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

Month: March 2026

285 Articles
Local Government

Smithsburg to switch to cloud-based accounting for better financial success

SMITHSBURG, Md. – The Smithsburg Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday to upgrade its accounting system to QuickBooks Online, replacing the current desktop version...

Sports

N. Hagerstown beats top-seeded Oakdale to advance in 3A W. playoffs, Boonsboro wins too, other games

IJAMSVILLE, Md. – The postseason has become post time for the North Hagerstown boys basketball team.   After a regular season littered with injuries and 12-8 record...

Local Government

Maryland House passes emergency bills targeting ICE center near Williamsport

ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland House of Delegates voted last week, mostly along party lines, to pass three emergency immigration measures designed to challenge federal...

Local Government

Washington Commissioners meeting today to address public safety, addiction, community funding

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will convene for a regular open session on Tuesday, March 3, to consider fiscal...

Sports

Auto racing season kicks off with Ice Breaker Weekend at Lincoln Speedway

It’s a new year and a new racing reason, and for Lance Dewease, it’s time for a new ride. Now piloting the No....

Sports

Local Running Results

One City Marathon Saturday, Feb. 28, in Newport News, Va. Runners: 508 Winner: Nich Eccher, Pittsburgh, 2:22:54; Top Female: Shauneen Werlinger, Fairfax Station, Va., 2:44:43 Local.News1.org Finishers...

Around The Region

Hagerstown Flying Boxcars 2026 schedule full of fun

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Hagerstown Flying Boxcars are excited to announce the return of their fan favorite weekly promos in 2026.  Tuesday games...

Sports

Club swimming roundup: Chambersburg Chargers shine at Y league championships

MERCERSBURG, Pa. – Nearly a dozen swimming teams competed in Mercersburg for the YMCA Swim Coaches Association of Pennsylvania League Championship.  Almost all...

School NewsTop Stories

School delays scheduled due to ice storm, road restrictions

Due to the ice storm and wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and light snow impacting central and south-central Pennsylvania overnight and into...

Local GovernmentTop Stories

Local government briefs: Franklin/Adams counties

As part of LocalNews1.org’s commitment to help readers stay informed about local government and how elected officials manage the resources entrusted to them...

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