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Sometimes it takes years to realize a dream. Just ask Brandon Bard.  The Greencastle driver began racing at the start of the decade,...

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When success eventually finds its way to young athletes, they are told to act like they’ve been there before. But what advice is...

Local Government

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — State Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) will host a “Hanging with Chad” open forum at the Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce...

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It was a stellar season for Franklin County high school baseball. Greencastle-Antrim (23-3) won the PIAA Class 5A state title, Chambersburg (18-8) advanced...

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Oh, man, do I have one for you this time. I found this one on social media and it cracked me up so...

Health

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — A 77-year-old Boonsboro resident and small-business owner is the first person to have a blood clot removed from their lung...

Non-Profits

BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT, Pa. — Brothers Keepers Motorcycle Club, Chapter 39, will hold its annual Battlefield Burn Run: Monterey Pass edition on Aug....

Entertainment

How does one of Franklin County’s largest manufacturers continue to grow while investing in its people and the future of American manufacturing? On...

School News

GREENCASTLE, Pa. — Greencastle-Antrim School District has been named one of the American Heart Association’s Top Impact Schools in Pennsylvania, ranking No. 8...

Around The Region

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Franklin County residents could soon see an end to the biannual ritual of changing their clocks, as the U.S. House...

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Sneak Peek: Hade, Phelan headline our Top 21 girls soccer players to watch in 2026

When we began researching our candidates for the top girls soccer players to watch this fall, it soon became apparent that the toughest...

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Photos by Toya: Waynesboro vs Smithsburg scrimmage

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Waynesboro Area Senior High School’s football team hosted Smithsburg High School for a 7-on-7 scrimmage Tuesday, offering a glimpse at...

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Local running results: July 3 – 5

Firecracker 5K Saturday, July 4, in Waynesboro Runners: 379 Winner: Ryan Rasco, Hagerstown, Md., 16:21; Top Female: Caroline Matthews, Boonsboro, Md., 20:02 LocalNews1.org Finishers Smithsburg: Dylan Herbst (4th...

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Moats rolls to Victory Lane at Winchester Speedway

Eric Moats is on the board. The Waynesboro driver scored his first win of the season at Winchester Speedway on Saturday. Competing in...

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Sneak peek: Ramirez, Byard highlight our Top 14 boys soccer players to watch in 2026

After going from a five-win club in 2024 to a district finalist in 2025, Chambersburg’s boys soccer program is back on the map....

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Club track & field roundup: H-Town Rollerz advance 13 athletes to AAU Junior Olympic Games

Call them the “Lucky 13” if you’d like, but it took more than just good fortune for the H-Town Rollerz to punch their...

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Franklin’s I-81 should become National Defense Corridor, spurring area investment

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The I-81 corridor has long been one of the most important transportation arteries in the eastern United States. Here in...

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Sniff notes: Protecting pets during extreme summer heat

Okay, so listen. I’m starting to think this heat might be some kind of a sentient entity. I think it’s a thing or...

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Foot notes: A ‘weighted’ approach

The last time I shared a running and weight loss update a few months ago, things were going better than I ever could...

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Stomach bugs, rashes and ear infections rise this summer

Local pediatric providers are reporting a seasonal surge in common summer illnesses, with recent cases ranging from stomach viruses and allergy flare-ups to...

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When poor sleep becomes a serious health concern

Sleep is important to our overall health, and yet we often treat it as an afterthought. Poor sleep can affect everything from mood...

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New pharmacist joins Carl’s Drug Store, Norland Avenue Pharmacy

CHAMBERSBURG & GREENCASTLE, Pa. — Norland Avenue Pharmacy and Carl’s Drug Store have announced the addition of Amanda Hite, to their pharmacy team....

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Diarrhea, upset stomach? Cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads across 18 states

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Health officials across the United States are investigating a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness that has sickened hundreds...

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Harper named executive director of Tuscarora Managed Care Alliance

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Tuscarora Managed Care Alliance board has selected Genevieve Harper as its new executive director, Franklin County Commissioners announced Tuesday. Harper will...

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Free car seat safety checks set for July 15

WILLIAMSPORT, Md. — Meritus Health, in partnership with the Washington County Health Department, will host the event at the Williamsport Memorial Library, 104...

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