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BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT, Pa. — A tiny museum at the crest of the Sunshine Trail near Blue Ridge Summit showcases a significant battle...

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HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Miss Washington County has won both the talent and evening gown competitions so far in the Miss Maryland competition. Gianna...

Local Government

Franklin, Adams and six other south central Pennsylvania counties will see line painting efforts during the night between now and late October, the...

Sports

Sprout 5K Saturday, June 20, in North Bend Runners: 59 Winner: Rowan Revata, Muncy, 20:13; Top Female: Katey Fitzgarald, 30:32 LocalNews1.org Finishers Chambersburg: Eric Guyer (10th in 27:59)...

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Once upon a time, there lived an old man in the south part of the county.  He was an industrious sort most of...

Health

PITTSBURGH, Pa.  – For many people with asthma, air-quality advisories are harbingers of worsening symptoms. But for reasons science has struggled to explain,...

Non-Profits

GREENCASTLE, Pa. — The Greencastle-Antrim Food Pantry will launch its 2026-27 fiscal year in July, requiring all participating family units to complete an...

Entertainment

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Miss Washington County Teen Nora Babu finished fourth in the statewide Maryland Teen pageant on Friday night, June 26, at...

School News

GREENCASTLE, Pa. — Greencastle-Antrim school community members will gather Wednesday at Tayamentasachta Environmental Center to remember Beth Wilson, a beloved teacher and colleague...

Around The Region

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has postponed road work planned for this weekend on southbound Interstate 81 in southern Franklin County due to...

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Sneak peek: Greencastle-Antrim’s Medina headlines our Top 9 field hockey players to watch in 2026

Greencastle-Antrim’s field hockey squad got a taste of winning last fall, and with a couple of senior stars back to lead the way...

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Club track & field roundup: H-Town Rollerz pile up six wins at AAU Maryland District Qualifier

Simply put, the H-Town Rollerz are on a roll. The Rollerz, a club track squad based in Hagerstown, put on a superb performance...

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Palmer, Reed drive to victory at BAPS Motor Speedway

Scott Palmer has been steady on the track all season, but now the Greencastle driver is starting to flirt with dominance. Competing in...

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College Corner: Waynesboro grad French put on a winning show for Juniata track squad

Gracie French won plenty of races in her time as a standout sprinter for the Waynesboro track team, but at Juniata College she...

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Sneak Peek: North Hagerstown’s Fuss highlights our list of Top 16 area golfers to watch in 2026

The summer season has arrived, and for most that means beach vacations, trips to the pool and perhaps an outdoor concert or two....

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Photos by Toya: Waynesboro holds off Shippensburg in American Legion baseball

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Waynesboro Post 15 edged Shippensburg Post 223, 5-4, Tuesday evening in American Legion baseball action at Waynesboro High School. Waynesboro...

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Local history: Remembering heroes from around the region, Part 5

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — As the nation moves closer to its 250th anniversary and celebrates the lives of the brave men and women who served...

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Rome, Gladiators and the White House

You know, Bubba (my fictional friend) and I were having some fresh homemade strawberry pie the other day, with a tad of whipped...

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Local history: Remembering heroes from around the region Part 4

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

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New farm analysis reveals most expensive crops to grow; why this matters

A new analysis of USDA Economic Research Service Commodity Costs and Returns data has revealed the true cost pressures facing American agriculture, identifying...

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Study reveals why bird flu affects cattle differently, pasteurizing milk kills virus

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — When H5N1 bird flu first began infecting U.S. cattle in early 2024, diagnosis was elusive, because in cows, the disease...

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Midstate Medical Moment: Vaping can lead to lung scarring, COPD, other illness

As electronic cigarettes and vapes continue to increase in popularity, especially among teens, many people still believe the false narrative that vaping is...

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Sheehy Subaru donates care items to cancer center

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Representatives from Sheehy Subaru Hagerstown visited the John R. Marsh Cancer Center on Wednesday, June 17, delivering donations aimed at...

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Meritus security officer injured in May incident returns home

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Meritus Health security officer injured during an incident at Meritus Medical Center last month has been released from the...

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Free summer meal programs expand across Franklin County

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — As summer begins, schools across Pennsylvania are continuing to serve as community hubs by helping ensure children do not go...

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