The latest local news and information about government in Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD.
Several Franklin County municipalities have released their Christmas tree collection and recycling schedules for early 2026. Residents are reminded to remove all ornaments,...
HAGERSTOWN – Federal immigration officials are eyeing the Hagerstown area as a potential site for a new detention processing center as part of...
HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is sharing new opportunities for local entrepreneurs and small business owners following Gov. Wes Moore’s announcement...
HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Department of Solid Waste is offering free Christmas tree recycling to Washington County residents. This seasonal service will be available daily...
CHAMBERSBURG – A 42-year-old man was to make his initial court appearance Dec. 30 on criminal homicide charges in the death of a...
WAYNESBORO – A Dec. 23 hearing has been set for Kameren Leith, 16, who has been charged with attempted homicide in the stabbing...
HARRISBURG – More than $2 million in local infrastructure and community projects have been announced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-Franklin/Adams). The funds come from the...
CASCADE, Md. – After months of struggling to advance a proposed zoning change with Washington County officials that would prevent a new Dollar...
CHAMBERSBURG – The Scotland School for Veterans Children may be up for sale again, according to state Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-Franklin/Adams). The school,...
HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners wrapped up its 2025 open sessions on Dec. 16 with a series of approvals...