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

Month: April 2026

238 Articles
Sports

Walls conquers Path Valley Speedway, Jones wins at BAPS Motor Speedway

There was no denying Michael Walls at Path Valley Speedway last weekend. Competing in the Limited Late Models feature, the Saint Thomas driver...

Around The Region

How well do you know poultry? Here are some facts from the 2026 Almanack

LocalNews1 has partnered with The Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack to bring you a story every Monday taken from current or past editions of the Almanack. First published...

Voices

Local history: Remembering James Smith, a local legend

Frontiersman James Smith may have passed away on April 11, 1813, but his name is etched into the lore of Franklin County for...

School News

4 Wilson students among those going to capitol for Student Advocacy Day

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Four students, along with staff members, from Wilson College will be among those from more than 80 colleges and universities...

Local Government

Reichard hosts ‘Hanging with Chad’

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) will meet with residents during the next “Hanging with Chad” open forum at the Greater Waynesboro...

School News

Herbs and spices workshop

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Penn State Extension will host an interactive cooking class, “Let’s Cook with Herbs and Spices,” from 1 to 3 p.m....

School NewsTop Stories

Waynesboro Area Senior High to host ‘First Choice’ career conference

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – Waynesboro Area Senior High School officials have announced the upcoming First Choice Career Conference, an event designed to bridge the...

Sports

North moves to 5-0 in baseball, Sheara stars in Shepherd golf tourney

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – One thing can be said about the North Hagerstown baseball team.  The Hubs don’t like to take the easy way out.  North moved its...

Local Government

W.C. Commission to take up proposed ’27 budget, transit funds, youth programs

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will hold its next regular open session on April 14, focusing heavily on...

Local Government

Hagerstown groups plans Tuesday protest over riot gear purchase

HAGERSTOWN, Pa. – Washington County Commissioners will walk into their meeting Tuesday, April 14, through a stark visual memorial: chalk body outlines for every...

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