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

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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: Halloween pet costumes bring laughs, but comfort comes first

Okay, I can’t help it. I have to talk about it. The videos of dogs and cats in Halloween costumes. Oh. My. Word....

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Foot Notes: The Halloween hustle

The amount of training that Vivienne puts in — just to be prepared for one day of the year — is profoundly absurd....

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Dargan boy: Winnie the Pooh and friendship

​Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, both songsters, left the stage for eternity after singing so many hits together. “Islands in the Stream” is one...

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What’s cooking: Pumpkin cornbread

The best of two worlds with this recipe. Homemade cornbread mixed with a taste of fall. With the holidays coming up, this recipe...

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Local history: Mysterious lore of Washington County

As the full moon rises over South Mountain and the leaves fall to the ground, a shadowy figure moves through the woods. Well,...

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Sniff notes: Sealed with a kiss

Some of the people at the animal shelter do the strangest thing. I’ve lived on the streets for most of my life, and...

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Waynesboro volleyball set to host Chambersburg in district playoffs – and more

The Waynesboro Area Senior High School varsity volleyball team has put together a fantastic 2026 season. From the unexpected passing of longtime head...

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Dargan boy: The battle of Hoke’s run

You know, the history of our young nation can be found throughout these parts of the country. As a young boy, I learned...

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What’s cooking: Apple cinnamon cake

Fall season means apple harvest and seasonal flavors, so here is an easy to make Apple Cinnamon Cake that will make your family...

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Local history: Ghosts of Franklin County

A jail with a history of inmates not ready to move on, ponds with ghostly visitors, Civil War spirits that still roam the woods and...

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