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Serving Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD

Month: April 2026

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Non-Profits

Pathfinders for Autism expands to Western Maryland with hiring of first ‘community connector’

TIMONIUM, Md. – Pathfinders for Autism today announced the hiring of Denise Near as its first “community connector” for Western Maryland. Near will help individuals...

Voices

Reader’s Voice: United in faith, against injustice

Editor’s note: This piece has been submitted by: The Hagerstown Area Religious Council Board of Directors The Hagerstown Area Religious Council, whose members...

Local Government

Hagerstown officials review rent concerns, landlord costs

HAGERSTOWN — Rising costs for utilities, maintenance and taxes are straining local landlords and complicating discussions around potential rent stabilization policies, according to...

Local Government

Maryland agency halts sewer expansion for planned ICE detention center in Williamsport

WILLIAMSPORT, Md. – Maryland’s top environmental regulator on Monday ordered Washington County to freeze any expansion of its sewer system to accommodate a...

Non-ProfitsTop Stories

Library hosts program showcasing design and inspiring future architects

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library is one of 42 locations this week to host the American Institute of Architects Pennsylvania...

Non-Profits

Waynesboro Rotarians learn more about pickleball

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – Waynesboro Rotarians last week enjoyed a presentation about the sport of pickleball from John Braun, director of pickleball at Dill...

Sports

Local Running Results

Westminster Main Street Mile Wednesday, April 8, in Westminster, Md. Runners: 192 Winner: Aaron Anderson, Gaithersburg, Md., 4:16; Top Female: Kaila Spence, Glenelg, Md., 4:44 Local.News1.org Finishers...

School News

GIANT donates $22K to Washington County school meal programs

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Washington County Public Schools were the benefactor of $22,000 from the The GIANT Company, known locally as GIANT and MARTIN’S, as...

Local Government

Franklin County area agency on aging, Chambersburg senior center relocating

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Beginning June 1, the Franklin County Area Agency on Aging and Chambersburg Senior Activity Center will have a new home in...

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