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HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Eight days of fun at the 45th annual Washington County Ag Expo wound up on Saturday, July 25. Since 1981,...

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HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Washington County commissioners received a favorable ruling from Maryland’s Open Meetings Compliance Board. At its latest meeting, County Administrator Michelle...

Local Government

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Chambersburg police are searching for 22-year-old Kevin Pierre-Charles and his teenage accomplice following an armed home invasion in the 400...

Sports

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Waynesboro’s YMCA hosted its Women’s Summer Volleyball League Championship on July 23, where Vintage Volley defeated Pineapples to win the...

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I worked 34 years in Maryland prisons and learned some very good lessons.  I walked the prison corridors often. Both the incarcerated and...

Health

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Residents seeking accessible ways to improve physical and mental well-being will have two opportunities to participate in guided yoga sessions...

Non-Profits

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — The Judy Elden Memorial Summer Concert Series continued July 23 at Renfrew with a performance by Reckless Moe & the...

Entertainment

GREENCASTLE, Pa. — Business sponsors are being sought for the Greencastle Grub & Pub Festival. Organizers expect thousands of attendees during “one of...

School News

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The final land development plan for the new middle school to be constructed at the intersection of McKinley Street and...

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WAYNESBORO, Pa. — The sunflowers are in full bloom at the Church of the Apostles, United Church of Christ in Wayne Heights, offering...

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Friday night lights! High school football schedules set for 2026 season

Get those calendars ready; there are a few dates you’ll want to circle. High school football schedules have been slowly, but surely, getting...

Sports

HS Field Hockey Previews: Blue Devils hungry for more after ending playoff drought

The four field hockey teams in the LocalNews1.org coverage area — Greencastle-Antrim, Waynesboro, Chambersburg, and Fairfield — have been starving for wins in...

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2005 Smithsburg High team to be inducted into Washington County Golf Hall of Fame

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Washington County Golf Hall of Fame’s 2026 induction class will come straight out of high school.  The Hall of Fame will honor...

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Local Running Results: July 15-19

Harrisburg Mile (Corporate Challenge) Wednesday, July 15, in Harrisburg Runners: 454 Winner: Aiden Gonder, Mechanicsburg, 4:24; Top Female: Nicole Register, York, 5:27 LocalNews1.org Finishers Fayetteville: Kevin Ogden (5:38)...

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Photos by Toya: Pickleball camp

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Participants at the Waynesboro Area YMCA pickleball camp on July 24 learned the fundamentals of the growing sport, including serving,...

Sports

Photos by Toya: Mountain All-Star Tournament

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Pen Mar Youth League’s 12U Mayhem on the Mountain All-Star Tournament continued through the weekend, with Westminster delivering a decisive...

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Local history: Mercersburg, land of water, war and freedom

MERCERSBURG, Pa. — Known for the Mercersburg Academy campus, the small town that is located at the border of Franklin and Washington counties...

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Abington, Virginia, and a few old stories

​Do you like history and adventure?  ​So do I! ​Who would get up at 2 in the morning and put the ‘pedal to...

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Sniff notes: Cat summoned for jury duty sparks laughs

Oh, man, do I have one for you this time. I found this one on social media and it cracked me up so...

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Lyme disease rash appears in most cases, health officials say

The rash, commonly associated with Lyme disease, appears in more than 70 percent of infected individuals, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health....

Health

CDC links Cyclospora outbreak to recalled iceberg lettuce

A multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections has been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce, prompting a nationwide recall and public health warning, according to...

Health

Meritus to host back-to-school well-child visit day Aug. 3

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Meritus Primary Care on Prospect Street is preparing to help families get ready for the upcoming school year by offering...

Health

Washington County seeks houses of worship to join in Save a Life Day

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Washington County Health Department is seeking houses of worship to participate in the Save a Life Day 2026 on...

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Dangerous air quality grips region; relief expected this weekend

Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to choke air quality across Franklin County, Pennsylvania, and Washington County, Maryland, prompting health warnings and raising a...

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Region prepares for worst air quality since 2023; residents urged to limit outdoor activity

Health officials in Pennsylvania and Maryland are urging residents to be cautious as wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota will blanket the area....

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