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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Foot notes: Sub-2 lightning strikes twice at London Marathon

When Kenyan John Korir broke the tape at the Boston Marathon in a course-record time of 2:01:52, it provided affirmation for a thought...

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Bubba, a friend in search of ‘wisdom’

Morel season is over, and that crop of mushrooms this year was not all that great, but a sandwich or two was gifted...

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Local history: William Preston Lane Jr., former Maryland governor

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – If you have ever driven down Gov Lane Blvd and wondered ‘where did the name come from?’ You will now...

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Sniff notes: Keep pets safe from fleas and ticks

Ahhh, the warm weather. I do love it. I could do without the back-and-forth of spring weather and winter weather, but when the...

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‘A true love story never ends’

I was up late last night and was asleep in my easy chair in the bedroom, and then early Saturday morning, I heard...

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Local history: Pen Mar Park, once a railway to fun and excitement

PEN MAR, Md. – Did you know that Pen Mar Park once was the home of a roller coaster? And a movie theater?...

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Sniff notes: A best friend named Duke

They’re best friends. Have been since the day they met so many years ago. They go everywhere together and have so much fun....

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Just when I thought I knew everything:

I didn’t You know, when I graduated from Boonsboro High school in 1966, I thought I knew everything. So, I enlisted in Uncle...

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Reader’s Voice: United in faith, against injustice

Editor’s note: This piece has been submitted by: The Hagerstown Area Religious Council Board of Directors The Hagerstown Area Religious Council, whose members...

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Local history: Remembering James Smith, a local legend

Frontiersman James Smith may have passed away on April 11, 1813, but his name is etched into the lore of Franklin County for...

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