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County prison officials honored

CHAMBERSBURG—The Franklin County Prison Board congratulates Franklin County Jail Warden Bill Bechtold and recently retired Deputy Warden James Sullen for receiving Pennsylvania Prison...

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STATE GOVERMENT: DOH Secretary Alison Beam to resign

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has announced that Department of Health Acting Secretary Alison Beam will resign her position with the commonwealth at...

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Motorist feedback on I-81 corridor sought

CHAMBERSBURG—The Franklin County Commissioners are encouraging the public to offer feedback on proposed I-81 Improvement Strategy initiatives – including in the greater Chambersburg...

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2021 road projects accounted for

HARRISBURG– The PennDOT Engineering District 8 region covering Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York counties wrapped up a successful construction...

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Township tackles agenda after losing one of their own

QUINCY—Quincy Township’s Board of Supervisors met Tuesday evening with one conspicuous absence: Longtime Supervisor Kerry Bumbaugh. Bumbaugh, 57, died suddenly Friday, Dec. 3,...

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Commissioners approve tentative 2022 budget with no tax increase

CHAMBERSBURG—The Franklin County Commissioners tentatively approved the 2022 proposed budget of $166.2 million, which is consistent with the 2021 revised budget of $166.3...

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Franklin County celebrates new judicial center

CHAMBERSBURG—The Franklin County Commissioners on Wednesday hosted the grand opening of the county’s newest court facility, the Franklin County Judicial Center. The Commissioners...

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Residents speak out on vacant lot

WAYNESBORO—Nearly a dozen borough residents turned up in Borough Council Chambers Wednesday evening to weigh in on plans for a vacant lot. At...

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Hearing scheduled on Westview Ave. plan

WAYNESBORO—The Borough of Waynesboro will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 17, to consider and receive public comment on a waiver request...

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ON THE AGENDA: Washington Twp. meets

WAYNE HEIGHTS–The Washington Township Board of Supervisors will host a workshop meeting at 1:30 p.m. today, Monday, Nov. 8, in the township building...

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