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

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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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Sometimes there should be no second chances – and more

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...

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Local history: Looking back on Franklin County’s labor force

Labor Day may not be one of the most celebrated holidays. There are no traditions of handing out presents or dressing up in...

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Sniff notes: 26th annual Dog Walk and canine contests

It is that time of year again when CVAS gets super excited about our Dog Walk and Contests. It’s the 26th year. I...

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Is this Penn State – or Iowa State East?

Let’s get right to it. Penn State, one of the most successful NCAA Division I football programs in the history of the sport,...

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I once saw the end of a rainbow

Have you ever searched the skies and looked for a rainbow after a summer storm?  Rainbows have always fascinated me. I search the sky...

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Local history: The day when a legend stepped up to the plate in Hagerstown

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The city of Hagerstown is well known for its storied history of minor league baseball, a history that dates back...

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Sniff notes: Jewels’ story

You all, I have to tell you about Jewels. Oh, how she has captured my heart. She is an 11-year-old terrier mix —...

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Whoa, Bubba! What’s happening?

Bubba, my imaginary friend, and I were having a little chat. And last week, I was just sitting around thinking about the way...

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Local history: The smiling face of Summitview Elementary

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Passersby can’t help but smile when they move past Summitview Elementary School. A smiling face is always there to greet them....

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Sniff notes: The lessons shelter animals leave behind

I’m starting to realize that things really do happen for a reason. People come into our lives to show us something, give us...

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