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Infrastructure growth raises concerns in Hagerstown rezoning debate

HAGERSTOWN – A proposed rezoning in Hagerstown is moving forward, but not without concerns from the city council about whether local infrastructure can...

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Franklin County power line battle reaches U.S. Supreme Court

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The Coalition to Protect Franklin County announced a major legal milestone this week in its ongoing effort to block a...

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Lawmakers host free Ag Breakfast

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – State lawmakers will host a free agriculture breakfast in April for farmers and others involved in Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry. The...

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Federal judge extends pause on renovation at ICE facility in Williamsport

BALTIMORE, Md. – U.S. District Judge Brendan A. Hurson on Thursday extended the stop-work order for the Williamsport warehouse until no later than...

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Water system concerns, community projects lead Smithsburg council meeting

SMITHSBURG, Md. –  Concerns about aging water infrastructure and how to fund future improvements took center stage at Tuesday night’s Smithsburg’s Mayor and...

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Franklin County celebrates importance of 4-H programs in shaping today’s youth 

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed March 15-21, 2026, to be Pennsylvania 4-H Week in Franklin County.  4-H is the nation’s largest youth development...

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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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