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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.
The Civil War battle known as Antietam, fought at Sharpsburg, Maryland, on Sept. 17, 1862, was the bloodiest single day in American military...
By Sheila Vieira When institutions make decisions that deeply affect communities, they owe it to the public to act with care, transparency, and...
I had a very interesting discussion with a fellow animal-lover the other day and wanted to share what she said to me. She...
Nothing but heaven itself is better than a friend who is really a friend. ~Plautus You know there are many “important” things in...
When my eldest daughter requested a cheesecake, the lack of a springform pan and plans for a Memorial Day cookout inspired a creative...
As historic towns evolved during past centuries, their earliest citizens created traditions and nurtured institutions that gave shape and meaning to those communities....
Our golf tournament is back this year and it’s going to be better than ever! It’s in memory of Mike Krugh, a CVAS...
Finally, after many years of haggling and posturing, the NCAA Division I adopted a playoff tournament. It wasn’t comparable to the other divisions,...
The last time I chatted with Dan Green, the record-breaking champion of the Cocodona 250, was just over a decade ago when he...
You know, when I was a kid, my elders used to caution that “the older you get, the faster time travels.” I...
