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Franklin Commission holds routine weekly meeting

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Board of Commissioners held its regular monthly meeting on April 15 with no votes on controversial items...

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Washington County recognizes veteran 911 staffers, storm heroes at awards banquet

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Washington County’s 911 Communications Center honored several employees for their service and performance at the 2026 Tri-State Telecommunicators Awards Banquet,...

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Maryland agency halts sewer expansion for planned ICE detention center in Williamsport

WILLIAMSPORT, Md. – Maryland’s top environmental regulator on Monday ordered Washington County to freeze any expansion of its sewer system to accommodate a...

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Washington County Commissioners review 2027 budget draft, receive ICE facility update

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners reviewed a balanced $355.75 million general fund budget draft for fiscal year 2027...

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W.C. Commission to take up proposed ’27 budget, transit funds, youth programs

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will hold its next regular open session on April 14, focusing heavily on...

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Opponents say ICE detention project moving forward despite court ruling

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Advocates opposing a proposed ICE detention center in Washington County believe the project remains active despite recent statements from the...

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Opponents of Dollar General near Fort Ritchie press for zoning change at Monday hearing

CASCADE, Md. – After years of legal battles and persistent advocacy, residents opposing a proposed Dollar General Market near historic Fort Ritchie are...

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Washington County preserves 32-acre Antietam Creek farm

HAGERSTOWN, Md. –  The Washington County Department of Planning & Zoning announced recently that the county has preserved a 32.63-acre farm, adding to...

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Washington County approves water, solid waste budgets, holding rates steady for ’27

HAGERSTOWN, Md. –  Washington County Commissioners on Tuesday, March 31, received proposed fiscal 2027 budgets for water quality and solid waste operations that...

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Washington County Commission to consider ’27 budget and 10-year capital plan

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Washington County Commission will meet for its regular open session on March 31 with an agenda centered on core...

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