About Us

LocalNews1.org brings you real, verified news from communities in SE Franklin & NE Washington Counties. We cover stories about businesses, non-profits, the schools and school sports, churches, clubs, municipalities . . . everything local.

Not just another media company

At LocalNews1.org, we are committed to delivering vetted, accurate and timely news, keeping communities in and around SE Franklin & NE Washington Counties informed and connected. Our mission is to highlight the stories that matter most to our community—from breaking news and business updates to local happenings and events.. As a trusted local news source, we strive to provide balanced reporting and valuable insights that support our readers, businesses, and local organizations. Our dedicated team of writers works every day to ensure that the voices of our community are heard. Whether you’re looking for the latest headlines or in-depth features, LocalNews1.org is your go-to source for all news local.

Here is some of what you will find

News from local school districts
Township and Borough government news
Local sports coverage
Business news
Community features and profiles
Stories on good people doing great things
Events/entertainment
Special weekly columns

To get this kind of content, LocalNews1.org relies on an ever-growing network of people who let us know what to share with the community. Tell us what your business or church group or Boy Scout troop is planning. Tell us your league standings and baseball, football, soccer, swimming, golf and other results. We wull share all that with the broader community at no cost to you. New business, or old business with new products or promotions? Hiring, or selling off inventory, looking for something or just getting rid of that old mower or car? We have competitive advertising and classified rates.

Here is what you WILL NOT find

Mugshots and petty crimes
Scanner/police monitor reports
Political opinions

For less than the cost of one latte each month, you can help keep your community informed and entertained. For less than the cost of the best IPA each month, you can help showcase the talents of kids in your community.

Try us. Let us know what you care about, and we’ll share what’s happening in your town!

If you’re looking for accurate, reliable news from communities in SE Franklin & NE Washington Counties, join us.

Our Team

We’ve assembled a team of experienced editors, writers and other professionals to collect, assemble and present news that is relevant to you here in our community. Our staff includes:

Name	Role	Contact
Dan DeDona	President	dan.dedona@localnews1.org
Erin Blaine	Business manager	erin.blaine@localnews1.org
Mark Witman	Business manager - sales	mark.witman@localnews1.org
Kate McCarty	News editor	kate.mccarty@localnews1.org
Jillian Pavlick	Content coordinator	news@localnews1.org
Lee Goodwin	Sports contributor	contact@localnews1.org
Nancy Mace	News contributor	contact@localnews1.org
Andy Sandrik	Sports and news contributor	contact@localnews1.org
Robb Helfrick	Local history / news contributor	robb.helfrick@localnews1.org
Chad Rooney	Local government/ news contributor	chad.rooney@localnews1.org
Jessica Swann	Local government/ news contributor	contact@localnews1.org
David Donohue	Local government/ news contributor	contact@localnews1.org
Zack Taylor	Local government/ news contributor	contact@localnews1.org
Holly Bertone	Health contributor	contact@localnews1.org
Scott Douglas	News contributor	contact@localnews1.org
James Miller	Special projects	contact@localnews1.org
Doug Harmon	Social media contributor	contact@localnews1.org
Toya McCleary	Photo/design contributor	contact@localnews1.org
Eric Avey	Photography / news contributor	contact@localnews1.org
Noel Kline	Photography	contact@localnews1.org
Pearl Acheampong	Student news contributor	contact@localnews1.org
Faith Crawford	Student news contributor	contact@localnews1.org

WANT TO JOIN OUR TEAM? We are always looking for writers to cover local government, sports, entertainment and news. If you’d like to see your work in print, email us at contact@localnews1.org. Experience preferred, but not necessary.

General Contact info:

Submit press releases, news stories, etc.: news@localnews1.org
Business questions, including advertising, etc.: biz@localnews1.org
General questions, including subscriptions, employment opportunities, etc.: contact@localnews1.org
Phone: 717-400-5777

We are serious about providing our local community the local news that you need to be well informed about all that is going on all around you. If this sounds like news you’d like to see on a regular basis, CLICK HERE and subscribe today to LocalNews1.org