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Candidates complete filing for Washington County offices

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Filing for 2026 primary and general elections has ended in Washington County. Following are the county races ahead of the...

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Holmes’ watercolors animate Summitview students’ ‘Alien Takeover’ stories in Downtown StoryWalk

WAYNESBORO – “Keep noticing things and be observant,” local artist Seth Holmes urged Summitview Elementary students when he visited the school March 20....

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308 projects power Franklin science event

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – Hundreds of young scientists filled Waynesboro Area Middle School for the 42nd Annual Franklin Science and Technology Fair, where 308...

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Buttonwood Nature Center receives Partner for Impact Award

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Visitor’s Bureau brought tourism partners, local businesses, organizations and community members together on March 17th for the...

From left Waynesboro Area Cancer Auction steering committee members Lori Blubaugh, Karen Berger, Natasha Koons, Courtney Anderson, co-chairs Kristyn Martin and Ali Huber, Danielle Graham and Kris Martin attended a kickoff meeting for this year’s upcoming auction. NANCY MACE/FOR LOCAL.NEWS1
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Community unites for annual cancer auction

GREENCASTLE, Pa. – The Waynesboro Area Cancer Auction has united the community to support Franklin County neighbors undergoing cancer treatment for the past...

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5 things to do this weekend

Step into spring with a weekend of hometown charm at Grandma’s House in Chambersburg, where shoppers can enjoy door prizes, refreshments, raffles and...

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St. Mary’s Hagerstown reaches gold standard nationwide in education

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – St. Mary’s Catholic School is one of only 38 schools in the nation – and the first in the Archdiocese...

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Washington County Commissioners discuss ICE facility, approve 911 fee increase

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Washington County officials on Tuesday provided their first detailed public update on a controversial federal plan to convert a Williamsport...

These are some of the participants in Laurel Life’s Sprouts kindergarten-readiness program. PROVIDED PHOTO
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Teamwork grows success in Sprouts program

CHAMBERSBURG – Coordinators of Laurel Life’s Sprouts kindergarten-readiness program credit the teamwork of its dedicated staff with the success of the new initiative....

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Club wrestling roundup: Polifka, Harbaugh, Beltz siblings lead five area medalists at Keystone State Championships

It was a good enough winter on the high school wrestling mat for Jackson Polifka, but when the season came to an end,...

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