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New firefighter graduates bolster Washington County manpower shortage

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services welcomed 21 new professional firefighters with the recent graduation of Firefighter Academy Recruit Classes...

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Deadline nears for Franklin County mail-in ballots

CHAMBERSBURG – Pennsylvania voters have two options to receive and vote a ballot prior to Pennsylvania’s Municipal Election on Nov. 4. Voters may...

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Washington County launches agricultural innovation grant to boost local farms

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development has opened applications for the Agricultural Innovation and Equipment Grant, offering local...

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New district court administrator selected in 39th Judicial District

CHAMBERSBURG – Rebekah Reigner has been hired as district court administrator for the 39th JudicialDistrict, which is comprised of Franklin and Fulton counties,...

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Franklin County highlights positive impact of substance use prevention efforts

CHAMBERSBURG – Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed October to be National Substance Use and Misuse Prevention Month in Franklin County. In doing so,...

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Washington County Commission to address zonings, infrastructure at Tuesday meeting

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will convene at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14, with an agenda covering zoning...

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Reichard supports Antrim Township over Washington County homeless service plan

FRANKLIN COUNTY — State Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) has issued support to Antrim Township officials in their concerns over plans in nearby Hagerstown...

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Hagerstown to launch forum to help first-time business owners succeed

HAGERSTOWN – New entrepreneurs in Hagerstown will soon have direct access to support when starting their businesses, thanks to a new First-Time Business...

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Hagerstown mayor responds to concerns over State Line homeless services facility

HAGERSTOWN – Hagerstown Mayor Bill McIntire clarified growing rumors about the city’s plans for its gifted Citicorp building in an interview with News...

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Update: Trooper released, partner now stable after I-81 shootout

ANTRIM TOWNSHIP – Newly released court records shed light on the chain of events behind a violent confrontation on Interstate 81 that left...

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