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Adams County, PA Missing Child: State Police Seek 13-Year-Old

LITTLESTOWN, PA — Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public's help locating a missing 13-year-old girl who was last seen Thursday night, Nov. 5, in Littlestown, a community in Adams County near Gettysburg and the Maryland border.

Adams County, PA · 2d

WTAJ

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Broad Top City veterans memorials rededicated ahead of Veterans Day

BROAD TOP CITY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two veterans memorials in Broad Top City were rededicated Saturday following restoration work ahead of Veterans Day. One memorial honors those who served in World War I, while the second recognizes veterans of World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam. The restoration was made possible through a nearly […]

Broad Top City, PA · 13h

PennLive.com

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What is ‘rhabdo,’ the condition cited in central Pa. woman’s death in NYC Marathon?

Rhabdomyolysis can strike anyone during intense exercise. Rachel Apa's family wants to spread the word about the little-known condition.

South Central Pennsylvania, PA · 1d
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Franklin County Free Press

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Keystone Health Offers Free Walk-In HIV, Hepatitis C and STD Testing

Keystone Health will offer free walk-in testing for HIV, hepatitis C and sexually transmitted diseases on six dates in November at Keystone Urgent Care, 133 W. Catherine St., Suite 100, Chambersburg. Testing will be available:. Friday, Nov. 6, from 5–7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Chambersburg, PA · 2d
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WTAJ

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LIST: 2026 meal deals, discounts for Veterans Day across Central Pennsylvania

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Veterans Day 2026 is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and businesses across the country are recognizing veterans and active-duty military members with free meals, discounts, and special offers. Here are some of the deals veterans and military members can find throughout Central Pennsylvania. Restaurants: Retail discounts: Personal care: Other Veterans Day offers: Veterans should […]

South Central Pennsylvania, PA · 2d

The Herald-Mail

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The saga of the Hawken clan and their famous, hand-crafted rifles

Washington County was home to many of the best gunsmiths in Maryland during the early nineteenth century, including Christian Hawken, a master craftsman of long rifles. Two of Christian’s sons, Jacob and Samuel Hawken, became prominent gunsmiths in St. Louis, Missouri, crafting the Hawken rifle now synonymous with the prairie and Rocky Mountains. But a third son, William Hawken, carried on his family’s tradition of gunsmithing in Hagerstown. By the 1780s, Christian Hawken had established his home and workshop at the corner of Franklin and Prospect streets in Hagerstown (presently the Gold and Silver Exchange at 35 N. Prospect Street). Christian produced long rifles, also called Kentucky or Pennsylvania long rifles, originally developed by German and Swiss gunsmiths who settled in Pennsylvania in the 1700s. Long rifles were muzzle-loading with barrels 32 to 48 inches long. Christian often used curly maple for the stocks and engraved the patchboxes with flowers, eagles and scrollwork. Christian trained at least five sons and additional apprentices as gunsmiths. Two of his sons, Jacob and Samuel Hawken, took their craft from Hagerstown to St. Louis, Missouri, by 1822. They opened the J & S Rifle Company and became well-known for the “Hawken rifle,” also crafted

Washington County, MD · 23h

PennLive.com

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Jumper’s decades of dedication turn Big Spring into worthy site of PIAA’s biggest meet

Big Spring High School and rural Cumberland County will host Pennsylvania’s biggest high school cross country meet for the first time Saturday. For Bob Jumper, the long-time Big Spring coach and cross-country advocate, it’s the culmination of years of hard work. Even a man of such lofty ideals didn’t dream of hosting the state championships —at least not initially.

Newville, PA · 2d

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Wishard Road

HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 6, 2026) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a temporary road closure on Wishard Road on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to accommodate pipe replacement work. The closure will affect Wishard Road between Maryland Route 494 and a point approximately...

Washington County, MD · 2d

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Washington County outlines proposed data center regulations, sets 2027 timeline

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Washington County officials have shared proposed rules for data center development. These include minimum distances from homes, noise limits, energy guidelines and environmental protections. The county will review these proposals through a series of Planning Commission meetings until 2027. At a Board of County Commissioners meeting,...

