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SMITHSBURG, Md. — Smithsburg officials said the town could receive more than $1.1 million in federal funding for long-planned sewer infrastructure upgrades, enough...

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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Food lovers are invited to experience the best of the local dining scene during ChambersFest Restaurant Week, taking place July...

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GREENCASTLE, Pa. — Mayor Ben Thomas Jr. invites the public to celebrate the Greencastle-Antrim High School baseball players and coaches this Friday, July...

Sports

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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​Mark Twain once said, “There are many humorous things in the world; among them, the white man’s notion that he is less savage than...

Health

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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WAYNESBORO, Pa. — It was “gavel travel” week at Waynesboro Rotary last week as President Jeff Rock passed club’s leadership over to the...

Entertainment

This week and in the weeks ahead, theaters across south-central Pennsylvania and western Maryland have a wonderful lineup of performances. From timeless musicals...

School News

HAGERSTOWN, Md. —  The Hagerstown Community College Foundation has received a $5,000 grant from the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship through its...

Around The Region

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation plans bridge inspections next week for the Interstate 81 structures over Conococheague Creek in Greene...

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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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Photos by Toya: Waynesboro Firecracker run

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Waynesboro’s annual Firecracker Run and Kids 1-Mile Run on July 4 drew more than 200 participants, with Waynesboro Police Officers...

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York/Adams absorbs Big Spring, James Buchanan; rebrands to South Central Athletic Conference

The competitive landscape will look just a little bit different for Fairfield when it takes the field this fall. That’s because the league...

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Photos by Toya: American Legion Baseball

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Greencastle Post 373 came up just short in a tightly contested matchup against Waynesboro Post 15, falling 5-4 in Franklin...

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Local history: Reading on wheels in Washington County

When the Washington County Public Library was opened in Hagerstown in 1901, it became a popular attraction for visitors and residents alike. It was the...

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A ‘semiquincentennial’ has arrived!

Has the Dargan Boy gone bonkers? Is he lost for words? Or is he having a spelling ‘Bee’ issue? None of the above!...

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Local history: Celebrating the birth of the nation around the region

On July 4, the United States of America celebrates its 250thanniversary. Franklin County will join in the pageantry of the nation and celebrate its...

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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...

Health

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...

Health

Franklin, Washington counties open cooling centers and water stations

With heat indexes in the area rising above 100 degrees, the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke are high, especially for those...

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Dangerous heat wave threatens region

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — An historic and potentially lethal heat wave is settling over the mid-Atlantic region this week, threatening decades-old records and prompting...

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Franklin County senior centers extend hours as heat index top 100 degrees

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County’s Area Agency on Aging is extending hours at two senior activity centers this week as extreme heat pushes...

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Meritus Food Farmacy reaches 1,000 referrals milestone

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Meritus Health’s Food Farmacy program has passed a major milestone, serving its 1,000th referral while continuing to improve access to...

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