Local history, personal profiles, and editorials on the people, places, and things that make up the Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD areas.
I woke early one morning from a restless night’s sleep. It was still dark, but soon a new sun would rise to light the day. My body was aching...
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Spicy food lovers around the world can all agree: Everything tastes better with a little Tabasco. Well, maybe not everything,...
I’ll never forget the story I heard years ago about a woman who adopted two large breed dogs from a rescue only to...
In this social construct that we call life, I am what you would call a “tough nut to crack.” If you put me...
The NCAA stated this week, in response to the controversial finish of the Western Michigan-Michigan game on Saturday, Sept. 5, that it has...
Mauch Chunk is an Indian name meaning Bear Mountain. It was a neat little town in upstate Pennsylvania nestled in a steep gorge...
If you watched Saturday night’s Michigan-Western Michigan college football game, you witnessed the Crime of the Season. But first, a quick rewind. With...
Labor Day may not be one of the most celebrated holidays. There are no traditions of handing out presents or dressing up in...
It is that time of year again when CVAS gets super excited about our Dog Walk and Contests. It’s the 26th year. I...
Let’s get right to it. Penn State, one of the most successful NCAA Division I football programs in the history of the sport,...