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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SNIFF NOTES: A tiny life, a big impact

My baby Loki passed away. His cancer came back and took him so fast. He died under my bed and I have been...

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Foot Notes: Dower raises bar for women and men alike with FKT record

If you ask Tara Dower, she’ll tell you that female runners have two physical advantages over men in both endurance and pain tolerance....

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DINING OUT: Stoner’s Family Restaurant – classic comfort food

CHAMBERSBURG – Since the 1960’s, Stoner’s Family Restaurant has been synonymous with down-home comfort food. Their claim to fame is the area’s best...

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LOCAL HISTORY: Shepherdstown, W. Va. – pleasure along the Potomac

Shepherdstown preserves a unique time capsule of American history. This West Virginia river town possesses a fascinating mixture of frontier spirit, charming architecture,...

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SNIFF NOTES: Microchips can save pets’ lives, but registration is key

I have to tell you, nothing riles us up at the shelter more than having an animal come into us with a microchip...

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BOOK REVIEW: Zero Fail – The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service

The book “Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service,” by acclaimed journalist Carol Leonnig, shines a penetrating and often disturbing...

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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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