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Mastriano nominated by President Trump to serve as Slovak Republic ambassador

FAYETTEVILLE, Pa. — State Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-Franklin/Adams) has been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as U.S. ambassador to the Slovak...

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Pennsylvania May 19 primaries nearly here, many uncontested

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania primary elections are just days away on May 19th. Many races are uncontested as many seats have just one...

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Washington County to continue work on budget, along with grants and zoning

Hagerstown, Md. – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will consider the county’s proposed fiscal year 2027 operating and capital budgets Tuesday...

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Witmer named Franklin County’s April Employee of the Month

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The Franklin County Commissioners proudly presented the April Employee of the Month award to Erin Witmer during the board’s May 6 public meeting. Witmer has been employed by...

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Hagerstown reviews CDBG funding, Invest Hagerstown programs in FY2027 budget

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Hagerstown City Council last week continued discussions on the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, reviewing federal Community Development Block...

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Anti-ICE site reports significant hack or data breach

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — People signed up to several sites to inquire about efforts to stop ICE, or at least the ICE facilities in...

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W.C. Commissioners approve Boonsboro water line funds, boost farmland preservation

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Washington County Commissioners have approved $658,290 Tuesday to help the Town of Boonsboro replace a deteriorating water line officials...

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22-year-old Waynesboro man charged with attempted homicide

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Jayson Montalvo Jr., 22, Waynesboro, has been charged with one count each of attempted criminal homicide, aggravated assault, recklessly endangering...

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Megan’s Law identifies local man

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Under requirements under Megan’s Law, Chambersburg Police have identified Eric Barnard Sabulski, a man convicted of involvuntary deviate sexual intercourse,...

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Franklin County honors correctional officers during recognition week

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed May 3-9 to be National Correctional Officers and Employees Week in Franklin County in appreciation of the men and women whose...

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