Serving Franklin, PA and Washington, MD Counties
Serving Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD

Voices

Local history, personal profiles, and editorials on the people, places, and things that make up the Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD areas.

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Sniff notes: The healing power of pets

In the world of television streaming services, it’s pretty easy to get sucked in, isn’t it? Man, there are alot of options out...

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Foot notes: Sports don’t have to end after graduation

As I approach my 25th year in the sports writing biz, one of the hardest realities to process has been the graduation of...

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State Senator Doug Mastriano: Suspend the gas tax now to protect struggling families

Written by: Sen. Doug Mastriano. represents the 33rd Senatorial District, covering all of Adams and Franklin counties A mother in Pennsylvania should not...

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‘The times they are a changin’

Bubba came by to visit me the other morning. I haven’t seen my good ‘imaginary friend’ in a while and we were looking...

Mary B. Sharpe
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Local history: The legacy of Franklin County schools

Whenever young families move to a new area, a few factors rank high on their list of importance. Neighborhood value, local crime rate...

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Sniff notes: CVAS hosts Easter egg fun

It is time for the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter’s Easter Hound Hunt. Oh how much I love this event. It will be held...

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‘Enzo’ Knight of Dargan, RK’s best friend

Want to know why a dog is man’s best friend? Someone once offered ~ ‘The reason a dog has so many friends is...

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Local history: The path to freedom through Franklin County

FRANKLIN COUNTY – The Underground Railroad has become as engrained in American lore as the Revolutionary War and Western Expansion, only for much...

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Sniff notes: The science of cat kneading

I have a thing for curling tootsies. Yeah, I’m going to have to explain this one. The other day, I walked up to...

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Foot notes: A ride with Pax the Max (happy b-day!)

I’m still coming to terms with the fact that my son, Paxton, will be turning 13 this weekend. A teenager! Instead of playing...

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