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LOCAL HISTORY: Hagerstown’s Rose Hill Cemetery

The earth belongs to the living, but sometimes, parcels of land belong to the dead. After the American Civil War, a progressive era...

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LOCAL HISTORY: The story of Geiser manufacturing

During the 1800s, a local company emerged to become an industry giant. This success was influential throughout the Cumberland Valley and gained worldwide...

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LOCAL HISTORY: Harbaugh Church – Preserving architecture and spirituality from a bygone era

Devout Christians built Harbaugh Church amidst rolling fields of fertile farmland. Surrounded by orchards in a picturesque Appalachian valley, this Washington Township architectural...

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LOCAL HISTORY: Shepherdstown, W. Va. – pleasure along the Potomac

Shepherdstown preserves a unique time capsule of American history. This West Virginia river town possesses a fascinating mixture of frontier spirit, charming architecture,...

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Sunnyway Foods sells to Weis, ending a family tradition

When the Martin family opened Sunnyway Foods in 1955, Eisenhower was the President, and Elvis was the King. The average cost for a...

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BOOK REVIEW: Zero Fail – The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service

The book “Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service,” by acclaimed journalist Carol Leonnig, shines a penetrating and often disturbing...

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LOCAL HISTORY: Rip Engle – his football journey from Waynesboro to Penn State

The seeds of Rip Engle’s legendary coaching career first sprouted in Waynesboro. After his local arrival as an enthusiastic young teacher, Engle started...

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Holmes Watercolors Gallery to Celebrate Grand Opening This Weekend

Artist Seth Holmes unveils his new gallery in downtown Waynesboro on Saturday May 25th from 8 am to 2 pm. The vibrant space,...

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LOCAL HISTORY: Name Recognition- How Unique Cultural Circumstances Shaped Area Town’s Identities

Many American towns with historic pedigrees were once known by different names. Other communities earned long-standing monikers due to nearby geologic features, a...

Local Government

Cameron Schroy Launches General Election Campaign for Pennsylvania State Senate

Cameron Schroy has swiftly constructed a sturdy political profile, built on a foundation of education and civic advocacy. After winning the Democratic nomination,...

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