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Washington County Commissioners discuss ICE facility, approve 911 fee increase

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Washington County officials on Tuesday provided their first detailed public update on a controversial federal plan to convert a Williamsport...

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Franklin County honors 2025 employee award winners

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County Commissioners recently announced the county’s highest employee honors when naming its 2025 SERVICE Value Award winners, Employee of the Year...

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Coffee and conversation with Rep. Reichard

State Rep. Chad Reichard will host his monthly “Hanging with Chad” open forum Friday, March 20, from 9 a.m. to noon at the...

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Crews contain fire at Stover Apartments

WAYNESBORO, Pa. – Fire crews from multiple departments responded to a blaze at the Stover Apartments on the corner of West Main Street...

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Woman succumbs to injuries after apartment fire in Hagerstown, teen critical

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Officials reported Tuesday that a woman rescued from a Hagerstown apartment fire last week has died from her injuries. According...

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Yard debris site opens this weekend

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Residents are reminded that the Town Yard Debris Site on Monroe Road in Boonsboro, Maryland, will be open Saturday, March...

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Waynesboro announces spring street sweeping schedule

WAYNESBORO – The Waynesboro’s street sweeping schedule will go into effect on Tuesday, April 21, thru Friday, May 1.  Waynesboro residents are asked...

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County honors local farmers during Ag week

During National Agriculture Week, March 15–21, Washington County officials are recognizing the vital role farmers and agricultural professionals play in sustaining the community...

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Washington County Commissioners to consider proposed 2027 budget, 911 fee changes, salary study

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will meet on March 17 for a regular open session to discuss issues...

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Federal judge halts construction at planned ICE detention center in Williamsport

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order Wednesday halting all construction and renovation work on a planned Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention...

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