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

Month: May 2026

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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...

Voices

Sniff notes: When storms scare pets

My poor cat Grayson is positively petrified of storms. The sad thing is it doesn’t even have to have lightning with it –...

School News

Waynesboro Olympics celebrates student athletes

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – The Waynesboro Olympics brought together students, staff and community members April 30 at Buchanan Automotive Stadium, celebrating inclusion, school spirit...

EntertainmentTop Stories

Craft beverage festival returns to Greencastle

GREENCASTLE, Pa. – The 12th annual Greencastle-Antrim Craft Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival brought crowds to downtown Greencastle on May 2, offering a...

Local Government

Franklin County highlights motorcycle safety

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County Commissioners have emphasized the importance of keeping motorcyclists safe by declaring May to be Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Franklin County.  Motorcycle riding is not just a favorite...

Health

Keystone Health unveils May meal schedule

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Keystone Health has released a comprehensive calendar of free community meals available throughout May, providing daily options for residents in...

Non-Profits

Monthly events at area libraries offer education, fun

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...

Sports

High School Stat Leaders through May 3

With John Kahl on the mound, Waynesboro’s baseball squad believes it can be a postseason contender. Kahl is having a sharp campaign throwing...

Sports

High School Scores and Standings from April 27-May 2

It hasn’t been an easy season for the Chambersburg boys volleyball team, but the Trojans had one big reason to celebrate last week....

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