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Franklin County aging office, senior center move to new site

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County has finalized plans to relocate its Area Agency on Aging and Chambersburg Senior Activity Center to the North Pointe Business Center, 2593 Philadelphia Ave.  Beginning May 26, both the Area...

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First responders recognized for life-saving response in cardiac arrest

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Waynesboro Mayor Dade Royer formally recognized the life-saving efforts that took place earlier this year during a critical emergency response...

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Inmate found dead in Hagerstown prison cell

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — A Maryland inmate serving time for the 2013 killing of his infant niece was found dead inside his prison cell...

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Franklin County commissioners adopt data center rules

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Franklin County commissioners on Wednesday approved amendments to the county subdivision and land development ordinance aimed at regulating data centers,...

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Adams county District 91 election results

GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Just 21.74 percent of Adams County’s registered voters turned out for that area’s portion of the 2026 primary election. With...

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Low voter turnout marks primary election in Franklin County

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Only 19.5% of registered voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary election, according to unofficial results released by the Franklin County...

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W.C. Commission to consider utility consulting deal, Fort Ritchie sewer improvements at special meeting

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Washington County commissioners are scheduled to consider a broad consulting agreement involving water and sewer infrastructure, along with proposed utility...

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Franklin County honors EMS providers, hears data centers and tax concerns

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Franklin County Commissioners proclaimed May 17-23 as Emergency Medical Services Week during their meeting last week while hearing concerns from...

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Franklin County seeks public input

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Franklin County Commissioners are encouraging residents and community stakeholders to share their thoughts on the county’s future and community needs as Franklin County enters the second phase of implementing its 10-year...

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Hagerstown officials question future of city’s electric utility amid financial pressures

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The long-term future of Hagerstown’s municipally operated electric utility emerged as a major point of concern Tuesday as city officials...

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