Year: 2024
Local Government
Washington County bus riders give 1,040 pounds of food during ‘Thankful Travels’ drive
HAGERSTOWN – Washington County Transit riders donated an impressive 835 canned goods and non-perishible items totaling 1,040 pound during its first-ever “Thankful Travels...
Sports
Local Running Results: Turkey Trots!
HCC Turkey Trot Thursday, Nov. 28, in Hagerstown, Md. Runners: 669 Winner: David Butts, Hagerstown, 14:29; Top Female: Annie Wheating, Longmont, Col., 17:47...
Top Stories
Area swimmers set the pool on fire this fall
Club swimming was in full session this fall and three squads from the Local.News coverage area — Chambersburg Memorial YMCA, Waynesboro Area YMCA,...
Entertainment
Cocoa Crawl, Festival of Trees & more set for downtown Chambersburg
CHAMBERSBURG – Cocoa Crawl is back this Friday, Dec. 6, in downtown Chambersburg. Hosted and organized by the Downtown Business Council of Chambersburg,...
Local Government
Routine items ahead for Franklin Commission
CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, for what appears to be a routine agenda. A public...
Around The Region
Military-themed license plates launched in to honor veterans
HARRISBURG – A new selection of military-themed license plates are available, thanks to new legislation that allows the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to...
Around The Region
Pa. Dairymen announce “mint” milkshake
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association will offer a new “mint “milkshake flavor for the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show. The shake will be...
Voices
LOCAL HISTORY: The Hagerstown Town & Country Almanack – a long-running family tradition
A page of wisdom passed down through generations said a rural home required only two books. The first was a Bible to help...
Health
WellSpan’s Cancer Patient Help Fund supports area cancer survivor
Something did not feel right. Elwood Rice had injured the right side of his chest at work. After several months, it still had...
Non-Profit
Event tickets alone aren’t enough, Capitol Theatre seeks community support
CHAMBERSBURG – More than $50,000 is still needed toward the $75,000 goal for the Capitol Theatre Center in downtown Chambersburg’s “Bridging the Gap Fund...
