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

Day: October 20, 2026

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Voices

Local history: Ghosts of Franklin County

A jail with a history of inmates not ready to move on, ponds with ghostly visitors, Civil War spirits that still roam the woods and...

Local GovernmentTop Stories

Hagerstown marks fourth ‘No Kings’ protest

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — A few hundred protesters gathered in downtown Hagerstown on Saturday, Oct. 17, for the city’s fourth “No Kings” protest. Led...

School News

Annual October track meet brings together athletes

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Elementary students and sixth-grade athletes competed in running and field events during the annual October track meet. The yearly athletic...

Non-Profits

Chambersburg YMCA to host fall open house Oct. 23

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The Chambersburg Memorial YMCA will host its Kickoff to Fall Open House from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23,...

Local Government

Shands named Franklin County emergency services director

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Eric Shands has been appointed director of the Franklin County Department of Emergency Services, overseeing the county’s 911 communications center,...

Local GovernmentTop Stories

Boonsboro roundup: Council okays new water meters, new electricity contract

BOONSBORO, Md. — Boonsboro will purchase 220 new water meters and switch electricity suppliers under two measures approved by the Mayor and Town...

Sports

High school stat leaders through Oct. 18

Make it 500 career assists for South Hagerstown volleyball player Aubrey Socks. The junior hit the milestone in a 3-1 win over Allegany...

Around The Region

Franklin County projects awarded $446,000 in recreation grants

Three Franklin County projects have been awarded a combined $446,000 in state grants to improve parks, expand recreational opportunities and guide future development...

Entertainment

Maryland Symphony Orchestra Ball to celebrate 45th season

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Maryland Symphony Orchestra will celebrate its 45th season with its annual Symphony Ball on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Fountain...

Sports

Morral shines from start to finish at Linda’s Speedway National Open

More than 50 competitors in the 600 Sprints division checked in for Linda’s Speedway’s 37th National Open. None had a better night on...

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