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

Month: March 2026

286 Articles
Local Government

Commissioners honor Red Cross volunteers

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed March to be American Red Cross Month in Franklin County. By doing so, the commissioners are celebrating...

School News

High school stat leaders through March 8

It took a deep postseason run, but Caleb Tyler has taken over the spot on our boys wrestling wins leaderboard. Fairfield’s Tyler, a...

Entertainment

Hagerstown filmmaker to receive Nora Roberts award at Maryland Film Festival

HAGERSTOWN – Documentary filmmaker Mike Wicklein, whose work has chronicled Maryland history, aviation and maritime heritage, will receive the Nora Roberts Foundation Award...

Sports

2 area state silvers in H.S. wrestling, Shepherd splits in baseball, softball

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. – For the second straight year, Rileigh Romberger ended her wrestling season standing on the state tournament podium.  This year,...

Around The Region

Almanack provides long-range forecasts for our area

HAGERSTOWN. – Want long-range forecasts tailored for our region? Think about the Town and County Almanack. LocalNews1 has partnered with The Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack to...

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Health

Midstate Medical Moment: Debunking weight loss myths

Olivia Mosco, CRNP, UPMC Weight Management Diet, exercise and weight loss are some of the most trending topics on social media and we...

Sports

HS Baseball Previews: Smithsburg’s veteran squad aiming for deep postseason run

Smithsburg’s baseball team made quite the impression last spring. The Leopards posted a winning season, captured a region championship, and finished one win...

Non-Profits

United Way grant supports Senior Services Network’s grocery delivery upgrades

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — United Way of Washington County, Maryland, has awarded a $1,900 Live United Urgent Needs grant to Senior Services Network to enhance its grocery...

Voices

Sniff notes: Visit the CVAS dog park for instant joy

I can be pretty cynical from time to time, but I really am quite lucky in the grand scheme of things. I have...

Video
Entertainment

Mainstreet draws crowds for Waynesboro’s Chocolate Celebration

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — The sweet smell of chocolate filled downtown Waynesboro Saturday afternoon as the annual Mainstreet Chocolate Stroll sold out all 140...

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