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Candidates complete filing for Washington County offices

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Filing for 2026 primary and general elections has ended in Washington County. Following are the county races ahead of the...

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Washington County Commission to review highway budget, airport fire staffing, school health funding

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Washington County Commissioners will hold their regular open session on March 24, with an agenda centered on core county operations,...

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Summit Avenue railroad project clears key obstacles in Hagerstown

HAGERSTOWN — A long-awaited infrastructure project involving the closure and improvement of the Summit Avenue railroad crossing is moving closer after city officials...

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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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