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

Month: April 2026

338 Articles
Local Government

County proclaims re-entry week

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed April 6-10 to be Re-entry Week in Franklin County and are encouraging residents to support...

Around The RegionTop Stories

Fatal trench collapse under investigation

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa – A construction worker was killed Thursday afternoon when a trench collapsed at a job site in Franklin County, officials said....

School News

Global brand executive selected as Wilson College 2026 commencement speaker

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. –  Ken Ohashi, brand chief executive officer of Brooks Brothers and Nautica, will deliver the commencement address to the Wilson College...

Waynesboro and Greencastle-Antrim
Sports

Game of the week: Blue Devils, Tribe set to clash in high-powered Colonial Division matchup

Any time Waynesboro and Greencastle-Antrim meet on the baseball field, you can throw out the records and expect a dogfight.  Fans should expect...

Entertainment

Live music & local brews

The breweries in Franklin and Washington counties are never short on fun, so we have gathered some of their events for the coming...

Non-Profits

Area libraries offer info about car buying, Earth Day, National Walking Day among others in April

Each month LocalNews1.org will share with readers highlights of events happening at library branches in the Franklin and Washington County areas. Here is what is...

Local Government

Washington County preserves 32-acre Antietam Creek farm

HAGERSTOWN, Md. –  The Washington County Department of Planning & Zoning announced recently that the county has preserved a 32.63-acre farm, adding to...

Health

Dr. Anne Duch to lead wellness talk

HIGHFIELD-CASCADE, Md. – The Fort Ritchie Community Center has announced a special guest presentation by Washington County native and influential physical therapist Dr. Anne Duch....

Entertainment

Registration remains open for Franklin County America250PA celebration

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County, Pennsylvania is celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary with the EPIC Franklin County America250PA Parade on April 18 in downtown...

Around The Region

PennDOT urges drivers to go hands-free

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania State Police are reminding Pennsylvanians to put down the phone while driving or they will be...

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