Local history, personal profiles, and editorials on the people, places, and things that make up the Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD areas.
You know, when I was a kid, my elders used to caution that “the older you get, the faster time travels.” I...
This Christmas, Santa delivered a surprise that quickly became the star of our kitchen: a cake pop maker! If you’re wondering what that...
Within the confines of a rural park outside Greencastle, local history recalls a brutal attack that occurred 261 years ago. This peaceful place...
FRANKLIN COUNTY – Can a free people govern themselves? That was the great experiment launched by our Founding Fathers. There were a lot...
I have a request. We’ve had a number of stray animals brought to the shelter over the years who have been in bad...
By John Massimilla, WellSpan Health vice president, and president, WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital Providing exceptional health care for our friends and neighbors in the...
The geology of Pennsylvania coal and its impact on the state’s culture and history are safely explored at the Number 9 Coal Mine...
Well, May 13 was my 38th birthday, and my kids wanted to make me my favorite dessert: macarons. I’ll admit, I’ve always heard...
When George Frick started his fledgling business enterprise in 1853, he likely didn’t envision his engineering talents would someday benefit customers all over...
I witnessed a phenomenon this week at the shelter that was just so amazing, I had to share. We are quickly getting into...