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

Month: May 2026

185 Articles
Non-Profits

Birding for beginners

WAYNESBORO, Pa – Calling all prospective birders. Buttonwood Nature Center is offering two Birding for Beginners programs—one for families and one for teens...

Health

American Stroke Month: BE FAST to save lives

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – In recognition of American Stroke Month this May, Meritus Medical Center is raising awareness about the warning signs of stroke...

Entertainment

Local events offer ways to celebrate Mom locally

Families looking to celebrate Mother’s Day have a range of local events to choose from this weekend, offering everything from hands-on workshops to...

EntertainmentTop Stories

America250PA winners announced for major Franklin County parade

CHAMERSBURG, Pa. – Six thousand people gathered in downtown Chambersburg on April 18 for the EPIC Franklin County America250PA Parade. The event marked Franklin...

Non-Profits

Cumberland Valley artists exhibition ends after strong run

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Cumberland Valley Artists Exhibition, on view at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts from Nov. 8 through April...

Entertainment

Spring Fest draws crowds to Waynesboro

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – Spring Fest drew thousands to downtown Waynesboro on May 2, filling Main Street with food, music and family-friendly activities from...

Around The Region

From spring showers to summer storms, looking ahead at weather with the 2026 Almanack

AROUND THE REGION- 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...

SportsTop Stories

Boxcars sit atop Atlantic League after strong start

The Hagerstown Flying Boxcars are looking down on the rest of the Atlantic League — for a change. After wrapping up their third...

Around The Region

PennDOT: Traffic deaths hit record low

HARRISBURG, Pa.- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that the number of people killed in traffic crashes reached a new low in 2025, dropping...

Local Government

2027 budget to hold spotlight at May 5 Washington Commission meeting

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will hold its next open session meeting on May 5 with a major...

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