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Hagerstown approves emergency demolition after garage collapse

HAGERSTOWN- The mayor and council have voted to formally approve an emergency buy for the demolition of a collapsed garage at 525 Frederick...

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City reviews fire service system as council questions fairness of regional responses 

HAGERSTOWN — A detailed Dec. 2 work session on Hagerstown’s fire and emergency medical services prompted city leaders to reexamine both the structure...

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Bridge maintenance on Bittner span set for week of Dec. 8

GREENCASTLE— The Edwin C. Bittner bridge on Walter Avenue will close temporarily during the week of Dec. 8 for maintenance work, weather permitting....

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Hagerstown weighs key updates to downtown facade and fire suppression grants

HAGERSTOWN – The Hagerstown mayor and council reviewed a series of proposed changes Tuesday to the city’s sign, façade and fire suppression grant...

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Hagerstown seeks state funds for playground, skate park upgrades

HAGERSTOWN – The Hagerstown mayor and council reviewed and supported the city’s annual request for state recreation funds, outlining two community projects planned...

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Council signals support for rezoning after finding Day Road zoning error

HAGERSTOWN – The Hagerstown mayor and council indicated during the Nov. 18 work session that they will proceed with approving a rezoning request...

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Franklin Jail staffing see improvement, but union says deeper crisis remains

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Jail officials reported signs of stabilization in staffing and operations during the a recent county commissioners’ meeting, citing a...

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15-story cold storage warehouse rises in Hagerstown

HAGERSTOWN – Construction is underway on a 15-story cold storage warehouse on Oak Ridge Drive, marking one of the largest private industrial projects...

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Hagerstown maintains funding for 8 community agencies in FY27 budget

HAGERSTOWN – As the city begins shaping its fiscal year 2027 budget, Hagerstown officials agreed to keep general fund contributions steady for eight...

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