James Buchanan

Remembering the benefactress of Johns Hopkins Children's Center

2012-11-29 16:01:00

The Johns Hopkins Children's Center — originally founded as the Harriet Lane Home for Invalid Children — celebrated its centenary earlier this month. Its endowment originated from the largesse of Harriet Lane, who during the mid-19th...

Baltimore was site of pivotal political conventions in 1800s

2012-08-09 16:31:09

In "The First American Political Conventions: Transforming Presidential Nominations, 1832-1872," Stan M. Haynes writes that the modern presidential nominating convention evolved during the campaign of 1832. Between the fall of 1831 and the spring of...

Dr. Fray F. Marshall

2011-12-08 14:44:00

Dr. Fray Francis Marshall, a urologist and former Johns Hopkins professor who developed surgical technique for the treatment of kidney cancer, died of cancer Dec. 2 at the Atlanta Hospice. He was 67 and had lived in Ruxton before moving to Georgia in...

An enticing mix of shopping and history

2003-12-18 00:00:00

While many people conjure up images of quilts and Amish buggies when they think of Lancaster County, Pa., the city of Lancaster offers an alternative to those stereotypes with its eclectic shops, museums and restaurants. Both the city and county, named...

Charles Town has more than just slots and horses

2004-07-15 00:00:00

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. -- Mention Charles Town, W.Va., to the average Maryland resident, and most probably a picture slot machines and horse racing comes to mind. But the glitter and excitement of gambling shouldn't overshadow this small city's storied...

Funeral held for second victim of sniper

2002-10-12 00:00:00

GAITHERSBURG, Md. - James "Sonny" Buchanan Jr., killed by a sniper's bullet as he mowed grass, was remembered at his funeral yesterday for his years of humanitarian work, volunteerism and a mission to better the lives of children. "A sniper's bullet...

Health go learn: Monday, May 20

2013-05-17 14:24:00

Free yoga classes in Hagerstown In cooperation with 2013 Outdoor Fitness Series, there will be yoga/Zumba classes from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, May through June, on the lawn or near the fountain at the University Plaza, 32 W. Washington St., Hagerstown....

Businesswoman challenge DJ for office

2013-05-17 05:04:02

In the only magisterial district judge race this primary election, incumbent T.R. Williams is being challenged by local businesswoman Ginger Rowe. Williams, who works out of the Scotland office, has been serving as district judge for six and a half...

Lebanon Valley College student-athletes

2013-05-11 12:55:00

Lebanon Valley College recently announced the names of the winter and spring athletes from this area: — Matthew R. Aldridge of New Market, Md., was a member of the men’s lacrosse team. Aldridge, a graduate of Linganore High School, is a...

One of our favorite things: Children's theater stages 'Sound of Music'

2013-05-08 15:17:00

At 15, Hannah Colella is winding down her career with Hagerstown Children’s Theater. The Waynesboro (Pa.) Area Senior High School student has been with the theater for three years, and has appeared in “Hello, Dolly!” and “Oklahoma!...

Mercersburg beats Saint James for IPSL crown

2013-05-03 20:17:00

Friday, May 3, 2013 PREP BASEBALL MERCERSBURG, Pa. — Colin Gibbons-Fly had three hits and scored three runs to lead Mercersburg Academy past Saint James 10-4 for the Independent-Parochial School League championship on Friday. Trustin Riley had...

Prep Baseball: Waynesboro celebrates Mid-Penn Colonial title

2013-05-03 20:06:00

The six-year wait for a conference title is over for Waynesboro’s baseball team. For six years, the Indians have been nesting in the depths of the Mid-Penn Colonial — always the bridesmaid, never the bride. Now, the Indians stand taller...

James Buchanan High School alumnus Donte Moore makes and displays pottery Thursday during Arts in Action at the high school.

2013-05-02 00:00:00

James Buchanan High School student Joseph Heintzelman, 16, hooks up his three story elevator before judging begins on Friday at the 31st annual Franklin Science and Technology Fair at the Chambersburg Area Middle School South.

2013-04-05 00:00:00

James Buchanan High School students Carley Shaffer and Shaina Haas get ready to sign their names to the Rachel's Challenge pledge board hanging in the high school cafeteria on Wednesday.

2013-02-27 00:00:00