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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Foot notes: Turkey Trot motivation acquired

One can spend hours telling me all of the things that I need to do and why I need to get them done,...

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What’s left to say?

What’s left to say? The Twilight Zone season that is for the Penn State football team gets more and more bizarre with each...

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Dining Out:  Sunrise Diner, building community relationships one meal at a time

CHAMBERSBURG- The Sunrise Diner sits just beyond the offramp of Interstate 81 on Lincoln Way East. It is an ideal spot for travelers...

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What makes someone ‘happy,’ Bubba?

Now you know my ‘imaginary’ friend Bubba and me go way back.  He seems to be always hanging out with me when I...

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What’s cooking? Pumpkin spice cookies

As the leaves crunch underfoot and the air turns crisp with that unmistakable scent of cinnamon and spice, our family kitchen has once...

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Local history: Smithsburg’s vital Civil War role

SMITHSBURG – When people talk about the Civil War in the Tri-State area, the small town of Smithsburg will likely not be the...

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Sniff notes: Earn feline ‘snowflake’ love

Cats are incredibly individual creatures, and sometimes I am completely gobsmacked at the expectations humans have for felines. A gentleman who came into...

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A study of whales and goats, a political dilemma

You ever pay much attention to politics these days?  If you do, you must be a little disappointed. “If I can’t get my...

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Dining out: Flamingo Restaurant-great name, even better food

FAYETTEVILLE – Traveling up and down Route 30 between Chambersburg and Gettysburg a lot of dining options may tempt motorists. One stop that...

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What’s cooking? Holiday cookie edition, pistachio cookies

Every week, my three little bakers—ages 3, 7, and 9—and I get our hands messy in the kitchen for this column. To kick...

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