Month: September 2024
Top Stories
Scotland school plans to house immigrant children draw concern, firey responses
CHAMBERSBURG – Controversy is brewing over proposed plans to turn the former Scotland School for Veterans Children into a transitional housing facility for...
Health
Cancer symposium nets $88,000 for research, patients in need
HARRISBURG – More than $88,000 was raised at last week’s Women’s Cancer Symposium for the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center’s Hillman Cancer Center....
School News
3 area school districts share $742,119 in state environmental grants
Three Franklin County school districts will share $742,119 in state funds to help eliminate lead, mold, asbestos and other environmental hazards, Gov. Josh...
School News
FSU Ranks 3rd Among Public Universities in Maryland
FROSTBURG, MD- In its annual College Guide and Rankings, Washington Monthly once again gave Frostburg State University high marks. FSU was ranked 72nd...
Top Stories
LocalNews1 region remembers 9/11
Two area ceremonies are planned to commemorate 9/11 on Tuesday and Wednesday, each offering their own themes and schedules. For Washington County, Md.,...
Health
Busy mom feels new energy since bariatric surgery at WellSpan
When Lydia Zavala and her husband started a family, they knew they wanted lots of kids. The couple went on to have six...
Around The Region
Public Invited to hiring event for PennDOT in Adams County
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that it will host a hiring event for job seekers to learn about winter...
Non-Profit
Williamson Ruritan Club hosts fall ice cream, soup, BBQ event
ST. THOMAS – The Williamson Ruritan Club is hosting its popular Ice Cream Social on Sept. 10 and Oct. 8, from 5 to...
Sports
Girls flag football starts; high school scores, standings from Sept. 2-7
Maryland welcomed a new sport last week: Girls flag football. The sport made its debut on Wednesday, with three teams from the Local.News...
Local Government
TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane closure on Route 64, Crystal Falls Drive
HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Washington County Highway Department has announced a lane closure scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the intersection of Route...
