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Local Government

Franklin County Jail revises leadership, offers incentives amid staff shortages

CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Jail is restructuring its leadership and rolling out short-term incentives in response to ongoing staffing shortages after a...

Local Government

Hagerstown police seek update to loitering law, removing unconstitutional sections

HAGERSTOWN – City police are recommending changes to Hagerstown’s loitering ordinance to remove provisions that have been deemed unconstitutional for decades, while retaining...

Non-Profits

Washington County Historical Society seeks city help on new facility

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Historical Society is seeking the Hagerstown’s help to launch the first phase of a proposed $650,000 to $1...

Local Government

Hagerstown unveils 5-year plan for housing, infrastructure, public services

HAGERSTOWN – The City of Hagerstown is preparing to implement a five-year plan focused on housing, infrastructure, public services and economic opportunity with...

Local GovernmentTop Stories

Hager Visitor Center set for historic transformation

HAGERSTOWN – A cornerstone of Hagerstown’s history is getting a long-awaited facelift. City officials announced that renovations to the Jonathan Hager House Visitor...

Local Government

Franklin County secures $6.2 million grant for behavioral health, housing & recovery services

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County has received a Pennsylvania Department of Human Services grant of $6.2 million Human Services Block Grant, aimed at sustaining...

Around The RegionTop Stories

Empowering workshop offers women tools for organizational growth

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Chamber of Commerce is inviting women across the region to attend the next Women Empowered event, a free,...

Sports

Former NBA player receives Key to Hagerstown

HAGERSTOWN – With heartfelt emotion and standing ovations, former NBA player and Hagerstown native Dennis Scott has been presented with the Key to...

Local Government

Vibez Lounge granted open container exemption for ’90s-themed cookout

HAGERSTOWN – The Hagerstown City Council approved an open container exemption and event permit for Vibez Lounge to host a ‘90s-themed cookout party...

Local Government

New Hagerstown homelessness ordinance draws strong emotions on both sides

HAGERSTOWN – A newly adopted ordinance, set to take effect on Aug. 8, that prohibits sleeping or camping on public property has sparked...

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