Local history, personal profiles, and editorials on the people, places, and things that make up the Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD areas.
Hagerstown’s firefighting legacy is intertwined with ongoing architectural preservation projects. The dedicated efforts of local fire companies during four centuries played a crucial...
ROUZERVILLE – Monterey Pass Steakhouse, which used to be known as the Monterey Pass Pub & Eatery, has opened its doors to a...
We are coming up on one of my favorite events of the year – the Puppy Paddle in Chambersburg. I am hoping with...
In a tiny village situated in the woods of South County below Sharpsburg stood an old two-story log house. It was situated behind...
When Karl Genus converted a Fayetteville automobile shop into a makeshift theater in 1950, he likely never envisioned the enormous stage legacy he...
Some of the cutest times in my life happen with animals. I love being around them – it’s probably part of the reason...
I took my kids and their friends to a pro wrestling show last weekend, and it was an experience that was new for...
I am a continuation, like the rain is a continuation of the cloud. ~Thich Nhat Hanh~ Vietnamese Buddhist Monk In 1967, I found...
A recent discovery of a 1910 “Waynesboro Almanac,” issued by Geiser Manufacturing Company, offers a glimpse into local industrial history, highlighting one of...
It always seems that a lot of our long term residents end up being pitbulls or pitbull mixes. That breaks my heart because...