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FCADC says future development in Franklin County is ‘in a good place’

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – “We are in a good place, the proceptivity is strong, the opportunity and things available to us is strong.” That...

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Local history: When Chambersburg’s Maroons shone on the diamond

CHAMBERSBURG – With the promise of warmer weather on the horizon, people are starting to think about the joys that come with the...

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Library events around the region

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

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What’s cooking in the kitchen from the 2026 Almanack

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – LocalNews1 has partnered with The Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack to bring you a story every Monday taken from current or past editions of the...

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Emotional evening for those attending WASD’s sextortion and other online/AI dangers

WAYNESBORO – “No one expects it to happen to them until it does,” Tricia Maciejewski told about 100 high school students and parents...

School NewsTop Stories

Waynesboro school board considers elevators, hears more on Pappas matter

WAYNESBORO – The subject of elevators in all of the Waynesboro Area School District elementary schools was discussed Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the...

Voices

Local history: Important figures from the region, Emily Clayton Bishop

SMITHSBURG – On a spring day in 1883, the world was introduced to an award-winning artist whose grace and beauty as a sculptor...

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Winter season chills from the 2026 Almanack

HAGERSTOWN – LocalNews1 has partnered with The Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack to bring you a story every Monday taken from current or past editions...

Voices

Local history: Waynesboro’s mealtime memories

WAYNESBORO – Franklin County has a lot to offer when it comes to history: –Whether it be the farmers who have helped not...

Around The Region

Daily doses of inspiration from the 2026 Almanack

HAGERSTOWN – LocalNews1 has partnered with The Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack to bring you a story every Monday taken from current or past editions of the Almanack. First...

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