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

Day: March 16, 2026

13 Articles
Around The RegionTop Stories

Tornado Watch lifted as front moves through

The National Weather Service canceled the Tornado Watch for the region Monday evening as the strongest storms shifted east. Earlier showers and thunderstorms...

Health

Experts offer tips for storm anxiety and safety

Many residents woke up on Monday, March 16, feeling a knot in their stomachs as forecasters highlighted the risk for severe thunderstorms. For...

School NewsTop Stories

Schools dismiss early amid severe weather

Area school districts across Franklin County, Pa., and Washington County, Md., have announced early dismissals and cancellations Monday as extreme weather warnings move...

Around The Region

Star light, star bright? Hagerstown Almanack can help identify them

HAGERSTOWN – Star light, star bright, when will we be able to see them shine in the sky at night? The 2026 Hagerstown Town...

Sports

Shepherd women win one, lose one at MEC Crossover, men lose to Indiana U.

SALEM, Va. – Pitcher Madelayne Ruffner fired a one-hit shutout on Sunday to lead the Shepherd University softball team to a 1-0 victory over West Liberty...

Sports

H.S. boys track & field previews: Smithsburg has rare opportunity to pull off state title trifecta

Cross country state title? Check. Indoor track and field state championship? Check. Outdoor state crown? To be determined. You don’t ever want to...

Around The Region

PennDOT launches spring enforcement wave

Local and state police are joining forces to target aggressive drivers as part of a statewide enforcement wave that will run from March...

Non-Profits

YMCA to host free seminar on power of attorney planning

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – The Waynesboro Area YMCA will host a free “Lunch & Learn” seminar on March 23 to help community members navigate...

Non-Profits

Saved by Sale Thrift Shop rises after loss

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Saved by the Sale Thrift Shop will celebrate the grand opening of its new location on March 21, less than...

Local Government

Washington County Commissioners to consider proposed 2027 budget, 911 fee changes, salary study

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will meet on March 17 for a regular open session to discuss issues...

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