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Serving Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD

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Washington County’s 911 system inundated in storm with cleanup continuing

HAGERSTOWN – The night of April 19 inundated Washington County’s 911 Emergency Communications Center with a record-breaking 1,518 emergency calls over six hours as a...

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Washington County welcomes Leatherman as new commissioner

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners has appointed Randal A. Leatherman to fill the vacancy left by Commissioner Wayne K....

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Hearing set on year-long rehab of historic Conocoheague Creek Bridge

CLEAR SPRING – They don’t build bridges like they used to. And when old historic bridges wear out, it is important to respect...

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Boonsboro tightens parking, vehicle use on town streets

BOONSBORO – The Town of Boonsboro has a new comprehensive update to its vehicles and traffic code, aimed at regulating parking and enhancing...

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New Washington County equipment helps EMS better assess pediatric cases

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services has announced a big advancement in pediatric emergency care with the acquisition of two...

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W.C. honors EMT heroes as ‘Life Savers’

HAGERSTOWN – Last October, Thomas Mellott was working alongside his best friend Alvin Shives in Needmore when a sudden chest pain struck, and...

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Washington commissioners approve 911 fee increase to address $4 million yearly shortfall

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County’s Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to raise the county’s 911 fee from $1.25 to $1.75 per month per...

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Washington County tightens park rules with new permitting process

HAGERSTOWN – Planning a public event with amplified sound at a Washington County Park?  New regulations mean you’ll need to prepare well in...

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New county decorum rules swipe back at Hagerstown activist’s antics

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners has seen just about enough of coarse expletives, profane placards and naked buttocks at...

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Washington County hears ‘State of County’ 2025

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County celebrated numerous achievements and set forth an ambitious vision in the areas of infrastructure, public safety, economic development, human...

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