Serving Franklin, PA and Washington, MD Counties
Serving Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD

Month: May 2025

288 Articles
School News

Meritus Health appoints new dean to lead MSOM

HAGERSTOWN – Meritus Health officials are pleased to announce that, following a national search, Dr. Brian A. Kessler, has been selected as the...

Sports

Local Running Results May 16-18

Jeff Scuffins Memorial 5K Saturday, May 17, in Hagerstown, Md. Runners: 35 Winner: John Ladesic, Olney, Md., 16:25; Top Female: Cheryl Scholl, Hagerstown,...

Non-Profits

Antietam Humane Society hosts annual pet fest

WAYNESBORO— The Antietam Humane Society welcomed families and their furry friends to Otterbein Community Park on Sunday for its 5th Annual PAWlooza, an...

Non-Profits

AHS Featured pet of the week: Clover

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

Voices

Local history: The Enoch Brown massacre

Within the confines of a rural park outside Greencastle, local history recalls a brutal attack that occurred 261 years ago. This peaceful place...

Local GovernmentTop Stories

Pennsylvania primary May 20

FRANKLIN COUNTY – Primary elections will take place at a polling area near you on May 20.  Polls will be open from 7...

Voices

Local elections matter, and you’re in charge

FRANKLIN COUNTY – Can a free people govern themselves?  That was the great experiment launched by our Founding Fathers.  There were a lot...

Non-Profits

Kids celebrate nature at 36th Youth Fest

WAYNESBORO- Hundreds of children and families gathered Sunday afternoon at Pine Hill Recreation Area for the 36th annual Youth Festival, an event dedicated...

Sports

Smithsburg Baseball Defies Odds, Heads to State Semifinals

Once upon a time … Usually, stories about days gone by have the tendency to make the younger generation roll their eyes. The...

Sports

High school scores and standings from May 12-17

Only one baseball team from the Local.News1 coverage area remains alive in the playoffs: The Smithsburg Leopards. Smithsburg had a big week, defeating...

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