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Serving Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD

Day: March 4, 2025

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LOCAL HISTORY: Exploring the past on one Waynesboro city block

History is often studied on a large scale, encompassing entire towns like Gettysburg or covering thousands of acres at places such as the National Mall in Washington, D.C. However, on a one-block section of Waynesboro’s Philadelphia Avenue, the past comes alive when researching the stories...

Local Government

Burn ban issued in Washington County

Effective immediately, by order of the Board of County Commissioners, the Washington County Office of Emergency Management has issued a countywide burn ban due to heightened fire...

Top Stories

Ryan meets Ryan on the “Wheel”

Ryan … meet Ryan. That’s how it was for Ryan Smetzer of Hagerstown, who was able to realize his lifelong dream of coming...

School News

Read across America week celebrated in Waynesboro

Staffers at Summitview Elementary School in Waynesboro greeted students March 3 to kick off Read Across America Week, which is celebrated March 2 to...

Health

Meritus expands services at medical plaza: Cardiology and pediatric urgent care added

HAGERSTOWN – Two services are being added to Meritus Medical Plaza, complimenting patient care already available at the 13620 Crayton Blvd. facility north...

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‘Owl prowl’ set at Buttonwood Nature Center

WAYNESBORO – Buttonwood Nature Center is hosting an “owl prowl” along trails in the nature center at 10356 Amsterdam Road. The event is...

Non-Profits

Wee Wonders set at Buttonwood for 6 sessions in March and April

WAYNESBORO – Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute, is offering a new series of six outdoor nature programs for preschoolers in March...

Local Government

Washington County launches Everbridge Alert System for emergency updates

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County’s Office of Emergency Management is encouraging all residents to sign up for the newly launched Everbridge Citizen Alert Program,...

Sports

High school scores and standings from Feb. 24-March 2

Smithsburg track standouts Cora Gentzel, Kayla Hawbecker, Ella Fisher, and Taylor King can now call themselves state champions after last week’s MPSSAA 1A...

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