Serving Franklin, PA and Washington, MD Counties
Serving Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD

Voices

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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Local History: Recalling Waynesboro Easter memories

The Easter celebration has evolved over the centuries. Adding to its significance as a Christian holiday is its symbolic connection to the rebirth...

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Early WWII intelligence effort evident at ‘Ritchie Boys’ museum

HIGHLAND-CASCADE, Md. – In the South Mountain region of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Pennsylvania near Maryland, resides a former U.S. Army base...

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Sniff notes: Let’s talk puppies

Let’s talk puppies, shall we? I could watch a litter of the little buggers play all day. Adorable with a capital A. Nothing...

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Unique Pennsylvania: Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum

The elephant symbolizes many virtues, including strength, wisdom, power and good luck. The largest living land mammal also represents memory, loyalty and perseverance...

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Foot notes: A new family leader

Life is wild. One moment you’re the best runner in your family, and the next moment your 7-year-old daughter is running circles around...

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What’s cooking: Jam sandwich cookies

Last weekend, my daughters and I embarked on a delightful baking adventure with the Squishmallows official baking book. We chose to make “Bethany’s...

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LOCAL HISTORY: Fire on the mountain, the leisurely rise and fiery fall of 3 area resorts

Within the lush Appalachian landscape of the modern-day Mason-Dixon Line region, remnants of history remind locals of the area’s illustrious past, centered around...

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VOICES: The expected, unexpected and ripple effects in hosting Pre-K programs

Editor’s note: The following was submitted by Dr. Erica Vinson-Ondecko, early childhood coordinator for the Waynesboro Area School District. At Waynesboro Area School...

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Sniff notes: Finding peace in the moment

I’m not much of a morning person. Never really have been. I’d much rather stay up late and sleep in than get up...

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LOCAL HISTORY: Mont Alto State Park, Pa.’s oldest recreational treasure

Mont Alto State Park was the second park established in Pennsylvania’s commonwealth system. The first state park created before it is nationally known...

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