Local history, personal profiles, and editorials on the people, places, and things that make up the Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD areas.
Dan Deatrich launched his model shipbuilding hobby over a half-century ago. When he began that journey, he never envisioned creating a fleet of...
Okay, I need your help. I know you are an animal-lover and you know other animal-lovers out there. Here’s the deal. If, heaven...
HAGERSTOWN, Md. -Known for being positive and upbeat, John Crews was no different when he was admitted to Meritus Medical Center in early...
The new Ritchie History Museum opened in June, 2023, with fascinating exhibits that recall a unique place in American history. Stories are preserved...
The new Ritchie History Museum opened in June, 2023, with fascinating exhibits that recall a unique place in American history. Stories are preserved...
The older I get, the more I have begun to realize that the only true constant in life is change. Change seems to...
Mykola tended to sit in the back row for the required ethics class but he wasn’t shy about weighing in on issues, so...
Mykola tended to sit in the back row for the required ethics class but he wasn’t shy about weighing in on issues, so...
Out for a run on a sweltering hot August day, I heard the sound of the marching band practicing. It was all I...
In the early days of Pennsylvania’s statehood, whiskey served as more than adult refreshment. The drink’s cultural and economic impact was legendary. On...