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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SNIFF NOTES: Woman’s life changed by rescue dog on ordinary Tuesday

The realization hits her on a random Tuesday night while she’s binge watching Modern Family. There wasn’t anything really novel about the day....

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LOCAL HISTORY: Boonsboro-Maryland in miniature

Maryland has been called “America in Miniature” since it possesses many iconic national traits like splendid scenery and fascinating history, all found in a small state. Maryland boasts...

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SNIFF NOTES: New year, New beginnings for pets

Ahh, the new year. A time of potential and possibility and opportunity. The future is in front of us and it’s a blank...

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LOCAL HISTORY: Waynesboro Christmas memories

Christmastime is a cherished season, and Waynesboro boasts a rich legacy of celebrations, events, and traditions that date back over a century. It’s...

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Sniff Notes: A community of heroes

I have a relatively fatal flaw in that I find it incredibly difficult to ask for help. I want to figure out problems...

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Foot Notes: Do I have the heart for running?

Half marathon training was in full swing when I challenged myself with a long run a few weeks ago. I was pushing myself,...

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DINING OUT: Rik’s Cafe, Hagerstown

Have you been to Rik’s Café in Hagerstown yet? If you haven’t, don’t be fooled by this south end strip mall location. It’s...

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LOCAL HISTORY: Hagerstown’s M.P. Moller Pipe Organ Company

Every December, music is an essential holiday score for enjoying traditions and creating lasting memories. For more than a century, Hagerstown’s M.P. Moller Pipe Organ Company built instruments that brought those melodies to life, producing organs that played musical notes but...

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Drones in our night skies

Are there aliens in our skies, or countries launching drones against targets in the U.S.?  At least one short answer is “no, Roberta, that is...

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SNIFF NOTES: Thanks and Holiday Cheer from CVAS

I’m a pretty big sucker for Christmas lights at this time of year. I always have been, actually. There’s just something about the...

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