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WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Karen S. Justice helped illuminate the challenges of widowhood for attendees at the Friends of the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free...

Local Government

The Emergency Preparedness Expo combined education with fun for the whole family on Saturday, Oct. 10. Hosted by the Washington County Office of...

Sports

As we hit the home stretch of the fall high school sports season, individual milestones are starting to pile up for area athletes....

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About half of Franklin County is made up of wooded areas and parts of the Appalachian Mountain range come through the county, particularly...

Health

The WellSpan Health Board of Directors has selected an experienced nurse and hospital systems administrator, Laureen T. Driscoll, MBA, MSN, RN, as the...

Non-Profits

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — The Antietam Humane Society offers cats, dogs and a variety of animals for adoption to loving homes. For more information on providing...

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HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Alice Virginia & David W. Fletcher Branch of the Washington County Library paid tribute to Edgar Allan Poe honoring...

School News

HAGERSTOWN, Md. —  The English and Humanities Division at Hagerstown Community College will host its Faculty Arts Showcase from Thursday, Nov. 5, through...

Around The Region

With the first “early decision” college-application deadline looming on Nov. 1, and tuition plus room and board at a four-year college costing $31,000...

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Area high school sports schedule: Oct. 12-17

Here is this week’s schedule for Waynesboro, Chambersburg, Greencastle-Antrim, Fairfield, North Hagerstown, South Hagerstown and Smithsburg high schools. Monday, Oct. 12 Flag Football...

Sports

High school scores and standings from Oct. 5-10

The cross country postseason is set to kick off this Friday with the Central Maryland Conference Championships, and it couldn’t come sooner for...

Sports

Penn State loses to USC 31-23 in White Out game

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – A little more offense, a little more defense, and Saturday night’s White Out game between Penn State and USC...

Sports

Shepherd uses efficient attack to beat West Chester 28-14

WEST CHESTER, Pa. – You don’t have to be flashy if you are efficient.  It’s not exactly an advertising slogan, but it is...

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Smithsburg rolls past Clear Spring 56-0, clinches first winning season since 2015

CLEAR SPRING, Md. – Friday night was almost biblical for the Smithsburg football team.  It was everything the Leopards could have prayed for...

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Greencastle-Antrim comes up short in 27-19 loss to Milton Hershey

GREENCASTLE, Pa. — The Greencastle-Antrim Blue Devils sported pink in their uniforms Friday night in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month as they...

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There is no joy in Happy Valley

When you think of Penn State football, you think about stability, vigilance, consistency and prowess. But that was then. This is now. This...

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What’s cooking: Cooler weather means breaking out the soup ladle

As the temperatures begin to drop around the region, it is time to warm up with a tasty bowl of soup. A mixture...

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Local history: Are there ghosts in Washington County?

October brings the changing of temperatures, the falling of leaves and the fun of Halloween. Many area residents will be heading to the...

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Gettysburg resident shares scalp cooling experience during cancer care

GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Gettysburg resident Kimberlee Steckman retained most of her hair while using scalp cooling during chemotherapy at WellSpan Adams Cancer Center,...

Health

Franklin County reports seven measles cases as Pennsylvania total climbs to 1,078

Franklin County has recorded seven measles cases this year as Pennsylvania’s statewide total climbed to 1,078 in Wednesday’s Department of Health update. The...

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Healthy Franklin County plans summit at Coyle Free Library

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Healthy Franklin County will host the Franklin County Health Summit from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Coyle...

Health

Fall illnesses bring respiratory viruses, asthma concerns for children

As children settle into the school year and temperatures begin to cool, local health professionals are reporting a wide range of illnesses affecting...

Health

Health officials issue rabies alert after cat tests positive

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — A cat found along the east side of Dual Highway has tested positive for rabies, prompting Washington County health officials...

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Brook Lane opens D.M. Bowman Rec Center

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Brook Lane Health Services cut the ribbon Thursday, Sept. 24, to welcome visitors to the D.M. Bowman Rec Center. The...

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