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Serving Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD

Day: October 15, 2026

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Non-Profits

‘Ghosts of Antietam’ haunt Smithsburg Library

SMITHSBURG, Md. — The Smithsburg branch of the Washington County Free Library system hosted a spooky evening of stories taken from the “Ghosts of...

Local Government

Coalition seeks $10 million for I-81 safety improvements after 6 fatalities in 5 years

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — A Washington County coalition plans to seek approximately $10 million in state funding for safety improvements at the Interstate 81...

Local Government

Washington County okays $183,000 purchase to replace costly servers

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Washington County Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to spend nearly $183,000 on 175 desktop computers, reversing a technology strategy adopted about four...

Sports

Waynesboro wins Mid-Penn Colonial Division title

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – It took some time to get the engine revving, but after a tenuous first set, the Waynesboro Maidens varsity volleyball...

EntertainmentTop Stories

Tricks, treats and trunks: Your guide to Halloween fun

Halloween season is in full swing across Franklin County, Pa., and Washington County, Md., with trunk-or-treats, community parties, costume contests and neighborhood trick-or-treat...

Local Government

Hagerstown moves to secure $485,000 in opioid settlement funds

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Hagerstown officials are trying to secure about $485,000 in state opioid settlement funds. They plan to partner with the Washington...

Entertainment

Breweries and taprooms offer weekend entertainment

Breweries and taprooms across the area have a busy weekend ahead, with live music, trivia, food specials and other events planned Thursday through...

Washington County Commissioners approved a 12-month extension of Royal Aircraft Services LLC's leases for Hangars 21 and 22 at Hagerstown Regional Airport while the county and company continue negotiating a longer-term agreement.
Local Government

Washington County tourism generates $352.7 million in visitor spending

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Tourism remains an important part of Washington County’s economy. In 2025, visitors spent $352.7 million and supported more than 3,200...

Sports

Empty lane honors former Gators swimmer at Peyton Swope Memorial Invitational

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Every time swimmers lined up for a breaststroke event at the Peyton Swope Memorial Invitational, one lane remained empty. Lane...

Sports

Game of the Week: Blue Devils, Warriors set to clash in high-powered field hockey matchup 

Hats off to the field hockey squad at Gettysburg, which has already clinched a title in the Mid-Penn Colonial Division. Powered by a...

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