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Greencastle-Antrim’s baseball squad is back in the state semifinals for the third time in school history. But this time — after going down...

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The spring high school sports season has reached its final week, and only one team remains in action in the LocalNews1.org coverage area....

Local Government

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County Jail is no longer simply a place of confinement, but increasingly functions as a mental health and medical...

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The difference between good and impactful can’t be measured by just talent. To attain any level of “greatness” takes longevity. Many have been...

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‘History’ is a strange thing.  It records the happenings in our world of the ‘human past.’ And there is no more important history...

Health

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Meritus Health has promoted Carrie Adams, Pharm.D., from chief operating officer to president of Meritus Medical Center, recognizing her record...

Non-Profits

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Local residents will have the opportunity to transform fallen foliage into seasonal masterpieces next week during a collaborative community arts...

Entertainment

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The public is invited to join the Doleman Black Heritage Museum in Hagerstown for a three-day Juneteenth Celebration, from June...

School News

HAGERSTOWN, Md.  — During a Board of Education work session on June 2, Washington County Public Schools presented an overview of the district’s...

Around The Region

BOONSBORO, Md. — The Boonsboro Police Department is urging residents to understand state and local regulations governing electric bicycles, scooters and high-speed electric...

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High School Stat Leaders through June 7

The Fairfield baseball team went down swinging at states last week, but not before Jacob Liller left his final mark on our area...

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Game of the Week: Chambersburg, Butler baseball squads prepare for PIAA quarterfinals meeting decades in the making

The past decade has not been easy for the proud baseball program at Chambersburg, but with win after win, the Trojans have been...

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Local running results May 31

The Crusher Run Texas Quarry 5K Sunday, May 31, in Lutherville Timonium, Md. Runners: 284 Winner: Grayson Criswell, Bel Air, Md., 17:55; Top Female: Madison Buddenbohn, Edgewood,...

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Washington County Athletic Association releases baseball All-Stars, Smithsburg named Team of the Year

Smithsburg was a force to be reckoned with on the baseball field this spring — and following a 15-win campaign that saw the...

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Like father, like son: Lance and Cole Dewease both win at Williams Grove Speedway

It was already a great night for Lance Dewease at Williams Grove Speedway. Competing in the 410 Sprints on Friday evening, the “Fayetteville...

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Mid-Penn Conference releases spring All-Stars, 48 locals honored

The baseball teams at Waynesboro and Greencastle-Antrim fought tooth and nail for a title in the Mid-Penn Colonial Division. In the end, the...

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Local history: Remembering heroes from around the region, Part 2

As the nation moves closer to its 250th anniversary and celebrate the lives of the brave men and women who served to ensure...

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‘It’s so dry, the trees are bribing dogs’

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

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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...

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Maryland says: ‘Eat well, buy local’

Maryland’s Best is kicking off summer with a new campaign, “Eat Well. Buy Local.” and the debut of an updated logo! This summer,...

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WellSpan, libraries launch 19th annual GO! outdoor program

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — For the 19th consecutive summer, WellSpan and local libraries across Central Pennsylvania are launching an interactive, outdoor scavenger hunt designed to...

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Online application opens for farmers market nutrition program in Maryland

The Maryland Department of Agriculture has opened its online application for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Interested participants can access the online...

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Meritus executive Dave Lehr joins Maryland health exchange board

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Meritus Health Chief Strategy Officer Dave Lehr has been named to the board of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange, effective...

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WellSpan Health names Dr. Kevin Lewis chief physician executive

Dr. Kevin L. Lewis has joined WellSpan Health as executive vice president and chief physician executive. Lewis is a nationally experienced physician executive, having led clinical...

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Bicycle safety month promotes visibility, helmets and traffic compliance

May marks National Bicycle Safety Month, and Pennsylvania officials are reminding residents that cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists under...

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