Serving Franklin, PA and Washington, MD Counties
Serving Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD
Local GovernmentTop Stories

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Despite previous announcements of Ocewana Baker’s informal withdrawal from the race to represent District 2B in Maryland’s House of Delegates,...

SportsTop Stories

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — More than 300 fans turned out Saturday night at North Hagerstown High School to witness the first home match in...

Local Government

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa — Franklin County President Judge Shawn D. Meyers, along with Judge Mary Beth Shank, officially swore in two of the newest...

Sports

Three boys track athletes from the Local.News1 coverage area — Torin Sitter, Dylan Herbst, and Garett Forrest — saved their best efforts of...

Voices

Okay, gang. We need foster parents. Kind of desperately. It’s primarily for kittens. Or mothers with kittens. Our dog kennels are full and...

Health

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

Non-Profits

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Looking for a new friend? The Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter is featuring these Pets of the Week. For more information, interested...

Entertainment

FAYETTEVILLE, Pa. — The music is on as “A Night with Janis Joplin” officially opened at Totem Pole Playhouse. Running May 29 through...

School News

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — More than 345 seniors officially transitioned from students to alumni during the 144th Annual Commencement for Waynesboro Area Senior High...

Around The Region

HAGERSTOWN- Protecting livestock from disease is a top priority for farmers and there are some simple tips and tricks to help make the...

Click Image For More Info

Sports

See More

Sports

High School Scores and Standings from May 25-30

Smithsburg’s state sweep is complete.  In a school year that has already seen the Leopard boys win MPSSAA team gold in cross country...

Sports

South’s Kunkle signs to attend Frederick for softball; Shepherd news

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Kaelynn Kunkle checked one final box before graduating.  The South Hagerstown senior finish her final day of classes in style by signing...

Sports

Bill would allow split championships in high school sports

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

SportsTop Stories

Historical softball heavyweights Chambersburg and Central Dauphin set to play for District 3-6A title

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

Sports

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...

Voices

See More

Voices

Foot notes: Keeping up with the kids is a race in itself 

With sweat pouring down my face and desperation coursing through my body, I kept making passes through the crowd until I found the...

Voices

Sniff notes: The journey between us

We are all on a journey. Our own, individual journey on this earth, the point of which may not be realized for many...

Voices

Pennsylvania families should not foot the bill for Big Tech’s AI boom

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...

Click Image For More Info

Health

See More

Health

Lyme awareness month urges vigilance as tick season peaks

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

Health

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...

Health

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...

Health

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,...

Media Links

Weather Icon
72°

Weather Forecast

Monday, June 1
Weather icon
72°F
scattered clouds
Tuesday, June 2
Weather icon
67°F
light rain
Wednesday, June 3
Weather icon
72°F
few clouds
Thursday, June 4
Weather icon
78°F
clear sky
Friday, June 5
Weather icon
81°F
overcast clouds
Please log in to save your location.