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Local Government

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...

Local Government

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...

Local Government

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...

Local Government

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...

Around The Region

Hagerstown to withdraw from stormwater modeling grant after funding stalls

HAGERSTOWN – The city of Hagerstown plans to withdraw from a stalled stormwater infrastructure grant after months of uncertainty about whether the federal...

Local Government

Hagerstown reviews proposal to correct map error and open area for development

HAGERSTOWN – City officials are weighing a rezoning request that could resolve a decades-old mapping discrepancy and open development opportunities along Dual Highway....

Around The Region

Hagerstown honors community leader Bill Gaertner with Key to the City

HAGERSTOWN – Mayor William McIntyre presented community advocate and Gatekeepers founder Bill Gaertner with the Key to the City, recognizing his lifelong dedication...

Local Government

Franklin County officials claim safety, staffing stable, despite union talks

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County officials have provided a detailed update on jail operations following recent public concerns about safety, staffing and pay at...

School News

Washington County school board vp under pressure after call to protest local mosque

HAGERSTOWN – Calls are growing for the resignation or removal of Michael Guessford from the Washington County Board of Education following a social...

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