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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DINING OUT: Veroni Café – nacho average Mexican cuisine

CHAMBERSBURG – Veroni Café started at 12 E. King St. It quickly became a local favorite and is a gem that offers a...

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LOCAL HISTORY: Rip Engle – his football journey from Waynesboro to Penn State

The seeds of Rip Engle’s legendary coaching career first sprouted in Waynesboro. After his local arrival as an enthusiastic young teacher, Engle started...

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SNIFF NOTES: Bachelor’s Heart Stolen by Rescue Dog’s Soulful Eyes

He fell in love at first sight. He’s 37 years old and it never happened before. It’s not something he ever thought would...

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Foot Notes: It’s about time for a new pair of shoes

The last time I purchased a new pair of running shoes, they were delivered to me in a parking lot by an employee...

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LOCAL HISTORY: Name Recognition- How Unique Cultural Circumstances Shaped Area Town’s Identities

Many American towns with historic pedigrees were once known by different names. Other communities earned long-standing monikers due to nearby geologic features, a...

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LOCAL HISTORY: ‘Eyes In The Dark’- A Civil War Heroine Is Remembered at Monterey Pass

During the American Civil War, most northern locales escaped the horrors of warfare that bloodied fields and demolished towns throughout the Confederacy. But...

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SNIFF NOTES: Finding Strength in Furry Companions

My baby Loki has cancer. You have no idea how difficult it was for me to type those five words. Loki is my...

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Foot Notes: The light (run) at the end of the tunnel

Many years ago when I thought I didn’t have time for running, I simply made time by setting my alarm clock for earlier...

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LOCAL HISTORY: The Potomac Street Irregulars Revisit Memorable True Crime Episodes

Every second Tuesday of each month, a unique group gathers with an appetite for intrigue. They arrive at 5:30 pm to Waynesboro’s Parlor...

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SNIFF NOTES: How Everyday Animal Lovers Make a Difference

I had a conversation with one of our adopters the other day and was reminded, once again just how many people we have...

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