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HAGERSTOWN, Md – Hagerstown Regional Airport broke ground on Tuesday, April 7, for an expansion before a select crowd of over 30 local dignitaries.  An additional...

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Spring has sprung and with the change of seasons, so too comes the arrival of youth soccer. We’ve counted at least 46 teams...

Local Government

WAYNESBORO, Pa- A Waynesboro woman is facing felony charges after police say her neglect led to the death of her 4-year-old son earlier...

Sports

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – Shepherd University’s junior pitcher Madelayne Ruffner complete a dominant week in the circle by being named PSAC East softball pitcher of the week as announced by...

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When people hear the word “invention” their minds immediately turn to great men like Thomas Edison and Benjamin Franklin, who combined are responsible...

Health

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — A Meritus primary care practice will be taking over the Professional Boulevard space of Meritus Women’s Health Specialists, which is...

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WAYNESBORO, Pa. – Buttonwood Nature Center presents “Getting to Know PFAs and Forever Chemicals” on Thursday, April 16, at 7 p.m. at Church...

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GREENCASTLE, Pa- Families are invited to cast their lines and enjoy a morning of outdoor fun at the annual Kids Fishing Rodeo hosted...

School News

The English and Humanities Division at Hagerstown Community College will hold a spring dance recital on Friday, May 1, at 7 p.m., in...

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Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the opening of Laurel Caverns State Park with local leaders...

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Smithsburg lacrosse boys lose 9-4 to Walkersville, Shepherd sports roundup

WALKERSVILLE, Md. – Zach Linn collected two goals and an assist, while goalkeeper Dant Rucci made 13 saves on Tuesday but wasn’t enough for the...

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Path Valley Speedway kicks off with Claybreaker Season Opener 

The long wait is over. Racing has finally returned to Path Valley Speedway. More than 100 drivers ventured to Dry Run last weekend...

Sports

Bradley’s homer lifts Waynesboro past West Perry

Waynesboro snapped a three-game skid on Monday evening with an 8-5 win over West Perry, powered by a solo home run from Emma...

Sports

South baseall takes hard loss to Williamsport

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – South Hagerstown takes a workmanlike approach to baseball.  “We just talk a lot about stacking good days,” said South coach Keith Hutzell. “Today wasn’t...

Sports

Local Running Results

Bunny Palooza 5K Saturday, April 4, in Bethany Beach, Del. Runners: 492 Winner: Blake Brown, Felton, Del., 16:47; Top Female: Trudy Dalton, Selbyville, Del., 21:27 Local.News1.org Finishers...

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High school stat leaders through April 5

Few high school pitchers are throwing the ball better than Chambersburg’s Ryne Mills and North Hagerstown’s Saige Palmer.  Mills has been borderline untouchable...

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Sniff notes: life of a well-loved indoor cat

The other day I said to my cat Grayson (who was sitting on my stomach at the time), “if I gave you a...

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Sniff notes: The healing power of pets

In the world of television streaming services, it’s pretty easy to get sucked in, isn’t it? Man, there are alot of options out...

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Foot notes: Sports don’t have to end after graduation

As I approach my 25th year in the sports writing biz, one of the hardest realities to process has been the graduation of...

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WellSpan president to retire

YORK – The WellSpan Health Board of Directors today announced that Roxanna Gapstur, president and chief executive officer, has said she plans to...

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What’s going around Franklin County?

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. – Residents in Franklin County are seeing a familiar mix of seasonal illnesses as spring settles in, with respiratory viruses,...

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Dr. Gauthier brings balance to modern psychiatry

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – When Dr. Chris Gauthier sits with a patient, he listens for more than symptoms — he listens for patterns. For...

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Dr. Anne Duch to lead wellness talk

HIGHFIELD-CASCADE, Md. – The Fort Ritchie Community Center has announced a special guest presentation by Washington County native and influential physical therapist Dr. Anne Duch....

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Free car seat safety checks

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa- Certified child passenger safety technicians will be available Thursday, April 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 830 Fifth Ave. in...

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WellSpan Auxiliary awards health scholarships

WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital Auxiliary has awarded 11 Health Career Scholarships to high-school seniors from Waynesboro Area Senior High School and Greencastle-Antrim High School,...

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