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Local Government

Burn ban issued in Washington County

Effective immediately, by order of the Board of County Commissioners, the Washington County Office of Emergency Management has issued a countywide burn ban due to heightened fire...

Health

Meritus expands services at medical plaza: Cardiology and pediatric urgent care added

HAGERSTOWN – Two services are being added to Meritus Medical Plaza, complimenting patient care already available at the 13620 Crayton Blvd. facility north...

Top Stories

‘Owl prowl’ set at Buttonwood Nature Center

WAYNESBORO – Buttonwood Nature Center is hosting an “owl prowl” along trails in the nature center at 10356 Amsterdam Road. The event is...

Non-Profits

Wee Wonders set at Buttonwood for 6 sessions in March and April

WAYNESBORO – Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute, is offering a new series of six outdoor nature programs for preschoolers in March...

Local Government

Washington County launches Everbridge Alert System for emergency updates

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County’s Office of Emergency Management is encouraging all residents to sign up for the newly launched Everbridge Citizen Alert Program,...

School News

Pa. launches pilot program to ease children with disabilities from preschool to kindergarten

HARRISBURG – A new Family Ambassador Pilot Program to help children with disabilities transition more seamlessly from preschool “early intervention” programs to kindergarten...

Around The Region

Pa. expands motorcycle inspections to year-round

HARRISBURG – Motorcycle inspections can now be held year-round, instead of just between March and October, thanks to legislation that took effect earlier...

Entertainment

Greencastle Amateur Players announce “Little Mermaid” auditions

GREENCASTLE – Greencastle Amateur Players will present “The Little Mermaid” as their summer show. Open auditions are scheduled for April 26 and 27...

Voices

SNIFF NOTES: Protect yourself and pets from rabies

I think that spring is going to be upon us soon, and I can’t wait. Longer evenings, warmer weather, blooming flowers that take...

Top Stories

2 injured, 4 left homeless in Chambersburg blaze

CHAMBERSBURG – Two people were injured and four displaced in a two-unit Chambersburg fire Friday that crews battled for two hours to fully...

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