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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...

Local Government

Hagerstown to launch forum to help first-time business owners succeed

HAGERSTOWN – New entrepreneurs in Hagerstown will soon have direct access to support when starting their businesses, thanks to a new First-Time Business...

Local Government

Hagerstown youth push for right to vote at 16

HAGERSTOWN – A spirited debate unfolded at the Hagerstown City Council meeting as residents and community leaders urged officials to consider lowering the...

Local Government

Residents decry end of public comment at Washington County Commission meeting

HAGERSTOWN – Concerns about freedom of speech surfaced this week after residents criticized the Washington County Board of Commissioners for eliminating public comment...

Local Government

Calls for unity dominate Hagerstown council meeting

HAGERSTOWN – Division within city politics took center stage during the Sept. 30 City Council meeting, as residents and former leaders urged elected...

Local Government

Hagerstown Council considers higher taxes on long-term vacant properties

HAGERSTOWN – City officials are considering imposing higher property tax rates on long-term vacant buildings, a move aimed at addressing blight and encouraging...

Local Government

Hagerstown police strain over hospital transports spurs seach for solutions

HAGERSTOWN – City officials are exploring ways to ease the strain on police resources caused by a long-standing practice of transporting arrestees with...

Local Government

Chambersburg plans first major zoning overhaul in more than 40 years

CHAMBERSBURG – For the first time since 1982, Chambersburg is undertaking a comprehensive rewrite of its zoning and land development rules, a step...

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