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: 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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What’s in a name?

The Super Bowl is not super. It is also not a bowl. It is the final game of the National Football League’s season....

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LOCAL HISTORY: Fort Frederick; The Story of Maryland Encapsulated in Stone

For its first 150 years, Fort Frederick was a sleepy military and civilian outpost along the scenic Potomac River. This historic stone fort...

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Toe-Tapping for Good: Cabin Fever Music Fest Supports Rescue Animals

So, listen. We have an event coming up that you are not going to want to miss. Our Cabin Fever Music Fest will...

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FOOT NOTES: Making a comeback from Covid

I’m not the fastest runner, but somehow I was able to outrun the Covid-19 virus for more than four years. That all changed...

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FOOT NOTES: Making a comeback from Covid

I’m not the fastest runner, but somehow I was able to outrun the Covid-19 virus for more than four years. That all changed...

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