Serving Franklin, PA and Washington, MD Counties

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Get reliable local news from Smithsburg, MD and nearby communities in Washington County. We cover local government, schools and sports, local businesses, nonprofits, and community events—highlighting what's happening close to home.

Sports

Leopards emerge with win from Williamsport stress test, still undefeated

SMITHSBURG – The Williamsport girls basketball team may have found a fruit basket outside their locker room door on Tuesday.  The card would...

Sports

Bono, Mastronardi move Smithsburg to 65-45 win over Catoctin, still undefeated

SMITHSBURG – Claire Bono and Skyla Mastronardi presented a pair of bookend performances, each scoring 21 points with eight rebounds, on Friday to...

Sports

Hegbe powers Smithsburg past Boonsboro, 70-60

SMITHSBURG, Md. – Noah Hegbe worked his way on a list with pot roast and love.  All three seem to be better the second time around.  But Hegbe proved he isn’t a leftover and he’s all about a...

Sports

Smithsburg girls score big win over Winters Mill, South boys fall to Williamsport, more sports

SMITHSBURG, Md. – Skyla Mastronardi had a dominant night leading four Smithsburg girls in double figures on Tuesday in the Leopards’ 75-44 win...

Local Government

Smithsburg Council explores Tree City designation, stormwater project

SMITHSBURG – The Smithsburg Town Council held a special session Tuesday, Jan. 20, to discuss urban forestry recognition and a potential environmental restoration...

Sports

Leopards move to 12-0 with win over Clear Spring, Rebels score another victory

SMITHSBURG – Smithburg had nine players score points as the Leopards moved to 12-0 with a 73-32 win over Clear Spring.  Skyla Mastronardi...

Local Government

Smithsburg Council updates ethics code, gets good news on water, calls for elections chair

SMITHSBURG – Smithsburg officials updated the town’s ethics ordinance to comply with state requirements, postponed action on selecting a municipal adviser for future...

Voices

Dining Out:  China 88, an out of the way gem

SMITHSBURG- Sometimes the best places you find to get lunch are found in small shopping plazas while you’re out running errands. If you’re...

Sports

Bono hot shooting leads Lady Leopards to 69-32 win, other Maryland, Shepherd highlights

SMITHSBURG – Claire Bono continued her hot shooting on Wednesday by scoring 24 points to lead Smithburg to a 69-32 win over Brunswick. ...

Sports

Lady Leopards soar over young Boonsboro team

SMITHSBURG – So far, opponents can’t measure where the Smithsburg girls basketball team falls on the scary-meter.  The Leopards continued show their early-season dominance on Tuesday in a 72-15...

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