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

Month: October 2026

322 Articles
Superintendent Dr. Gary Willow
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New Washington County superintendent focuses on student success, attendance and community partnerships

Editor’s note: Dr. Gary Willow outlines his goals for Washington County Public Schools, including expanded student support, stronger classroom engagement and preparation for...

Sports

Hub City FC set to make soccer history at Meritus Park

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The biggest night in Washington County soccer history is set for Saturday, Oct. 10, when Hub City FC brings the...

School News

Penn State Mont Alto plans final homecoming before closure

MONT ALTO, Pa. — Penn State Mont Alto will welcome alumni, students, families and community members Oct. 23-25 for its final homecoming weekend...

Sports

Local running results: Oct. 3-4

Haunted 5K Saturday, Oct. 3, in Biglerville Runners: 12 Winner: Paige Clapsadle, Orrtanna, 31:25; Top Male: Mikey Beskid, Littlestown, 42:37  LocalNews1.org Finishers Chambersburg:...

Non-Profits

Domestic violence group plans Purple Thursday to raise awareness

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — WIN Victim Services is encouraging residents to wear purple, share messages of support and visit participating coffee shops Oct. 15...

Entertainment

‘Mike on the Mic’ welcomes Menno Haven CEO Tiffany Rife

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The latest episode of “Mike on the Mic” features Tiffany Rife, CEO of Menno Haven, for a conversation about leadership,...

Voices

A sermon: ‘I can see your feet’

​You know Dargan boy never had much interest in going to church as a youth.  I was too busy running, playing and enjoying the nature of...

WCPS
School News

Washington County schools report $5.4 million surplus, clean financial audit

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Washington County Public Schools finished fiscal year 2026 with a $5.4 million general fund surplus and received a clean financial...

Sports

Photos by Toya: Greencastle-Antrim tops Waynesboro in field hockey

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Greencastle-Antrim defeated Waynesboro 7-1 in Mid-Penn Colonial field hockey action Tuesday.

Around The Region

School bus involved in three-vehicle crash in Franklin County

PLEASANT HILL, Pa. — A Chambersburg Area School District bus and two other vehicles were involved in a crash Wednesday morning at the...

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