LocalNews1.org brings you real, verified news from communities in Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD. We cover stories about businesses, non-profits, schools and school sports, religious institutions, clubs, municipalities .
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At LocalNews1.org, we are committed to delivering vetted, accurate and timely local news, keeping communities in and around Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD informed and connected.
Our mission is to highlight the stories that matter most to our community. From breaking local news and business updates to local happenings and events. As a trusted local news source, we strive to provide balanced reporting and valuable insights that support our readers, businesses, and local organizations.
Our dedicated team of writers works every day to ensure that the voices of our community are heard. Whether you’re looking for the latest headlines or in-depth features, LocalNews1.org is your go-to source for all local news.
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We’ve assembled a team of experienced editors, writers, and other professionals to collect, assemble and present local news that is relevant to you here in our community. Our staff includes:
| Name | Role | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Dan DeDona | President | [email protected] |
| Liz Stefanik | Business manager | [email protected] |
| Bruce Gockley | Sales Manager | [email protected] |
| Brandon Stoner | Marketing Manager | [email protected] |
| Marlise Newson | Marketing/Sales Manager | [email protected] |
| Kate McCarty | News editor | [email protected] |
| Jillian Pavlick | Content coordinator | [email protected] |
| Michele McVee | Special projects | [email protected] |
| Lee Goodwin | Sports reporter | [email protected] |
| Nancy Mace | Reporter | [email protected] |
| Andy Sandrik | Sports reporter | [email protected] |
| Jennifer Vanderau | Reporter | [email protected] |
| Jessica Swann | Local government reporter | [email protected] |
| Zack Taylor | Local government reporter | [email protected] |
| Scott Douglas | Reporter | [email protected] |
| Bob Parasiliti | Sports reporter | [email protected] |
| Pete Waters | Reporter | [email protected] |
| Pat Michalak | Reporter | [email protected] |
| Reagan Gardenhour | Reporter | [email protected] |
| Dusty Fleischman | Reporter | [email protected] |
| Kathleen Davison | Theatre reporter | [email protected] |
| James Miller | Special projects | [email protected] |
| Patrick Joyce | Social media | [email protected] |
| Toya McCleary | Photographer | [email protected] |
| Noel Kline | Photographer | [email protected] |
| Pearl Acheampong | Student reporter | [email protected] |
| Faith Crawford | Student reporter | [email protected] |
| Joshua Dickinson | Student reporter | [email protected] |
| Hope Myers | Student reporter | [email protected] |
| Kelly Dowling | Theatre reporter | [email protected] |
| Shelia Cooper | Theatre reporter | [email protected] |
| Mabel Patchell | Theatre reporter | [email protected] |
WANT TO JOIN OUR TEAM? We are always looking for writers to cover local government, sports, entertainment and news. If you’d like to see your work in print, email us at [email protected]. Experience preferred, but not necessary.
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