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

Month: May 2026

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Local GovernmentTop Stories

Franklin County honors Zachary West as Employee of the Month

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the May Employee of the Month award to Zachary West during the board’s May 27 public meeting. West has been employed by Franklin County...

Health

Lyme awareness month urges vigilance as tick season peaks

May marks Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and health officials are urging residents to take precautions as tick activity increases across the region. Lyme...

Sports

Bill would allow split championships in high school sports

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved legislation that could significantly reshape high school athletics by allowing separate playoff systems...

Around The Region

Pennsylvania hands-free driving law enforcement begins June 6

HARRISBURG, Pa — A Pennsylvania law targeting distracted driving will shift from warnings to fines next month, marking a significant enforcement milestone in...

School News

Shandra Kraft elected to Waynesboro school board seat with 6-2 vote

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — The vacant North End representative seat for the Waynesboro Area School Board has been filled by Shandra Kraft. The board...

Non-Profits

5K, 10K C&O Canal Towpath hike set for Saturday

WILLIAMSPORT, Md. — The 5K and 10K C&O Canal Towpath hike benefiting Micah’s Backpack, the Refugee Welcome Network and other Hagerstown Area Religious...

Voices

‘It’s so dry, the trees are bribing dogs’

I read a book once titled ‘Chasing Fireflies’ by Charles Martin. One line in that book always struck me peculiar, it read, “It’s...

Local Government

Hagerstown Hitters question city denial of youth football tournament at Fairgrounds Park

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Members of the Hagerstown Hitters Youth Football Organization asked the city council to reconsider a decision denying use of Fairgrounds...

SportsTop Stories

Historical softball heavyweights Chambersburg and Central Dauphin set to play for District 3-6A title

When it comes to the District 3 softball postseason, no program has won more games and championships than the Chambersburg Trojans. The Trojans...

School NewsTop Stories

Waynesboro College Club awards $35,000 in scholarships to six seniors

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Waynesboro College Club awarded a total of $35,000 in scholarships to six students at Waynesboro Area Senior High School. The...

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