Serving Franklin, PA and Washington, MD Counties
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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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Dining out: Monterey Pass Steakhouse brings history and dining together

ROUZERVILLE – Monterey Pass Steakhouse, which used to be known as the Monterey Pass Pub & Eatery, has opened its doors to a...

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Sniff notes: Puppy paddle pool party

We are coming up on one of my favorite events of the year – the Puppy Paddle in Chambersburg. I am hoping with...

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The old house is gone

In a tiny village situated in the woods of South County below Sharpsburg stood an old two-story log house.  It was situated behind...

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Local history: Totem Pole Playhouse celebrates 75 years of theatrical tradition, talent

When Karl Genus converted a Fayetteville automobile shop into a makeshift theater in 1950, he likely never envisioned the enormous stage legacy he...

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Sniff notes: Puppy’s antics steal hearts at shelter

Some of the cutest times in my life happen with animals. I love being around them – it’s probably part of the reason...

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Foot Notes: Give a new sport, like running, a chance

I took my kids and their friends to a pro wrestling show last weekend, and it was an experience that was new for...

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‘A cloud never dies’

I am a continuation, like the rain is a continuation of the cloud. ~Thich Nhat Hanh~ Vietnamese Buddhist Monk In 1967, I found...

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Local history: A 1910 Waynesboro almanac promotes Geiser Mfg.

A recent discovery of a 1910 “Waynesboro Almanac,” issued by Geiser Manufacturing Company, offers a glimpse into local industrial history, highlighting one of...

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Sniff notes: Pitbulls awaiting their forever homes

It always seems that a lot of our long term residents end up being pitbulls or pitbull mixes. That breaks my heart because...

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Glenn Hammond Curtiss, inventor and aviator…

My friend ’39 Chevy Ken has been an avid traveler to Wellsboro, Pennsylvania and parts up north for 50 years. He often invites...

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