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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...

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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,...

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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...

Local Government

Washington County to tackle housing, opiod response, public safety in meeting

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will convene on Tuesday, Aug. 26, to make decisions on issues, including housing development,...

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Penn State focuses to repurposing Mont Alto campus and others slated to close

STATE COLLEGE – The Penn State Board of Trustees has shifted its focus from the decision to close the Mont Alto commonwealth campus...

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Mont Alto’s final stand: Students lead fight against Penn State campus closure

MONT ALTO – This summer, two student leaders at Penn State University’s Mont Alto campus have spearheaded a campaign to reverse its planned...

Local Government

Washington County approves $374.9 million budget, a 4.8 percent hike

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Board of Commissioners has approved a $374.9 million budget for fiscal 2026, spanning July 1, 2025, to June...

Local Government

Washington County sheriffs’ investigators arrest man in Arkansas on child pornography charges

HAGERSTOWN – Casey Simpson, a resident of Lincoln, Arkansas, has been charged in Washington County, Maryland, with 10 counts of distributing, possessing or...

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