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Western Maryland legislators engage in post-legislative session forum

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Washington County’s state legislators gathered in Hagerstown Community College’s student center on Wednesday morning, April 29, for a post-legislative session...

Local Government

Activist groups double down on ICE facility

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – In the midst of the ongoing pushback against the looming ICE detention facility in Williamsport, a new billboard has materialized...

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Local Government

Washington County Commission candidates

Maryland’s primary elections begin in June, with 16 on the ballot for County Commissioners, the time is now to get to know your...

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Maryland state Senate races

Maryland’s Senate Race, Districts 1 and 2 The primary elections can be overwhelming. Look no further to find information on all your Senate...

Washington County Board of Education
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Candidates for Washington County Board of Education

Maryland’s primary elections are set to take place on June 23rd, with early voting from June 11th through 18th. LocalNews1.org reached out to...

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Maryland congressional candidates take stage

With elections in June, and a wide range of candidates, here is a breakdown of each candidate for Maryland’s 6th Congressional District! LocalNews1...

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Franklin/Adams counties’ primary candidates

Primary election day in Pennsylvania is on May 19, and races in Franklin and Adams counties are in full swing. Many general assembly...

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Meet your candidates: Maryland House of Delegates 1C, 2A, 2B

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Election season is near and with mere weeks ahead of Washington County’s primary voting, it’s time to get to know...

Local Government

Protestors target purchase of ‘riot gear’ by W.C. Commission, but approved anyway

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – For yet another week, activists and community members lined the sidewalk just steps outside the Washington County Board of Commissioners...

Local Government

With activists outside Baltimore courthouse, judge continues to delay Williamsport ICE facility

BALTIMORE, Md. – A federal court order blocking renovation and use of a Williamsport, Maryland, warehouse to detain immigrants remains in place after...

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