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Franklin County renews contracts, adds training, gives donation to non-profit

CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Commission’s has extended contracts in the new year, created a program for virtual training of caseworkers, recognized their...

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Washington County moves closer to 50,000-acre ag land preservation goal

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County has preserved a small farm in Smithsburg, adding to the nearly 43,000 acres of land protected from development in...

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23 Gettysburg monuments defaced with oil-based substance, vandalism decried

GETTYSBURG – Most of the cleanup has been completed after 23 monuments in Gettysburg National Military Park were defaced with an oil-based substance...

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Washington County Commissioners hear of tax differential shortfall of $53.8m, decline to make adjustments

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County commissioners reviewed a presentation at their Jan. 13 meeting showing Hagerstown residents contribute about $53.8 million less in real...

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Washington County Moves Closer to Conservation Goal with Preservation of Smithsburg-area Farm

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County has preserved a small farm in Smithsburg, adding to the nearly 43,000 acres of land protected from development in...

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Franklin County opiod program celebrates success

CHAMBERSBURG – The Franklin County Good Wolf Treatment Court will celebrate the program’s 47th and 48th graduates during a special ceremony on Jan. 15. The public is...

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Washington commission to take up museum funds, budget changes at Jan. 13 session

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County Commissioners will consider an update and funding request from the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, several public safety...

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Washington County property values up in new assessment, but growth slows statewide

HAGERSTOWN – Property values in Washington County and across Maryland continued to increase in the latest round of assessments, though at a slower...

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Community gathers in Chambersburg after fatal ICE incident

CHAMBERSBURG – More than 100 community members gathered Saturday, Jan. 10, in Chambersburg’s square to reflect and stand in solidarity with those affected...

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Local firearms dealers recognized for support of Waynesboro police

WAYNESBORO – The Waynesboro Police Department has awarded plaques to two of local firearms dealers for their continued and unwavering support of officers....

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