle to say this, but perhaps the most active runner in the Sandrik family household is our pet tortoise, Terry. ...

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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...

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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...

Health

Photos by Toya: Relay For Life of Franklin and Fulton Counties

GREENCASTLE, Pa — Relay For Life of Franklin and Fulton Counties continued a decadeslong tradition of honoring cancer survivors, remembering loved ones and...

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Midstate medical moment: Avoiding sports injuries

Kurt Kessler, athletic trainer, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Orthopaedic Care As a parent or guardian, it can be intimidating to know how...

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