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Local history: Franklin County heart of Pennsylvania’s abolition movement

Pennsylvania was the first state to face the ugly specter of slavery nearly 100 years before the Civil War. On March 1, 1780,...

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From spring showers to summer storms, looking ahead at weather with the 2026 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...

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Monthly events at area libraries offer education, fun

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...

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Pappas reinstated, community concerns remain

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – Summitview Elementary School Principal Steven Pappas will return to duty on July 1 after being reinstated at last evening’s Waynesboro...

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WASD decision made

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – The Waynesboro Area School District Board of School Directors voted Tuesday night to reinstate Summitview Elementary Principal Steven Pappas, ending...

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Local history: William Preston Lane Jr., former Maryland governor

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – If you have ever driven down Gov Lane Blvd and wondered ‘where did the name come from?’ You will now...

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Pappas reinstatement/demotion decision set for Tuesday before Waynesboro board

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – The Waynesboro Area School District board is expected to make its decision on the fate of Summitview Principal Steven Pappas...

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Get the poles and tackle boxes ready – it’s fishing season!

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Spring brings out the flowers and picnic baskets, but it also brings out the trusty fishing pole. One of the...

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‘Healthy Kids Day’ offers festivities for all ages at the Chambersburg YMCA

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Local volunteers and non-profit organizations gathered ay the Chambersburg YMCA to celebrate ‘Healthy Kids Day’ and to bring awareness to...

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Local history: Pen Mar Park, once a railway to fun and excitement

PEN MAR, Md. – Did you know that Pen Mar Park once was the home of a roller coaster? And a movie theater?...

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