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New Smithsburg police officer Willie E. Buntley (center) poses with town officials and members of the Smithsburg Police Department following his swearing-in ceremony at the Mayor and Council meeting on Nov. 3, 2026.
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Smithsburg Council weighs Hagerstown water system proposal

SMITHSBURG, Md. — Smithsburg officials are considering turning the town’s water system over to Hagerstown in a move that could lower water bills...

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Franklin County honors aging services employee, reports hiring improvements

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County commissioners honored a county employee Wednesday for her work helping older residents and their families, while also hearing...

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Flook retains Register of Wills post; McElroy elected new WC Treasurer

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Republican Lacy M. Flook secured another four-year term as Washington County Register of Wills Tuesday, while fellow Republican John McElroy...

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Republicans win again in Washington County, facing same turbulent issues

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Republicans swept all five seats on the Washington County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, returning three incumbents to office and electing...

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Republicans sweep Washington County commissioner race; Leatherman leads field

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Republicans swept all five seats on the Washington County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, returning three incumbents to office and electing...

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Washington County Commissioner election Part 2: 4 Democrats, 1 independent seek seats

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Four Democrats and one unaffiliated candidate are seeking seats on the Washington County Board of County Commissioners in Tuesday’s general...

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New Franklin program connects defendants with services before sentencing

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A new Franklin County program is helping people facing criminal charges find housing, mental health treatment, employment and other services...

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Washington County Commissioner election Part 1: 5 Republicans seek seats

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Washington County voters will choose five county commissioners Tuesday, Nov. 3, with decisions looming for the next Board over data center development,...

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Smithsburg audit finds utility losses, raises questions about town investments

SMITHSBURG, Md. –- Smithsburg’s water, sewer and trash collection services are operating at a loss, and an annual audit has raised questions about...

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Franklin County seeks to reduce waiting lists for disability services

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Franklin County officials are working to reduce waiting lists for services that help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live...

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