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How well do you know poultry? Here are some facts from the 2026 Almanack

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 published...

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Local history: Remembering James Smith, a local legend

Frontiersman James Smith may have passed away on April 11, 1813, but his name is etched into the lore of Franklin County for...

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Coalition to protect Franklin County seeks to oppose high-voltage power line project

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Morre than 150 concerned Franklin County residents gathered at the New Franklin Ruritan Community Center last week for a “Community...

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Local history: A legacy of invention in Franklin County

When people hear the word “invention” their minds immediately turn to great men like Thomas Edison and Benjamin Franklin, who combined are responsible...

Around The Region

Taking a look at the history of the Gruber Almanack

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 published...

Entertainment

Popular Greencastle restaurant, candy store, Mrs. Gibbles, to close doors after 50 years

GREENCASTLE-ANTRIM – Mrs. Gibbles Restaurant and Candies will be closing their doors on April 26 after serving tasty treats and meals to the...

Non-Profits

Area libraries offer info about car buying, Earth Day, National Walking Day among others in April

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

Voices

Local history: Touching all the bases of Hagerstown baseball

HAGERSTOWN- With the major league baseball season kicking off last week, we take a look back at the history of pro ball in...

Around The Region

2026 Summer preview from the pages of the Almanack

AROUND THE REGION- 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...

EntertainmentTop Stories

America turns 250: Planning underway around the region

As America’s 250th birthday is less than 100 days away, LocalNews1.org will share with you updates of events happening in both Washington and Franklin counties.  Here...

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