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HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Hagerstown’s annual Porchfest was a success on Saturday, May 16, as the rhythms coming from Prospect Street lured locals down...

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FAYETTEVILLE, Pa. — South Mountain Golf Course reopened last weekend, marking a renewed chapter for the longtime public recreation site. After months of...

Local Government

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Washington County commissioners are scheduled to consider a broad consulting agreement involving water and sewer infrastructure, along with proposed utility...

Sports

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – Muhlenberg continues its run through the District 3-6A tournament playoffs. The Waynesboro Indians were the latest opponents to face defeat....

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HAGERSTOWN, Md. — It was the summer of 1827, and there was passion and foreboding in the air. A young man named George...

Health

YORK, Pa. — One year after four of the smallest patients ever cared for at WellSpan York Hospital began their extraordinary journey, Samuel,...

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WAYNESBORO, Pa — The 37th Annual Youth Festival brought families together Sunday afternoon for a day of hands-on learning, outdoor exploration and live...

Entertainment

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The inaugural Battle of the Cheesesteaks was a hit on Saturday evening, May 16, in the Elizabeth Hager lot just...

School News

WAYNESBORO, Pa — Hundreds of students gathered on the lawn of Renfrew Park on May 16 for photos before the Waynesboro Area Senior...

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The Maryland Department of Agriculture is monitoring hardwood trees in western Maryland following an early spring frost that damaged emerging leaves in Allegany...

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Washington County track athletes qualify for MPSSAA state championships

The MPSSAA State Outdoor Track & Field Championships will be held May 21-23 at Morgan State University in Baltimore. Classes 1A and 2A...

Sports

High school stat leaders through May 17

Okenie McLaughlin is looking more and more like a state contender. Chambersburg’s jumping star had a field day at last weekend’s District 3-3A...

Sports

High School Scores and Standings from May 11-16

Survive and advance. That’s all a ballclub can do at this stage of the season. The baseball and softball playoffs are in full...

Sports

Waynesboro beats Central Dauphin in wild game

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – Someone said, “Baseball is a funny game.” Well, whoever said that (it was Yogi Berra) left a lot open to...

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Boonsboro sails 20-0 over Southwestern in state 1A quarterfinals

BOONSBORO, Md. — The Southwestern softball team figured out what direction to follow against Boonsboro.  But in a matter of 75 minutes, the Sabers knew...

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Game of the Week: Fairfield Knights return to the baseball postseason, set to take on High Point Baptist

For the seventh time in program history, the Fairfield baseball squad will be dancing in the district playoffs. The Knights nailed down the...

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Alumni group plans Mont Alto’s last year to be celebratory – ‘We are Mont Alto’

Editor’s note: Dr. Christina L. Green, a Penn State Mont Alto alum who holds an MBA and PhD, was commencement speaker at the...

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‘Stranger in a strange land’

When I was a kid growing up in the woods of Dargan, life was pretty exciting.  We were surrounded with so many interesting...

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Dining out: Lizzy’s, the treasure of Antrim Township

GREENCASTLE-ANTRIM — Traveling along 316 through Greencastle-Antrim on your way to Mercersburg, you will see a sign on your right with a unique...

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Mayor breaks tie to halt water fluoridation

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The borough of Chambersburg will discontinue adding fluoride to its public water supply following a tie-breaking vote by the mayor...

Health

Photos by Toya: Relay For Life of Franklin and Fulton Counties

GREENCASTLE, Pa — Relay For Life of Franklin and Fulton Counties continued a decadeslong tradition of honoring cancer survivors, remembering loved ones and...

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Midstate medical moment: Avoiding sports injuries

Kurt Kessler, athletic trainer, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Orthopaedic Care As a parent or guardian, it can be intimidating to know how...

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Asthma impacts not just breathing, but social, emotional development too

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Roughly 7 percent of children in the United States have asthma, which makes it one of the most common chronic...

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Franklin County declares Mental Health Month

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed May to be Mental Health Month in Franklin County. In doing so, the commissioners are urging residents...

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Simple activities strengthen children’s resilience

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — While many associate self-care with bubble baths and spa days, experts say children benefit from simpler, developmentally appropriate practices that...

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