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Protecting your soil as the heat of summer rises

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — One of the biggest challenges for gardeners and farmers alike during the summer is a lack of rain. If storms...

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Collectible card fever comes to Hagerstown Valley Mall

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Collecting cards is a time-honored tradition. Whether it’s a favorite athlete or popular Pokémon cards, card and memorabilia shows attract...

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Local history: Remembering heroes from around the region, Part 2

As the nation moves closer to its 250th anniversary and celebrate the lives of the brave men and women who served to ensure...

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Summers events highlight regional library calendars

 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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Biosecurity is key factor when raising livestock, here are some tips from the Almanack

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Protecting livestock from disease is a top priority for farmers, and there are some simple tips and tricks to help...

School News

Shandra Kraft elected to Waynesboro school board seat with 6-2 vote

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — The vacant North End representative seat for the Waynesboro Area School Board has been filled by Shandra Kraft. The board...

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Local history: Remembering heroes from around the region, Part 1

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — As the nation moves closer to its 250th anniversary and celebrate the lives of the brave men and women who...

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Gardening tips from 2026 Almanack

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The rainy weather may bring some gloomy feelings to residents, but their gardens couldn’t be happier. Here are some great...

School News

Gouff withdraws from Waynesboro school board candidacy before May 26 re-vote

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Justin Gouff has withdrawn his candidacy for the vacant board member seat with the Waynesboro Area School District. Gouff had...

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Local history: Hagerstown’s most notorious legend

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — It was the summer of 1827, and there was passion and foreboding in the air. A young man named George...

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