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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FOOT NOTES: Run hard, sit harder

I don’t know about you, but after a hard day of work — or perhaps a challenging long run — I enjoy spending...

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LOCAL HISTORY: Epic Fires that Tested Waynesboro’s Mettle

In human societies, fire is simultaneously a friend and a foe. Most days, this natural force is safely harnessed to heat homes, cook...

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SNIFF NOTES: Heartfelt Reflections on the Bond Between Humans and Their Beloved Pets

One of the toughest aspects of having an animal is often the moment we have to say goodbye. Our animals don’t live as...

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LOCAL HISTORY: The National Register of Historic Places; Franklin County’s Landmarks

In a regrettable scenario too common in American communities, a building or landmark of historic significance is lost forever due to development, economic...

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LOCAL HISTORY: The National Register of Historic Places; Franklin County’s Landmarks

In a regrettable scenario too common in American communities, a building or landmark of historic significance is lost forever due to development, economic...

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SNIFF NOTES: The Dangers of Over-Humanizing Our Furry Friends

You know, I’m starting to worry that we humanize our pets too much. Don’t get me wrong, humanizing animals is kind of what...

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Remembering Jack Duffey and Bill Helfrick: Two Waynesboro Friends Who Lived Inspiring Lives

For those of us privileged to know them, the January passing of two Waynesboro men was a tremendous loss. Jack Duffey, 90, died...

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FOOT NOTES: Loss of Kiptum leaves unimaginable void in running world

It was just over four months ago when Kelvin Kiptum stunned the running world by exploding for a 2:00:35 at the Chicago Marathon...

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LOCAL HISTORY: Cold Spring Park- A Place of “Happiness and Pleasure”

Cold Spring Park still inspires vivid memories. For most of the 20th century, this charming Waynesboro park mirrored the evolution of how society...

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Bitzy and Boomer: A Timeless Tale of Love and Companionship

My name is Bitzy. I didn’t get the name when I was made. I only got it once I came into the home...

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