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: The best time to go for a run is right now, in the fall

With each passing day, the sun sets sooner and the air grows cooler. It’s only a matter of time before the leaves take...

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Life, fireflies, and a shadow

You know, I have lived a long life, and in that lifespan, I have seen many things.  From an old log home in...

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Dining out: Hickory Ridge Restaurant feels like home

CHAMBERSBURG – Hickory Ridge Restaurant is located on Philadelphia Avenue, but the welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff and tasty food will make it feel...

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Local history: Remembering A.R. Warner, the man who helped build Waynesboro

Alfred Ritchie Warner arrived in Waynesboro at the turn of the 20th century, driven to build a better life for himself and his...

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Sniff notes: Neutered and nervous

Neutered. I found out later that’s what the humans call what had happened to me. I’d been neutered. The other cats are never...

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Summer was a beautiful companion

“Good morning,” softly whispered summer to me; “soon I will be leaving you, but oh the fun we had during the season this...

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Local history: Remembering the Waynesboro Villagers tumultuous 1921 baseball season

Professional baseball began in Waynesboro in 1920 when the “Villagers” became a member of the Class D Blue Ridge League, a six-team association...

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Sniff notes: Lou and Cleetus find forever homes

I have two stories that prove why we do what we do at CVAS. Two of our longterm residents found their forever homes...

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Foot Notes: Teen runner signs pro contract, sets new precedent

It’s been quite the month for Cooper Lutkenhaus. When August began Lutkenhaus, a junior at Northwest High School in Justin, Texas, was already...

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Bubba, why do people do bad things?

Summer was beginning to waver, and the weather was a bit warm, so I invited Bubba, my imaginary friend, over to sit under...

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