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10 softball players to watch for in Thursday’s Mid-Penn Tournament
The Mid-Penn softball postseason kicks off on Thursday, with Cumberland Valley, Mechanicsburg, Greencastle-Antrim and Trinity all squaring off in semifinals and finals in a conference tournament doubleheader. CV and Greencastle-Antrim will square off at Mechanicsburg High School at 4 p.m., while Trinity and Mechanicsburg will match up at Cumberland Valley...
Voter turnout for West Virginia primary drops compared to 2020 cycle
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — They’re votes that decide candidates, set up the races and change the face of our political system…and they don’t take place in November. If you voted in West Virginia’s primary, you helped set the foundation for a major election later this year. But your ballot was one of only about […]
Fat is back: why dairy farmers are curdling more cheese
For generations, members of the Shank and Creek families, the owners of Palmyra Farms in Hagerstown, Maryland, approached dairy farming the same way: they milked the cows and sold the milk to a cooperative that distributed the milk to stores. These days, Palmyra does a lot more. In addition to milking cows, it makes 11 different types of cheddar cheese — including Chesapeake Bay seasoned cheddar and jalapeño cheddar — and runs an online store that features a variety of cheese-centered gift boxes. Later this...
Softball Game Recap: Wellsboro Comes Up Short
After soaring to 12 runs the game before, Wellsboro was a bit more limited in their match on Friday. They lost 13-2 to the Williamson Warriors. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wellsboro of the 22-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Five Central Pa counties awarded over $200k for senior community centers
(WTAJ) — Huntingdon, Bedford, Blair, Cambria and Jefferson County are among the 45 senior community centers that will be receiving grants to ensure older adults are supported in familiar, local places with services to stay healthy and connected to their communities. The Pennsylvania Department of Aging announced on Tuesday, May 14 that 45 Senior Community […]
CFA announces over $425K in funding for dozens of area nonprofits
This week, the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies announced more than $425,000 in funding for local nonprofits. The funding was announced at two separate events this week. The foundation announced more than $225,000 in funding for its spring recipients. First, on Wednesday, at the Somerset Historical Center, the organization recognized...
Franklin County TikTok teen realtor puts unique spin on showing homes
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Trent Miller, a 19-year-old realtor from Greencastle, has been putting a new spin on showing homes to future homeowners. The viral “Speed Tours” has garnered Miller many views, followers, and potential sales on TikTok and other social media platforms. Miller, who has been in...
McClain Delaney, Parrott to face off in November for the 6th District House seat
With all but one district precinct reporting, it appears Democrat April McClain Delaney and Republican Neil Parrott will face off in November for the U.S. House of Representatives in the 6th Congressional District, according to unofficial results reported by the Maryland State Board of Elections. When U.S. Rep. David Trone announced he was running for the Senate, candidates from both parties seemed to come out of the woodwork to vie for his House seat. ...
After more district gold, Greencastle’s Claire Paci ready for final crack at state title
Despite being one of the state’s best long-distance runners since her freshman season, Greencastle-Antrim’s Claire Paci is still learning and still improving. It’s that desire to be great that led Paci to capture her second District 3 3200 meter title on Friday afternoon at Shippensburg University, running a 10:30.70 to win the event by over 11 seconds in her final high school season.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued in Washington County, MD
WASHINGTON — The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning Saturday until 10:15 p.m. for Washington Co, Maryland. NWS initially issued a tornado warning until 9:45 p.m., which was then downgraded into a severe thunderstorm warning. Impacted cities include Hagerstown, Martinsburg and Shepherdstown. The NWS warned wind gusts...
West Virginia man killed in Bedford County car accident
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A man was killed Wednesday morning after a car accident in Bedford County. Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) said that they were called to Hyndman Road at the intersection of Allegheny Road in Manns Choice Borough at around 10:30 a.m. on May 15 for a car accident. The accident was between […]
Washington County preserves 111-acre farm in Clear Spring
With funding from Washington County and the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation, the Washington County Division of Planning and Zoning preserved a 111.35-acre farm on April 5, adding to the more than 40,000 acres of permanently preserved land in the county. The easement was procured through a Maryland Agricultural Land...
Showery start to Saturday slowly winds down over afternoon
TODAY: Scattered Showers Early, Tapering in Afternoon. Hi 63. Winds SE 0-5 mph. TONIGHT: Cloudy, Cool. Lo 57. Winds E 0-5 mph. SUNDAY: Stray Shower, Sunnier and Mild. Hi 73. Lo 55. You’ll need the rain gear for Saturday, especially early on. The heaviest rainfall will occur in the morning,...
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