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The latest local news and information about government in Franklin County, PA and Washington County, MD.

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Hagerstown looks to expand ‘Operation Takeback’ to more neighborhoods

HAGERSTOWN – City officials are preparing to expand “Operation Takeback,” a neighborhood revitalization initiative that combines law enforcement, city services and resident engagement...

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Franklin County Commissioners visiting Mercersburg for November meeting 

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners are pleased to announce the board’s Nov. 19 public meeting will be held at the Burgin Center for...

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Washington County declares September Citizens’ Emergency Preparedness Month

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County Commissioners have officially proclaimed September as Citizens’ Emergency a commission meeting, underscoring the critical importance of individual and community preparedness in responding...

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Franklin commissioners to consider $266,668 drug treatment grant for jail

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners will consider a $266,668 program between the county and the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for medication...

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White spremacist pamphlets being investigated in Franklin County

CHAMBERSBURG – Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after white supremacist propaganda pamphlets were allegedly scattered outside a Franklin County home. According to police,...

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Counties honor Constitution Day with ceremonies

CHAMBERSBURG – Judges in Pennsylvania’s 39th Judicial District partnered with local bar associations to host Constitution Day ceremonies in Franklin and Fulton counties,...

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Washington County Commission to address zoning, other issues, then meet with Sharpsburg in the evening

HAGERSTOWN – On Tuesday, Sept, 23, the Washington County Board of County Commissioners will convene to address zoning text amendments, emergency preparedness, infrastructure...

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Franklin County salutes co-responders, crisis responders 

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed the week of Sept. 14 to be National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week in Franklin County....

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Franklin County sheriff’s office, NHTSA mark Child Passenger Safety Week

CHAMBERSBURG The Franklin County sheriff’s office has announced that certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be offering free car seat safety checks on...

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Waynesboro man faces rape, indecency charges involving minor

WAYNESBORO – A 39-year-old Waynesboroi man, Michael Giordano II, has been charged with one count each of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, rape, statutory...

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