The latest local news and information about government in Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD.
Nine major projects in the LocalNews1 coverage area are among the $6.5 million in grants announced by state Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33). The...
HAGERSTOWN – A proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center planned outside Hagerstown city limits drew sharp criticism this week from a...
CHAMBERSBURG – Chambersburg Police are notifying the public that Todd George, who was convicted of sexually deviant intercourse, is a resident of the...
CHAMBERSBURG – From routine spending authorizations to a potential countywide response to data center development, Franklin County commissioners covered a range of business...
Update Jan. 25 7 at 7 a.m. Speed Limits Reduced – Winter Storm Update Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT...
CHAMBERSBURG – Chambersburg police have notified the public that Donald Gene Hann, 70, a convicted sex offender, is now located in an apartment...
HAGERSTOWN – The Hagerstown Mayor and City Council approved a water meter transceiver trade-in program this week that will allow the city to...
CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed 2026 to be the Year of the Young Child in Franklin County. In doing so, the commissioners have joined First Start...
SMITHSBURG – The Smithsburg Town Council held a special session Tuesday, Jan. 20, to discuss urban forestry recognition and a potential environmental restoration...
WAYNESBORO – Waynesboro police have charged a 37-year-old alleged jealous boyfriend in connection with a March 17, 2025, incident that occurred about 3...