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Checking in with Gubernatorial Candidates: Josh Shapiro

Editor’s note: This is the first in an ongoing column from the candidates for governor of Pennsylvania. Information is provided by the candidates....

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Franklin County Recognizes Corrections Professionals

CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Commissioners recently honored court workers through Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week to draw attention to the important...

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Township talks taxes, trash

WAYNE HEIGHTS–The Washington Township Board of Supervisors met recently and discussed the following: The Township’s portion of a property tax appeal by Washington...

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Schemel Hosts Discussion on Property Tax Elimination

MONT ALTO — Rep. Paul Schemel (R-90) used a recent town hall at Penn State-Mont Alto to examine House Bill 13: The School...

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Franklin County Completes Housing Analysis

CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Commissioners have released the results of a detailed evaluation and inventory of housing across Franklin County. The findings...

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Joyce Calls on Biden Administration to Return to American Energy

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives calling on President Biden to return to...

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Tax Code Topic of Town Hall

MONT ALTO – Pennsylvania’s existing tax code and potential changes to property, sales and income taxes will be discussed at a town hall...

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ON THE AGENDA: Washington Twp. Supervisors

WAYNE HEIGHTS–The Washington Township Board of Supervisors will meet today, Monday, July 11, to discuss a variety of topics including: Recycling; new municipal...

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Simmons Named Franklin County’s June Employee Of The Month

CHAMBERSBURG, – The Franklin County Commissioners have presented the June 2022 Employee of the Month award to Megan Simmons. Simmons has been employed with...

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Property tax/rent rebates to begin distribution

HARRISBURG— More than 260,000 older homeowners, renters and people with disabilities across Pennsylvania will be issued rebates totaling roughly $121.7 million, the Department...

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