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

Month: February 2026

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County government communicators recognized, ballot printer picked

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners chose a Shippensburg company to print ballots and recognized government communicators at their first evening meeting of the...

Entertainment

Chambersburg Ballet to present Winter Showcase at Wilson College

CHAMBERSBURG – The Chambersburg Ballet presents its annual Winter Showcase on Friday, Feb. 27, and Saturday, Feb. 28, at Wilson College. Performances begin...

Local Government

Cold winter boosts utility bills in Chambersburg

CHAMBERSBURG – Borough officials say colder-than-normal winter temperatures — not rate increases — are behind higher electric and natural gas bills reported by...

Health

Meritus named national finalist for Baldrige Award

HAGERSTOWN – Meritus Health has been named a finalist for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, one of six nonprofit organizations nationwide to...

Sports

Smithsburg girls cap undefeated season with win over Allegany

SMITHSBURG – The Smithsburg girls basketball team capped an undefeated regular season on Thursday with a 58-28 win over Allegany. Senior Skyla Mastronardi put her...

Entertainment

Franklin/Washington counties’ theater roundup

This week in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, and Washington County, Maryland, several theater groups are preparing to entertain audiences. The Chambersburg Capitol Theatre has...

Local Government

Hagerstown Housing Authority seeks $26M federal grant to redevelop 361 housing units

HAGERSTOWN – The City of Hagerstown and the Hagerstown Housing Authority are pursuing a $26 million federal grant aimed at transforming aging public...

Local Government

Hagerstown outlines water allocation process for ICE facility

HAGERSTOWN – Director of Utilities Nancy Hausrath and Deputy Director Tyler Puffenberger met with Hagerstown’s City Council to clarify how water allocation rules...

Sports

Dorsey sparks North’s OT win after 6-week layoff

Joey Dorsey had a six-week wait before he could come to a game and play for the North Hagerstown basketball team.  And even after that long wait, the Hubs...

School News

Cursive writing mandated for Pennsylvania classrooms starting in mid-April

Recognizing the educational and historical value of cursive handwriting, the Pennsylvania General Assembly recently passed and the governor signed into law legislation to...

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