The Record Herald
newspaper in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
The Record Herald is an American daily newspaper published in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. It was established as Blue Ridge Zephyr when it started publishing on July 2, 1894. It is presently owned by USA Today Co.
In addition to the borough of Waynesboro, The Record Herald covers several communities in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, including Antrim Township, Blue Ridge Summit, Greencastle, Mont Alto and Washington Township. It also circulates across the state line in Cascade, Maryland, and environs.
Echo Pilot
The Record Herald has a satellite bureau in Greencastle and also produces a weekly newspaper, the Echo Pilot, serving that borough.
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