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

Month: October 2026

322 Articles
Local Government

Hagerstown may consider acquiring Smithsburg water system

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Hagerstown may consider the acquisition of the Smithsburg water system, an arrangement at least one Hagerstown council member could lower...

Non-Profits

Rotarians learn more about WellSpan’s two Franklin County hospitals

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Guests from WellSpan Health offered information on the state of care at WellSpan’s two Franklin County hospitals in Waynesboro and...

Around The Region

Hamner’s Garage closes after death of longtime owner; online auction ends Oct. 7

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Hamner’s Garage, a trusted fixture in the Waynesboro automotive community, has officially announced the permanent closure of its repair shop...

Old South Mountain Inn
Voices

Local history: Are there ghosts in Washington County?

October brings the changing of temperatures, the falling of leaves and the fun of Halloween. Many area residents will be heading to the...

Entertainment

‘Mike on the Mic’ talks Franklin County tourism with Janet Pollard

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — What makes someone choose Franklin County as a destination — and what makes visitors want to return? The latest episode...

Around The Region

Eastbound Route 30 bridge replacement rescheduled to Oct. 19

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The contractor has rescheduled the first stage of work consisting of eastbound shoulder widening and reconstruction on Route 30 (Lincoln...

Non-Profits

Spoooooky activities set for area libraries

Each month LocalNews1.org will share with readers highlights of events happening at library branches in the Franklin and Washington County areas. Here is...

Wilson College arts festival 2027, ArtsFest 2027 at Wilson College
School News

Wilson College seeks proposals for ArtsFest 2027

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.– The ArtsFest Committee at Wilson College has opened the call for submissions for ArtsFest 2027, scheduled for April 5 through 9,...

Sports

High school stat leaders through Oct. 4

Donald Rivers has been a heat-seeking missile for North Hagerstown’s football squad this fall. The 6-foot, 153-pound junior linebacker is piling up tackles...

Sports

Walls conquers Limited Late Models feature at Path Valley Speedway

Dirt track racing — and sports in general, for that matter — is all about creating opportunities and then capitalizing on them. Gunnar...

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