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School News

Franklin County opens 2026 nursing scholarship

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners have announced that applications for the 2026 Franklin County Nursing Scholarship are now available.  The scholarship program provides financial assistance to...

Entertainment

Local journalist scholar presents international webinar on press reform experiment

Can the press be reformed? Author Michael Ray Smith’s work on a clergyman-turned-journalist found that it was tried once with limited success. On...

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Local Government

Boroughs stress sidewalk snow rules after winter storm

In the Borough of Waynesboro, residents and business owners are required to remove snow, ice, sleet, mud or similar substances from sidewalks within...

School News

Area schools close Jan. 27 amid winter storm, other schedules impacted

Washington County government and area school districts have announced closures and schedule adjustments for Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, due to ongoing winter weather...

Local Government

Local projects among $6.5 million announced by Mastriano, state legislators

Nine major projects in the LocalNews1 coverage area are among the $6.5 million in grants announced by state Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33). The...

School News

HCC to host construction trades career fair

Hagerstown Community College will host a construction trades career fair on Wednesday, January 28, from 3 to 5 p.m., at HCC’s new facility,...

Around The Region

Winter set to return to the Cumberland Valley

Following a chilly but dry winter so far, the weather pattern is set to push into action mode for the remainder of January...

School News

Closings for schools and government offices, warming centers open

Record snowfall and frigid temperatures have prompted widespread closures across the Tri-State area for Monday, Jan. 26. School closings: Waynesboro Area School District:...

Health

Brave the cold – winter safety tips you should know

YORK – Winter weather can be beautiful – but it can also be risky if you’re not prepared. To help you stay safe...

Entertainment

Capitol Theatre’s winter season shines in Chambersburg

The Capitol Theatre Center’s winter season is packed with entertainment for all ages, featuring music, comedy and dance events designed to warm up...

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