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The latest local news and information about government in Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD.

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Chambersburg mayor wins again, ‘restore the glory’ mayoral candidate elected in Shippensburg, other election results

CHAMBERSBURG – Kenneth C. Hock (R) won his re-election for mayor of Chambersburg Tuesday with 2,198 (51%) of the votes compared to John...

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State, national budget issues leave social services in a lurch

CHAMBERSBURG – Experts say budget impasses within both the Pennsylvania General Assembly and U.S. Congress have created unprecedented issues for social services, particularly in...

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Washington County to address budget, elections, emergency services this week

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County Commissioners will convene on Tuesday, Nov. 4, to review end-of-year budget tweaks, voting expansions, fire and emergency services funding...

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Mastriano urges voters to go to polls

Tuesday, Nov. 4 is Election Day, the last chance of the year for voters to weigh in on races for local, county and...

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Polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday; don’t overlook your right to vote!

FRANKLIN COUNTY – Polls open at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, and will be open till 8 p.m. Mail-in ballots are due...

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Judicial, Chambersburg races highlighted as voters prepare to march to polls

Franklin County residents go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Contested races include the positions on the Intermediary Courts of Pennsylvania and...

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Food pantries set to help with SNAP cut-off, donation locations also available

FRANKLIN COUNTY – With the announcement of the freeze on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits amidst the federal government shutdown, Pennsylvania Gov.,...

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Hagerstown reviews proposal to correct map error and open area for development

HAGERSTOWN – City officials are weighing a rezoning request that could resolve a decades-old mapping discrepancy and open development opportunities along Dual Highway....

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Essential food assistance guide: Support for Washington County residents, call 211 in PA

WASHINGTON COUNTY– Washington County Government wants to ensure that no resident goes hungry by providing information on local resources available to them and their families....

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Franklin County officials claim safety, staffing stable, despite union talks

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County officials have provided a detailed update on jail operations following recent public concerns about safety, staffing and pay at...

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