Washington County, MD · 1d

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Washington County Government Closed for Veterans Day

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (November 6, 2026) – In observance of Veterans Day, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. County services will operate as listed below:. HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT. Airport terminal will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Allegiant air services will...

Washington County, MD · 2d

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Waynesboro sophomore Morgan Jones aims high at PIAA cross country championships

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – Waynesboro Area Senior High School sophomore Morgan Jones is going places – 3.1 miles at a time. After a highly successful cross country regular season, Jones kicked it into high gear. She finished fourth at the Mid-Penn Conference championship meet. Jones then placed 17th in...

Waynesboro, PA · 2d

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Adams County SPCA takes in 50 chinchillas rescued from Ohio breeding facility

ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Fifty chinchillas were transferred to the Adams County SPCA after they were rescued from a breeding facility in Ohio last month. The chinchillas came from a facility in Janera, Ohio, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The owner was forced to surrender nearly 1,100 chinchillas who were living in "deeply troubling conditions."

Adams County, PA · 1d

Franklin County Free Press

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SHIP U. Volleyball caps regular season in style by sweeping ESU on Senior Night

The Shippensburg University volleyball team swept East Stroudsburg 25–16, 25–12, 25–22 Friday on Senior Night at Heiges Field House. The Raiders improved to 19–10 overall and 9–5 in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Eastern Division. East Stroudsburg fell to 17–9 overall and 9–4 in conference play.

Shippensburg, PA · 1d

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Nystrom, Aldrich, Medina highlight 43 area selections to Mid-Penn fall all-star teams

When Waynesboro’s beloved volleyball coach, Kim Saunders, passed away just before the start of the 2026 season, it rocked the very foundation of the Maidens’ program. Emily Nystrom was there to pick up the pieces. With just a week to cobble together a plan for the season, Nystrom...

Waynesboro, PA · 23h

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USMH Announces 2026–2027 Scholarship Recipients

The University System of Maryland at Hagerstown (USMH) is proud to announce its 2026-2027 scholarship recipients, recognizing deserving students whose dedication to higher education and academic success is helping shape the future of our community. Through the generosity of individuals, businesses, community partners, and supporters, USMH provides scholarships that help...

Hagerstown, MD · 19h

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Trojan girls tennis duo knocked out of states

HERSHEY — Chambersburg was represented for the first time in a while at the PIAA Class 3A girls tennis championships on Friday afternoon at the Hershey Racquet Club. The Trojans’ doubles team of Leah Wadel and Charley Kalathas finished second in District 3 to qualify, and they faced the District 2 champions, Amishi Amit and Sammy Rosenstein of Abington Heights.

Chambersburg, PA · 2d

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Hagerstown revisits Climb Farm annexation amid Washington County lawsuit

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Hagerstown officials are taking additional steps to confirm the validity of the proposed Climb Farm annexation after Washington County challenged whether the property owners consented. At a Nov. 3 work session, the Hagerstown City Council reviewed a request to ratify the annexation petition and approve additional...

Hagerstown, MD · 2d

Gettysburg Connection

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Honoring the forgotten – HGAC to dedicate way marker for fallen USCT soldiers

In 1892, U.S. Colored Troops who died in battle and in service were excluded from the Adams County Soldiers Memorial monument, which commemorated county residents who died in service during the Civil War. In 2026, they will be forgotten no longer. A new wayside marker created by Historic Gettysburg Adams...

Adams County, PA · 1d

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Hagerstown Community College President Jim Klauber joins ‘Mike on the Mic’

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Dr. James “Jim” Klauber, president of Hagerstown Community College, joins “Mike on the Mic” to discuss his background, leadership and higher education’s role in supporting local communities. Drawing on his experience as an educator and college president, Klauber explains how community colleges help students reach their goals, meet employers’ needs and strengthen the local workforce.

Hagerstown, MD · 1d