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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Local history: Dr. John Ripple, a key figure in Waynesboro history

WAYNESBORO – One of the most prominent names in structuring the history of Waynesboro was Dr. John M. Ripple. Husband, father, war veteran,...

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Oregon takes the roar out of Nittany Lions

UNIVERSITY PARK – The Penn State football faithful vented their frustrations on Head Coach James Franklin on Saturday night, calling for him to...

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Sniff notes: Animal rescue’s emotional toll

She’s tired. So incredibly tired. She’s reminded of a line from St. Elmo’s Fire – for all the fans of the ’80s brat...

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Mayor’s corner: Dade Royer, Waynesboro

I am honored to serve you as the mayor of Waynesboro. We were all very saddened by the passing of our former mayor,...

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Foot Notes: Slaying the plantar dragon

I have a number of challengers in the world of running, but there are only two that I’d consider bitter rivals: My left...

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Are you ‘Absorbed by light’?

This past weekend, I decided to travel with my friend ’39 Chevy Ken up to Wellsboro. The local Morris-Penna hunt club was having...

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Dining out: Stoners on the Square, a good place to unwind

MERCERSBURG – If you’re visiting the historic town of Mercersburg, one stop on your agenda has to be Stoners on the Square for...

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Local history: 105 years of Hagerstown football

HAGERSTOWN – As the local football season starts to heat up in the tri-state area, we take a look back at 105 years...

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Sniff notes: Finding purpose in a stray kitten named Oliver

I didn’t expect the house to be so quiet. I knew it would be a little strange, but this is almost cacophonous in...

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‘Not much to print today’ – I wish

‘There’s a local paper rolled up in a rubber band. One more sad story’s one more than I can stand. Just once, how...

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