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

Day: June 8, 2026

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Around The Region

Protecting your soil as the heat of summer rises

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — One of the biggest challenges for gardeners and farmers alike during the summer is a lack of rain. If storms...

Voices

Sniff notes: Do pets know we’re not one of them?

I have a question for you to ponder: Do you think our animals know we’re a different species, or do you think they...

Around The Region

Mastriano announces monthly photo contest for residents

Residents of Adams and Franklin counties are invited to showcase the people, places and moments that define their communities through a new monthly...

Health

WCPS launches free summer meal program

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Washington County Public Schools has launched its annual summer meal initiative, providing free lunches to children and teens while school...

Entertainment

Seventh annual Friday Night Music Fest returns to Smithsburg in July

SMITHSBURG, Md. — The Friday Night Music Fest will return to Washington County next month for its seventh consecutive season, bringing a lineup...

Local Government

Smithsburg resident questions sidewalk parking enforcement

SMITHSBURG, Md. – At the last Town Council meeting, a Smithsburg resident questioned the town’s enforcement of its sidewalk parking ordinance, arguing that...

SportsTop Stories

Flying Boxcars chasing first-half title

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — For the first two seasons of their existence, the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars spent most of the summer looking up in...

School News

Washington County schools outline summer learning programs, long-term facility needs

HAGERSTOWN, Md.  — During a Board of Education work session on June 2, Washington County Public Schools presented an overview of the district’s...

Local Government

Franklin County Jail increasingly serves as mental health, medical provider, warden says

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County Jail is no longer simply a place of confinement, but increasingly functions as a mental health and medical...

Non-Profits

Renfrew Museum and local library partner to host free ‘Leaf Painting in the Park’ for all ages

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Local residents will have the opportunity to transform fallen foliage into seasonal masterpieces next week during a collaborative community arts...

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