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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...

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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...

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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...

Around The Region

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...

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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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Pappas demotion hearings come to an end, board decision pending

WAYNESBORO – After over 20 hours of presenting evidence and hearing testimony over a four-day period, the Waynesboro Area School District board hearings...

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