Local history, personal profiles, and editorials on the people, places, and things that make up the Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD areas.
In this social construct that we call life, I am what you would call a “tough nut to crack.” If you put me...
The NCAA stated this week, in response to the controversial finish of the Western Michigan-Michigan game on Saturday, Sept. 5, that it has...
Mauch Chunk is an Indian name meaning Bear Mountain. It was a neat little town in upstate Pennsylvania nestled in a steep gorge...
If you watched Saturday night’s Michigan-Western Michigan college football game, you witnessed the Crime of the Season. But first, a quick rewind. With...
Labor Day may not be one of the most celebrated holidays. There are no traditions of handing out presents or dressing up in...
It is that time of year again when CVAS gets super excited about our Dog Walk and Contests. It’s the 26th year. I...
Let’s get right to it. Penn State, one of the most successful NCAA Division I football programs in the history of the sport,...
Have you ever searched the skies and looked for a rainbow after a summer storm? Rainbows have always fascinated me. I search the sky...
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The city of Hagerstown is well known for its storied history of minor league baseball, a history that dates back...
You all, I have to tell you about Jewels. Oh, how she has captured my heart. She is an 11-year-old terrier mix —...