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5 things to do this weekend

Families can jump into fun and fitness as area YMCAs host their annual Healthy Kids Day, a free celebration focused on keeping children...

Local Government

Protestors target purchase of ‘riot gear’ by W.C. Commission, but approved anyway

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – For yet another week, activists and community members lined the sidewalk just steps outside the Washington County Board of Commissioners...

Sports

Boxcars look to rebound in 2026 with new manager, new roster

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — In their first two seasons in 2024 and 2025, the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars ranked in the top half of the...

Voices

Reader’s Voice: United in faith, against injustice

Editor’s note: This piece has been submitted by: The Hagerstown Area Religious Council Board of Directors The Hagerstown Area Religious Council, whose members...

Health

Expert advice offered on osteoporosis screening and prevention

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – About 10 million people in the United States have osteoporosis. Another 44 million have low bone density, placing them at...

Non-Profits

YMCA hosts free Healthy Kids Day

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — The Waynesboro Area YMCA invites the great Waynesboro community and families to kick off a healthy, active summer at 2026 Healthy...

Entertainment

Breweries in Franklin, Washington counties offer fun, food, refreshing drinks

The breweries in Franklin and Washington counties are never short on fun, so we have gathered some of their events for the coming...

Sports

Boxcars look to rebound in 2026 with new manager, new roster

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — In their first two seasons in 2024 and 2025, the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars ranked in the top half of the...

SportsTop Stories

At 53, knuckleballer Vincent Towns gets his shot with Boxcars

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – With the No. 1 overall pick in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Draft on April 1, the Hagerstown Flying...

Sports

Rebels rule bases over North 8-5, Coach Showe marks 60th win; Shepherd women’s lacrosse, men’s golf

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The South Hagerstown softball team ruled the basepaths to conquer its crosstown rival.  The Rebels stole seven bases – including one...

Sports

Linganore bests Smithsburg boys in lacrosse and North in baseball, Shepherd scores

LINGANORE, Md. – Goliath took out David on Tuesday.  The larger school prevailed on Tuesday as Linganore bested Smithsburg 18-3 in a boys lacrosse matchup.  Linganore is a...

Sports

South loses 10-0 to Urbana, Shepherd baseball honor, but falls in writers poll

IJAMSVILLE, Md. – South Hagerstown managed one hit on Monday in a 10-0 five-inning loss to Urbana.  Chelsea Desmond got the only hit...

Sports

Photo gallery: Waynesboro v. Gettysburg track

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Voices

Reader’s Voice: United in faith, against injustice

Editor’s note: This piece has been submitted by: The Hagerstown Area Religious Council Board of Directors The Hagerstown Area Religious Council, whose members...

Voices

Foot notes: Working out or working hard?

As a kid growing up in the vast and rural expanses of Perry County, the idea of maintaining a workout routine seemed almost...

Voices

‘Days of old’ included the morel mushroom

I woke up this morning, and turned on the news, and saw not much promising on the planet except for maybe a few...

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Health

Expert advice offered on osteoporosis screening and prevention

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – About 10 million people in the United States have osteoporosis. Another 44 million have low bone density, placing them at...

Health

Meritus Health welcomes Dr. Christine Lewis

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Meritus Health is pleased to welcome gastroenterologist Christine Lewis, M.D., to Meritus Digestive Health Services. Dr. Lewis recently started at...

Health

Libraries launch countywide walking clubs to promote health and connection

Libraries across Franklin County are taking community wellness outdoors this spring through newly launched walking clubs designed to help residents stay active, make...

Health

Waynesboro under boil water mandate

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — When a water main breaks, the concern extends far beyond the inconvenience of a dry faucet. For residents in Waynesboro...

Health

Final Tap Talk focuses on housing solutions

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Healthy Franklin County and South Central Community Action Programs are inviting residents to the final session of their Tap Talk...

Health

Free webinar explores outdoors and dementia care

Fresh air, movement and connection will be the focus of an upcoming free webinar from Dementia Friendly Pennsylvania, which aims to show how...

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