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Historic dairy wins Washington County Farm of the Year

CLEAR SPRING – A 500-acre family-owned farm in continuous operation since 1817 has been named Washington County’s Farm of the Year for 2025-2026...

Non-ProfitsTop Stories

Fort Ritchie revitalization enhancing Cascade

CASCADE – Historic Fort Ritchie, a hallmark of South Mountain life for over a century, is undergoing a transformation with an ambitious plan...

Local Government

Washington County Commission to address zoning, other issues, then meet with Sharpsburg in the evening

HAGERSTOWN – On Tuesday, Sept, 23, the Washington County Board of County Commissioners will convene to address zoning text amendments, emergency preparedness, infrastructure...

Around The Region

Washington County wins award for 2026 budget presentation

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County officials are all smiles after winning the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for its...

Local Government

Washington County okays contracts for fire training facility, emergency services

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners has approved a $350,600 contract with Rockwell Construction Co. for the concrete foundation of...

School News

Franklin development chief says Penn State’s lack of planning leaves Mont Alto campus future uncertain

CHAMBERSBURG – Following an invite-only meeting with Penn State officials, Franklin County’s veteran development chief said the historic Mont Alto campus’ future remains...

School News

Amid budget austerity, campus closures, Penn State president gets $1 million pay hike

MONT ALTO – Just months after Penn State University’s Board of Trustees voted to shutter the Mont Alto campus along with six others...

School NewsTop Stories

Penn State looks to divest Mont Alto campus as opposition persists

MONT ALTO – Nearly two weeks after Penn State University administrators met with a select group of 60 invitees in the shiny new...

Local Government

Washington County considers repeal of 2 economic incentives, budget adjustments

HAGERSTOWN – On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Washington County Board of County Commissioners will convene at 10 a.m. to address critical community initiatives,...

Local GovernmentTop Stories

Washington County nab 2 in major bust, yielding cocaine, fentanyl, cash, arms

HAGERSTOWN – A major drug distribution operation was dismantled on Friday, Sept. 5, by the Washington County Narcotics Task Force, with support from...

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