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Local history: Old Washington County library, more than just a place for books – it’s history

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Libraries are buildings that contain books about history, but no one thinks about the history of the library itself. Old...

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Challenge Monday blues with Almanack unusual facts

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Challenge the Monday blues with some fun and interesting facts to share around the office. Nothing brightens up someone’s day...

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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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