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FAYETTEVILLE, Pa. — The Franklin County Art Alliance opened its 54th annual exhibition on Sunday, June 7, with a reception and award ceremony at Calvary...

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HAGERSTOWN, Md. — For the first two seasons of their existence, the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars spent most of the summer looking up in...

Local Government

SMITHSBURG, Md. – At the last Town Council meeting, a Smithsburg resident questioned the town’s enforcement of its sidewalk parking ordinance, arguing that...

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WAYNESBORO, Pa. — The Waynesboro Youth League celebrated its top talent June 6 with a full slate of All-Star Day games and showcase...

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I have a question for you to ponder: Do you think our animals know we’re a different species, or do you think they...

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HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Washington County Public Schools has launched its annual summer meal initiative, providing free lunches to children and teens while school...

Non-Profits

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Registration is open to join “Team Salamander” for the Salamander Scramble 5K. The race is a fundraiser for Buttonwood Nature Center...

Entertainment

WILLIAMSPORT, Md. — Homewood Living held its 27th annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 6, filling the retirement community’s campus with vendors, food...

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

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — The 36th annual Appalachian Golden Classics Car and Truck Show drew more than 90 registered vehicles to Red Run Park,...

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Five selected for Washington County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026

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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Greencastle reaches state semifinals as other local seasons end

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

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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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Club track & field roundup: H-Town Rollerz enjoy busy month of competition

With the AAU Mid-Atlantic District Qualifier just on the horizon, it’s safe to say that the H-Town Rollerz are fully prepared. The Rollerz,...

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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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A day in June that saved the world

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

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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...

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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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Carrie Adams promoted to president of Meritus Medical Center

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

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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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