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‘The Seeing Eye’ dogs are leading the way to a better way of life

Dogs have always been a person’s best friend, but to the people who seek out the services from The Seeing Eye® organization, these...

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Community families gather for Waynesboro YMCA’s ‘Healthy Kids Day’

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – For over three hours the YMCA was filled will laughter and excitement as community parents brought their children to enjoy...

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Summer is coming, time to get ready with health tips 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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Suspended Principal Pappas decision draws near, group protests this week

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – The final decision from the Waynesboro Area School District pertaining to the proposed demotion of Summitview Principal Steven Pappas will...

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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...

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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...

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