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Mont Alto Volunteer Fire Carnival returns for 50th year

MONT ALTO, Pa. — The Mont Alto Volunteer Fire Company is preparing to celebrate a milestone this summer as its annual carnival returns...

Local Government

Franklin County marks Treatment Court Month, highlights recovery efforts

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County Commissioners and Shawn Meyers, president judge of the 39th Judicial District Court of Common Pleas, have recognized May 2026 as Treatment Court Month in...

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Historical softball heavyweights Chambersburg and Central Dauphin set to play for District 3-6A title

When it comes to the District 3 softball postseason, no program has won more games and championships than the Chambersburg Trojans. The Trojans...

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‘It’s so dry, the trees are bribing dogs’

I read a book once titled ‘Chasing Fireflies’ by Charles Martin. One line in that book always struck me peculiar, it read, “It’s...

Health

Lyme awareness month urges vigilance as tick season peaks

May marks Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and health officials are urging residents to take precautions as tick activity increases across the region. Lyme...

Non-Profits

CVAS pets of the week

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Looking for a new friend? The Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter is featuring these Pets of the Week. For more information, interested...

Entertainment

Historical society to host Revolutionary War walking tours

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa — The Franklin County Historical Society-Kittochtinny will offer the public a chance to step back into the Revolutionary War era during...

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Historical softball heavyweights Chambersburg and Central Dauphin set to play for District 3-6A title

When it comes to the District 3 softball postseason, no program has won more games and championships than the Chambersburg Trojans. The Trojans...

Sports

Local running results: Memorial Day Weekend

Carlisle Downtown Mile Thursday, May 21, in Carlisle Runners: 316 Winner: Jordan Cruise, Leola, 4:25; Top Female: Stefanie Cassel, Hummelstown, 4:59 Local.News1.org Finishers Fayetteville: Wing Lam Cheung (6:37)...

Sports

Mardela drops Boonsboro to retain softball state title; South tennis honors; college signings

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The Boonsboro softball team played an entire season without meeting its match.  Until Monday.  The Warriors met the ultimate...

Sports

North girls, Smithsburg boys win state track team titles

BALTIMORE — The North Hagerstown girls and Smithsburg boys captured team titles Monday at the MPSSAA State Track & Field Championships at Morgan...

Sports

High school stat leaders through May 24

Just in case Okenie McLaughlin thought his spot on our area leaderboards was in danger, the Chambersburg senior went ahead and posted the...

Sports

High school scores and standings from May 18-23

The biggest winner on the sports scene last week was none other than Mother Nature. Weather caused all sorts of problems in the...

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‘It’s so dry, the trees are bribing dogs’

I read a book once titled ‘Chasing Fireflies’ by Charles Martin. One line in that book always struck me peculiar, it read, “It’s...

Voices

Pennsylvania families should not foot the bill for Big Tech’s AI boom

Editor’s note: Sen. Douglas Mastriano (R-Franklin/Adams) wrote the following in support of legislation he plans to introduce. Just this week Franklin County commissioners...

Voices

War letters and wishes of a little girl

Memorial Day for me is a lifetime event that doesn’t end with just one day of recognition and memory. I have a diary. ...

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Lyme awareness month urges vigilance as tick season peaks

May marks Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and health officials are urging residents to take precautions as tick activity increases across the region. Lyme...

Health

Meritus Health launches virtual primary care service

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Meritus Health has created a way for you to visit your primary care provider from your home. Following on the...

Health

Free suicide prevention training offered in Franklin County

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A free suicide prevention training aimed at equipping community members with practical intervention skills will be offered later this month...

Health

Mike on the Mic: Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine

A new episode of “Mike on the Mic” is now available featuring a conversation with Dr. Brian Kessler, dean of the Meritus School...

Health

Maryland chefs encouraged to submit recipes for governor’s ‘buy local’ cookout

The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced the 2026 Governor’s Buy Local Cookout that will take place on July 17 in Annapolis. This...

Health

Rare quadruplets mark milestone

YORK, Pa. — One year after four of the smallest patients ever cared for at WellSpan York Hospital began their extraordinary journey, Samuel,...

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