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LOCAL HISTORY: 2 murders from a century ago share common human themes

More than a century ago, two homicides shocked Franklin County’s citizens. These dual crimes, committed 25 years apart, shared common themes. Each victim died at the hands...

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Borough of Waynesboro inks solar farm lease

WAYNESBORO – The Borough of Waynesboro recently announced an agreement to lease town-owned former golf course land to Ephrata-based MVE Group to install...

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LOCAL HISTORY: Maryland’s national parks preserve American treasures

The National Park Service preserves many aspects of American life, and Maryland is a prominent host to some of its most important and intriguing...

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Mont Alto campus faces potential closure

The Mont Alto campus of Penn State University was the cradle of forestry curriculum in Pennsylvania. However, after recent developments, this historic higher...

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UNIQUE PENNSYLVANIA: Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

Pennsylvania is blessed with historic sites and unique attractions celebrating the Keystone State’s past and present. Many are iconic places ingrained in our...

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LOCAL HISTORY: Exploring the past on one Waynesboro city block

History is often studied on a large scale, encompassing entire towns like Gettysburg or covering thousands of acres at places such as the National Mall in Washington, D.C. However, on a one-block section of Waynesboro’s Philadelphia Avenue, the past comes alive when researching the stories...

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National Spellcheck: Which words do Marylanders and Pennsylvanians search for most often?

Google keeps track of almost everything, including online word search patterns by state. A recent multi-color graphic adds a new twist to the...

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LOCAL HISTORY: Tales from Franklin County, 1803

Franklin County, Pennsylvania, was still in its infancy in 1803, having been designated and named for Founding Father Benjamin Franklin 19 years earlier. The 773-square-mile territory...

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LOCAL HISTORY: 50 years ago – tragedy, tribulation & triumph in 1975

A half-century ago, 1975 unfolded as an emotional roller coaster of unforgettable events that spurred local, regional and national headlines. That historic year marked the ending of a divisive and deadly war, and also witnessed constant incidents of criminal chaos and political intrigue. However, 1975 also exhibited...

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HOMELESSNESS: Future challenges and potential solutions, how to help, Part III

Homelessness has increased regionally and around the country. However, multiple resources are helping as government-based programs and charitable organizations combat the housing crisis. Going forward, new options are constantly conceived...

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