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Residents decry end of public comment at Washington County Commission meeting

HAGERSTOWN – Concerns about freedom of speech surfaced this week after residents criticized the Washington County Board of Commissioners for eliminating public comment...

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Calls for unity dominate Hagerstown council meeting

HAGERSTOWN – Division within city politics took center stage during the Sept. 30 City Council meeting, as residents and former leaders urged elected...

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How to register or update voter info in Franklin County

CHAMBERSBURG – Pennsylvanians have until Oct. 20 to register to vote or to make changes to their voter registration information ahead of the...

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Franklin County marks 20,000 acres of preserved farmland

CHAMBERSBURG – Creekside Dairy at 4675 Fort McCord Road in Chambersburg was the setting as local farmers and their supporters gathered together to...

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Historic dairy wins Washington County Farm of the Year

CLEAR SPRING – A 500-acre family-owned farm in continuous operation since 1817 has been named Washington County’s Farm of the Year for 2025-2026...

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Northbound I-81 off-ramp at exit 5 in Franklin County to close for reconstruction

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that the northbound Interstate 81 off-ramp at Exit 5 (Route 16/Greencastle/Waynesboro) in Franklin County will be...

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Transient charged with disarming a law enforcement officer

WAYNESBORO – A 33-year-old transient, with no known address, has been charged with one count each of disarming a law enforcement officer, resisting...

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Hagerstown Council considers higher taxes on long-term vacant properties

HAGERSTOWN – City officials are considering imposing higher property tax rates on long-term vacant buildings, a move aimed at addressing blight and encouraging...

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Hagerstown police strain over hospital transports spurs seach for solutions

HAGERSTOWN – City officials are exploring ways to ease the strain on police resources caused by a long-standing practice of transporting arrestees with...

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Chambersburg plans first major zoning overhaul in more than 40 years

CHAMBERSBURG – For the first time since 1982, Chambersburg is undertaking a comprehensive rewrite of its zoning and land development rules, a step...

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